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Captain Shannon’s Charters 

5.0
(14 reviews)
 189 County Road 213, Matagorda, TX 77457, United States–
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Captain Shannon’s Charters 

Matagorda, TX, United States
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24 ft
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5.0
(14 reviews)
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Based out of Matagorda, Captain Shannon's Charters is your ticket to a memorable time on the water.

Capt. Zack will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. He specializes in light tackle, heavy tackle, and fly fishing to get you on that bite. This involves 8-hour trips, mainly fishing for Redfish, Flounder, Speckled Trout, Black Drum, Tripletail, and Sheepshead, depending on the season and weather conditions.

Your boat for the day will be a 24' Haynie that fits up to 5 anglers at any one time. The boat comes with an ice box, and a wireless trolling motor.

The price of your trip includes all the rods, reels, and terminal tackle you'll need for a productive day on the water. Please make sure to buy a valid fishing license ahead of time.

You're welcome to keep all legal species caught during the trip.

The boat will be supplied with drinks for your pleasure, be sure to let the captain know if you have any questions or want to bring your own.

This is a children-friendly charter, so you're welcome to bring your kids on for a fun fishing adventure.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Captain Shannon's Charters.

Based out of Matagorda, Captain Shannon's Charters is your ticket to a memorable time on the water.

Capt. Zack will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. He specializes in light tackle, heavy tackle, and fly fishing to get you on that bite. This involves 8-hour trips, mainly fishing for Redfish, Flounder, Speckled Trout, Black Drum, Tripletail, and Sheepshead, depending on the season and weather conditions.

Your boat for the day will be a 24' Haynie that fits up to 5 anglers at any one time. The boat comes with an ice box, and a wireless trolling motor.

The price of your trip includes all the rods, reels, and terminal tackle you'll need for a productive day on the water. Please make sure to buy a valid fishing license ahead of time.

You're welcome to keep all legal species caught during the trip.

The boat will be supplied with drinks for your pleasure, be sure to let the captain know if you have any questions or want to bring your own.

This is a children-friendly charter, so you're welcome to bring your kids on for a fun fishing adventure.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Captain Shannon's Charters.

Zack Shannon
Captain
Zack Shannon
responds within an hour
Popular features
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Child friendly
Ice box
Popular features
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Child friendly
Ice box

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Rating

5.0
14 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (15)

Reviews (14)

  • Lee Sharp
    Lee Sharp
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Shannon worked great with my teenage son

    Half Day Trip on May 2, 2025 • 2 adults

    My son and I had a fantastic time on our fishing trip. Even though it wasn’t ideal fishing weather with all the wind, we still were able to catch a lot of fish. Captain Shannon was not only incredibly knowledgeable and professional, but also had a great way of connecting with my teenage son. The captain was patient, encouraging, and made sure my son felt confident and involved in everything. Huge thanks to Captain Shannon for making it a memorable day on the water. It was clear that he genuinely enjoys sharing his love of fishing, and it made a big difference for us on my son’s birthday.

  • Clayton Hardman
    Clayton Hardman
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2023
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great time wading

    Half Day Trip on July 8, 2025 • 3 adults

    Very helpful and knowledgeable and a fantastic people person! Looking forward to the next trip

  • Robert Gehring
    Robert Gehring
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Really Good Experience with Zack

    Half Day Trip on November 1, 2024 • 3 adults

    Zach is very knowledgeable, put us in the fish, had really good pointers, had some good stories to tell. We had a great day and looking forward to fishing with Zach again in the future.

  • Lisa Mock
    Lisa Mock
    Repeat angler
    us
    South Carolina, US
    Member since 2022
    5 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fantastic Day on the Bay

    Half Day Trip on March 30, 2024 • 2 adults

    Great time fishing, beautiful weather, with a knowledgeable guide! Thanks Zach for an all around great experience!

  • Angel Facio
    Angel Facio
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    One awesome trip

    Full Day Trip on February 25, 2023 • 2 adults

    Capt. Zack was very friendly, exactly what you would spect to have an amazing day fishing, i will definetely go back and recommend to anyone, good spots, and great locations, highly recommend

  • Rhonda Bostic
    Rhonda Bostic
    us
    Arkansas, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip!

    Half Day Trip on September 17, 2025 • 4 adults

    This was our first time saltwater fishing. Captain Zach made the trip not only fun but he really knows the area and where to find the fish. He's great and we will be going with him again.

  • Chris Chiuchiolo
    Chris Chiuchiolo
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2021
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great fishing with an amazing captain!

    Half Day Trip on April 18, 2025 • 2 adults

    I don’t usually write reviews but Captain Zack was incredible and should be booked by anyone looking to have an amazing time and catch a boat load of fish!

  • Michael Mcfadden
    Michael Mcfadden
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2021
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Matagorda fourth

    Full Day Trip on July 5, 2025 • 4 adults

    High winds, muddy water, tough conditions. We still caught a bunch of fish, several keepers. Fun trip.

  • Vincent Segura
    Vincent Segura
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Cool

    Half Day Trip on October 12, 2024 • 4 adults

    He made sure we caught fish. we had a conversation the whole time like we had knew him for ever. Great personality , look after his clients and turns them into friends look forward to going back Thank again

  • Warren Miner
    Warren Miner
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2022
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Family Trip

    Full Day Trip on April 22, 2023 • 5 adults • 3 children

    The Captain was great and worked very hard for a family of 5 on his boat. Even with heavy winds he was able to put us on fish. Thanks for the great experience and we will recommend Captain Zach to other people.

FAQs about Captain Shannon’s Charters

Captain Shannon’s Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - Half Day Trip (5 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Captain Shannon’s Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Captain Shannon’s Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (No cleaning fee)
  • Drinks (I will have a cooler full of cold waters)
Captain Shannon’s Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (No limits on distance offshore)
  • Reef fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Captain Shannon’s Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Fly fishing
  • Bowfishing
  • Flounder gigging
Top targeted fish species with Captain Shannon’s Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon
  • Tripletail

Your captain

Zack Shannon
Zack Shannon
Matagorda, Texas, United States
12 Fishing Reports
14 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since December 2022
Capt. Zack runs trips out of Matagorda aboard a 24' Haynie. These waters are known for Redfish and Black Drum and he will show you how to catch them. With extensive experience, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!
Zack Shannon
Zack Shannon
12
reports
14
reviews
2022
member since
~1h
response
Capt. Zack runs trips out of Matagorda aboard a 24' Haynie. These waters are known for Redfish and Black Drum and he will show you how to catch them. With extensive experience, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tarpon
Tripletail
Tripletail
Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Red Snapper
Red Snapper

Real catches by this captain

  • Two anglers proudly posing with their catch of several Speckled Trout displayed on a cleaning table at Matagorda Harbor.
    Clayton H.
    Clayton H.
    Very helpful and knowledgeable and a fantastic people person! Looking forward to the next trip
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Speckled Trout while seated on a boat, enjoying a day of fishing in coastal waters.
    Michael M.
    Michael M.
    High winds, muddy water, tough conditions. We still caught a bunch of fish, several keepers. Fun trip.
  • A young angler proudly displaying a freshly caught Redfish while standing on the water's edge, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Redfish
    Lee S.
    Lee S.
    My son and I had a fantastic time on our fishing trip. Even though it wasn’t ideal fishing weather with all the wind, we still were able to catch a lot of fish. Captain Shannon was not only incredibly knowledgeable and professional, but also had a great way of connecting with my teenage son. The captain was patient, encouraging, and made sure my son felt confident and involved in everything. Huge thanks to Captain Shannon for making it a memorable day on the water. It was clear that he genuinely enjoys sharing his love of fishing, and it made a big difference for us on my son’s birthday.
  • An angler proudly displaying a Silver Trout while fishing on a calm day in a coastal waterway.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Robert G.
    Robert G.
    Zach is very knowledgeable, put us in the fish, had really good pointers, had some good stories to tell. We had a great day and looking forward to fishing with Zach again in the future.
  • Two anglers proudly posing with a catch of Speckled Trout displayed on a cleaning table after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Lisa M.
    Lisa M.
    Great time fishing, beautiful weather, with a knowledgeable guide! Thanks Zach for an all around great experience!
  • Three young anglers proudly posing with a catch of Speckled Trout displayed on a cleaning table at a fishing facility.
    Kids got the job done today!
  • Three young anglers posing with a catch of six Speckled Trout on a cleaning table at a fishing dock.
    High winds made it tough with dirty water but the boys got it done with some big trout
  • Angler proudly displaying a Redfish while fishing on a scenic waterway at sunset.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Taylor B.
    Taylor B.
    Capt. Shannon was great, knowledgeable, and got us onto the fish. Also loved his music. All around great time.
  • Angler kneeling on the bow of a fishing boat beside multiple redfish displayed on the deck in open coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Keith H.
    Keith H.
    High winds and low tide combined for a tough day fishing. Captain Zack worked really hard to get us on some fish. We did end up with a few.
  • A young angler and an adult proudly displaying their catch of two Redfish while fishing on a boat.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Redfish are running and fishing is great!

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2016
Boat manufacturer
Transport
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 250HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Fly Fishing
Bowfishing
Flounder Gigging

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
No cleaning fee
Drinks
I will have a cooler full of cold waters

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.
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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.
Child friendly
No age limits. Kids of all ages are welcome!
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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
 Checks

What’s biting in Matagorda right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
FlounderFlounder
RedfishRedfish
SheepsheadSheepshead
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
TarponTarpon

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