Western Charters

Come to Rio Hondo in Texas and stop by Western Charters if you’re in the mood for a relaxing and fun day of fishing. Captain Abel Esparza will take you on river, inshore, and flats trips and will help you have a good time on the water as well as return with a good catch.

You’ll be using a 24’ El Pescador bay boat that sits up to 3 guests. It’s powered by a 130 HP Honda engine and is equipped with all the electronics needed for a secure and effective trip. It features an ice-box as well as a livewell.

You and the Captain will be fishing the Arroyo for Alligator Gar, Redfish, and Speckled Trout. You can also venture into the flats and target many saltwater species. Using light or heavy tackle, you’ll have the chance of trying out various fishing techniques, such as bottom fishing, spinning, drift fishing, and popping. You’re welcome to bring kids along and you can keep every fish you catch.

All the rods, reels, lures, as well as live bait will be ready for you when you arrive on the boat. The captain will clean and fillet your catch at the end of the trip, free of charge. Included in the price are drinks as well. You’ll only need to bring your licenses and food.

Western Charters is waiting for you!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Shared trip
    Half Day Trip – Week Days
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 4:30 PM
    Seasonal trip (Sat, Sun)
    US $320
    This trip is a good choice if you want to go fishing but have no one to go with. You'll need to bring your own fishing tackle and bait, and clean your fish. You will be looking for new fishing spots as well as checking the older ones. There will be cold bottled water on the boat. This trip is for those who have their own gear and just want to get on the water.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $450
    You'll leave the dock at 7:00 a.m. and come back at 12:00 p.m. You'll fish in the most productive way for the season. This could mean using artificial lures, live shrimp under a popping cork, or even live or cut bait on the bottom. You're provided with all the gear as well as cold bottled water. You'll also get fish cleaning and bagging.
  • Private trip
    Extended Trip - Alligator Gar
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $800
    On this exciting trip you'll be fishing for Alligator Gar. It's nothing more and nothing less but prehistoric monsters. You're provided with everything you'll need, including fish cleaning. The only thing you should pack is lunch. You and the captain will be fishing large cut bait until you catch one.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $800
    This 8-hour trip to Arroyo City will see you leave the dock and fish as long as possible or until everyone's limited out on the boat. The way you'll be fishing depends on the season. You're covered for all the gear, cold bottled water, as well as fish cleaning and bagging. You'll only need to pack your lunch for this trip.

FAQs about Western Charters

Western Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $160 per person - Half Day Trip – Week Days (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip (5 hours)
  • US $800 per group - Extended Trip - Alligator Gar (10 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Western Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Western Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks

Western Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Western Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Spinning
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Western Charters include:
  • Alligator Gar
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Speckled Trout

Meet the Captain

Abel ESPARZA
Rio Hondo, Texas, United States
4 Customer reviews
Member since September 2020
Captain Abel Esparza has been fishing as long as he can remember. He has always wanted to become a fishing guide as well. He's worked hard to reach this goal, and now he wants to share his fishing knowledge and passion with you.

About this listing

Targeted species

Alligator Gar Alligator Gar
Black Drum Black Drum
Flounder Flounder
Redfish Redfish

Boat specs

El Pescador (Bay boat) originally built in 2001. Powered by a 130HP Honda engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 25 knots.

Length
24 ft
Capacity
3 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Popping
Drift Fishing

Amenities

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 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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
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
PayPal

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