Obsession Fishing 

5.0/5 (32 reviews)
 
State licensed
 214 County Road, Matagorda, TX 77414, United States

Obsession Fishing 

 
State licensed
5.0/5 (32 reviews)
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214 County Road
Matagorda, TX, United States

Obsession Fishing is here to take you on your newest fishing adventure in the prolific inshore Texan waters! Captain Sid Halliday has been fishing the Matagorda Bay since he was a kid, so he’s developed a lot of knowledge of the area. He’ll provide you with a great experience in both wade and drift fishing, making this a truly unique experience!

You’ll be fishing aboard a 26’ Catalyst bay boat, powered by a 300 HP Suzuki engine. The boat can develop some serious speed, but it has a wireless trolling motor making it the perfect vessel for sneaking up on the fearful inshore fish. The boat has navigational equipment, 2 live wells, and coolers for your catch. It can accommodate up to 4 people who can all fish at the same time.

These waters are teeming with a variety of fish species, so there’s always something you can target. You’ll explore the shallow waters off the coast in search of Redfish, Trout, Flounder, and Tripletail. Depending on the season, Capt. Sid can take you a little further offshore for some more fun.

All the fishing equipment will be provided on board, including LEWS and Abu Garcia reels, and custom rods. You’ll be fishing using live bait or a range of artificial lures. If you’d like to take your catch home for a delicious meal, the captain will be happy to clean and fillet your catch for you.

In addition to all the necessary equipment, you’ll also be provided with snacks, and bottled water on board. Just make sure to get a fishing license before the trip, and you can get a combo one for both freshwater and saltwater. Feel free to ask your captain about it. Note that tips are welcome and appreciated.

Book a trip you like and explore the productive fishing grounds of Texas with Obsession Fishing!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 32 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (33)

Awesome day on the water!
Awesome day on the water!
Awesome day on the water!
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Angler rating

31
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

96%

Appropriate for children

92%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

97%

Caught fish

96%

Showing 1 - 5 of 32 reviews
Showing: 5 of 32 reviews
Darrell Griffin
Darrell Griffin
5.0
Verified
May fishing trip
Half day Trip (AM) on May 18, 20254 adults
Capt Sid was great again. He really took great care of my family and gave us a great experience
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Samuel Pickard
Samuel Pickard
Austin, TX
5.0
Verified
Awesome day on the water!
Half day Trip (AM) on June 2, 20234 adults
Caught fish all day long and Captain Sid kept chasing until we got some keepers into the cooler. Hands down my favorite inshore boat that I have ever been on - plenty of room for 4 dudes fishing, very practical and comfortable layout, got into skinny water, and pretty to boot. He was happy to answer all of our questions all day long and I got the feeling that he would be just as relatable with a bunch of kids on the boat as he was with our bachelor party. On top of all of that Captain Sid did the most thorough job cleaning the fish that I've experienced with a guide. It was not a rush job and he wanted to make sure we enjoyed eating as much as we enjoyed catching (and we did!). Will be booking again 100%
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Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Flounder
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Cassandra  DeLeon
Cassandra DeLeon
Pueblo, Colorado
5.0
Verified
Full day fishing with Captain Sid
8 Hour Trip – Snapper & Bay on September 6, 20224 adults
We scheduled two full day offshore fishing trips knowing that if the weather did not cooperate we would fish the bays. As luck would have it we had one great day fishing in the bays with my 4 young adult children and one offshore with my husband, brother and sister-in-law. The kids had an amazing day fishing even though it rained most of the time. Captain Sid was really knowledgeable and worked well with my kiddos. They were super impressed with his casting skills. They caught red fish and black drum that we kept (and he cleaned) and many other fun species including sting rays, lady fish, needle nose gar and of course some catfish! The offshore fishing trip the next day was a about an hour and half off shore to a gas rig. The ride out was pretty rough with the waves as a storm had just rolled past but the day turned out perfect! We spent the day fishing our hearts out. We took home 27 fish including red snapper, mangrove snapper, grouper, trigger fish and even a barracuda! We had lots of excitement as several kingfish circled the boat and tried to steal our catches! We even thought we caught a kingfish at one attempt to steal but it sadly got off. We joined in on the cleaning and packaging up the catch at the end of the day. I would 100% book with Sid again and plan to do a fishing trip every time we visit Matagorda in the future.
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Patti Drachenberg
Patti Drachenberg
United States
5.0
Verified
Half Day Fishing Trip
Half day Trip (PM) on July 31, 20232 adults2 children
We took our two grandsons 9 & 5 on an afternoon fishing trip with Captain Sid. He was wonderful and very patient with the boys & made it an enjoyable experience for all of us. I highly recommend this trip!
Reported catch:
Redfish
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Holly Moore
Holly Moore
Richmond, TX
5.0
Verified
Half day with Captain Sid
Half day Trip (AM) on June 1, 20232 adults2 children
We had a great trip with Capt Sid! He was so patient with the younger boys and me, having to cast every time! We caught tons and some nice keepers as well- will definitely use him again!!
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Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
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December 2025
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Number of days
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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Half day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 6:30 AM
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 1:00 PM
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 6:30 AM
US $750
Entire boat: up to 4 people
2 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 Day Trip
starts at 6:30 AM
Overnight stay, liveaboard
US $1,400
Entire boat: up to 4 people

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 32 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (33)

Awesome day on the water!
Awesome day on the water!
Awesome day on the water!
+30

Angler rating

31
0
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

96%

Appropriate for children

92%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

97%

Caught fish

96%

Showing 1 - 5 of 32 reviews
Showing: 5 of 32 reviews
Darrell Griffin
Darrell Griffin
5.0
Verified
May fishing trip
Half day Trip (AM) on May 18, 20254 adults
Capt Sid was great again. He really took great care of my family and gave us a great experience
0
Samuel Pickard
Samuel Pickard
Austin, TX
5.0
Verified
Awesome day on the water!
Half day Trip (AM) on June 2, 20234 adults
Caught fish all day long and Captain Sid kept chasing until we got some keepers into the cooler. Hands down my favorite inshore boat that I have ever been on - plenty of room for 4 dudes fishing, very practical and comfortable layout, got into skinny water, and pretty to boot. He was happy to answer all of our questions all day long and I got the feeling that he would be just as relatable with a bunch of kids on the boat as he was with our bachelor party. On top of all of that Captain Sid did the most thorough job cleaning the fish that I've experienced with a guide. It was not a rush job and he wanted to make sure we enjoyed eating as much as we enjoyed catching (and we did!). Will be booking again 100%
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Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Flounder
2
Cassandra  DeLeon
Cassandra DeLeon
Pueblo, Colorado
5.0
Verified
Full day fishing with Captain Sid
8 Hour Trip – Snapper & Bay on September 6, 20224 adults
We scheduled two full day offshore fishing trips knowing that if the weather did not cooperate we would fish the bays. As luck would have it we had one great day fishing in the bays with my 4 young adult children and one offshore with my husband, brother and sister-in-law. The kids had an amazing day fishing even though it rained most of the time. Captain Sid was really knowledgeable and worked well with my kiddos. They were super impressed with his casting skills. They caught red fish and black drum that we kept (and he cleaned) and many other fun species including sting rays, lady fish, needle nose gar and of course some catfish! The offshore fishing trip the next day was a about an hour and half off shore to a gas rig. The ride out was pretty rough with the waves as a storm had just rolled past but the day turned out perfect! We spent the day fishing our hearts out. We took home 27 fish including red snapper, mangrove snapper, grouper, trigger fish and even a barracuda! We had lots of excitement as several kingfish circled the boat and tried to steal our catches! We even thought we caught a kingfish at one attempt to steal but it sadly got off. We joined in on the cleaning and packaging up the catch at the end of the day. I would 100% book with Sid again and plan to do a fishing trip every time we visit Matagorda in the future.
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Patti Drachenberg
Patti Drachenberg
United States
5.0
Verified
Half Day Fishing Trip
Half day Trip (PM) on July 31, 20232 adults2 children
We took our two grandsons 9 & 5 on an afternoon fishing trip with Captain Sid. He was wonderful and very patient with the boys & made it an enjoyable experience for all of us. I highly recommend this trip!
Reported catch:
Redfish
0
Holly Moore
Holly Moore
Richmond, TX
5.0
Verified
Half day with Captain Sid
Half day Trip (AM) on June 1, 20232 adults2 children
We had a great trip with Capt Sid! He was so patient with the younger boys and me, having to cast every time! We caught tons and some nice keepers as well- will definitely use him again!!
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FAQs about Obsession Fishing

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The fish you can target

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
2019
Boat manufacturer
Catalyst
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 300HP
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