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!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Drifting (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    Price for up to 5 persons
    US $550
    Leave the harbor at 2 and return right before dark.
    Targeted fish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Drifting (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $550
    We will depart from the harbour at 7 am and come back around lunch time.
    Targeted fish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Wading (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
    Price for up to 5 persons
    US $600
    Leave the harbor at 2 and return right before dark.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Wading (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 5 persons
    US $650
    We will depart from the harbour at 6 am and come back at 12 pm. All gear will be provided except for wading shoes.
    Targeted fish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    9 Hour Trip – Drifting (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    9 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $750
    We will depart from the harbor at 7 am and come back at 3 pm.
    Targeted fish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    9 Hour Trip – Wading (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    9 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 5 persons
    US $750
    We will depart from the harbor at 6 a.m. and come back at 3 p.m.
    Targeted fish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 11 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (6)
4 man reds limit
never again
Fishing with Ryan
+3
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
82%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
90%
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Brandon K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing Experience!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Drifting (AM) on May 25, 2024
We had a blast with Capt Ryan Hayes! We caught fish! He was very attentive to detail and quick to assist! Very knowledgeable...
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Richard P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Trip

VERIFIED   9 Hour Trip – Drifting (AM) on November 4, 2023
Had an awesome day fishing with Capt. Ryan. He was alot if fun to fish with and was very knowledgeable about the fishing area....
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Christopher R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

4 man reds limit

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Drifting (AM) on July 13, 2024
Ryan put us on them reds. I’ll definitely be booking another trip.
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Jeremy R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great guide

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Drifting (AM) on December 17, 2023
He did his best to put us on fish and we did great. Very knowledgeable and kept moving to keep us on fish. Me and my kids had...
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Ann M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Ryan

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Drifting (AM) on March 11, 2024
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FAQs about Gone With The Fin Guide Service

Gone With The Fin Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Drifting (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Drifting (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Wading (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $650 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Wading (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 9 Hour Trip – Drifting (AM) (9 hours)
  • US $750 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

Meet the Captain

Ryan Hayes
Matagorda, Texas, United States
11 Customer reviews
Response time 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".

About this listing

Targeted species

Flounder Flounder
Redfish Redfish
Speckled Trout Speckled Trout

Boat specs

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 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

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Flounder Gigging

Amenities

GPS
Lowrance
Live Bait Well

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures

Cancellation policy

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.

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
Catch and Release Allowed

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 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

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