Bay Finatic fishing/Gigging guide/Matagorda
Start your Texas inshore adventure with Bay Finatic. Captain Joe Guerra runs trips out of Matagorda bay TX. He’s been fishing the area for over 15 years and he’s on the water year round.
Capt. Joe welcomes you aboard his 2021 24’ Haynie Cat boat. Bay boat is powered by a 300 HP Mercury engine, she can reach a good speed and get you to any fishing spot in no time. The boat accommodates 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 the live bait is the best way to catch fish and highly recommended! Since you’ll stay out of choppy waters, these trip are great for kids or guests that 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 finatic fishing charter is now offering night flounder gigging trips. On this trip you will see amazing wildlife and all that nature has to offer.
Our Flounder boat is powered by a 90 Suzuki motor, along with a 460 cc push fan motor, Top of the line flounder lights that gradually adjust an lamination from warm amber to cool white to increase visibility in clear or muddy water. You will not only be able to gig flounder, you also can get black drum, 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 a date
FAQs about Bay Finatic fishing/Gigging guide/Matagorda
- US $450 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour - Beginner Trip (4 hours)
- US $590 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Bay (AM) (5 hours)
- US $590 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Bay (PM) (5 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 5hr. Night Gigging Trip 3man max (5 hours)
- US $640 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 7 Hour Trip – Bay (PM) (7 hours)
- US $640 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 7 Hr. Trip – Bay (AM) (7 hours)
- US $1,200 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
- River Fishing
- Inshore Fishing
- Nearshore Fishing
- Reef Fishing
- Wreck Fishing
- Flats 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
- Spotted Seatrout
Meet the Captain
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| 24 Customer reviews |
| Response time within an hour |
| Member since August 2019 |
About this listing
Targeted species
Black Drum
Flounder
Redfish
Sheepshead
Spotted Seatrout
Boat specs
Haynie Cat (Bay boat) originally built in 2021. Powered by a 300HP Mercury engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots.
Types of fishing
Fishing techniques
Amenities
Trip includes
Cancellation policy
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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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