GULF COAST YAKER’S 🦈 (Bolivar Pen) 

4.9
(44 reviews)
 1017 North Cove Drive, Bolivar Peninsula, TX 77650, United States–

GULF COAST YAKER’S 🦈 (Bolivar Pen) 

Bolivar Peninsula, TX, United States
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15
4.9
(44 reviews)

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👁️👁️ ➡️‼️LAND BASED ONLY‼️NO BOAT‼️Deposit will not be returned due to booking error. PLEASE READ EVERYTHING ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️
Times and Locations can be adjusted.
Gulf Coast Yaker invites you on a thrilling Shark fishing adventure from the beach in Texas! A skilled and friendly captain will guide you and make sure you have the best fishing trip possible. Land-based fishing is a unique experience you should definitely try out if you haven't yet. Book a trip today and enjoy an exciting day of fishing from the sand! All deposits are non-refundable. If a trip is canceled by the guide due to uncooperative weather/conditions or an unexpected event on the guide's end (sickness, etc), trip credit remains in queue for rebooking. We will send a text to the provided phone number as soon as we are set up at the fishing location.
Fishing time usually starts at 10:00 a.m. if weather permits, or just let us know when you'd like to start your trip!! We don't mind working with you.
All gear, bait, and tackle for Shark and Bull Red will be provided for the trip. Water will be available, just bring any other drinks or snacks you'd like along with any supplies you think you'd need for an amazing day at the beach (i.e. sunscreen, chairs, coolers if you'd like to keep your catch if legal size, BYOB, canopies, towels, insect repellent, etc). Due to the nature of fishing, we cannot guarantee to catch any fish. Nature will always do what it wants, when it wants. But we will guarantee it won't be from lack of trying. We will always check the weather conditions a few days before a trip to see what might be happening. If we see any bad weather, we will contact you and let you know and come up with a plan best suited for your trip.
You will need to have your fishing license with your Salt Water Endorsement. Feel free to bring any other tackle and equipment needed for Speck, Croaker, Whiting, etc

👁️👁️ ➡️‼️LAND BASED ONLY‼️NO BOAT‼️Deposit will not be returned due to booking error. PLEASE READ EVERYTHING ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️
Times and Locations can be adjusted.
Gulf Coast Yaker invites you on a thrilling Shark fishing adventure from the beach in Texas! A skilled and friendly captain will guide you and make sure you have the best fishing trip possible. Land-based fishing is a unique experience you should definitely try out if you haven't yet. Book a trip today and enjoy an exciting day of fishing from the sand! All deposits are non-refundable. If a trip is canceled by the guide due to uncooperative weather/conditions or an unexpected event on the guide's end (sickness, etc), trip credit remains in queue for rebooking. We will send a text to the provided phone number as soon as we are set up at the fishing location.
Fishing time usually starts at 10:00 a.m. if weather permits, or just let us know when you'd like to start your trip!! We don't mind working with you.
All gear, bait, and tackle for Shark and Bull Red will be provided for the trip. Water will be available, just bring any other drinks or snacks you'd like along with any supplies you think you'd need for an amazing day at the beach (i.e. sunscreen, chairs, coolers if you'd like to keep your catch if legal size, BYOB, canopies, towels, insect repellent, etc). Due to the nature of fishing, we cannot guarantee to catch any fish. Nature will always do what it wants, when it wants. But we will guarantee it won't be from lack of trying. We will always check the weather conditions a few days before a trip to see what might be happening. If we see any bad weather, we will contact you and let you know and come up with a plan best suited for your trip.
You will need to have your fishing license with your Salt Water Endorsement. Feel free to bring any other tackle and equipment needed for Speck, Croaker, Whiting, etc

GULF COAST YAKER’S (Land Based Fishing)
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GULF COAST YAKER’S (Land Based Fishing)
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October 2026
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4 HOUR (Day)
Non-refundable
4 hour trip starts at 10:00 AM
Redfish
Shark (Hammerhead)
Shark (Blacktip)
Shark (Tiger)
+3
US $500
Private tour: 2 people
4 HOUR (Evening)
Non-refundable
4 hour trip starts at 4:00 PM
Redfish
Shark (Hammerhead)
Shark (Blacktip)
Shark (Tiger)
+3
US $500
Private tour: 2 people
6 HOUR (DAY)
Non-refundable
6 hour trip starts at 10:00 AM
US $600
Private tour: up to 3 people
6 HOUR (EVENING)
Non-refundable
6 hour trip starts at 5:00 PM
US $600
Private tour: up to 3 people
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Rating

4.9
44 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (111)

What anglers say

95%
Recommended
93%
Caught fish

All reviews (44)

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Tarah Heydorn
Tarah Heydorn
Repeat angler
us
Arizona, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great Trip
8 HOUR (Late) on July 2, 2026 • 6 adults

We booked a beachside shark fishing trip had a great overall experience, even though the sharks just weren’t cooperating that day. The only fish we ended up catching were bait fish, but we know that’s the nature of fishing—especially when targeting sharks. The guide was knowledgeable, professional, and worked hard throughout the trip. They made sure we had everything we needed, explained the process, and did everything they could to give us the best chance at success. The setup was well organized, and we still enjoyed spending time on the beach and experiencing something different. While we would have loved to land a shark, we understand there are no guarantees in fishing. We’d gladly book with them again and hope for better luck next time.

Derek DeLaVega
Derek DeLaVega
us
Texas, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Well worth it, amazing experience!
6 HOUR (EVENING) on November 2, 2025 • 5 adults

Love fishing 🎣 and know that not every time will you catch but we were able to catch a sandbar shark 🦈 that was 6 feet and around 150 pounds. Steven had everything setup before we arrived, fishing poles already ready, chairs, fire pit, and drone/kayak to take bait out far. Great experience and will do again soon. Also was able to catch a red drum that was around 40 pounds.

Reported catch:
Southern Kingfish
Blacktip Shark
Redfish
Meaghan Anderson
Meaghan Anderson
Repeat angler
us
Louisiana, US
Member since 2020
14 trips
5.0
Verified
Awesome Day in Bolivar!
4 HOUR (Day) on August 26, 2026 • 1 adult

The owner and crew could not have been kinder, and I had a blast. I fish almost weekly offshore, and this was my first time fishing from the beach for sharks. The experience did not disappoint and highly recommend to anyone.

Ryan Pillow
Ryan Pillow
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2019
10 trips
5.0
Verified
Great day, experienced guide!
8 HOUR (Early) on June 12, 2026 • 6 adults • 4 children

We had a great time in Boliver with Scott. All of his gear was top notch and he was very accommodating. Was originally a little weary of booking a surf trip but we had a large group, and I would totally book again.

Kristin Kayne
Kristin Kayne
Repeat angler
us
Oklahoma, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great experience!
6 HOUR (EVENING) on July 9, 2026 • 5 adults • 2 children

The captain and his crew were very nice and knowledgeable. We caught a huge stingray and a baby shark. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to book a trip!

Reported catch:
Blacktip Shark

FAQs about GULF COAST YAKER’S 🦈 (Bolivar Pen)

GULF COAST YAKER’S 🦈 (Bolivar Pen) offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 HOUR (Day) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 HOUR (Evening) (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 6 HOUR (DAY) (6 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 6 HOUR (EVENING) (6 hours)
When you book a trip with GULF COAST YAKER’S 🦈 (Bolivar Pen), you can expect the following amenity onboard:
  • Live bait well
Trips booked with GULF COAST YAKER’S 🦈 (Bolivar Pen) include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • First mate
GULF COAST YAKER’S 🦈 (Bolivar Pen) offers the following type of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing (Land-based fishing)
GULF COAST YAKER’S 🦈 (Bolivar Pen) offers the following fishing technique:
  • Bottom fishing
Top targeted fish species with GULF COAST YAKER’S 🦈 (Bolivar Pen) include:
  • Kingfish (Southern)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Shark (Hammerhead)
  • Shark (Lemon)
  • Shark (Tiger)

Your captain

GULF COAST YAKER’S (Land Based Fishing)
GULF COAST YAKER’S (Land Based Fishing)
Bolivar Peninsula, Texas, United States
73 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since November 2021
Have tons of fun fishing with Gulf Coast Yaker! With Gulf Coast Yaker we don't only take you fishing, but with an experienced and good-humored crew will help you have a wonderful land-based trip with an experience you want soon forget. With the tools and the talent we are very capable of putting you on and catching your personal best Shark or Red Fish.
GULF COAST YAKER’S (Land Based Fishing)
GULF COAST YAKER’S (Land Based Fishing)
73
reviews
2021
member since
~1h
response
Have tons of fun fishing with Gulf Coast Yaker! With Gulf Coast Yaker we don't only take you fishing, but with an experienced and good-humored crew will help you have a wonderful land-based trip with an experience you want soon forget. With the tools and the talent we are very capable of putting you on and catching your personal best Shark or Red Fish.

The fish you can target

Southern Kingfish
Southern Kingfish
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Bull Shark
Bull Shark
Hammerhead Shark
Hammerhead Shark
Lemon Shark
Lemon Shark
Tiger Shark
Tiger Shark
Southern Kingfish
Southern Kingfish
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Bull Shark
Bull Shark
Hammerhead Shark
Hammerhead Shark

Real catches by this captain

  • Two anglers proudly displaying a large shark while wading in the shallow waters of the beach, showcasing a successful catch during their fishing adventure.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Bonnethead Shark
    Tami M.
    Tami M.
  • Adult angler proudly holding a large stingray on a sandy beach at sunset.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Ray
    Kristin K.
    Kristin K.
    The captain and his crew were very nice and knowledgeable. We caught a huge stingray and a baby shark. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to book a trip!
  • Family group displaying a freshly caught fish on a sandy beach, with a young angler and beach vehicles in the background.
    Fish 1
    Black Drum
    Tarah H.
    Tarah H.
    We booked a beachside shark fishing trip had a great overall experience, even though the sharks just weren’t cooperating that day. The only fish we ended up catching were bait fish, but we know that’s the nature of fishing—especially when targeting sharks. The guide was knowledgeable, professional, and worked hard throughout the trip. They made sure we had everything we needed, explained the process, and did everything they could to give us the best chance at success. The setup was well organized, and we still enjoyed spending time on the beach and experiencing something different. While we would have loved to land a shark, we understand there are no guarantees in fishing. We’d gladly book with them again and hope for better luck next time.
  • A family proudly displays a large shark caught during a beach fishing trip, showcasing a fun day by the shore.
    Fish 1
    Hammerhead Shark
    Ryan P.
    Ryan P.
    We had a great time in Boliver with Scott. All of his gear was top notch and he was very accommodating. Was originally a little weary of booking a surf trip but we had a large group, and I would totally book again.
  • Adult anglers help a child hold a small fish in the surf during a family beach fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Atlantic Sharpnose Shark
    Stephanie L.
    Stephanie L.
    Highly recommend this if you want a full day of fishing at the beach. Learned a lot about shore fishing and the kids loved catching the sharks.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large shark on the beach, showcasing a successful catch during a coastal fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Tiger Shark
    Kelby M.
    Kelby M.
    Scott was professional. Worked his tail off the entire time. Super knowledgeable and answered all our questions. Can’t wait for the next trip!!
  • A shark is displayed on the beach, surrounded by seaweed, showcasing a successful catch during a coastal fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Bull Shark
    Jack R.
    Jack R.
    great trip, they pulled up behind our house, got a nice sized bullshark. Will book again next time im back on boilvar.
  • Two anglers proudly displaying a large shark on the beach, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Lemon Shark
    Derek V.
    Derek V.
    Love fishing 🎣 and know that not every time will you catch but we were able to catch a sandbar shark 🦈 that was 6 feet and around 150 pounds. Steven had everything setup before we arrived, fishing poles already ready, chairs, fire pit, and drone/kayak to take bait out far. Great experience and will do again soon. Also was able to catch a red drum that was around 40 pounds.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish caught during a beach fishing trip, with a fishing trailer in the background.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Jonathan C.
    Jonathan C.
    just as the reviews say this guy is the best host/fisherman all he cares about is giving us what we want which is the whole experience for our family to have the best time possible. he does exactly that and more couldnt thank him enough he also kept us safe gave great advice for sure coming back. this is way better than getting a boat!!!! caught some big fish!
  • An angler proudly displaying a large shark on the beach, showcasing a successful catch during a coastal fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Bull Shark
    Ryan R.
    Ryan R.
    Gulf Coast Yaker's has plenty of photos on their site of customers catching sharks for a reason. They know exactly what they're doing and all of those photos are proof of it! Our group witnessed it first hand too and we were all in disbleif when we caught our first catch (a 4 ft shark) within less than 2 hours. BTW we only booked it for 4 hours so they are very efficient at what they do. Also, out of those 4 hours booked we really only had 3 hours because we were late due to us not knowing about the ferry we had to take to get there from Galveston. Even then, Gulf Coast Yaker's gave us the extra hour without even asking. That was very generous and professional of them, but it's easy for them to do because they're just doing what they LOVE to do. So to them it's not really work at all. You can tell they are genuinely passionate about fishing and just want to see their customers happy and having a good time. Our group had an AMAZING time andtill can't believe we caught our fist shark and we're looking forward to doing this again soon! We would defintely recommend them! Pros: - Professionalism (they know what they're doing) - They'll keep you safe (as long as you follow their directions) - Great for family and friends (no fishing experience required, that's what they are there for) - Quick to respond - Very easy going - Fair prices Cons: - None

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Bottom Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Live bait well
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
First mate

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.
More details

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 20% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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

What’s biting in Bolivar Peninsula right now

RedfishRedfish
Shark (Blacktip)Shark (Blacktip)
Shark (Hammerhead)Shark (Hammerhead)
Shark (Tiger)Shark (Tiger)

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