Southern Backwater Outfitters
Southern Backwater Outfitters
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Galveston has a fish with your name on it, so let Southern Backwater Outfitters help you catch them! With Captain Preston at the helm, you'll benefit from years of knowledge and experience.
These waters are known for Speckled Trout, Redfish, Flounder, Black Drum, Sheepshead, and more – with any luck, you'll find out for yourself! During the trip you might be light tackle fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.
Your boat for the day is a 22' Kenner bay boat with space for 5 passengers. It comes with all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, as well as lures. Bait is included, and it will be purchased before the trip.
Before coming aboard, you will need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. 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.
Don't leave home without sunglasses, and sunscreen (non-spray). Drinks are included, free of charge. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
Give yourself something to look forward to and book a trip with Southern Backwater Outfitters!
Galveston has a fish with your name on it, so let Southern Backwater Outfitters help you catch them! With Captain Preston at the helm, you'll benefit from years of knowledge and experience.
These waters are known for Speckled Trout, Redfish, Flounder, Black Drum, Sheepshead, and more – with any luck, you'll find out for yourself! During the trip you might be light tackle fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.
Your boat for the day is a 22' Kenner bay boat with space for 5 passengers. It comes with all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, as well as lures. Bait is included, and it will be purchased before the trip.
Before coming aboard, you will need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. 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.
Don't leave home without sunglasses, and sunscreen (non-spray). Drinks are included, free of charge. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
Give yourself something to look forward to and book a trip with Southern Backwater Outfitters!
Trip availability and prices
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Just amaizing service and just an amaizing capt thank you for a great time great fishing big catch great boat
wonderful experience over all!! would recommend highly!
FAQs about Southern Backwater Outfitters
What are the trip rates for Southern Backwater Outfitters?
- US $150 per person - 4 Hour Trip – Flounder Gigging (4 hours)
- US $175 per person - 5 Hour Trip – Drifting/Wading Lures (5 hours)
- US $175 per person - 5 Hour Trip – Drifting/Wading Lures - 11:00 AM (5 hours)
- US $175 per person - 5 Hour Trip – Drifting/Wading Lures - 3:00 PM (5 hours)
- US $225 per person - 5 Hour Trip – Inshore (5 hours)
- US $225 per person - 5 Hour Trip – Inshore - 10:45 AM (5 hours)
- US $225 per person - 5 Hour Trip – Inshore - 2:45 PM (5 hours)
- US $225 per person - 5 Hour Trip – Wade Fishing (5 hours)
- US $225 per person - 5 Hour Trip – Wade Fishing - 3:00 PM (5 hours)
- US $500 per group, additional US $150 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Bay Fishing (4 hours)
- US $500 per group, additional US $150 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Bay Fishing - 11:00 AM (4 hours)
- US $500 per group, additional US $150 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Bay Fishing - 3:00 PM (4 hours)
- US $650 per group, additional US $150 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Inshore Fishing (6 hours)
- US $650 per group, additional US $150 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Inshore Fishing - 12:30 PM (6 hours)
- US $1,000 per person - Tournement Fishing (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Southern Backwater Outfitters?
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Wireless trolling motor
- Ice box
What's included in the trip price with Southern Backwater Outfitters?
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (We will purchase bait before the trip and it's included. )
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (It is included into the price. )
- Drinks (We will have bottled water onboard. )
What types of fishing does Southern Backwater Outfitters offer?
- Inshore fishing
- Flats fishing
- Backcountry fishing
What fishing techniques does Southern Backwater Outfitters offer?
- Light tackle
- Flounder gigging
Which fish species can I catch with Southern Backwater Outfitters?
- Black Drum
- Flounder
- Redfish
- Sheepshead
- Speckled Trout
Your operator
Capt. Preston runs trips out of Hitchcock aboard 22' Kenner Bay boat. Explore these waters teeming with Black Drum,Speckled Trout and Redfish under Preston's expert guidance. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.
Capt. Preston runs trips out of Hitchcock aboard 22' Kenner Bay boat. Explore these waters teeming with Black Drum,Speckled Trout and Redfish under Preston's expert guidance. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.
What kind of fishing will you do?
Which fishing techniques you can try
Which amenities are available onboard
What’s included in the trip price
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.
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.
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 30% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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
PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2.5% charge will apply.
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