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 aims to tailor every trip to your specific needs, so let him know what you’re after! Depending on the trip and species, you’ll be using techniques like bottom fishing, drift fishing, jigging, and popping. You’re looking at 4 to 8-hour trips, where you’ll usually go after the likes of Redfish, Flounder, Black Drum, Speckled Trout, Snapper, 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. R
ods, 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, so be sure to get in touch with the captain about what your options are prior to the trip. You can keep anything you catch, as long as it’s legal to do so.

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



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Bull Reds Crystal beach evening
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Sep 1
    US $550
    Fishing east galveston bay targeting bull redfish at sunset. This trip is only available in summer.
    Targeted fish
    Redfish
    Redfish
  • Private trip
    Evening Bay Trip – Crystal Beach
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    US $650
    This trip starts 4 hours before dark. You'll be targeting Redfish, Trout, and Flounder. It's a great option for kids and family trips. Max 5 people. Fish until after sunset/dark. Great trip for people with little to no fishing experience. if you have fun, please tip your captain.
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – East Galveston Bay
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $650
    This trip is all about bay fishing in the waters of eastern Galveston Bay. Max 5 people. If you have fun, please tip your captain. Launch from crystal beach
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Nearshore/Jetty
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $650
    Max 5 people. If you have fun, please tip your captain . Launch from bolovar pennisula
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    Full day bay trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $850
    Fishing galveston bay! This is an 8 hr trip. We can fish lures, top waters, and bait. We can also accommodate fly fisherman. Just let us know
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FAQs about Reel Bolivar Fishing Guide

Reel Bolivar Fishing Guide offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Bull Reds Crystal beach evening (4 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 - Half Day Trip – Nearshore/Jetty (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

Meet the Captain

Mark Allen
Bolivar Peninsula, Texas, United States
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23 Customer reviews
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Member since October 2022
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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.
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Tyron J.
Captain

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Flounder Flounder
Redfish Redfish
Snapper (Mangrove) Mangrove Snapper

Boat specs

Haynie (Flats boat) originally built in 2018. Powered by a 250HP Mercury engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 60 knots.

Length
25 ft
Capacity
5 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
East Galveston bay

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

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

Payment

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
PayPal
Bank Transfer

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Customer reviews

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Spencer T.
Fort Worth, TX
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Great Trip!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Nearshore/Jetty on July 1, 2023
Had a great trip and got a chance to try multiple bay fishing techniques.  Had a decent catch and kept a few dinners worth...
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Graham D.
Austin, TX
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Limit on Reds

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – East Galveston Bay on June 27, 2023
Look, we all know fishing is gambling. And for the nearly 30 years we’ve been coming down to the coast, the house has won....
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Lee W.
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Best first time experiences ever!

VERIFIED   Evening Bay Trip – Crystal Beach on December 22, 2023
I took my wife, two daughters and two grand kids on their first boating trip on the bay and it was super fantastic.  Captain...
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Tony R.
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Hardest working Captain on the Water

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – East Galveston Bay on January 2, 2024
Had a blast with Mark and his first mate Annie :).  Cold/windy/tide were not in our favor but Mark worked hard to get us...
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Peggy C.
Orange, TX
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Half Day trip with Mark Allen

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Nearshore/Jetty on July 17, 2023
We had a great time! No one put was catching many fish but we caught enough for supper and he spent extra time taking us different...
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