Matagorda Moonshine Charters 

4.7/5 (5 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Harbor Bait & Tackle, Matagorda, TX 77457, United States

Matagorda Moonshine Charters welcomes you aboard and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters. Capt. Marc Carey has been fishing the coastal waters for over 40 years. Whether it’s live bait or throwing artificials, you’ll enjoy an educational day of angling.

Capt. Marc will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 8-hour trips, mainly fishing for Redfish, Flounder, and Speckled Trout, depending on the season and conditions on the day. On these trips, you can expect to use techniques such as light tackle, popping, and spinning.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 20’ Transport boat that can safely take up to 4 anglers. This boat comes with an ice-box.

All rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. Please make sure to buy a valid fishing license ahead of time.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Matagorda Moonshine Charters.

Marc Carey

Captain

Marc Carey

 ID & credentials verified
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Most popular features:

 Pickup Included
 You Keep Catch
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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5 Hour Trip – Drift Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip (Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Price for 2 people
US $370 
Full Day Trip for 3 Anglers
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip (Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Price for 2 people
US $610 
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.7/5
out of 5 stars from 5 reviews
Boat
4.4/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photo by reviewers (1)

Great experience

Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews
George N.
George N.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Half a day fishing trip with Captain Marc.

VERIFIED

5 Hour Trip – Drift Trip on May 25, 2025

Captain Marc was very polite, patient and funny! He had first hand knowledge of the area and of some great fishing spots. Even when the bite was slow Captain Marc was determined to find us some fish. Overall it was a very fun and pleasant experience. I highly recommend Captain Marc and would definitely book again!

Captain Marc was very polite, patient and funny! He had first hand knowledge of the area and of some great fishing spots. Even when the bite was slow Captain Marc was determined to find us some fish. Overall it was a very fun and pleasant experience. I highly recommend Captain Marc and would definitely book again!  

 George N. recommends Matagorda Moonshine Charters
Marc Carey
Marc Carey (The Captain)
Replied on May 27, 2025
Very Enjoyable Group To Fish with. As a guide you always hope for more bites, more pulls and few more keepers . Thanks for coming out fellas ; looking forward to our next trip. Capt Marc

Will B.
Will B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great trip!!

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip for 3 Anglers on March 13, 2025

We had a great trip today with Capt Marc. He went out of his way to put us on fish and make sure we had a good trip. I highly recommend him if you’re looking to put some fish in the fridge.

We had a great trip today with Capt Marc. He went out of his way to put us on fish and make sure we had a good trip. I highly recommend him if you’re looking to put some fish in the fridge.  

 Will B. recommends Matagorda Moonshine Charters

Samuel B.
Samuel B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great experience

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip for 3 Anglers on November 2, 2024

Marc is a great guide! Works hard to see that everyone on the boat has a good time!

Marc is a great guide! Works hard to see that everyone on the boat has a good time!  

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 Samuel B. recommends Matagorda Moonshine Charters

JESSICA H.
JESSICA H.
4.7/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

February fishing trip

VERIFIED

5 Hour Trip – Drift Trip on February 15, 2025

 

 JESSICA H. recommends Matagorda Moonshine Charters

Lewis P.
Lewis P.

Nacogdoches, TX

4.0/5

Experience:

3.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

4.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Marc

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip for 3 Anglers on August 20, 2022

Marc made every effort to make it a great fishing trip. The things he could control like fresh bait, quality fishing rods, numerous fishing locations and explanation of fishing procedures were all handled professionally and expeditiously. Boat issues that were out of his control shortened the trip before its completion.

Marc made every effort to make it a great fishing trip. The things he could control like fresh bait, quality fishing rods, numerous fishing locations and explanation of fishing procedures were all handled professionally and expeditiously. Boat issues that were out of his control shortened the trip before its completion.  

 Lewis P. recommends Matagorda Moonshine Charters
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FAQs about Matagorda Moonshine Charters

What are the trip rates for Matagorda Moonshine Charters?

Matagorda Moonshine Charters offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $185 per person - 5 Hour Trip – Drift Trip (5 hours)
  • US $485 per group, additional US $125 per person after 1 guest - Full Day Trip for 3 Anglers (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Matagorda Moonshine Charters?

When you book a trip with Matagorda Moonshine Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box
  • Radar
What's included in the trip price with Matagorda Moonshine Charters?

Trips booked with Matagorda Moonshine Charters include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
What types of fishing does Matagorda Moonshine Charters offer?

Matagorda Moonshine Charters offers the following types of fishing:

  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
What fishing techniques does Matagorda Moonshine Charters offer?

Matagorda Moonshine Charters offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning
  • Popping
Which fish species can I catch with Matagorda Moonshine Charters?

Top targeted fish species with Matagorda Moonshine Charters include:

  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Marc Carey

Matagorda, Texas, United States

1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
5 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since May 2022

Captain Marc Carey welcomes you to Matagorda, Texas. He's been fishing the area's coastal waters for 40 years and he knows how to make your day on the water memorable. Join him aboard and have a great time fishing.

The fish you can target

Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2012
Boat manufacturer
Majek
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing

Nearshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Spinning

Popping

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS

Fishfinder

Live Bait Well

Ice Box

Radar

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Lures

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup included in price

Transfer from hotels or jetties in Matagorda to departure site is available and included in trip rates.

Child Friendly

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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

 PayPal

 Checks

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Matagorda right now

FlounderFlounder
RedfishRedfish
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
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