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!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    5 Hour trip – Redfish!
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Dec 1 - Feb 1
    US $475
    You will be after Redfish in the back lakes! After that, you will go after Trout in the river! Shrimp live bait is an additional $20 per qt.
    Targeted fish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Flounder
    Flounder
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Redfish!
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Dec 1 - Feb 1
    US $475
    If you're an early bird, you're in for something special! You'll be fishing the waters of the Matagorda Bay system in pursuit of Redfish, Trout, and Flounder.
    Targeted fish
    Redfish
    Redfish
  • Private trip
    Half day pm
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    US $550
    Drifting or fishing back lakes
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jan 1 - Dec 31
    US $550
    If you're an early bird, you're in for something special! You'll be fishing the waters of the Matagorda Bay system in pursuit of Redfish, Trout, Flounder, and Tripletail.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Jan 1 - Dec 31
    US $650
    This amazing 8-hour trip will consist of drift fishing the Matagorda Bay system for Redfish, Trout, Flounder, and more. The charter will cover all the necessary gear.
  • Private trip
    Tournament fishing only!!!!
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $900
    Only for tournaments
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
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FAQs about Redfish Lake Guide Service

Redfish Lake Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $475 per group - 5 Hour trip – Redfish! (5 hours)
  • US $475 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Redfish! (5 hours)
  • US $550 per group - Half day pm (6 hours)
  • US $550 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $650 per group - Full Day Trip (7 hours)
  • US $900 per group - Tournament fishing only!!!! (7 hours)

When you book a trip with Redfish Lake Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Redfish Lake Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (20$ qt)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting

Redfish Lake Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Redfish Lake Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle (No xtra charge)
  • Popping (Live shrimp)
  • Drift Fishing (Live shrimp $20per qt)

Top targeted fish species with Redfish Lake Guide Service include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tripletail

Meet the Captain

Mark Wakefield
Matagorda, Texas, United States
14 Fishing Reports
133 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since April 2016
Captain Mark Wakefield owns and operates Redfish Lake Guide Service. He comes from a local fishing family and has fished the waters around Matagorda his whole life, since he was old enough to hold a rod. Captain Mark has been guiding for ten years and enjoys putting his customers on trophy fish to remember.

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Flounder Flounder
Redfish Redfish
Sheepshead Sheepshead

Boat specs

Tran Cat (Center console) originally built in 2021. Powered by a 300HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
24 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
No xtra charge
Popping
Live shrimp
Drift Fishing
Live shrimp $20per qt

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
20$ qt
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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 not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
No min. age, life jackets supplied
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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
Checks

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 133 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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Hailey E.
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Fishing trip in June

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on June 24, 2023
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Danny F.
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Half day

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 22, 2023
Our Capt Mark contacted us the day before our trip and offered us a swap morning for afternoon due to the fact fishing was...
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Will D.
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Great Day

VERIFIED   5 Hour trip – Redfish! on December 31, 2023
Capt. Mark is friendly and really knows what he’s doing. Our group had an awesome time and look forward to coming back. Great...
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Kaylee H.
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Morning trip with THE Captain Mark!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Redfish! on December 31, 2023
Captain Mark was extremely attentive, helpful, super nice, easy going, and put us on the fish!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! We will...
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Sean G.
Houston, Texas
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Full Day Trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 25, 2023
Great fishing trip. The conditions were less than ideal but we were still able to find fish. The captain worked hard and pulled...
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