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Crystal Beach Fishing # 1 

5.0
(70 reviews)
 
State licensed
 1234 Boyt Road, Bolivar Peninsula, TX 77650, United States–
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Crystal Beach Fishing # 1 

Bolivar Peninsula, TX, United States
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25 ft
4
5.0
(70 reviews)
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Explore the Galveston Bay with Crystal Beach Fishing! Captain Ronnie has been fishing in the area for over 30 years and knows everything there is about these waters. He encourages hands-on experience, so he'll always help you catch the fish on your own, not just watch him how to do it.

You'll be fishing on a 25' Haynie boat that accommodates up to 3 guests. This bay boat is powered by a 300 HP Mercury engine and reaches the cruising speed of 40 knots. Besides modern navigational electronics and safety gear, the boat also features a live bait tank and a cooler.

As you'll spend most of your time on the inshore spots and flats, you're most likely to catch Redfish, Trout, Flounder, and Black Drum. You'll have a chance to learn a lot, as you can switch from one technique to another, using drift fishing, popping, and spinning. All fish is yours to keep, so feel free to bring a cooler and keep it fresh till you get home.

All fishing equipment is included in the price, as well as some soft drinks. Feel free to bring other beverages and food, and don't forget to purchase your fishing license.

The captain will meet you at his home, where you'll have a parking space and leave from a private dock.

Crystal Beach Fishing welcomes you aboard for a day of pure fun!

Explore the Galveston Bay with Crystal Beach Fishing! Captain Ronnie has been fishing in the area for over 30 years and knows everything there is about these waters. He encourages hands-on experience, so he'll always help you catch the fish on your own, not just watch him how to do it.

You'll be fishing on a 25' Haynie boat that accommodates up to 3 guests. This bay boat is powered by a 300 HP Mercury engine and reaches the cruising speed of 40 knots. Besides modern navigational electronics and safety gear, the boat also features a live bait tank and a cooler.

As you'll spend most of your time on the inshore spots and flats, you're most likely to catch Redfish, Trout, Flounder, and Black Drum. You'll have a chance to learn a lot, as you can switch from one technique to another, using drift fishing, popping, and spinning. All fish is yours to keep, so feel free to bring a cooler and keep it fresh till you get home.

All fishing equipment is included in the price, as well as some soft drinks. Feel free to bring other beverages and food, and don't forget to purchase your fishing license.

The captain will meet you at his home, where you'll have a parking space and leave from a private dock.

Crystal Beach Fishing welcomes you aboard for a day of pure fun!

Crystal Beach Fishing
Charter Operator
Crystal Beach Fishing
12 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour
Popular features
You keep catch
Drinks
Child friendly
Ice box
Rods, reels & tackle
Popular features
You keep catch
Drinks
Child friendly
Ice box
Rods, reels & tackle

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5 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:45 AM
US $550
Entire boat: up to 3 people

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5.0
70 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (102)

What anglers say

96%
Great experience
100%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
100%
Recommended
100%
Caught fish

All reviews (70)

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Gary Woolsey
Gary Woolsey
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2021
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great Father Daughter Trip
5 Hour Trip on July 13, 2026 • 2 adults

I am 71 and my daughter is 50ish :-). Capt Ronnie put us on fish almost immediately. He helped my daughter get the hang of it (actually they ganged up on me to catch more fish). Weather was great but had a big storm on the horizon coming towards us. We fished 3 hrs + and caught over our limit so catch and release. Had a great time, thanks Capt Ronnie. Already have another day booked. Fish Fry was a winner.

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Crystal Beach Fishing
Response from Charter operator

Thank you for the kind words and I hope to see y'all again sometime. Capt.Ronnie

Christine Sandmann
Christine Sandmann
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great time!
5 Hour Trip on June 24, 2026 • 2 adults

We had the best time Fishing with Captain Ronnie. He put us on the fish for a great catch of speckled trout. My son even caught a sting ray, which we released. Captain Ronnie is a great guide and would highly recommend him. We will definitely book with him again in the future. Thanks for a great time Ronnie.

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
David Black
David Black
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Great Guide
5 Hour Trip on October 9, 2026 • 4 adults

Great Guide. knowledgable and patient. great location.

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Black Drum
Crystal Beach Fishing
Response from Charter operator

Thank you for the opportunity and I hope to see y'all again sometime. Capt.Ronnie

Joseph Hauck
Joseph Hauck
us
Oregon, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Outstanding trip!
5 Hour Trip on September 28, 2026 • 2 adults

great guide, very knowledgable and professional. knew where to target desired species. speckled trout, red drum, black drum.

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Black Drum
Crystal Beach Fishing
Response from Charter operator

Thank you for the opportunity and hope to see y'all again sometime. Capt.Ronnie

Meaghan Anderson
Meaghan Anderson
Repeat angler
us
Louisiana, US
Member since 2020
14 trips
5.0
Verified
Sunday Funday
5 Hour Trip on April 26, 2026 • 1 adult

Capt. Ronnie is an expert captain and knows the waters very well. My goal for the day was a redfish which we caught along with flounder, speckled trout, smaller redfish, and plenty of other wildlife. Great way to spend a Sunday morning!

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Flounder
Crystal Beach Fishing
Response from Charter operator

Thank you for the kind words and I hope to see you again sometime. Capt Ronnie

FAQs about Crystal Beach Fishing # 1

Crystal Beach Fishing # 1 offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $550 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 5 Hour Trip (5 hours)
When you book a trip with Crystal Beach Fishing # 1, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Crystal Beach Fishing # 1 include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Drinks (Water and Gatorade )
Crystal Beach Fishing # 1 offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Crystal Beach Fishing # 1 offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Spinning
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Crystal Beach Fishing # 1 include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Speckled Trout

Your operator

Crystal Beach Fishing
Crystal Beach Fishing
Bolivar Peninsula, Texas, United States
ID & license verified
70 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2016
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
I have been fishing the Galveston Bay Complex for over 30 years. I love taking customers out to enjoy a morning on the water and showing them how to catch fish instead of them watching me catch fish. I live on the water in Crystal Beach, TX on Bolivar Peninsula. All equipment is furnished and your catch will be cleaned and bagged to take with you. Customers leave from a private dock with private parking at my home in Crystal Beach. Part of the reason I became a guide is so I could share my love of fishing with others.
Crystal Beach Fishing
Crystal Beach Fishing
Fully verified
Angler's Choice
70
reviews
2016
member since
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response
I have been fishing the Galveston Bay Complex for over 30 years. I love taking customers out to enjoy a morning on the water and showing them how to catch fish instead of them watching me catch fish. I live on the water in Crystal Beach, TX on Bolivar Peninsula. All equipment is furnished and your catch will be cleaned and bagged to take with you. Customers leave from a private dock with private parking at my home in Crystal Beach. Part of the reason I became a guide is so I could share my love of fishing with others.

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout

Real catches by this captain

  • Adult angler proudly holding two redfish on a sunny waterfront dock beside a charter boat.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Redfish
    David B.
    David B.
    Great Guide. knowledgable and patient. great location.
  • Two anglers stand behind a dockside table displaying a haul of spotted seatrout in a coastal fishing setting.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Speckled Trout
    Roberto G.
    Roberto G.
    Caught or limit of trout
  • Group of adult anglers posing behind a dockside fillet table covered with multiple spotted seatrout and other coastal fish.
    Fish 1
    Speckled Trout
    Lea O.
    Lea O.
  • Two anglers proudly posing with their catch of speckled trout displayed on a cleaning table after a successful fishing trip.
    Gary W.
    Gary W.
    I am 71 and my daughter is 50ish :-). Capt Ronnie put us on fish almost immediately. He helped my daughter get the hang of it (actually they ganged up on me to catch more fish). Weather was great but had a big storm on the horizon coming towards us. We fished 3 hrs + and caught over our limit so catch and release. Had a great time, thanks Capt Ronnie. Already have another day booked. Fish Fry was a winner.
  • A family poses with a successful catch of speckled trout displayed on a cleaning table after a day of fishing.
    Joseph S.
    Joseph S.
  • Young angler proudly holding a large redfish on the bow of a fishing boat in calm coastal waters under cloudy skies.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Redfish
    Meaghan A.
    Meaghan A.
    Capt. Ronnie is an expert captain and knows the waters very well. My goal for the day was a redfish which we caught along with flounder, speckled trout, smaller redfish, and plenty of other wildlife. Great way to spend a Sunday morning!
  • A variety of fish, including speckled trout and redfish, stored in a cooler filled with ice after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Jack R.
    Jack R.
    caption was great, super experienced and got us on some big fish.
  • Angler proudly displaying a Speckled Trout while fishing from a boat in a scenic coastal environment.
    Mark S.
    Mark S.
    well equiped and a very nice man.
  • Three anglers proudly display their catch of speckled trout on a dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Black Drum
    Chris J.
    Chris J.
    Easy to find. Nice boat. Stayed over time to try to get us a limit. Poles were all rigged for left handers so if you reel with your right hand you will have to make him switch them. Put us on a lot of small fish so we went through our bait quickly and had to get more. ( Very expensive but thats not his fault). Recommend for inexperienced fishermen but not experienced. Nice guy though we just had different fishing techniques.
  • An enthusiastic angler proudly displays a large Redfish while fishing in a scenic coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Ron F.
    Ron F.
    What a great day to be on the water with the most knowledgeable fishing guide, Ronnie! Caught some great fish and had the best time! And he prepared the fish afterward too. We give ten stars if we could! Thanks again for the amazing day!!

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2022
Boat manufacturer
Haynie
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Spinning
Popping
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Drinks
Water and Gatorade

How cancellations work

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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
We are p
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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
 PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 1.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Bolivar Peninsula right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
FlounderFlounder
RedfishRedfish
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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