Reel Bolivar Fishing Guide 

5.0/5 (111 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 (111 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.

Mark Allen
Captain
Mark Allen
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Trip availability and prices

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Family / Beginners Trip/ Boat ride
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
2 hour trip multiple starting times (4:00 PM, 5:00 PM)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
Redfish
Tripletail
+2
US $450
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip – East Galveston Bay
In high demand Last booked: 6 days ago
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
Black Drum
Redfish
Tripletail
Flounder
+1
US $650
Entire boat: 2 people
Multi boat trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 hour trip multiple starting times (5:30 AM, 3:00 PM)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
Redfish
Tripletail
+2
US $650
Entire boat: 2 people
Evening Bay Trip – Crystal Beach
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 4:00 PM
Black Drum
Redfish
Flounder
Speckled Trout
US $650
Entire boat: 2 people
Full day bay trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Oct 1 - May 1
Redfish
Tripletail
Flounder
Speckled Trout
US $850
Entire boat: 2 people
There are 11 people looking at this charter.

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

Anglers' gallery (118)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
95%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
100%
Recommended
99%
Caught fish

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Megan Crocco
Megan Crocco
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Janesville, WI, US
Member since 2026
5.0
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Great experience for adults and kids!
Half Day Trip – East Galveston Bay on July 8, 20265 adults

Captain Mark gave our family an amazing fishing charter experience! Our group included a senior, two adults, and two children (ages 7 and 9), and he did a fantastic job making sure everyone was comfortable, engaged, and having fun. He met each of us at our own level of experience, was patient, respectful, kind, and professional throughout the trip. We highly recommend Captain Mark to anyone looking for a great fishing charter and would definitely book with him again!

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Mark Allen
Response from Captain

thansk so much. i enjoyed fishing with your family

Billy Kellebrew
Billy Kellebrew
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
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
Mark Allen
Response from Captain

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

Carissa Barcus
Carissa Barcus
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2018
2 trips
5.0
Verified
New
BEST GUIDE
Evening Bay Trip – Crystal Beach on July 21, 20264 adults

Mark was wn amaxing captain. We had two teen bots and he was such a good teacher. he had them casting spinning reels like pros. it was quite windy but the action made up for it. We caught some grest fish. 10/10

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Mark Allen
Response from Captain

Thanks so much. Hope to see y’all again.

Leann Morgan
Leann Morgan
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Dolphins and a great boat trip!
Family / Beginners Trip/ Boat ride on July 22, 20262 adults1 child

Capt Mark told us early in the day not to expect to catch fish due to TS Bertha. We chose to boat ride, cast a few times and see dolphins! Great capt and we had fun!!!

Mark Allen
Response from Captain

tha ks so much . hopefully next time we cam enjoy more time

Scott Gauthreaux
Scott Gauthreaux
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Great fishing trip
Half Day Trip – East Galveston Bay on July 16, 20262 adults1 child

It was my son’s first time fishing on a boat and Mark did a great job of putting us on the fish and had the patience of working with a young angler. We caught fish and had a great time.

Mark Allen
Response from Captain

tjansk so much . i had a grwat time with you guys

FAQs about Reel Bolivar Fishing Guide

Reel Bolivar Fishing Guide offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Family / Beginners Trip/ Boat ride (2 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Family / Beginners Trip/ Boat ride - 5:00 PM (2 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Evening Bay Trip – Crystal Beach (5 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip – East Galveston Bay (5 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Multi boat trip (5 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Multi boat trip - 3:00 PM (5 hours)
  • US $850 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Full day bay trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Reel Bolivar Fishing Guide, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
Trips booked with Reel Bolivar Fishing Guide include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
Reel Bolivar Fishing Guide offers the following type of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing (East Galveston bay)
Reel Bolivar Fishing Guide offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Reel Bolivar Fishing Guide include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tripletail

Your captain

Mark Allen
Mark Allen
Mark Allen

Bolivar Peninsula, Texas, United States

3 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
111 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since October 2022
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

Hi, I'm Captain Mark Allen. I'm a father to 4 wonderful boys who love to fish and be outdoors. I grew up fishing in Galveston bay with my dad. I always loved to fish. What once was a hobby turned into an addiction. I love to fish. I live 8 min from the boat ramp. I can make it from one of my furthest fishing spots to home in 25min( that's with loading the boat on the trailer). When I'm not on a charter, I'm out on water finding fish and learning more about fishing so I can pass it on. My favorite thing about being a fishing guide is getting to share my love for fishing with people. If you book with me I promise you will have a great time.

Our Team
Tyron J.

Tyron J.

Captain

Jeff B.

Jeff B.

Captain

3 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
111 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since October 2022
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

Hi, I'm Captain Mark Allen. I'm a father to 4 wonderful boys who love to fish and be outdoors. I grew up fishing in Galveston bay with my dad. I always loved to fish. What once was a hobby turned into an addiction. I love to fish. I live 8 min from the boat ramp. I can make it from one of my furthest fishing spots to home in 25min( that's with loading the boat on the trailer). When I'm not on a charter, I'm out on water finding fish and learning more about fishing so I can pass it on. My favorite thing about being a fishing guide is getting to share my love for fishing with people. If you book with me I promise you will have a great time.

Our Team
Tyron J.

Tyron J.

Captain

Jeff B.

Jeff B.

Captain

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tripletail
Tripletail
Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout

Real catches by this captain

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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

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
East Galveston bay

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation

Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.

You keep catch

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

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

 PayPal

 Bank transfer

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

What’s biting in Bolivar Peninsula right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
FlounderFlounder
RedfishRedfish
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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