Reel Bolivar Fishing Guide
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.
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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Carissa BarcusRepeat angler5.0VerifiedBEST GUIDE
Evening Bay Trip – Crystal Beach on July 21, 2026 • 4 adultsMark 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
Brannon Clayton5.0VerifiedMission accomplished
Family / Beginners Trip/ Boat ride on April 15, 2026 • 2 adultsMy 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!
Leann Morgan5.0VerifiedDolphins and a great boat trip!
Family / Beginners Trip/ Boat ride on July 22, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 childCapt 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!!!
Mathew Vanegmond5.0VerifiedBest Memories Made
Evening Bay Trip – Crystal Beach on July 5, 2026 • 2 adultsCaptain Mark Allen put us on fish! My dad caught his personal best Red Fish! I caught my my personal best Speck. Would definitely recommend him for anyone looking to fish!
Kim De Jong5.0VerifiedGreat day on the Bay
Family / Beginners Trip/ Boat ride on July 28, 2026 • 3 adults • 2 childrenMark was great with my twins and super patient. Hes knowledgeable and very personable. Would definitely recommend!
Michael Taylor5.0VerifiedAlways an Adventure.
Half Day Trip – East Galveston Bay on July 26, 2026 • 4 adultsMark is the best. He knows how to put you on fish. Did great with kids. Freat guy to hang out with.
Jay Simmons5.0VerifiedFishing with Mark
Multi boat trip - 3:00 PM on July 2, 2026 • 5 adultsgreat time, Mark worked hard putting us on the fish. caught my pb red drum
Tex RitterRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGreat evening trip
Evening Bay Trip – Crystal Beach on June 25, 2026 • 2 adultsLoved catching some large trout
Devin Cross5.0VerifiedMark is a excellent guide and is great with kids!
Half Day Trip – East Galveston Bay on June 28, 2026 • 3 adults • 2 children
Justin Rollin TownsleyRepeat angler5.0VerifiedBirthday fishing
Evening Bay Trip – Crystal Beach on March 22, 2026 • 3 adultsGreat! Was very accommodating to my elderly father and father in law. I know it was some keeping them in the boat. Haha Thanks Mark
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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!
thansk so much. i enjoyed fishing with your family
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!
thank you so much…. had a great time with y’all!
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
Thanks so much. Hope to see y’all again.
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!
awesome time with you guys thank you so much 
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!!!
tha ks so much . hopefully next time we cam enjoy more time
FAQs about Reel Bolivar Fishing Guide
- 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)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Wireless trolling motor
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Inshore fishing (East Galveston bay)
- Light tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Jigging
- Popping
- Drift fishing
- Black Drum
- Flounder
- Redfish
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Speckled Trout
- Tripletail
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