Saltwater Specialties, Inc. 

 678 County Road 355, Palacios, TX 77437, United States

Start your Matagorda Bay fishing adventure with Saltwater Specialties! Captain Dustin Appling welcomes you to Palacios, TX, where he grew up fishing. He loves sharing his knowledge and experience with other people, so anglers of all skill levels are welcome to join. Customer service is Capt. Dustin’s number one priority, so he’ll do his best to adjust the trip to fit your needs.

The first thing that sets this charter aside is that there’s no boat! You’ll be catching fish on foot, standing in the shallow waters. You’ll have more space to maneuver and there are zero chances of anyone getting sea-sick. Of course, this means you’ll need to bring your wading gear.

Chasing trophy Trout is a favorite on this charter but you can also go after Redfish, Black Drum, Flounder, Sheepshead, and Tripletail. All species are available year round, so you can choose any time of the year to join. You’ll go after these species using light tackle and children are also welcome to join.

When it comes to the equipment, Capt. Dustin will take care of everything. He’ll also clean and fillet your catch after the trip, free of charge. You just need to bring your fishing license and pack some snacks and drinks for the day.

Explore flats and inshore spots with Saltwater Specialties! With an experienced Capt. Dustin by your side, this day can only be a successful and memorable one.

Dustin Appling

Captain

Dustin Appling

9 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Child Friendly
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip (AM)
Low rate deposit non-refundable
5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for up to 5 people
US $550 
Half Day Trip (PM)
Low rate deposit non-refundable
5 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
Price for up to 5 people
US $550 
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FAQs about Saltwater Specialties, Inc.

What are the trip rates for Saltwater Specialties, Inc.?

Saltwater Specialties, Inc. offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $550 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $550 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (5 hours)
What's included in the trip price with Saltwater Specialties, Inc.?

Trips booked with Saltwater Specialties, Inc. include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
What types of fishing does Saltwater Specialties, Inc. offer?

Saltwater Specialties, Inc. offers the following types of fishing:

  • Inshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
What fishing techniques does Saltwater Specialties, Inc. offer?

Saltwater Specialties, Inc. offers the following fishing technique:

  • Light Tackle
Which fish species can I catch with Saltwater Specialties, Inc.?

Top targeted fish species with Saltwater Specialties, Inc. include:

  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tripletail

Your captain

Dustin Appling

Palacios, Texas, United States

5 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
Member since June 2021

I became a fishing guide simply because I love to fish and to teach others how to fish. I grew up fishing the Matagorda Bay system and have enjoyed it my whole life. We will be fishing out of the boat drifting with shrimp and popping corks or wade fishing with lures or live bait.

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Spotted Seatrout
Spotted Seatrout
Tripletail
Tripletail

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing

Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Which amenities are available onboard

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child Friendly

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

 PayPal

 Checks

What’s biting in Palacios right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
FlounderFlounder
RedfishRedfish
SheepsheadSheepshead