Matagorda has a fish with your name on it, so let Stringer Stretcher Outfitters help you catch it! With Captain Terry at the helm, you're in knowledgeable and experienced hands.
Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Speckled Trout, Redfish, Flounder, Black Drum, Sheepshead, Swordfish, and whatever else takes the bait. During the trip you might be light tackle fishing, drifting, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. Terry can also take you Flounder gigging. For the more adventurous among you, there's bowfishing.
Families who love fishing together will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. And, you can't go wrong with snacks so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty belly!
You'll be casting lines from a 25' Dargel center console that holds up to 6 passengers. It comes with all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. What's more, this vessel is wheelchair accessible. Rods, reels, and tackle are ready for you, along with lures.
You will need to buy a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect. It's recommended to bring sunscreen (non-spray), and sunglasses. Bottled water is included, free of charge. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
The click of a button is the only thing keeping you from a great day on the water with Stringer Stretcher Outfitters!
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Stringer Stretcher Outfitters LLC
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Rating summary
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Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
96%
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Private Full Boat 7 Hour Trip PM on May 25, 2025
We were 6 adults and a kid and had a great experience with Terry. He’s knowledgeable, funny and very helpful. He was always giving us a hand with baiting, casting, removing hooks, and getting lines unstuck. Though we mostly caught cat fish, Terry drove us around to a lot of spots to try catching something different. We caught a red fish but it wasn’t a keeper. Overall, we had fun and would highly recommend Terry.
We were 6 adults and a kid and had a great experience with Terry. He’s knowledgeable, funny and very helpful. He was always giving us a hand with baiting, casting, removing hooks, and getting lines unstuck. Though we mostly caught cat fish, Terry drove us around to a lot of spots to try catching something different. We caught a red fish but it wasn’t a keeper. Overall, we had fun and would highly recommend Terry.
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Private 3-5 Person 7 Hour Trip AM on July 13, 2025
I brought my 9 year old daughter, my 11 year old son, brother, friend and myself. We ALL caught fish. Captain Terry kept our lines baited and in the water. We had a good time and will be going back!!!
I brought my 9 year old daughter, my 11 year old son, brother, friend and myself. We ALL caught fish. Captain Terry kept our lines baited and in the water. We had a good time and will be going back!!!
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Private Full Boat 7 Hour Trip AM on June 22, 2025
Terry did a great job with us. He was really knowledgeable of the waters and helped us out throughout the trip. I would recommend him to anyone.
Terry did a great job with us. He was really knowledgeable of the waters and helped us out throughout the trip. I would recommend him to anyone.
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Private Couples 2 Person 7 Hour AM on May 25, 2025
Capt. Terry worked his tail off for us and was very knowledgeable of the bay system. His boat is top notch and he is an excellent operator.
Capt. Terry worked his tail off for us and was very knowledgeable of the bay system. His boat is top notch and he is an excellent operator.
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Private 3-5 Person 7 Hour Trip PM on May 19, 2025
Capt Terry was great. Very sociable and knew his stuff. Got us on fish and welt and we had a great time. Caught Red Drum, Black Drum, trout, and plenty of catfish!
Capt Terry was great. Very sociable and knew his stuff. Got us on fish and welt and we had a great time. Caught Red Drum, Black Drum, trout, and plenty of catfish!
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Matagorda, Texas, United States
Capt. Terry runs trips out of Matagorda aboard a 25’ Dargel center console. These waters are known for Speckled Trout and Redfish and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're bottom fishing or jigging. With 11 years of experience, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!
Terry G.
Captain
Braden A.
First mate
River Fishing
The section of the Colorado River we run (which empties into Matagorda Bay) is not fully fresh but brackish depending on variables such as rain water & tidal flow. However it’s a great area to target species that can handle different salinity levels.
Lake Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Our furthest run has been ~100 miles out to target swordfish while dropping baits anywhere from 1200-3000ft deep
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing
Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Bowfishing
Flounder Gigging
Deep Sea Fishing
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box
Radar
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Live Bait is available at bait shop/market value
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
To myself & our crew these duties are simply part of the job. There is no additional charge for these services.
Drinks
Waters are provided at no additional charge
First Mate
A first mate is always a must when we go offshore but not needed when running inshore trips. After 11 years of professional operation I would like to claim that I am fully capable of creating an exciting, comfortable, and fish filled experience!
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.
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
There is no age limit for the kiddos. We frequently have multiple children on the boat on any given trip and based on their experience/parents comfort level we make a collective decision on where/how to fish
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Disabled Accessible
Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
Checks
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.