Gone With The Fin Guide Service 

4.7/5 (13 reviews)
 County Road 213 189, Matagorda, TX 77457, United States

Gone With The Fin Guide Service 

Matagorda, TX, United States
23 ft
4
4.7/5 (13 reviews)

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Spend the day with Gone With The Fin Guide Service and get hooked on fishing in Matagorda. With Captain Ryan at the helm, you'll benefit from years of knowledge and experience. Your vessel for the day is a 23' Shoalwater bay boat with a capacity for 6 passengers.

Species like Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, and more could be biting, depending on when you go. On the day of your trip, you're likely to drift or wade using light tackle. Capt. Ryan also offers Flounder gigging. Rods and reels are covered by the charter. Be sure to ask about bait and lures as well.

You might 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 never a bad idea to bring bottled water, sunglasses, and sunblock (non-spray). If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask.

The click of a button is the only thing keeping you from a great day on the water with Gone With The Fin Guide Service!

Spend the day with Gone With The Fin Guide Service and get hooked on fishing in Matagorda. With Captain Ryan at the helm, you'll benefit from years of knowledge and experience. Your vessel for the day is a 23' Shoalwater bay boat with a capacity for 6 passengers.

Species like Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, and more could be biting, depending on when you go. On the day of your trip, you're likely to drift or wade using light tackle. Capt. Ryan also offers Flounder gigging. Rods and reels are covered by the charter. Be sure to ask about bait and lures as well.

You might 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 never a bad idea to bring bottled water, sunglasses, and sunblock (non-spray). If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask.

The click of a button is the only thing keeping you from a great day on the water with Gone With The Fin Guide Service!

Ryan Hayes
Captain
Ryan Hayes
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Trip availability and prices

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5 Hour Trip – Drifting (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
Redfish
Flounder
Speckled Trout
US $550
Entire boat: up to 3 people
6 Hour Trip – Drifting (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Redfish
Flounder
Speckled Trout
US $600
Entire boat: up to 3 people
5 Hour Trip – Wading (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 3:00 PM
US $600
Entire boat: up to 3 people
6 Hour Trip – Wading (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Redfish
Flounder
Speckled Trout
US $700
Entire boat: up to 4 people
9 Hour Trip – Drifting (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
9 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Redfish
Flounder
Speckled Trout
US $800
Entire boat: up to 3 people
9 Hour Trip – Wading (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
9 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Redfish
Flounder
Speckled Trout
US $850
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

4.7
13 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.7
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

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All reviews (13)

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Lynn Telleen
Lynn Telleen
Repeat angler
us
Iowa, US
Member since 2023
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Ryan
6 Hour Trip – Drifting (AM) on March 18, 20261 adult2 children

Reported catch:
Redfish
Brandon Keltgen
Brandon Keltgen
us
Texas, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Amazing Experience!
6 Hour Trip – Drifting (AM) on May 25, 20244 adults1 child

We had a blast with Capt Ryan Hayes! We caught fish! He was very attentive to detail and quick to assist! Very knowledgeable of the area and where to find the fish! We highly recommend this guide service!

Richard Palmer
Richard Palmer
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2016
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great Trip
9 Hour Trip – Drifting (AM) on November 4, 20235 adults

Had an awesome day fishing with Capt. Ryan. He was alot if fun to fish with and was very knowledgeable about the fishing area. We caught our limit of Speckled Trout(30), a keeper slot Redfish and had action pretty much all day. I would highly recommend Capt. Ryan and Gone With The Fin Charter Service

Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Laura Crockett
Laura Crockett
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Half day trip with Captain Ryan
5 Hour Trip – Drifting (PM) on July 29, 20234 adults

We had the best day with Captain Ryan! Our group had some beginners, but he was so kind, helpful & attentive to all, that we all left feeling successful. His hospitality made for an unforgettable trip, and we would definitely choose him again!

Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Flounder
Christopher Ramirez
Christopher Ramirez
us
Texas, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
4 man reds limit
6 Hour Trip – Drifting (AM) on July 13, 20244 adults

Ryan put us on them reds. I’ll definitely be booking another trip.

FAQs about Gone With The Fin Guide Service

Gone With The Fin Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Drifting (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Wading (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Drifting (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Wading (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 9 Hour Trip – Drifting (AM) (9 hours)
  • US $850 per group - 9 Hour Trip – Wading (AM) (9 hours)
When you book a trip with Gone With The Fin Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS Lowrance.
  • Live bait well
Trips booked with Gone With The Fin Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
Gone With The Fin Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Flats fishing
Gone With The Fin Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
  • Flounder gigging
Top targeted fish species with Gone With The Fin Guide Service include:
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Ryan Hayes
Ryan Hayes
Ryan Hayes

Matagorda, Texas, United States

13 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since June 2023

Captain Ryan started fishing at a very young age, and as the years went by his passion for the outdoors grew. Among his favourite fish to target are Speckled Trout, Flounder, and Redfish. According to him, 'as a guide it is my job to adapt to the customer and provide them with a great experience'.

13 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since June 2023

Captain Ryan started fishing at a very young age, and as the years went by his passion for the outdoors grew. Among his favourite fish to target are Speckled Trout, Flounder, and Redfish. According to him, 'as a guide it is my job to adapt to the customer and provide them with a great experience'.

The fish you can target

Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout

Real catches by this captain

  • October fishing trip
    Glenn G.
    Glenn G.
  • 4 man reds limit
    Christopher R.
    Christopher R.
  • Fishing with Ryan
    Ann M.
    Ann M.
  • Great Trip
    Richard P.
    Richard P.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2023
Boat manufacturer
Shoalwater
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Flounder Gigging

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Lowrance.
Live bait well
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.

More details

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.

You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

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

 PayPal

 Bank transfer

What’s biting in Matagorda right now

FlounderFlounder
RedfishRedfish
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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