Bow To Stern Fishing Tours 

4.6
(182 reviews)
 
State licensed
 213 Simms Road, Baytown, TX 77523, United States

Bow To Stern Fishing Tours 

Baytown, TX, United States
24 ft
4
4.6
(182 reviews)

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Just out of Houston, a whole world of exciting fishing awaits. Leave Baytown's shores behind and cross the Trinity Bay to fish the world-famous waters of Galveston. Bow To Stern Fishing Tours cater to anglers of all levels, giving beginners the chance to land their first catch, and helping more experienced guests fill the boat with plenty of delicious fish. These waters are home to a range of prized species, so don't miss out!

Set out aboard a 24' Shallow Sport center console, restored in 2019. Shallow and light, she'll provide a dry and smooth ride for up to 4 guests. Powered by a 200 HP Evinrude outboard, and equipped with a GPS, fishfinder, and anchoring system, you'll reach the sweet spots with ease. Hit up the shallow hotspots, casting from the flat deck to fill the ice box.

You'll specialize in light tackle, bottom fishing, spinning, and drift fishing, as you get the most out of these productive waters. If you want to try your hand at fly fishing, then bring your own gear and use this technique to land your target. From Redfish to Trout, Flounder to Sheepshead, Spanish Mackerel to Perch, Catfish, Sharks, and many more – there's no end to what you can catch.

Test your skills and strength and fill the boat on what promises to be an exhilarating day. Your captain will provide all the necessary equipment, as well as water to keep you hydrated throughout. On full day trips, he'll even provide a 'captain's lunch,' so get ready to fill up! On half day trips, feel free to bring your own drinks and snacks aboard and make the most of your day.

With over 25 years of experience fishing these productive waters, the crew knows exactly what it takes to get you on the fish. Bow To Stern Fishing Tours offer you the chance to experience these waters like no other. Come aboard and fill the boat on the fishing experience of a lifetime!

Just out of Houston, a whole world of exciting fishing awaits. Leave Baytown's shores behind and cross the Trinity Bay to fish the world-famous waters of Galveston. Bow To Stern Fishing Tours cater to anglers of all levels, giving beginners the chance to land their first catch, and helping more experienced guests fill the boat with plenty of delicious fish. These waters are home to a range of prized species, so don't miss out!

Set out aboard a 24' Shallow Sport center console, restored in 2019. Shallow and light, she'll provide a dry and smooth ride for up to 4 guests. Powered by a 200 HP Evinrude outboard, and equipped with a GPS, fishfinder, and anchoring system, you'll reach the sweet spots with ease. Hit up the shallow hotspots, casting from the flat deck to fill the ice box.

You'll specialize in light tackle, bottom fishing, spinning, and drift fishing, as you get the most out of these productive waters. If you want to try your hand at fly fishing, then bring your own gear and use this technique to land your target. From Redfish to Trout, Flounder to Sheepshead, Spanish Mackerel to Perch, Catfish, Sharks, and many more – there's no end to what you can catch.

Test your skills and strength and fill the boat on what promises to be an exhilarating day. Your captain will provide all the necessary equipment, as well as water to keep you hydrated throughout. On full day trips, he'll even provide a 'captain's lunch,' so get ready to fill up! On half day trips, feel free to bring your own drinks and snacks aboard and make the most of your day.

With over 25 years of experience fishing these productive waters, the crew knows exactly what it takes to get you on the fish. Bow To Stern Fishing Tours offer you the chance to experience these waters like no other. Come aboard and fill the boat on the fishing experience of a lifetime!

David Rappelet
Captain
David Rappelet
10 years of experience

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Trip availability and prices

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6 Hour Trip – Hook and Shoot
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Nov 2 - Dec 1
Black Drum
Redfish
Flounder
Speckled Trout
US $560
Entire boat: 2 people
6 Hour Trip – Hook and Shoot
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Dec 14 - Jan 26
Black Drum
Redfish
Flounder
Speckled Trout
US $560
Entire boat: 2 people
5 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
Amberjack
Black Drum
Redfish
Ladyfish
+6
US $400
Entire boat: up to 3 people
5 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 1:30 PM
Seasonal trip
Jan 1 - Feb 1
Amberjack
Black Drum
Redfish
Ladyfish
+6
US $525
Entire boat: up to 3 people
9 Hours - Full Day Trip
In high demand Last booked: 1 day ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
9 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Amberjack
Black Drum
Redfish
Ladyfish
+6
US $750
Entire boat: up to 3 people
2 Day Fishing Get-A-Way
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 Day Trip starts at 8:00 AM
Overnight stay, lodging
Amberjack
Jack Crevalle
Black Drum
Redfish
+4
US $775
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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Rating

4.6
182 reviews
4.5
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.6
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (210)

What anglers say

92%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
98%
Friendly captain
93%
Good boat
92%
Recommended
89%
Caught fish

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Timothy Escalante
Timothy Escalante
us
Texas, US
Member since 2025
The captain canceled
September 7, 2026
Trip was supposed to happen on September 7, 2026

The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.

Jonathan Ruckheim
Jonathan Ruckheim
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Lots Of Black Drum
5 Hour Trip (AM) on July 4, 20262 adults

Bow To Stern Fishing Adventures was first rate. The guide put me and my teenage daughter on tons of black drum. We caught so many that we quickly lost count. We kept a two person limit of black drum and released a whole lot more beyond that. He put us on redfish too and we added one of legal size to the cooler. Additionally, we caught other species too and released those. The captain did a fine job cleaning the fish and we've enjoyed consuming them since returning home. We look forward to booking with him again.

Reported catch:
Black Drum
Redfish
Ladyfish
Damion Crenshaw-Gonzalez
Damion Crenshaw-Gonzalez
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Wonderful Experience!
5 Hour Trip (AM) on September 8, 20264 adults

My family and I had a great time with Captain David! Most of them were able to catch fish that they’d never caught before(Redfish, and Blackdrum). Our captain was very hands on, patient, and interactive. A great man with an even greater sense of humor! Looking forward to booking again, and getting us all back on the water!

Reported catch:
Black Drum
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Stephen Saulsberry
Stephen Saulsberry
us
Florida, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Capt. Dave Knows The Best Spots! 🔥
5 Hour Trip (AM) on August 16, 20263 adults

On A Day Where 6Boats Came Back NO FISH! We Came Back w/ About 10-15 MASSIVE Black Drum! Some As Big As 22in! Almost 2FT!!! Gr8 Job Cap! It Was A Scorching HOT DAY but The Gr8 Catches Made It MORE THAN WORTH IT! 🎣 He even Made Sure The Ladies Caught Some Too! BOOK CAPT.Dave!

Reported catch:
Black Drum
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Sheepshead
Erica Pak
Erica Pak
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2026
The captain canceled
August 19, 2026
Trip was supposed to happen on August 19, 2026

The charter operator canceled 4 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.

FAQs about Bow To Stern Fishing Tours

Bow To Stern Fishing Tours offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $280 per person - 6 Hour Trip – Hook and Shoot (6 hours)
  • US $280 per person - 6 Hour Trip – Hook and Shoot (6 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 5 Hour Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $525 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 5 Hour Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 9 Hours - Full Day Trip (9 hours)
  • US $775 per day per group, additional US $200 per person after 3 guests - 2 Day Fishing Get-A-Way (2 days)
When you book a trip with Bow To Stern Fishing Tours, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Multimedia system
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Bow To Stern Fishing Tours include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (No, cleaning and packaging of catch is included. We bring the fish to a cleaning station and take your picture of your successful trip then clean your fish.)
  • Drinks (Water & Gatorade)
  • Lunch (Only on Full Day Trips)
Bow To Stern Fishing Tours offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Flats fishing
Bow To Stern Fishing Tours offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Spinning
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Bow To Stern Fishing Tours include:
  • Amberjack
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Ladyfish
  • Pompano
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Sheepshead
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

David Rappelet
David Rappelet

Baytown, Texas, United States

10 Fishing Reports
182 Customer reviews
Typical response within 1 hour
Member since July 2016

I come from a long line of fishermen. We have fished these waters since I was a child, and I raised in Louisiana waters as well, along with my grandparents. I became a full time fisherman to teach and share the enjoyment of the sport and all it has to offer.

David Rappelet
David Rappelet
10
reports
182
reviews
2016
member since
~1h
response
I come from a long line of fishermen. We have fished these waters since I was a child, and I raised in Louisiana waters as well, along with my grandparents. I became a full time fisherman to teach and share the enjoyment of the sport and all it has to offer.

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Ladyfish
Ladyfish
Pompano
Pompano
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Amberjack
Amberjack
Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Ladyfish
Ladyfish
Pompano
Pompano

Real catches by this captain

  • Wonderful Experience!
    Damion C.
    Damion C.
  • August fishing trip
    Julie T.
    Julie T.
  • June fishing trip
    Michael J.
    Michael J.
  • Great Captain!!!!
    Jerry V.
    Jerry V.
  • Best damn charter I’ve ever been on
    Giovanni M.
    Giovanni M.
  • MEMORIES MADE
    Frederick S.
    Frederick S.
  • DON'T
    Timothy A.
    Timothy A.
  • Huge Black Drum
    Tracey E.
    Tracey E.
  • To be continued
    Michael M.
    Michael M.
  • Memorable Birthday Fishing Trip!
    Jennifer D.
    Jennifer D.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2012
Restored in
2019
Boat manufacturer
Shallow Sport
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Evinrude
Powered by
1 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
48 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Multimedia system
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
No, cleaning and packaging of catch is included. We bring the fish to a cleaning station and take your picture of your successful trip then clean your fish.
Drinks
Water & Gatorade
Lunch
Only on Full Day Trips

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 not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
Children who are 8 year old and above are welcome
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed
Disabled accessible

How you can pay

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

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

 PayPal

 Bank transfer

What’s biting in Baytown right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
RedfishRedfish
Shark (Blacktip)Shark (Blacktip)
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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