Shallowrun Guide Service
Shallowrun Guide Service
Book a trip with Shallowrun Guide Service and come explore the waters of Matagorda Bay, Texas. You may qualify for a Loyalty Program so give Chad a call if your a repeat customer. Captain Chad works hard to provide his customers with service that is second to none. You will find him on Matagorda Bay fishing every day of the week – join him and bring home a catch to remember!
Step aboard a 24' Transport SVT. Powered by a 300 HP Suzuki engine, this craft boasts a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots. Her sleek design allows you to navigate inshore waters with ease. There's room on board for up to 4 passengers and children are welcome to hop aboard.
Capt. Chad fishes both the east and west Matagorda bays, allowing you to experience this magnificent bay complex to the fullest. Here you can chase after the Texas Trio of Redfish, Speckled Trout, and Flounder. A variety of other popular fish inhabits these waters, too, such as Sheepshead, Black Drum, and small sharks.
While fishing Matagorda Bay, you will have a chance to try various methods such as back lake fishing, wadefishing, and drift fishing. Capt. Chad supplies top-notch gear, including Shimano or Penn reels matched with medium to light action rods. Fly fishermen are welcome to bring their own gear for some great fly fishing action, as well. You may also have fun fishing the jetties and surf & are always an option in these waters.
If looking to maximize your time on the historical waters of Matagorda, then book now. These trips will be a great day on the water and consist of cruising the bays, fishing and enjoying the stunning views.
Shallowrun Fishing Adventures provides bait 1qrt & all the gear you need. Just be sure to bring a Texas state fishing license with a Red Drum tag. If you plan to keep your catch, bring an icechest.
Come aboard and spend the day on Matagorda Bay fishing for some of the most sought-after game fish in Texas!
Book a trip with Shallowrun Guide Service and come explore the waters of Matagorda Bay, Texas. You may qualify for a Loyalty Program so give Chad a call if your a repeat customer. Captain Chad works hard to provide his customers with service that is second to none. You will find him on Matagorda Bay fishing every day of the week – join him and bring home a catch to remember!
Step aboard a 24' Transport SVT. Powered by a 300 HP Suzuki engine, this craft boasts a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots. Her sleek design allows you to navigate inshore waters with ease. There's room on board for up to 4 passengers and children are welcome to hop aboard.
Capt. Chad fishes both the east and west Matagorda bays, allowing you to experience this magnificent bay complex to the fullest. Here you can chase after the Texas Trio of Redfish, Speckled Trout, and Flounder. A variety of other popular fish inhabits these waters, too, such as Sheepshead, Black Drum, and small sharks.
While fishing Matagorda Bay, you will have a chance to try various methods such as back lake fishing, wadefishing, and drift fishing. Capt. Chad supplies top-notch gear, including Shimano or Penn reels matched with medium to light action rods. Fly fishermen are welcome to bring their own gear for some great fly fishing action, as well. You may also have fun fishing the jetties and surf & are always an option in these waters.
If looking to maximize your time on the historical waters of Matagorda, then book now. These trips will be a great day on the water and consist of cruising the bays, fishing and enjoying the stunning views.
Shallowrun Fishing Adventures provides bait 1qrt & all the gear you need. Just be sure to bring a Texas state fishing license with a Red Drum tag. If you plan to keep your catch, bring an icechest.
Come aboard and spend the day on Matagorda Bay fishing for some of the most sought-after game fish in Texas!
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We had a solid day out on Matagorda Bay, with Captain Chad, even though Mother Nature didn’t make it easy for us. The morning was very windy and cloudy, which definitely slowed the bite. Despite the-less-than-ideal weather, our captain worked incredibly hard to put us on fish. We managed to land a few keepers and caught and released a variety of undersized fish. It wasn’t a record-breaking haul, but given the conditions, we were happy to bring some fish back to the dock. Captain Chad's extensive knowledge of the bay was impressive. Our trip was very enjoyable. We will definitely be booking another trip with Captain Chad on a “hopefully” calmer day!!
Thank you for the great review. it was a tuff day in the wind. This review will be featured by fishingbooker for years
This was the best fishing experience I have ever had. I was hoping to catch saltwater fish and Chad exceeded my expectations! He is an amazing guide and cares about everything he does. He answered all my questions and was very very knowledgeable about the fish and the area. He even told us the amazing story of one settler back in the day and the significance of Matagorda! Will definitely be back to fish again with Chad. We loved every minute of it! We caught red fish and black drum.
Thank you. Fun trip with cool people. Glad you put in the extra effort to find me on this site. Lots of guides paying to be at the top of the page
Our party of 3 had such a good time w Captain Chad. He was incredibly knowledgeable of the area, and kept us on fish the whole 5 hours, despite less than ideal conditions. He offered wonderful conversation and humorous anecdotes, keeping us engaged and laughing, which is a total bonus. Overall, a good stringer and a great time. All three of us are eager to book w Captain Chad again!
that was fun. thank you!
we started off a little worried since the weather forecast said heavy rain, however the day was beautiful. Captain Chappy was great, had my friend and kids on fish the whole day. we caught alot of fish, 10 keepers, and battled a jack fish for 30 minutes. Like always Chappy puts us on fish! I reccomned using if you ever get an oppurtunity.
Thanks again for a great review. i hope that monster Jack Crevelle made some Matagorda memories for lil Tony & friends
Chad was super attentive to all 3 of us on this trip. One of us was a complete novice and the other 2 of us had not fished in a long time He was more than helpful and instructed us the whole time. He really knew exactly where to catch fish! Chad is very friendly and very knowledgeable!!
Thank you for the great review!
FAQs about Shallowrun Guide Service
- US $175 per person - Fishing 5 Hour Shared Trip (5 hours)
- US $499 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Weekday Fishing Trip - (AM) (5 hours)
- US $525 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Fishing 5 Hour Trip – (AM) (5 hours)
- US $550 per group, additional US $25 per person after 3 guests - Afternoon 5 Hour Trip – (PM) (5 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Fishing 7 Hour Trip (7 hours)
- US $750 per group - Fishing & Crabtrap Cruise (7 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Wireless trolling motor
- Ice box
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (Shrimp when available. 1 quart)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Help is appreciated )
- River fishing (Colorado river)
- Lake fishing
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing (If conditions are great then I fish the surf)
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Flats fishing
- Backcountry fishing
- Light tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Fly fishing (BYO fly gear)
- Drift fishing
- Alligator Gar
- Black Drum
- Crab
- Flounder
- Pompano
- Redfish
- Shark (Blacktip)
- Sheepshead
- Spanish Mackerel
- Speckled Trout
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The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Captain Chad has been fishing the waters of Matagorda his whole life. You will find him on the water seven days a week. He offers his customers affordable rates and top-notch service.
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Captain Chad has been fishing the waters of Matagorda his whole life. You will find him on the water seven days a week. He offers his customers affordable rates and top-notch service.
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How cancellations work
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.
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
Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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
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When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Matagorda right now
Black Drum
Flounder
Redfish
Shark (Blacktip)
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel
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