Gon Get’Em Guide Service
Gon Get'Em Guide Service invites you for a terrific day on the fish-rich waters of Matagorda, Texas! Come along with Captain Fern Gonzales and hit the inshore grounds, rivers, and flats around Matagorda to chase various species that dwell in the area. The captain's experience and easygoing personality will make your trip successful and enjoyable, so pick a day that suits you and pay him a visit at Gon Get'Em Guide Service!
To reach the desired fishing spots, you'll be using a restored 24' Explorer bay boat. It sits up to 4 guests, runs on a 250 HP Mercury engine with a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots, and uses modern GPS electronics that will help you stay on the right course all the time. The boat's also got a livewell to provide you with live bait.
You and the captain will head out to target Flounder, Speckled Trout, Redfish, and Black Drum, and you'll use jigging, popping, and drift fishing to catch them, all using light tackle. The fish you catch is yours to keep but you're free to release it if you want to. Children are welcome to come aboard, so bring them as well and make your trip even better.
Before you depart, make sure to bring your fishing licenses and some food, and the captain will take care of everything else.
Come visit Gon Get'Em Guide Service and have a wonderful day of fishing in Matagorda!
Gon Get'Em Guide Service invites you for a terrific day on the fish-rich waters of Matagorda, Texas! Come along with Captain Fern Gonzales and hit the inshore grounds, rivers, and flats around Matagorda to chase various species that dwell in the area. The captain's experience and easygoing personality will make your trip successful and enjoyable, so pick a day that suits you and pay him a visit at Gon Get'Em Guide Service!
To reach the desired fishing spots, you'll be using a restored 24' Explorer bay boat. It sits up to 4 guests, runs on a 250 HP Mercury engine with a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots, and uses modern GPS electronics that will help you stay on the right course all the time. The boat's also got a livewell to provide you with live bait.
You and the captain will head out to target Flounder, Speckled Trout, Redfish, and Black Drum, and you'll use jigging, popping, and drift fishing to catch them, all using light tackle. The fish you catch is yours to keep but you're free to release it if you want to. Children are welcome to come aboard, so bring them as well and make your trip even better.
Before you depart, make sure to bring your fishing licenses and some food, and the captain will take care of everything else.
Come visit Gon Get'Em Guide Service and have a wonderful day of fishing in Matagorda!
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Ron HendrixRepeat angler5.0VerifiedOutstanding Service
5 Hour Trip on June 9, 2026 • 6 adultsWe had a great trip out with Captain Fern. He was accommodating to everyone in our party and he went above and beyond to make sure everyone was enjoying the trip. Not only did we make memories, but we also learned alot about the area from his years of experience and knowledge of the waters at Matagorda Bay.
Tony Uresti5.0VerifiedBest Sunday Morning Saltwater Therapy
5 Hour Trip on July 19, 2026 • 2 adultsAbove and beyond our expectations. Along with fishing we also received photos, and a complete video of our fishing adventure. Thank you for the lessons and bag of fillets.
Brian MacomberRepeat angler5.0VerifiedAugust fishing trip
Full day on August 19, 2026 • 1 adultgrear captsin , good , loved it
- Brandon CrackelRepeat angler5.0Verified
Great captain! Great experience!
5 Hour Trip on May 8, 2025 • 4 adultsTook a half day with Fern and by far best experience we have had with a guide. Very knowledgeable, personable and friendly, not just there to make money, he cares about making sure you have a great time! Each person limited on trout and got a 38” bull red all on a short time.
Jose Salgado5.0VerifiedHalf day with capt fern
5 Hour Trip on September 12, 2023 • 2 adultsQuick to put us on some fish, experienced and definitely recommended.
Stephen Adams5.0VerifiedAugust fishing trip
5 Hour Trip on August 14, 2021 • 2 adults
Clayton Geisendorff5.0VerifiedNewfirst time with this guide
5 Hour Trip on October 19, 2026 • 2 adultsthe captain was awesome . we started early for reds caught a few undersize along with couple of flounder . moved on for trout and with in 30 min had our limit . we will come back next year .
- Terry FitchRepeat angler5.0VerifiedNew
A great fun
5 Hour Trip on October 27, 2026 • 2 adultsRyan was a good guide. We caught plenty of fish though only a single one that we could keep. Very personable and a pleasant experience
Dan Rodriguez5.0VerifiedFantastic trip!!
5 Hour Trip on July 26, 2026 • 2 adultsThe captain met us on time and got us on the water quick! I caught a small trout my very first cast! The captain was very helpful, answered any of our questions right away. We are already talking about planning our next fishing trip!
Marcus Rolls5.0VerifiedCapt Fern is amazing
5 Hour Trip on May 29, 2026 • 2 adultsMy friend and I had an amazing time with Capt Fern. He is an experienced guide amd really helpful. First class experience all the way around. I would recommend him to anyone. Whether you are experienced or new you will enjoy this guide.
FAQs about Gon Get’Em Guide Service
- US $550 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip (5 hours)
- US $750 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Full day (8 hours)
- US $850 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Tournaments (8 hours)
- GPS
- Live bait well
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Drinks
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Reef fishing
- Flats fishing
- Backcountry fishing
- Light tackle
- Jigging
- Popping
- Drift fishing
- Black Drum
- Flounder
- Redfish
- Speckled Trout
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