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Gary's Guide Service 

5.0/5 (14 reviews)
 
State licensed
 189 County Road 213, Matagorda, TX 77457, United States

Gary's Guide Service 

 
State licensed
5.0/5 (14 reviews)
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189 County Road 213
Matagorda, TX, United States

Get ready to join Gary’s Guide Service on a unique adventure through Matagorda Bay and its surrounding flats and backcountry. Captain Gary Mach has been fishing the East and West Bay Complex for over 20 years and running charters in the area since 2013. From fightin’ Bull Reds and other monster fish to Flounder gigging, you can guarantee that there’s something for everyone!

The “Reel Fishing” is a 24’ SVT Tran Cat, equipped with top-notch navigational instruments, fishing tackle, a live bait tank, ice box, and safety gear. She’s a spacious flats boat with a center console and a shallow draft, making her ideal for fishing in flats and other low-water areas. She can take up to 4 guests per trip, everyone can fish at the same time, and there’s no minimum age for kids.

You’ll be targeting inshore monsters such as Redfish, Black Drum, Tripletail, Flounder, Speckled Trout, Sheepshead, and many more. Capt. Gary also offers Flounder gigging trips at night while they come out in numbers to feed. This is an exciting trip for beginners as it is relatively easy to learn without any prior experience. He’s got all the necessary equipment for gigging, just come ready to enjoy a fun fishing tradition and fill the cooler up with delicious Flounder!

Capt. Gary provides state-of-the-art rods and reels on all his trips, and you can also buy live bait for an extra cost. He’ll also clean and fillet your catch for you so you can go home and enjoy a delicious meal that you worked so hard for.

Get ready for an inshore adventure with Gary’s Guide Service and discover Matagorda Bay from a true local’s perspective! All you need to do is purchase a fishing license and come with a positive attitude ready to catch some fish. There’s a cooler on board for food and beverages but you can also bring your own. The rest will be taken care of. Just sit back, relax, and enjoy some quality fishing on the beautiful Texas Gulf Coast with Capt. Gary!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 14 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (3)

November fishing trip
September fishing trip
Half a day trip with Gary's guide service

Angler rating

13
0
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

93%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 5 of 14 reviews
Showing: 5 of 14 reviews
John Broadwater
John Broadwater
Cedar Creek, TX
5.0
Verified
Evening trip for flounder with Captain Gary
Half Day Trip (PM) on July 13, 20231 adult
Gary surprised me with his effort to put you on the fish. Gary’s knowledge surpassed any other on all species of fish. I would recommend Gary’s Guide service if you want to get on the fish and see a true passion from one who who does not give up.
Reported catch:
Flounder
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Brian Steger
Brian Steger
Katy, TX
5.0
Verified
Half day trip with Gary’s Guide Service
Half Day Trip (AM) on April 15, 20222 adults
Had a great time with Gary’s Guide Service. This was our first time going for redfish. Gary gave us the key points and how to best set yourself up for success. Gary took us all over the bay looking to get on the fish. We had a great time and will be scheduling another trip soon.
0
Gary Northcutt
Gary Northcutt
Missouri City, TX
5.0
Verified
Half day trip on Feb 1
Half Day Trip (PM) on February 1, 20204 adults
Had afternoon trip with Captain Gary and he called day before telling us we could go earlier if we wanted if we wanted. Started about 10 and Capt Gary worked very hard teaching my sons everything as this was their first time in the bay. Things started slow but he kept us moving looking for better spots where we caught a few fish. Gary even made sure my 14 yr old got to reel in first fish since it was his birthday. Near the end of the day, he decided to take on another ride and then we started to catch quite a few fish. We stayed there well past our scheduled appointment and caught a bunch of keepers and released many more. He was intent on my boys catching fish regardless...Gary cleaned our fish quickly and we were on our way. Definitely recommend Capt Gary and plan to return for our next trip!
2
Steven Thomas
Steven Thomas
Houston, TX
5.0
Verified
Full day trip with Capt Gary
Full Day Trip on April 5, 20222 adults
My son and I really enjoyed our day with Capt Gary. He is a great guy and we caught some nice fish! I grilled some redfish according to his recommendations right after getting home from our trip with him and it was delicious!
0
Kari Powers
Kari Powers
Springtown, TX
5.0
Verified
Fishing with the girls
Full Day Trip on July 2, 20204 adults
My sister and I have been wanting to fishing in the Matagorda area for years. We grew up fishing in the summers as children. We have not been back to this area for 30 years. We had a blast. Gary and his helper Chase were great! Very helpful and didn't seem to mind that we were not that good with casting our rods. Captain Gary taught us the trick of the saltwater fishing trade. They helped with baiting our hooks and taking our fish off. They cleaned our fish at the end of the trip. It was a great trip and we will definitely return again .
0

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 14 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (3)

November fishing trip
September fishing trip
Half a day trip with Gary's guide service

Angler rating

13
0
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

93%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 5 of 14 reviews
Showing: 5 of 14 reviews
John Broadwater
John Broadwater
Cedar Creek, TX
5.0
Verified
Evening trip for flounder with Captain Gary
Half Day Trip (PM) on July 13, 20231 adult
Gary surprised me with his effort to put you on the fish. Gary’s knowledge surpassed any other on all species of fish. I would recommend Gary’s Guide service if you want to get on the fish and see a true passion from one who who does not give up.
Reported catch:
Flounder
0
Brian Steger
Brian Steger
Katy, TX
5.0
Verified
Half day trip with Gary’s Guide Service
Half Day Trip (AM) on April 15, 20222 adults
Had a great time with Gary’s Guide Service. This was our first time going for redfish. Gary gave us the key points and how to best set yourself up for success. Gary took us all over the bay looking to get on the fish. We had a great time and will be scheduling another trip soon.
0
Gary Northcutt
Gary Northcutt
Missouri City, TX
5.0
Verified
Half day trip on Feb 1
Half Day Trip (PM) on February 1, 20204 adults
Had afternoon trip with Captain Gary and he called day before telling us we could go earlier if we wanted if we wanted. Started about 10 and Capt Gary worked very hard teaching my sons everything as this was their first time in the bay. Things started slow but he kept us moving looking for better spots where we caught a few fish. Gary even made sure my 14 yr old got to reel in first fish since it was his birthday. Near the end of the day, he decided to take on another ride and then we started to catch quite a few fish. We stayed there well past our scheduled appointment and caught a bunch of keepers and released many more. He was intent on my boys catching fish regardless...Gary cleaned our fish quickly and we were on our way. Definitely recommend Capt Gary and plan to return for our next trip!
2
Steven Thomas
Steven Thomas
Houston, TX
5.0
Verified
Full day trip with Capt Gary
Full Day Trip on April 5, 20222 adults
My son and I really enjoyed our day with Capt Gary. He is a great guy and we caught some nice fish! I grilled some redfish according to his recommendations right after getting home from our trip with him and it was delicious!
0
Kari Powers
Kari Powers
Springtown, TX
5.0
Verified
Fishing with the girls
Full Day Trip on July 2, 20204 adults
My sister and I have been wanting to fishing in the Matagorda area for years. We grew up fishing in the summers as children. We have not been back to this area for 30 years. We had a blast. Gary and his helper Chase were great! Very helpful and didn't seem to mind that we were not that good with casting our rods. Captain Gary taught us the trick of the saltwater fishing trade. They helped with baiting our hooks and taking our fish off. They cleaned our fish at the end of the trip. It was a great trip and we will definitely return again .
0

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2016
Boat manufacturer
SVT Tran Cat
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 250HP
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