San Antonio Fishing Charters

The average price for a private 4 hour San Antonio fishing trip is US $310, while an 8 hour private trip will cost you US $610 based on prices on FishingBooker.com.

Which fishing charters in San Antonio are good for families?

Fishing charters in San Antonio that received great reviews from families are:

What are the top fish species I can catch in San Antonio?

The top 3 fish species targeted on guided fishing trips in San Antonio are:

What are the top fishing techniques in San Antonio?

The top 3 fishing techniques in San Antonio are:

What are the top types of fishing in San Antonio?

The top 3 types of fishing in San Antonio are:

Do San Antonio fishing charters provide rods, reels and tackle?

Many fishing charters in San Antonio provide rods, reels and tackle. Some of the top rated are:

Who are the best rated captains in San Antonio?

According to customer reviews on FishingBooker.com, some of the best rated charter captains in San Antonio are:

Who are the top awarded captains in San Antonio?

Who are the top awarded captains in San Antonio?

What fishing trips are offered by fishing charters in San Antonio?

Some of the fishing trips offered by fishing charters in San Antonio are:

4-hour fishing trips – US $281
5-hour fishing trips – US $200
8-hour fishing trips – US $550

Fishing in San Antonio

Texas is known for its outstanding freshwater fisheries, and the best of the best are the lakes and rivers of San Antonio. Angling aficionados from the state, nay, country, flock to the “River City” for their share of action, and San Antonio fishing guides are there to accommodate them.

Whether you’re in the mood for Bass galore, Catfish for dinner, or memorable Redfish battles, you’ve come to the right place. Bass are by far the most popular catch in the area, and there are several species that you can target. Largemouth, Hybrid Striped, and White Bass are all in the cards, and you can land quite a few, no matter the body of water you’re on.

Redfish are also on everybody’s list – and yes, you can find these feisty fellas in the freshwater lakes. Not only can you find them, but there are some huge specimens out there, weighing up to 40 pounds! There’s also a lot of Channel and Blue Catfish in these parts, as well as plenty of delicious Crappie and Sunfish to fill your coolers. You might even stumble upon some Rainbow Trout if the conditions align.

San Antonio fishing guides organize their trips in a way that there’s something for everyone’s pleasure. You’ll find half day trips that will take you to the nearby lakes in a heartbeat. There are charters that organize fishing excursions for kids, if you want your little ones to get hooked young. Meanwhile, avid Bass fishers will enjoy full day Bass jaunts that will put them on the best bite.

If you’re looking for a captain to take you out, Braunig, Calaveras, and Canyon Lakes, along with the Guadalupe River and Lake Placid are all great places to start.

Rules & Regulations

All anglers 17 years and older fishing around San Antonio are required to have a valid Texas fishing license with a Freshwater Endorsement, which is necessary if you want to keep your catch.

San Antonio

4.9 / 5

Based on 28541 reviews by FishingBooker anglers

San Antonio Fishing Seasons

January

This is the beginning of the best Hybrid Striped Bass season, so catch as many as you can. January is also the start of the prime Largemouth Bass bite, meaning there’s plenty for you to do on the lakes.

February

Largemouth Bass are getting easier to catch, which is the news every angler has been waiting for. This is also the time when White Bass begin their spawning migration to the river portion of Canyon Lake.

March

Redfishing is starting to heat up – watch out for feeding pelicans or seagulls to locate them. This is also the start of peak season for Channel Catfish. There are a lot of fighters out there and plenty of San Antonio fishing guides to take you to them!

April

Largemouth Bass fishing will start slowing down soon – catch them while you can. The beginning of April is a great time to set your sights on some Hybrid Striped Bass swimming around. Don't miss Fiesta San Antonio!

May

Channel Catfishing is at its peak, and Hybrid Striped and Largemouth Bass follow close behind. Visiting Fiesta Noche del Rio is a must – a great way to celebrate your fishing success and have a fun night out.

June

At the beginning of summer, the weather is hot, and so is fishing for various species. Targeting Hybrids is still great and, for more diversity, you can also focus on White Bass which will deliver good results and even better meals.

July

Calaveras and Braunig Lakes are usually exploding with Redfish this time of the year. Blue Catfish are good in both of these lakes, as well as White Bass. You could have all the colors of the flag in your cooler!

August

Redfishing will start slowing down towards the end of the month, and Hybrids will start to settle down as well. Bottom fishing can often be more productive than trolling this time of the year because the Catfish bite is on point.

September

White Bass and Hybrid Striped Bass fishing in Canyon Lake can be amazing during September. When it comes to Braunig and Calaveras Lakes, Redfish are good if it's not too rainy, so let your San Antonio fishing guide recommend the best time to go out.

October

The end of the month is when fishing for Hybrid Striped Bass and White Bass usually slows down. Blue Cats and Redfish are still out there, and they’re hungry and aggressive. This just means more fun for you.

November

November is all about the Catfish at Calaveras and Braunig Lakes, both in shallow and deep waters. White Bass are also starting to show up more and more, and you can find solid Largemouth action out there.

December

Winters in Texas might be mild, but it can still get cold on the water. Thankfully, that doesn't mean that fishing can't be hot. Focus on White Bass and all the action will keep you warm on the boat.

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What anglers said about fishing in San Antonio

April a little early in the season for reds, some days good, some slower. Fishing improves in May and red hot in June and July. Good fishing for reds until December but they move around. Incredible lake! We live in NW SA and were home in a half an hour. Incredible!

5.0 / 5

Hooked Up Fishing Guide

Don't hesitate booking with Captain Jesse. He showed us a good time and we caught our limit on during our trip out. We will be back.

5.0 / 5

Don't hesitate booking with Captain Jesse. He showed us a good time and we caught our limit on during our trip out. We will be back.

Scale Chaser Fishing Guide

Reach out to other captains and/or locals to help point you towards the good spots or other recommendations.

5.0 / 5

Reach out to other captains and/or locals to help point you towards the good spots or other recommendations.

South Texas Fishing Charters

Give it a shot. Be prepared to catch fish. Redfish put up a good fight, are tasty and you can keep anything over 20 inches. A good guide can help a lot. Well worth it!

5.0 / 5

Give it a shot. Be prepared to catch fish. Redfish put up a good fight, are tasty and you can keep anything over 20 inches. A good guide can help a lot. Well worth it!

Hooked Up Fishing Guide

Winter is hit and miss. For us, today, it was great. March through summer is supposed to be more consistent.

5.0 / 5

Winter is hit and miss. For us, today, it was great. March through summer is supposed to be more consistent.

South Texas Fishing Charters

Spring to summer is probably the best time to fish, we did good this time even with the cold weather

5.0 / 5

Spring to summer is probably the best time to fish, we did good this time even with the cold weather

South Texas Fishing Charters

Getting out is the key, if you find a local guide help you understand what fish is doing for the season. There’s different types of bait for the different species. Have fun don’t stress if there’s no catch at first, it is a pleasant process when reeling in your fish. ?

5.0 / 5

South Texas Fishing Charters

All you’ll need is your drinks, snacks and fishing licenses. The captain has everything else covered.

5.0 / 5

All you’ll need is your drinks, snacks and fishing licenses. The captain has everything else covered.

Scale Chaser Fishing Guide

It’s slow fishing until it’s not! You need to wait until the fish are ready.

5.0 / 5

It’s slow fishing until it’s not! You need to wait until the fish are ready.

Hooked Up Fishing Guide

Bring lots of sunscreen and lots to drink. Be ready for the fish to turn on at a moments notice!!

5.0 / 5

Bring lots of sunscreen and lots to drink. Be ready for the fish to turn on at a moments notice!!

Scale Chaser Fishing Guide Copperas Cove, Texas

Wear appropriate clothing. Get some rest before going out. Listen to your captain.

5.0 / 5

Wear appropriate clothing. Get some rest before going out. Listen to your captain.

South Texas Fishing Charters Houston, TX

Be prepared to have a blast! Due to the heat this summer, we were happy to book the trip for the first half of the day.

5.0 / 5

Be prepared to have a blast! Due to the heat this summer, we were happy to book the trip for the first half of the day.

South Texas Fishing Charters Kingsville, TX

If you don't have your own fishing boat and gear, it was well worth the time to get a guide service with Bones Fishing Guide Service.

5.0 / 5

If you don't have your own fishing boat and gear, it was well worth the time to get a guide service with Bones Fishing Guide Service.

Bones Fishing Guide Service West Point, IA

Be ready for a good time. Its great for families and friends of any experience level.

5.0 / 5

Be ready for a good time. Its great for families and friends of any experience level.

Hooked Up Fishing Guide San Antonio, TX

Lake Braunig is a great place for spring fishing, particularly if you're interested in fishing for red drum.

5.0 / 5

Lake Braunig is a great place for spring fishing, particularly if you're interested in fishing for red drum.

Scale Chaser Fishing Guide Wimberley, Texas

Very nice fishing lake, close to San Antonio. Fresh water redfish are a treat to catch and even better to eat

5.0 / 5

Very nice fishing lake, close to San Antonio. Fresh water redfish are a treat to catch and even better to eat

Hooked Up Fishing Guide Mountain Home, TX

Find a good guide. Once the fish start biting be ready for plenty of action

5.0 / 5

Find a good guide. Once the fish start biting be ready for plenty of action

Hooked Up Fishing Guide Greensboro, NC

For the first time fishing I would highly recommend using a good qualified guide

5.0 / 5

For the first time fishing I would highly recommend using a good qualified guide

Scale Chaser Fishing Guide New Carlisle, IN

Use one of the Charters and fish/catch your dinner on our power station cooling lakes. The cost is about the same as a trip to the coast to fish but here you can catch and for kids that is great.

5.0 / 5

Use one of the Charters and fish/catch your dinner on our power station cooling lakes. The cost is about the same as a trip to the coast to fish but here you can catch and for kids that is great.

San Antonio Fishing Charters San Antonio, TX

How did anglers rate fishing charters in San Antonio?

Gonzalez Guide Service
Fishing charter in San Antonio

5.0 / 5

(2 reviews)

Great experience with Gonzalez Guide Service. Captain Gonzalez put us on the fish early in the morning and got us on a two person limit in just two hours. His honey hole spots don’t disappoint. I’m recommending him to family and friends. We be back next vacation in San Antonio.

Matthew V. San Antonio, Texas

Gonzalez Guide Service
Fishing charter in San Antonio

5.0 / 5

(2 reviews)

Mr Gonzalez fishing trip was awesome i had 4 kids with me and he had alot of patience with us and accommodated all our needs…overall everyone was happy and we went home with 2 bags of fish!!!! Definitely booking again!!!

Christina H.

Bones Fishing Guide Service
Fishing charter in San Antonio

5.0 / 5

(155 reviews)

Raymond is the cpt you want for your fishing excursion. Cool calm real chill and he knows where to find the fish.

Gregory D.

Scale Chaser Fishing Guide
Fishing charter in San Antonio

5.0 / 5

(124 reviews)

Punctual, knowledgeable, nice and friendly guide. Put us on good fish. Would definitely recommend. Great at operating equipment, navigating and tending to clients fishing.

Dillon K.

Scale Chaser Fishing Guide
Fishing charter in San Antonio

5.0 / 5

(124 reviews)

Jesse was fantastic, very professional and seems to be an all around good guy. He knows the area, where and when to find the fish and has all the equipment you’ll need for a good time. I’ll definitely go with him again and recommend you not waste time and money with anyone else!

Richard S.

Bones Fishing Guide Service
Fishing charter in San Antonio

5.0 / 5

(155 reviews)

Bones consistently delivers a top notch experience. Always makes the best of every situation and keeps things family appropriate.

Thomas G.

Bones Fishing Guide Service
Fishing charter in San Antonio

5.0 / 5

(155 reviews)

Bones is a great guide and is especially attentive and patient with young kids. This is my second trip bones and we’ll be back only with Bones.

Anthony M.

South Texas Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in San Antonio

5.0 / 5

(186 reviews)

Had a great time with my son. I don’t have experience fishing but the captain was very knowledgeable and helpful. We caught some nice ones! My son and I will definitely be coming back. Thank you for the great memories.

Veronica F.

Hooked Up Fishing Guide
Fishing charter in San Antonio

5.0 / 5

(53 reviews)

We had a great time today with Captain Mike. We started the day at calaveras lake and it was slow. Mike asked if we were OK with going to the next lake over and we did! We caught fish and had a great time!! Will come again. Thank you Mike.

William B.

Scale Chaser Fishing Guide
Fishing charter in San Antonio

5.0 / 5

(124 reviews)

Captain Jesse put us on the fish and we caught our limit. Had a really good time and will book with him next time out. Thanks Captain Jesse for your skills and showing the 3 retired guys a good time.

Charlie N.

Bones Fishing Guide Service
Fishing charter in San Antonio

5.0 / 5

(155 reviews)

Polite, knowledgeable and pleasant to make a trip with. There were 4 of us. Two of us lived in Alaska and ran fish plants. One had been a commercial fisherman in Alaska. The other fishes every weekend. We thoroughly enjoyed him. Highly recommend.

Barbara F.

South Texas Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in San Antonio

5.0 / 5

(186 reviews)

Great trip and we caught so many fish! Lawrence knew a lot about the lake and was very great at keeping us busy during a half day trip. He also filleted and bagged the fish for u a to enjoy at home.

Bruce E.

Hooked Up Fishing Guide
Fishing charter in San Antonio

4.7 / 5

(53 reviews)

Our trip with Captain Miguel exceeded our expectations! Communication was very responsive and easy. Let Captain Miguel know my objective was for action to bolster my kids’ interest in fishing and he went above and beyond to foster a fantastic environment. Lots of action and 2 keepers. We loved our time and will hook up with Captain Miguel for the next trip soon!

Shane K.

Hooked Up Fishing Guide
Fishing charter in San Antonio

5.0 / 5

(53 reviews)

Captain Miguel took our family of 4 out on Calaveras. He was nice and helpful and got us on plenty of red drum! The boat had plenty of room and shade.

Robert T.

Bones Fishing Guide Service
Fishing charter in San Antonio

5.0 / 5

(155 reviews)

Despite finicky fish (it rained several times the day before), Captain Bones kept at it and worked hard to help us snag that elusive monster. Mission accomplished! Fresh grilled redfish for dinner.

Kathleen H.

Scale Chaser Fishing Guide
Fishing charter in San Antonio

4.7 / 5

(124 reviews)

Jesse got us on fish right away. When it slowed down he moved around till we found ‘‘em again. Had a couple of doubles and a triple! Great Trip.

John T.

Bones Fishing Guide Service
Fishing charter in San Antonio

5.0 / 5

(155 reviews)

Awesome trip with Bones! Ray put my son and I and our personal bests Redfish! Very professional! He knows where the fish are and how to catch them! I would highly recommend!

Joshua L.

Hooked Up Fishing Guide
Fishing charter in San Antonio

5.0 / 5

(53 reviews)

Awesome trip with this captain, and we caught plenty of fish I would highly recommend this guide service.

Daniel G.

Scale Chaser Fishing Guide
Fishing charter in San Antonio

5.0 / 5

(124 reviews)

Super nice guide. Got us on fish fast and had a great day on the water. I brought out people who hadn’t fished and the Guide was very helpful and laid back which can be tough to find. I plan on booking more trips with scale chaser.