Caleb's Guide Service – Matagorda
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Caleb's Guide Service – Matagorda

State licensed
8 reviews
189 County Road 213
Matagorda TX, United States

Join Caleb’s Guide Service and see what Texas inshore fishing is all about. With Captain Caleb by your side, there’s always something new to learn, whether you’re a seasoned angler or a beginner. Explore Matagorda and nearby bays with him, learn new tricks, enjoy nature, and catch some tasty fish on the way.
You’ll be fishing from a 22’ Nautic Star boat that accommodates up to 5 guests. There’s enough room for everyone to fish at the same time, so you don’t have to wait for your turn. This bay boat is perfect for shallow waters and features a 150 HP Evinrude engine, GPS, and a fishfinder. Kids of all ages are welcome and life vests for them are provided too. However, if they are less than 6 years old, please bring life vests for them.
You’ll mostly target Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, Black Drum, and occasional Sheepshead. Depending on the season and your preference, you can change your fishing techniques – from wading, drifting the flats with shrimp, to popping cork. You can keep the catch if you wish, and the captain will clean it for you free of charge.
Capt. Caleb will provide your fishing equipment and a cooler full of soft drinks. You can always bring beverages of your choice and don’t forget some snacks. You’ll need to purchase your fishing license in advance and, if you plan to go wading, prepare special clothes.
The goal of each and every trip is to enjoy and learn something out on the water. Join Caleb’s Guide Service and get a day of relaxation you’ll never forget.

  • Live Bait
  • You Keep Catch
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Child Friendly
  • Ice Box
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:15 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Aug 15
    $525
    price breakdown
    $525
    Spend a whole day targeting Redfish, Trout, Black Drum, and the occasional Sheepshead using lures, shrimp, or croaker. Avoid crowded fishing spots and let Capt. Caleb take you somewhere better. You'll be fishing East and West Matagorda Bay.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:15 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Aug 15
    $425
    price breakdown
    $425
    Get up early, catch fish, and be back at the marina before lunch! The captain will clean your catch, so you can go straight to a restaurant and have it prepared there. You'll target Black Drum, Flounder, Trout, or Redfish. This trip is suitable both for novices and experienced anglers.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Aug 15
    $425
    price breakdown
    $425
    Spend a lovely afternoon targeting Redfish, Trout, Flounder, and Black Drum. Captain Caleb will try to avoid crowded fishing spots and take you somewhere to fish in peace and quiet. Kids are welcome too, just bring life vests if they are under 6 years old. Don't forget to purchase your license.
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About the Captain

Caleb Sumrall
Matagorda, Texas, United States
Angler's Choice
2 Fishing Reports
ID & License verified
18 Customer Reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since February 2020

About this listing

Targeted Species

Black Drum Black Drum
Flounder Flounder
Redfish Redfish
Spotted Seatrout Spotted Seatrout

Boat Specs

Nautic Star (Bay boat) originally built in 2018. Powered by a 150HP Evinrude E-TEC engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots.

Length
22 ft
Capacity
5 persons

Types of Fishing

Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing Techniques

Light Tackle
Spinning

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

Trip Includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

Customers can cancel or modify their booking up to 14 days before the trip date free of charge. If the trip is canceled or modified later, or in the event of a no-show, 100% of the deposit will be charged.

Listing Policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 10% deposit
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
Pay remaining balance to captain
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

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Customer Reviews

Rating Summary
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4.75
out of 5 stars from 8 reviews
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100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Catch intended fish
86%
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James M.
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 5.00
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VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 13, 2020
Caleb went out of his way to put us on fish. My sons and wife had little experience with spinning tackle, and by the end of...
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Mark S.
Sealy, TX
 5.00
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Worked hard

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 28, 2020
Caleb went over and above what was expected! Caleb maneuvered is around bad weather all morning to make certain he met his...
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Krystal B.
College Station, TX
 5.00
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VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on July 11, 2020
Caleb was awesome!! My son was new to salt water fishing and Caleb was very patient with him.  He took the time to educate...
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Michael V.
Houston, TX
 4.67
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Great Trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 1, 2020
I’ve been on a lot of fishing trips but this was by far the most fun.  Caleb our guide was great knew his stuff took...
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Todd W.
Crockett, TX
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Half day trip with Kaleb Sumrall

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 10, 2020
Our first day was exciting but fish were scattered and we had to put the work in it’s called fishing not catching! But our...
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