Bay Finatic fishing/Gigging guide/Matagorda
Bay Finatic fishing/Gigging guide/Matagorda
Start your Texas inshore adventure with Bay Finatic. Capt. Joe Guerra, Xavier Guerra, and Ricky Agado run trips out of Matagorda Bay, TX, and we are all USCG-licensed and certified. We've been fishing this area for over 15 years, and we are on the water year-round.
We welcome you aboard his 2021 24' Haynie Cat boat. Our bay boats are top of the line and can reach a good speed and get you to any fishing spot in no time. The boats accommodate up to 4 guests.
Your main targets will be the Big Three – Speckled Trout, Redfish, and Flounder. But the fun doesn't end there. In these waters, you can also find Black Drum and Sheepshead, depending on the season and fishing grounds you visit. Capt. Joe mainly uses drift fishing, structure, and reef fishing techniques with popping CorkS. If you want to enjoy your catch to the fullest and take some fresh fillets with you, the captain will clean it for you after the trip.
Your rods, reels, and fishing tackle are fully covered by the captain. Live bait is extra charged if you want to use it. But using live bait is the best way to catch fish and is highly recommended! These trips are great for kids or guests who aren't used to boats. You're required to purchase a fishing license in Texas, so make sure to do it before the trip.
Bay Fanatic Fishing Charters is now offering night flounder gigging trips by Capt. Joe. On this trip, you will see amazing wildlife and all that nature has to offer.
Our Flounder boat is powered by a 140 HP Suzuki motor, a 460 cc push fan motor, top-of-the-line flounder lights that gradually adjust, and lamination that ranges from warm amber to cool white to increase visibility in clear or muddy water. You will be able to gig flounder, black drum, and sheepshead. The boat accommodates up to 3 guests. If you have a 4th person, please speak to the captain.
With a variety of fishing trips with Bay Finatic, you'll easily find the one that's perfect for you. Take a look and then just choose your trip.
Start your Texas inshore adventure with Bay Finatic. Capt. Joe Guerra, Xavier Guerra, and Ricky Agado run trips out of Matagorda Bay, TX, and we are all USCG-licensed and certified. We've been fishing this area for over 15 years, and we are on the water year-round.
We welcome you aboard his 2021 24' Haynie Cat boat. Our bay boats are top of the line and can reach a good speed and get you to any fishing spot in no time. The boats accommodate up to 4 guests.
Your main targets will be the Big Three – Speckled Trout, Redfish, and Flounder. But the fun doesn't end there. In these waters, you can also find Black Drum and Sheepshead, depending on the season and fishing grounds you visit. Capt. Joe mainly uses drift fishing, structure, and reef fishing techniques with popping CorkS. If you want to enjoy your catch to the fullest and take some fresh fillets with you, the captain will clean it for you after the trip.
Your rods, reels, and fishing tackle are fully covered by the captain. Live bait is extra charged if you want to use it. But using live bait is the best way to catch fish and is highly recommended! These trips are great for kids or guests who aren't used to boats. You're required to purchase a fishing license in Texas, so make sure to do it before the trip.
Bay Fanatic Fishing Charters is now offering night flounder gigging trips by Capt. Joe. On this trip, you will see amazing wildlife and all that nature has to offer.
Our Flounder boat is powered by a 140 HP Suzuki motor, a 460 cc push fan motor, top-of-the-line flounder lights that gradually adjust, and lamination that ranges from warm amber to cool white to increase visibility in clear or muddy water. You will be able to gig flounder, black drum, and sheepshead. The boat accommodates up to 3 guests. If you have a 4th person, please speak to the captain.
With a variety of fishing trips with Bay Finatic, you'll easily find the one that's perfect for you. Take a look and then just choose your trip.
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David Akey5.0VerifiedGreat Trip In Low Visibilty Conditions
5hr. Night Gigging Trip (4man max) on October 6, 2025 • 4 adultsCaptain Joe G. went above and beyond the call to put us on some slabs during equinox tidal conditions that were challenging. He made my wife’s birthday giggin trip a total success. I would highly recommend Captain Joe!
Hays Easley4.7VerifiedTop notch.
5 Hour Trip – Bay (AM) on February 17, 2024 • 2 adultsBooked less than 24 hours beforehand (not usually ideal), but he agreed and took my brother and I out on a cold and windy day. Weather wasn’t great, but he got us on a bunch of reds, a few black drum, and a few sheepshead. Highly recommend Captain Joe.
Richard FranklinRepeat angler5.0VerifiedEvening gigging
5hr. Night Gigging Trip (4man max) on June 17, 2023 • 3 adultsThis was our first time gigging. Captain Joe was very informational on the process. Very low tide, but he kept putting us on the fish. If you’re looking for a great captain that will do what it takes, look no further. Highly recommended.
- Richard FranklinRepeat angler5.0Verified
Half day morning
5 Hour Trip – Bay (AM) on June 17, 2023 • 3 adultsFirst time fishing Matagorda bay. Captain Joe was ready for us when we got there. Fishing was tough, but he kept moving us on the fish. If you’re looking to fish Matagorda, you can’t go wrong booking captain Joe. Highly recommend.
Terri Searcy5.0VerifiedHalf day with Captain Joe and Zac
5 Hour Trip – Bay (AM) on October 23, 2021 • 3 adults • 1 childWhat an amazing day! We out ran the storm and captain Joe and Zac kept us on the fish. Those Reds are fun to catch! Captain Joe and Zac were fun, experienced, and made the day great! We will be back and Joe and Zac will be our guides from here on! Highly recommend!!
Reid Sartori5.0VerifiedGreat day after Xmas with Joe G.
7 Hr. Trip – Bay (AM) on December 26, 2020 • 2 adultsJoe is very professional and a true service pro. He knew the best spots and helped both of us reach out limit for Red fish. We will be returning
Alton Theiss5.0VerifiedWe had a great time
4 Hour - Beginner Trip (PM) on June 20, 2020 • 4 adults • 2 childrenCan’t. Joe was great with the kids, we went on the evening trip, we caught a lot of fish and had a wonderful time plan to do it again next year.
Jayme Cherry5.0VerifiedWe had such a blast- captain Joe kept us on the fish and worked hard to make certain our lines were reeling in the fish!
4 Hour - Beginner Trip (PM) on July 11, 2020 • 3 adults
Chad OndrusekRepeat angler5.0VerifiedSeptember fishing trip
5 Hour Trip – Bay (AM) on September 12, 2026 • 1 adult
Jason Deming5.0VerifiedGood Trip
5 Hour Trip – Bay (PM) on July 18, 2026 • 4 adultsConditions weren’t great but Captain Joe put us on some fish. Highly Recommend.
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Conditions weren’t great but Captain Joe put us on some fish. Highly Recommend.
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Captain Joe G. went above and beyond the call to put us on some slabs during equinox tidal conditions that were challenging. He made my wife’s birthday giggin trip a total success. I would highly recommend Captain Joe!
Booked less than 24 hours beforehand (not usually ideal), but he agreed and took my brother and I out on a cold and windy day. Weather wasn’t great, but he got us on a bunch of reds, a few black drum, and a few sheepshead. Highly recommend Captain Joe.
FAQs about Bay Finatic fishing/Gigging guide/Matagorda
- US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Bay (AM) (5 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Bay (PM) (5 hours)
- US $650 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 5hr. Night Gigging Trip (4man max) (5 hours)
- US $650 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 7 Hour Trip – Bay (PM) (7 hours)
- US $650 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 7 Hr. Trip – Bay (AM) (7 hours)
- US $1,300 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - Guided Fishing Tournament Charter (10 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Wireless trolling motor
- Ice box
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Catch cleaning & filleting (No, we do not charge for cleaning, filleting, and bagging your catch. This is included.)
- River fishing (The Colorado River is the only river we fish in. )
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Flats fishing
- Backcountry fishing
- Light tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Spinning
- Popping
- Drift fishing
- Bowfishing (Only on flounder gigging trips. Must have own bow)
- Flounder gigging (Specialty trip. Weather/tide&winds determine trips)
- Black Drum
- Flounder
- Redfish
- Sheepshead
- Speckled Trout
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