Redfish Lake Guide Service 

4.9/5 (158 reviews)
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 County Road 213 189, Matagorda, TX 77457, United States

Redfish Lake Guide Service 

4.9/5 (158 reviews)
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County Road 213 189
Matagorda, TX, United States

Redfish Lake Guide Service offers light tackle fishing charters in the east and west Matagorda Bay. Owned and operated by local guide Captain Mark Wakefield, this service will fulfill all your inshore and nearshore fishing desires.

Captain Mark fishes aboard a 24’ Tran Cat that was locally built specifically for the area’s waters. Powered by a 300 HP Suzuki engine, the boat provides a dry, smooth ride and will take you to the fish fast. Featuring a range of navigational electronics, a live bait tank, and an ice-box for your drinks, the vessel has everything you need for a fun day of fishing.

During your trip, you will be fishing for Redfish, Trout, and Flounder, with the possibility of catching a tasty Tripletail if you’re lucky. Captain Mark offers drift fishing trips suitable for all experience levels. He will provide all the necessary equipment, including live bait and topwater lures, as well as other artificial bait.

The captain will also gladly clean and fillet your hard-fought catch for you to take home after the trip. If you don’t already possess one, please make sure to purchase a valid Texas fishing license with a saltwater stamp before your trip.

If you’re having second thoughts about bringing your little ones, rest assured that they’re more than welcome to join in the fun. There are no age limits and special life jackets for them will be covered by the charter. All aboard!

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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (250)

great guide
5 Stars!
5 Stars!
5 Stars!
5 Stars!
5 Stars!
+244

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
95%
Caught fish

All reviews (158)

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Thomas Callaghan
Thomas Callaghan
5.0
Verified
Best redfish trip ever!
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 31, 20254 adults
If you are out to catch slot reds, we'll we only caught two. Instead Captain Mark helped us land at least 15 oversized reds. We all used our redfish tags before 7:30 am. I have never fought that many BIG redfish in one day. What a great day on the water. I appreciate that he was always helpful to my family. He is very attentive and knowledgeable. He taught me a couple of techniques that really proved usefull. I highly recommend him.
Response from Captain
September 1, 2025
thanks guys what a good day with a good group of people!!!!!
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Jason Hartkemeyer
Jason Hartkemeyer
5.0
Verified
New
5 Stars!
5 Hour Trip – Redfish! on January 4, 20264 adults
Captain Mark Is very patient and easy to work with. Tried a few spots until we found fish. Once we found them, we hit limits quick. Captain Is knowledgeable and great with kids. Highly recommend!
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Response from Captain
January 4, 2026
thank you !!!!!
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Kenneth Burton
Kenneth Burton
5.0
Verified
New
great guide
Full Day Trip on January 8, 20262 adults
I’ve fished many guided trips but never with a guy who worked as hard to get us on the fish!
Reported catch:
Black Drum
Redfish
Spotted Seatrout
Sheepshead
Response from Captain
January 9, 2026
thank you ken!!!!!
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Francis Kotlarz
Francis Kotlarz
5.0
Verified
Birthday Fishing Trip
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 24, 20253 adults
Captain Mark was great. Even though we didn’t get as many keepers as we would have liked, we caught a lot of fish. He took us to different spots to do different types of fishing(jetties, surf, and bay), which we appreciated.
Reported catch:
Black Drum
Redfish
Response from Captain
September 1, 2025
thank you!!!
0
Kurt Spradley
Kurt Spradley
5.0
Verified
Half day AM drift
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 6, 20252 adults2 children
Great day on the water, Capt.Mark worked hard to put us on them. Bite started a little slow but he put us on some Reds and we were ripping lips until we ran out of bait. He also worked really well with my boys so I could do some catching too.
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Response from Captain
August 7, 2025
Thanks Kurt and family enjoyed having y'all see ya on the next one!!!!!!!
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Trip availability and prices

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Number of days
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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5 Hour Trip – Redfish!
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Dec 1 - Feb 1
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US $475
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 Hour trip – Redfish!
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip
starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Dec 1 - Feb 1
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US $475
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip
starts at 6:30 AM
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US $550
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half day pm
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip
starts at 2:00 PM
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US $550
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 Hour Trip
starts at 6:30 AM
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US $650
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Tournament fishing only!!!!
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
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US $900
Entire boat: up to 4 people

Rating

4.9
158 reviews
5
149
4
6
3
1
2
0
1
0
5.0
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (250)

great guide
5 Stars!
5 Stars!
5 Stars!
5 Stars!
5 Stars!
+244

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
95%
Caught fish

All reviews (158)

Filter
Showing 15 of 158 reviews
Thomas Callaghan
Thomas Callaghan
5.0
Verified
Best redfish trip ever!
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 31, 20254 adults
If you are out to catch slot reds, we'll we only caught two. Instead Captain Mark helped us land at least 15 oversized reds. We all used our redfish tags before 7:30 am. I have never fought that many BIG redfish in one day. What a great day on the water. I appreciate that he was always helpful to my family. He is very attentive and knowledgeable. He taught me a couple of techniques that really proved usefull. I highly recommend him.
Response from Captain
September 1, 2025
thanks guys what a good day with a good group of people!!!!!
0
Jason Hartkemeyer
Jason Hartkemeyer
5.0
Verified
New
5 Stars!
5 Hour Trip – Redfish! on January 4, 20264 adults
Captain Mark Is very patient and easy to work with. Tried a few spots until we found fish. Once we found them, we hit limits quick. Captain Is knowledgeable and great with kids. Highly recommend!
Review media 0
Review media 1
Response from Captain
January 4, 2026
thank you !!!!!
0
Kenneth Burton
Kenneth Burton
5.0
Verified
New
great guide
Full Day Trip on January 8, 20262 adults
I’ve fished many guided trips but never with a guy who worked as hard to get us on the fish!
Reported catch:
Black Drum
Redfish
Spotted Seatrout
Sheepshead
Response from Captain
January 9, 2026
thank you ken!!!!!
0
Francis Kotlarz
Francis Kotlarz
5.0
Verified
Birthday Fishing Trip
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 24, 20253 adults
Captain Mark was great. Even though we didn’t get as many keepers as we would have liked, we caught a lot of fish. He took us to different spots to do different types of fishing(jetties, surf, and bay), which we appreciated.
Reported catch:
Black Drum
Redfish
Response from Captain
September 1, 2025
thank you!!!
0
Kurt Spradley
Kurt Spradley
5.0
Verified
Half day AM drift
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 6, 20252 adults2 children
Great day on the water, Capt.Mark worked hard to put us on them. Bite started a little slow but he put us on some Reds and we were ripping lips until we ran out of bait. He also worked really well with my boys so I could do some catching too.
Review media 0
Response from Captain
August 7, 2025
Thanks Kurt and family enjoyed having y'all see ya on the next one!!!!!!!
0

FAQs about Redfish Lake Guide Service

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2021
Boat manufacturer
Tran Cat
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots
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