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Fishtrips 

4.8
(55 reviews)
 12991 Bernhardt Road, San Antonio, TX 78263, United States–
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Fishtrips 

San Antonio, TX, United States
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22 ft
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4.8
(55 reviews)
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Fishtrips has been providing top-notch fishing guide services since 1989. The action is just about 20 miles away from downtown San Antonio, TX. Whether you're looking to cast a few lines with friends or enjoy a day on the water with your family, Captain Shawn Reese will be more than happy to oblige.

His boat is a 22' Carolina Skiff that's powered by a 150 HP Suzuki engine. With enough room for up to 3 people, it's perfect for getting the whole family together for some fun times fishing. The boat also has a pair of Bimini tops to provide shade on those hot summer days. With all the necessary safety and navigation gear on board, you'll have all you need for a safe and productive trip.

You'll be fishing in Calaveras Lake, home to species like Catfish, Hybrid Stripers, and some Redfish. The lake record is a good 30 pounds, so you're looking at some big and healthy fish out there. Any time's a good time for fishing around here, so you're welcome aboard all year long. Capt. Shawn will provide you with all the necessary rods, reels, and terminal tackle for the trip.

He'll also clean your catch after the trip so you don't have to worry about it. You'll need to have a valid fishing license, which you can buy online or at a gas station that's near the park. The entrance fee for the park is $10 per adult and $8 per child and isn't included in the price. It's also a good idea to bring a cooler with your own drinks and snacks for the day. Trip duration is the trip time half/full day or redfish limits (3 person), whether its possession or catch and release.
If you're in the market for an exciting freshwater fishing trip near San Antonio, Fishtrips has got you covered! Trip start time can be flexible somewhat.

Fishtrips has been providing top-notch fishing guide services since 1989. The action is just about 20 miles away from downtown San Antonio, TX. Whether you're looking to cast a few lines with friends or enjoy a day on the water with your family, Captain Shawn Reese will be more than happy to oblige.

His boat is a 22' Carolina Skiff that's powered by a 150 HP Suzuki engine. With enough room for up to 3 people, it's perfect for getting the whole family together for some fun times fishing. The boat also has a pair of Bimini tops to provide shade on those hot summer days. With all the necessary safety and navigation gear on board, you'll have all you need for a safe and productive trip.

You'll be fishing in Calaveras Lake, home to species like Catfish, Hybrid Stripers, and some Redfish. The lake record is a good 30 pounds, so you're looking at some big and healthy fish out there. Any time's a good time for fishing around here, so you're welcome aboard all year long. Capt. Shawn will provide you with all the necessary rods, reels, and terminal tackle for the trip.

He'll also clean your catch after the trip so you don't have to worry about it. You'll need to have a valid fishing license, which you can buy online or at a gas station that's near the park. The entrance fee for the park is $10 per adult and $8 per child and isn't included in the price. It's also a good idea to bring a cooler with your own drinks and snacks for the day. Trip duration is the trip time half/full day or redfish limits (3 person), whether its possession or catch and release.
If you're in the market for an exciting freshwater fishing trip near San Antonio, Fishtrips has got you covered! Trip start time can be flexible somewhat.

Shawn Reese
Captain
Shawn Reese
37 years of experience
What this charter offers
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Child friendly
Rods, reels & tackle
What this charter offers
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Child friendly
Rods, reels & tackle

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Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
Half Day Trip – Weekday (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
US $300
Entire boat: 2 people
Weekend Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
(Sat, Sun)
US $300
Entire boat: 2 people
6 Hour Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $600
Entire boat: 2 people

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Rating

4.8
55 reviews
4.7
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (88)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
100%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
95%
Recommended
95%
Caught fish

Reviews (55)

  • Michael Wright
    Michael Wright
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2023
    4.7
    Verified

    February fishing trip

    Weekend Half Day Trip on February 28, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 child

    Capt. Shawn was great!

  • Ashlyn Franco
    Ashlyn Franco
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Shawn

    Half Day Trip – Weekday (AM) on March 16, 2023 • 2 adults
  • John Sanchez
    John Sanchez
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Great time!

    Weekend Half Day Trip on March 17, 2024 • 3 adults

    Captain was very down to earth. Knew were the fish were and made sure we hit our limit. I will definitely be making my trip next time.

  • Robert Bindner
    Robert Bindner
    Repeat angler
    us
    Kentucky, US
    Member since 2020
    6 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Nice trip

    6 Hour Day Trip on April 14, 2024 • 1 adult

    Enjoyed the day. Wish we could have caught more. But that’s fishing.

  • Julie Henige
    Julie Henige
    Repeat angler
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2022
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Shawn

    Half Day Trip (PM) on January 3, 2023 • 2 adults • 1 child

    We had a great time on this trip! My son was thrilled to catch 3 red fish keepers, and we threw back like 5. It was a gorgeous day. Our guide found some great spots and we had a great time! Highly recommend!

  • Carlos Galvan
    Carlos Galvan
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome fishing!

    Weekend Half Day Trip - 1:00 PM on March 11, 2023 • 3 adults • 2 children

    Guide was awesome! We maxed out of Red fish within a couple of hours! Highly recommended to anyone! Will definitely come back!

  • Tony Klein
    Tony Klein
    Repeat angler
    us
    Nebraska, US
    Member since 2020
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Full day of fishing

    6 Hour Day Trip on April 30, 2022 • 2 adults

    Captain Shawn was great! We had a slow bite to start the day but he worked hard to find the schools and put us on big redfish! We had a great time. I would definitely recommend it. Tight lines!

  • Alexandre Duarte
    Alexandre Duarte
    Repeat angler
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2021
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Afternoon trip

    Half Day Trip (PM) on September 6, 2021 • 2 adults • 1 child

    We had an amazing experience with captain Shawn. We caught 7 or 8 redfish and ended up with these 4 keepers. My son is still talking about the fishing all the time and already told all his friends about the giant fish he caught. :-) I definitely recommend captain Shawn for anyone looking for a nice fishing trip around San Antonio.

  • Paul Hale
    Paul Hale
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2018
    42 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Red and Blue on Calaveras

    Half Day Trip – Weekday (AM) on May 7, 2021 • 2 adults

    Shawn is an excellent guide who knows this lake like the back of his hand. We limited early On Reds and then went after Blue Cat. Awesome morning on Calaveras with my friend from KY. First time to catch Redfish in freshwater.

  • Mando Maldonado
    Mando Maldonado
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day

    Weekend Half Day Trip on August 21, 2021 • 3 adults

    Shawn is D’ man! He went over and above and we had an awesome day. We appreciate his willingness to go the extra mile - this was our best fishing trip by far. We’ll definitely be back and highly recommend him.

FAQs about Fishtrips

Fishtrips offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $300 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip – Weekday (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $300 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Weekend Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $300 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Weekend Half Day Trip - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Day Trip (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Fishtrips, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
Trips booked with Fishtrips include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishtrips offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake fishing (Calaveras Lake Park)
Fishtrips offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
Top targeted fish species with Fishtrips include:
  • Catfish
  • Hybrid Striped Bass
  • Redfish

Your captain

Shawn Reese
Shawn Reese
San Antonio, Texas, United States
17 Fishing Reports
64 Customer reviews
Typical response within 5 hours
Member since May 2019
Captain Shawn Reese grew up fishing with his dad and brothers. This created unforgettable memories and sparked a lifelong love for fishing. He decided to start guiding so he can bring the same sort of joy to other people and families out there. With more than 36 years of guiding experience, there's nothing he'd rather be doing!
Shawn Reese
Shawn Reese
17
reports
64
reviews
2019
member since
~5h
response
Captain Shawn Reese grew up fishing with his dad and brothers. This created unforgettable memories and sparked a lifelong love for fishing. He decided to start guiding so he can bring the same sort of joy to other people and families out there. With more than 36 years of guiding experience, there's nothing he'd rather be doing!

The fish you can target

Catfish
Catfish
Hybrid Striped Bass
Hybrid Striped Bass
Redfish
Redfish
Catfish
Catfish
Hybrid Striped Bass
Hybrid Striped Bass
Redfish
Redfish

Real catches by this captain

  • A proud moment with a father and son showcasing their catch of several catfish and bass on a cleaning table after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Michael W.
    Michael W.
    Capt. Shawn was great!
  • A large Redfish resting on a cooler inside a boat, showcasing the catch after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Sorry for the lack of reports. I have a hurt knee and just now getting back to catching. Got nice red today when i went to run the boat after a repair. Reds are definitely turning on!!
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Robert B.
    Robert B.
    Enjoyed the day. Wish we could have caught more. But that’s fishing.
  • Three anglers proudly displaying their catch of several Redfish on a cleaning table after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    John S.
    John S.
    Captain was very down to earth. Knew were the fish were and made sure we hit our limit. I will definitely be making my trip next time.
  • Angler holding a large Redfish on a boat seat, showcasing a successful catch during a fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Redfish are Hot right now at Calaveras lake just in time for spring break.
  • Three adult anglers proudly display multiple redfish outdoors after a group fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Marvin R.
    Marvin R.
    Very experienced guide
  • Three anglers proudly displaying their catches of striped bass at a lakeside cleaning station.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Francis A.
    Francis A.
    Did a half day morning trip with Captain Shawn. He had many options for us. Some of my group used his equipment and some of us had our own setups. He was helpful and it was nice to pick his brain. It was a slow morning but we were able to catch some keeper reds towards the end.
  • Adult angler holding a redfish aboard a center-console boat on calm coastal waters, with a cooler and bucket visible on deck.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Ashlyn .
    Ashlyn .
  • A family proudly displaying their catch of several large fish, including tilapia, at a cleaning station after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Calaveras and Braunig lakes are both turned on for spring break redfish!!! Plenty of openings now thru 3/26/23. This trip limited out in 3 hrs.
  • Angler holding a stringer of freshly caught fish aboard a small motorboat, with another adult preparing fishing gear in the background.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Carlos G.
    Carlos G.
    Guide was awesome! We maxed out of Red fish within a couple of hours! Highly recommended to anyone! Will definitely come back!

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2012
Boat manufacturer
Carolina Skiff
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 150HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
 Cash
 Visa
 Mastercard
 PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in San Antonio right now

CatfishCatfish
Hybrid Striped BassHybrid Striped Bass
RedfishRedfish

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