Captain Shannon’s Charters
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Captain Shannon’s Charters

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4.9 / 5
(5 reviews)
Map of Matagorda, TX, United States
189 County Road 213
Matagorda, TX, United States
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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.

  • You Keep Catch
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Child Friendly
  • Ice Box
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $550
    A shorter day for those not wanting to stay on the water.
    Targeted fish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $700
    Inshore fishing trip in the Matagorda Bay system. Drift or wade fishing
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
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Customer reviews

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Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Fantastic Day on the Bay
Capt. Shannon
Tough Day Fishing but a good time anyway
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Lisa M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic Day on the Bay

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on March 30, 2024
Great time fishing, beautiful weather, with a knowledgeable guide! Thanks Zach for an all around great experience!
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Taylor B.
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Capt. Shannon

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on December 12, 2023
Capt. Shannon was great, knowledgeable, and got us onto the fish. Also loved his music. All around great time.
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Keith H.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
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4.0 / 5
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Tough Day Fishing but a good time anyway

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on October 14, 2023
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...
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Warren M.
Katy, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Family Trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on April 22, 2023
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....
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Angel F.
Humble, TX
Excellent
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One awesome trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on February 25, 2023
Capt. Zack was very friendly, exactly what you would spect to have an amazing day fishing, i will definetely go back and recommend...
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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

Meet the Captain

Zack Shannon
Matagorda, Texas, United States
12 Fishing Reports
5 Customer reviews
Response time 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!

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Flounder Flounder
Redfish Redfish
Sheepshead Sheepshead

Boat specs

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

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
No limits on distance offshore
Reef Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Fly Fishing
Bowfishing
Flounder Gigging

Amenities

GPS
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
No cleaning fee
Drinks
I will have a cooler full of cold waters

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 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.
Child Friendly
No age limits. Kids of all ages are welcome!
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
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Payment

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:

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