Reel Bolivar Fishing Guide 

5.0/5 (91 reviews)
 
State licensed
 North Stingaree Drive 1201, Bolivar Peninsula, TX 77650, United States

Reel Bolivar Fishing Guide 

Up to 9 miles
Bolivar Peninsula, TX, United States
25 ft
5
5.0/5 (91 reviews)

Running angling trips out of Bolivar Peninsula, Reel Bolivar Fishing Guide invites you to check out the local fishery in style.

Capt. Mark is the #1 reviewed guide in crystal beach with over 600 5 star reviews ! Depending on the trip and species, you'll be using techniques like bottom fishing, drift fishing, jigging, and popping corks amd lures. Lots of casting!!! You're looking at 4 to 8-hour trips, where you'll usually go after the likes of Redfish, Flounder, Speckled Trout, Sheapshead and Tripletail, depending on the weather and time of year.

Your adventure begins on board a 25' Haynie boat that can fit a maximum of 5 anglers. The boat is fitted with a wireless trolling motor. Rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price of your trip. Don't forget to buy a fishing license before the trip!

The price of a given trip doesn't include bait. You can keep anything you catch, as long as it's legal to do so. ( i only use bait a couple months out of the year . Usually in the heart of summer. If we need it ill let you know)

We do not sit and fish dead bait on bottom. We will be casting the entire time. Never casted a reel? No problem as long as you are willing to listen and try. You will be standing and fishing most of the time. Its like salt water bass fishing. Ill clean and bag any legal fish we catch.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Reel Bolivar Fishing Guide.

Running angling trips out of Bolivar Peninsula, Reel Bolivar Fishing Guide invites you to check out the local fishery in style.

Capt. Mark is the #1 reviewed guide in crystal beach with over 600 5 star reviews ! Depending on the trip and species, you'll be using techniques like bottom fishing, drift fishing, jigging, and popping corks amd lures. Lots of casting!!! You're looking at 4 to 8-hour trips, where you'll usually go after the likes of Redfish, Flounder, Speckled Trout, Sheapshead and Tripletail, depending on the weather and time of year.

Your adventure begins on board a 25' Haynie boat that can fit a maximum of 5 anglers. The boat is fitted with a wireless trolling motor. Rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price of your trip. Don't forget to buy a fishing license before the trip!

The price of a given trip doesn't include bait. You can keep anything you catch, as long as it's legal to do so. ( i only use bait a couple months out of the year . Usually in the heart of summer. If we need it ill let you know)

We do not sit and fish dead bait on bottom. We will be casting the entire time. Never casted a reel? No problem as long as you are willing to listen and try. You will be standing and fishing most of the time. Its like salt water bass fishing. Ill clean and bag any legal fish we catch.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Reel Bolivar Fishing Guide.

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Customer reviews

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Rating

5.0
91 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (101)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
96%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
100%
Recommended
100%
Caught fish

All reviews (91)

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Billy Kellebrew
Billy Kellebrew
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
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Captain Mark went above and beyond to get us on the fish.
Family / Beginners Trip/ Boat ride - 5:00 PM on June 13, 20263 adults1 child

Captain Mark went well above and beyond the time we paid for. He made sure my son caught a fish, listened attentively to me, my father-in-law, and my brother-in-law for three hours, and took us to multiple locations. He kept up great conversation, was incredibly patient with all of us, and even let us bring whatever we wanted on the boat. He’s an outstanding captain. Thank you, Mark!

Reported catch:
Redfish
Response from Captain

thank you so much…. had a great time with y’all!

Greg Mallett
Greg Mallett
us
Louisiana, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
We had a great trip!
Evening Bay Trip – Crystal Beach on June 8, 20263 adults

We caught several different species in the bay. Captain was very knowledgeable and we had a very good first time bay fishing trip. Would definitely book again.

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Response from Captain

thanks so much i really enjoy fishing with yall

Tex  Ritter
Tex Ritter
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Tough conditions but still found fish
Half Day Trip – East Galveston Bay on June 20, 20262 adults

Even with very tough conditions, Mark is always able to find fish. Effort is never lacking at Reel Bolivar

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Black Drum
Response from Captain

Thank you Mr. Tex…. hopefully we will fish again soon!

Jared Connor
Jared Connor
Repeat angler
us
Hawaii, US
Member since 2022
3 trips
5.0
Verified
reds and trout
Evening Bay Trip – Crystal Beach on January 17, 20262 adults

Mark was a great guide for our fishing trip. He knows the area and put us on the fish. Caught our limits of red and spotted trout. Boat, gear, and everything was nice and ready to go. It’s an active day you are casting non stop! Will be doing this again.

Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Flounder
Response from Captain

thanks so much. i had a great time with you guys

Brannon Clayton
Brannon Clayton
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Mission accomplished
Family / Beginners Trip/ Boat ride on April 15, 20262 adults

My son finally caught fish big enough to keep! Thanks to this experience, he's changed from hating fishing to asking when we can go again. I'm incredibly thankful for Mark, this was the highlight of our trip!

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Response from Captain

awesome time with you guys thank you so much 

Trip availability and prices

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Family / Beginners Trip/ Boat ride
2 hour trip multiple starting times (4:00 PM, 5:00 PM)
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US $450
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip – East Galveston Bay
5 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
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US $650
Entire boat: 2 people
Multi boat trip
5 hour trip multiple starting times (5:30 AM, 3:00 PM)
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US $650
Entire boat: 2 people
Evening Bay Trip – Crystal Beach
5 hour trip starts at 3:00 PM
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US $650
Entire boat: 2 people
Full day bay trip
8 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Oct 1 - May 1
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US $850
Entire boat: 2 people
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Customer reviews

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Rating

5.0
91 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (101)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
96%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
100%
Recommended
100%
Caught fish

All reviews (91)

Frequently mentioned
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Showing 15 of 91 reviews
Billy Kellebrew
Billy Kellebrew
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Captain Mark went above and beyond to get us on the fish.
Family / Beginners Trip/ Boat ride - 5:00 PM on June 13, 20263 adults1 child

Captain Mark went well above and beyond the time we paid for. He made sure my son caught a fish, listened attentively to me, my father-in-law, and my brother-in-law for three hours, and took us to multiple locations. He kept up great conversation, was incredibly patient with all of us, and even let us bring whatever we wanted on the boat. He’s an outstanding captain. Thank you, Mark!

Reported catch:
Redfish
Response from Captain

thank you so much…. had a great time with y’all!

Greg Mallett
Greg Mallett
us
Louisiana, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
We had a great trip!
Evening Bay Trip – Crystal Beach on June 8, 20263 adults

We caught several different species in the bay. Captain was very knowledgeable and we had a very good first time bay fishing trip. Would definitely book again.

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Response from Captain

thanks so much i really enjoy fishing with yall

Tex  Ritter
Tex Ritter
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Tough conditions but still found fish
Half Day Trip – East Galveston Bay on June 20, 20262 adults

Even with very tough conditions, Mark is always able to find fish. Effort is never lacking at Reel Bolivar

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Black Drum
Response from Captain

Thank you Mr. Tex…. hopefully we will fish again soon!

Jared Connor
Jared Connor
Repeat angler
us
Hawaii, US
Member since 2022
3 trips
5.0
Verified
reds and trout
Evening Bay Trip – Crystal Beach on January 17, 20262 adults

Mark was a great guide for our fishing trip. He knows the area and put us on the fish. Caught our limits of red and spotted trout. Boat, gear, and everything was nice and ready to go. It’s an active day you are casting non stop! Will be doing this again.

Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Flounder
Response from Captain

thanks so much. i had a great time with you guys

Brannon Clayton
Brannon Clayton
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Mission accomplished
Family / Beginners Trip/ Boat ride on April 15, 20262 adults

My son finally caught fish big enough to keep! Thanks to this experience, he's changed from hating fishing to asking when we can go again. I'm incredibly thankful for Mark, this was the highlight of our trip!

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Response from Captain

awesome time with you guys thank you so much 

FAQs about Reel Bolivar Fishing Guide

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2018
Restored in
2026
Boat manufacturer
Haynie
Boat type
Flats boat
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
60 knots
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