Captain Billy Freudensprung 

5.0
(27 reviews)
 
State licensed
 4194 Lane Road, Seadrift, TX 77983, United States–

Captain Billy Freudensprung 

Seadrift, TX, United States
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24 ft
4
5.0
(27 reviews)

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Captain Billy Freudensprung is located in Seadrift and offers to show you a memorable time on the water. Everyone is welcome to come aboard. There is no minimum age for kids, so as long as the parents are happy. Life jackets are provided for the little ones, but for maximum comfort. It's recommended that parents bring their own for the kids.

Capt. Billy will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 4 to 7-hour trips, mainly fishing for Redfish, Black Drum, Flounder, Speckled Trout, and Sheepshead, depending on the season and conditions on the day. On these trips, you can expect to use techniques such as light tackle, bottom fishing, drift fishing, and popping corks.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 24' El Pescador boat that can safely take up to 4 anglers.

All fishing equipment and tackle will be furnished and included in the price. You get to keep the catch, so it's recommended to bring a cooler. The captain will clean and fillet your catch for you to take home at the end of the trip. You'll need to purchase your fishing license and pack some food and drinks for your trip.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Captain Billy Freudensprung.

Captain Billy Freudensprung is located in Seadrift and offers to show you a memorable time on the water. Everyone is welcome to come aboard. There is no minimum age for kids, so as long as the parents are happy. Life jackets are provided for the little ones, but for maximum comfort. It's recommended that parents bring their own for the kids.

Capt. Billy will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 4 to 7-hour trips, mainly fishing for Redfish, Black Drum, Flounder, Speckled Trout, and Sheepshead, depending on the season and conditions on the day. On these trips, you can expect to use techniques such as light tackle, bottom fishing, drift fishing, and popping corks.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 24' El Pescador boat that can safely take up to 4 anglers.

All fishing equipment and tackle will be furnished and included in the price. You get to keep the catch, so it's recommended to bring a cooler. The captain will clean and fillet your catch for you to take home at the end of the trip. You'll need to purchase your fishing license and pack some food and drinks for your trip.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Captain Billy Freudensprung.

Billy Freudensprung
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4 Hour – Bay Fishing (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Black Drum
Redfish
Flounder
Sheepshead
+1
US $550
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour – Late morning Bay Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (9:00 AM, 10:00 AM)
Black Drum
Redfish
Flounder
Sheepshead
+1
US $550
Entire boat: up to 4 people
7 Hour Trip – Bay Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Black Drum
Redfish
Flounder
Sheepshead
US $825
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (31)

Reviews (27)

  • Rob Clifford
    Rob Clifford
    Repeat angler
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip with Billy

    7 Hour Trip – Bay Fishing Weekday on October 23, 2024 • 2 adults

    We did 2 trips with Billy. 1st morning we met Billy at Charlie’s in Seadrift. The plan was redfish. Boat was clean and organized. All fishing gear was in working order and well maintained. We didnt touch a piece of bait all day, Billy took care of everything. We caught all day. So much in fact that I was tired of catching fish. Captain cleaned our fish and packed it in bags. 2nd day we were admittedly tired, so Billy set us up a more low key day of Speck fishing. Great times, will be booking this captain again next year for sure.

  • Jeromy Faggard
    Jeromy Faggard
    us
    Mississippi, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Last minute trip

    4 Hour – Bay Fishing (AM) on September 9, 2025 • 2 adults

    We were able to sneak a trip in last minute and Billy did not disappoint. My ribs are sore from setting the hook on fish. (Which is a great thing) We caught reds, specs, drum and even a couple of sting rays. Plus, went home with a cooler full of fish fillets in bags sorted by the type of fish it was.

  • Daniel Rodriguez
    Daniel Rodriguez
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    08.24.2024

    4 Hour – Bay Fishing (AM) on August 24, 2024 • 2 adults

    Had a great time fishing with Captain Billy. From the moment we arrived at the dock, we felt the hospitality. We were on fish during our entire trip and gained a better understanding of the Seadrift area. Captain Billy’s stories are great and very relatable. His customer service skills are great from baiting the hook, to casting lessons, to fish cleaning his services exceeded our trip of 4’s expectation!

  • Matthew Huffman
    Matthew Huffman
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    October fishing trip

    4 Hour – Bay Fishing (AM) on October 23, 2022 • 2 adults

    Captain Billy is awesome. A co worker and I used another charter the day before and we caught a few fish but felt we could have some better luck. After I looked at Billy’s reviews I knew he was more than likely the guide we would need for that luck. Best decision we made all weekend. We scheduled on a very short notice and Captain Billy was nothing but genuine and kind. Communication is phenomenal. Boat is phenomenal. Had lines in the water quick and started pulling in fish right away. My co worker caught reds, sheephead, drums and a flounder. I could have not caught a single fish and enjoyed the morning with captain Billy. When arriving back at dock the biologist had asked if we had luck and said he was told by most captains their luck was bad and didn’t catch many fish. We ended up catching 14 total keepers and 20 or more none keepers. We will be booking Captain Billy as often as possible.

  • Wayne Guzman
    Wayne Guzman
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    RELAXING

    7 Hour Trip – Bay Fishing on July 20, 2024 • 3 adults

    What started off not such a good day because of the weather . Ended up being an awesome day because he was willing to wait for the weather to pass…. Have already booked another trip with him!!!

  • Richard Curry
    Richard Curry
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2022
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    7 hour charter with Capt. Billy

    7 Hour Trip – Bay Fishing on July 2, 2022 • 2 adults

    Capt. Billy was a pleasure to fish with. His knowledge of the bay and his fishing spots were unmatched by previous charters we have taken. His boat and equipment were top notch. He was a great teacher and was on top of anything we needed to keep the lines wet. We were able to bring back some really nice fish compared to the 4-5 other boats docking at same time that did not catch any keepers. We will definitely use Capt. Billy for future fishing trips.

  • Jonathan Wood
    Jonathan Wood
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Full Day Fishing

    7 Hour Trip – Bay Fishing on November 12, 2022 • 3 adults • 1 child

    Had a great time fishing with Captain Billy. Billy took great care of us and at one point was baiting the hooks as fast as we were pulling fish in. Also a great experience for my young son who started his first salt water fish by reeling in several keepers including a 22” plus red fish. Will definitely be calling Billy again next time we’re headed to the San Antonio Bay area.

  • Wyatt Brandon
    Wyatt Brandon
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day trip with captain billy

    4 Hour – Bay Fishing (AM) on July 23, 2022 • 2 adults

    Captain billy did an amazing job he had us on fish from the very first cast to the last. We arrived at the boat ramp 10 minutes early and he already had the boat in the water ready to go. Communication was great he responded with in 15 mins. Looking forward to going out with billy again soon absolutely zero complaints had a great time

  • Michael Mossell
    Michael Mossell
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip with Capt. Billy

    4 Hour – Bay Fishing (AM) on May 10, 2022 • 2 adults

    We had an outstanding time with Capt. Billy. He’s extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and willing to teach. I highly recommend him to everyone.

  • Dave Huff
    Dave Huff
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2019
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Tough day but we caught a ton of fish

    4 Hour – Bay Fishing Weekday (AM) on November 22, 2022 • 3 adults

    Weather got cold and windy but Billy worked hard to get us on fish and it paid off. Will definitely book him again!

Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (31)

All reviews (27)

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Jim Bicknell
Jim Bicknell
us
Texas, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Great Day,Great Guide and Great Results
4 Hour – Bay Fishing (AM) on November 19, 2025 • 2 adults

I Talked to Captain Billy regarding some physical limitations my adult son faced.He hasn't fished in 10 years,so he was a little out of practice.Captain Billy was patient and and willing to put in the extra effort in to insure a great trip.I will definately book a trip with him this coming Spring.

Billy Freudensprung
Response from Captain

“It was my pleasure to accommodate you and Jason. I look forward to seeing you both in the spring for another successful and enjoyable day on the water.”

Turk Webb
Turk Webb
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
2 trips
5.0
Verified
March fishing trip
4 Hour – Late morning Bay Fishing on March 14, 2026 • 3 adults

Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Mark Tompkins
Mark Tompkins
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2022
2 trips
5.0
Verified
November fishing trip
4 Hour – Bay Fishing (AM) on November 6, 2025 • 2 adults

Billy Freudensprung
Response from Captain

thank you sir, i had a good time taking yall fishing.

Nate Parker
Nate Parker
us
Kansas, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Great guide, even better person.
7 Hour Trip – Bay Fishing on October 12, 2024 • 4 adults

Billy was great. Knew the waters well. Even though the area was packed with boats we jumped around to multiple spots and got on the fish. Billy himself was a blast, he immediately clicked with our group. It felt less like a guide service and more like a group that have known each other your years. Our group loves to give each other a hard time and that includes our guide. He joined in on the fun right away. By far the best guide experience we have had to date. He will be our go to from now on. If you have the opportunity to fish with billy take it. If I could rate more than 5 stars I would.

Reported catch:
Black Drum
Redfish
Billy Freudensprung
Response from Captain

Thank you Nate for the kind words. I really enjoyed the day with all you guys. It was a total blast. See ya soon.

Robert Clifford
Robert Clifford
Repeat angler
us
California, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great trip with Billy
7 Hour Trip – Bay Fishing Weekday on October 23, 2024 • 2 adults

We did 2 trips with Billy. 1st morning we met Billy at Charlie’s in Seadrift. The plan was redfish. Boat was clean and organized. All fishing gear was in working order and well maintained. We didnt touch a piece of bait all day, Billy took care of everything. We caught all day. So much in fact that I was tired of catching fish. Captain cleaned our fish and packed it in bags. 2nd day we were admittedly tired, so Billy set us up a more low key day of Speck fishing. Great times, will be booking this captain again next year for sure.

Reported catch:
Black Drum
Redfish
Speckled Trout

FAQs about Captain Billy Freudensprung

Captain Billy Freudensprung offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group - 4 Hour – Bay Fishing (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - 4 Hour – Late morning Bay Fishing (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - 4 Hour – Late morning Bay Fishing - 10:00 AM (4 hours)
  • US $825 per group - 7 Hour Trip – Bay Fishing (7 hours)
When you book a trip with Captain Billy Freudensprung, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Captain Billy Freudensprung include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (That's my job at no extra cost to the customer. )
  • Drinks (Bottled water)
Captain Billy Freudensprung offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Captain Billy Freudensprung offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Captain Billy Freudensprung include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead

Your captain

Billy Freudensprung
Billy Freudensprung
Seadrift, Texas, United States
5 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
27 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since January 2022
Captain Billy has been fishing the Texas gulf coast waters all his life. He has been guiding since 1997 and is eager to provide you with a fun and exciting fishing experience out of Seadrift, TX.
Billy Freudensprung
Billy Freudensprung
Fully verified
5
reports
27
reviews
2022
member since
~1h
response
Captain Billy has been fishing the Texas gulf coast waters all his life. He has been guiding since 1997 and is eager to provide you with a fun and exciting fishing experience out of Seadrift, TX.

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead

Real catches by this captain

  • Great Day,Great Guide and Great Results
    Jim B.
    Jim B.
  • November fishing trip
    Mark T.
    Mark T.
  • Friendly Captain, nice boat, good time.
    Jude B.
    Jude B.
  • Last minute trip
    Jeromy F.
    Jeromy F.
  • May fishing trip
    Andrew J.
    Andrew J.
  • Great trip with Billy
    Rob C.
    Rob C.
  • 08.24.2024
    Daniel R.
    Daniel R.
  • One for the books
    Richie C.
    Richie C.
  • RELAXING
    Wayne G.
    Wayne G.
  • Tough day but we caught a ton of fish
    Dave H.
    Dave H.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2018
Boat manufacturer
El Pescador
Boat type
Flats boat
Engine model
Suzuki SS 250
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
43 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Popping
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
That's my job at no extra cost to the customer.
Drinks
Bottled water

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
Kids are always welcome to go fishing on my boat. The big smile on their face says it all when they are catching fish.
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
 Visa
 Mastercard
 American Express
 PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Seadrift right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
FlounderFlounder
RedfishRedfish
SheepsheadSheepshead

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