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!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half day Trip (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 4 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    US $600
    Head out on the water in the early morning and explore this prolific fishery. The captain wants to provide you with a great experience. You'll be targeting species like Flounder, Redfish, Speckled Trout, and Tripletail. The captain will provide you with the necessary equipment, so just come and have some fun!
  • Private trip
    Half day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $600
    If you want to get a few more hours of sleep in the morning, and head out on the water in the afternoon hours, this is the trip for you! The captain's goal is to provide you with a great experience. Expect to target Flounder, Redfish, Speckled Trout, and Tripletail. The equipment will be provided for you, just bring your sense of adventure!
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    US $750
    Spend a whole day out on the water soaking in the sun and enjoying some great fishing. You can expect to reel in species like Flounder, Redfish, Speckled Trout, and Tripletail. The captain is committed to providing you with a great experience. He'll provide all the fishing gear, so just come and have an amazing adventure!
  • Private trip
    2 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    2 Day Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Overnight stay, liveaboard
    US $1,400
    Booking this trip for two full day trips will provide you with a discount, where one day of fishing will be $400. This trip will have you spend two full days out on the water enjoying some great fishing action. You'll be able to target species like Flounder, Redfish, Speckled Trout, and Tripletail. The captain's number one priority is making this a fun experience for you. He'll provide all the equipment you'll need, so come and join his on this Texan fishing expedition!
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FAQs about Obsession Fishing

Obsession Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group - Half day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - Half day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,400 per day per group - 2 Day Trip (2 days)

When you book a trip with Obsession Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Obsession Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (LEWS and Abu Garcia reels; custom rods)
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks (Chips)
  • Drinks (Water)
  • Lunch (Sandwiches)

Obsession Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Obsession Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
  • Flounder Gigging

Top targeted fish species with Obsession Fishing include:
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tripletail

Meet the Captain

Sid Halliday
Matagorda, Texas, United States
ID & license verified
28 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2020
Captain Sid Halliday specializes in Redfish, Trout, Flounder, and Tripletail fishing. He has been fishing Matagorda Bay for as long as he can remember, and his greatest passion is sharing the joys of fishing with his customers. "I have been fishing East and West Matagorda Bay all of my life. It is in my blood and I love to share my knowledge and love for the sport with anyone I can."

About this listing

Targeted species

Flounder Flounder
Redfish Redfish
Speckled Trout Speckled Trout
Tripletail Tripletail

Boat specs

Catalyst (Bay boat) originally built in 2019. Powered by a 300HP Suzuki engine.

Length
26 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Flounder Gigging

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
LEWS and Abu Garcia reels; custom rods
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Chips
Drinks
Water
Lunch
Sandwiches

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Ages 5 and up; life jackets included
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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
American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 27 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Awesome day on the water!
Awesome day on the water!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
96%
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Samuel P.
Austin, TX
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Awesome day on the water!

VERIFIED   Half day Trip (AM) on June 2, 2023
Caught fish all day long and Captain Sid kept chasing until we got some keepers into the cooler. Hands down my favorite inshore...
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Patti D.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Half Day Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   Half day Trip (PM) on July 31, 2023
We took our two grandsons 9 & 5 on an afternoon fishing trip with Captain Sid.  He was wonderful and very patient with the...
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Holly M.
Richmond, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day with Captain Sid

VERIFIED   Half day Trip (AM) on June 1, 2023
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...
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Aaron U.
Albuquerque, NM
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Sid

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – Snapper & Bay on August 1, 2023
Caught plenty of fish and had a great time doing it! Thanks for making it happen captain. Highly recommend
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David T.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Awesome Trip

VERIFIED   Half day Trip (AM) on September 30, 2023
Had an awesome time highly recommend using Sid for your bay fishing trips!
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