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Bay Finatic
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Bay Finatic

Matagorda, United States
25+ reviews
I have fished my whole life and I love teaching people how to fish. Watching someone catch a fish for the first time and seeing them light up, gives me great pleasure knowing I helped them archive a goal they had. I like to fish with live bait and popping corks. This is the best way to catch different species of fish. Then once we catch a few we can switch to lures.
Captain Xavier G.
Captain Xavier G.
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Captain Chase C.
Captain Chase C.
Captain

Charter

Rating

4.8
29 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
4.8
Captain & Crew
4.6
Fishing Experience

All reviews (29)

Showing 1 – 5 of 29 reviews
  • Jason Deming
    Jason Deming
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Good Trip

    5 Hour Trip – Bay (PM) • 4 adults

    Conditions weren’t great but Captain Joe put us on some fish. Highly Recommend.

  • Scott Malone
    Scott Malone
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026

    The captain canceled

    Trip was supposed to happen on July 25, 2026
    The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
  • Chad Ondrusek
    Chad Ondrusek
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    September fishing trip

    5 Hour Trip – Bay (AM) • 1 adult
  • David Akey
    David Akey
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Trip In Low Visibilty Conditions

    5hr. Night Gigging Trip (4man max) • 4 adults

    Captain Joe G. went above and beyond the call to put us on some slabs during equinox tidal conditions that were challenging. He made my wife’s birthday giggin trip a total success. I would highly recommend Captain Joe!

  • Hays Easley
    Hays Easley
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2024
    4.7
    Verified

    Top notch.

    5 Hour Trip – Bay (AM) • 2 adults

    Booked less than 24 hours beforehand (not usually ideal), but he agreed and took my brother and I out on a cold and windy day. Weather wasn’t great, but he got us on a bunch of reds, a few black drum, and a few sheepshead. Highly recommend Captain Joe.

    Reported catch:
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Sheepshead

Real catches shared by our community

  • Bay Finatic fishing/Gigging guide/Matagorda
    Bay Finatic fishing/Gigging guide/MatagordaMatagorda, TX
    Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of flounder on a cleaning table at a fishing facility.
    Fish 1
    Flounder
    Matagorda gigging getting better
  • Bay Finatic fishing/Gigging guide/Matagorda
    Bay Finatic fishing/Gigging guide/MatagordaMatagorda, TX
    A group of four anglers proudly posing with their catch of flounder displayed on a cleaning table after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Flounder
    David and his group got onto some good flounder tonight. Extremely hight tide but they got it done. Had a blast
  • Bay Finatic fishing/Gigging guide/Matagorda
    Bay Finatic fishing/Gigging guide/MatagordaMatagorda, TX
    A group of four anglers proudly posing with their catch of flounder displayed on a cleaning table after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Flounder
    David A.
    David A.
    Captain Joe G. went above and beyond the call to put us on some slabs during equinox tidal conditions that were challenging. He made my wife’s birthday giggin trip a total success. I would highly recommend Captain Joe!
  • Bay Finatic fishing/Gigging guide/Matagorda
    Bay Finatic fishing/Gigging guide/MatagordaMatagorda, TX
    Two anglers display a mixed catch of redfish and sheepshead on a waterfront dock.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Sheepshead
    Hays E.
    Hays E.
    Booked less than 24 hours beforehand (not usually ideal), but he agreed and took my brother and I out on a cold and windy day. Weather wasn’t great, but he got us on a bunch of reds, a few black drum, and a few sheepshead. Highly recommend Captain Joe.
  • Bay Finatic fishing/Gigging guide/Matagorda
    Bay Finatic fishing/Gigging guide/MatagordaMatagorda, TX
    Two anglers proudly displaying a catch of several Speckled Trout on a cleaning table at Matagorda Harbor, Texas.
    Fish 1
    Speckled Trout
    Lori K.
    Lori K.
    Capt Joe did a good job of finding us multiple places to fish. We didn’t luck out with a huge amount of keepers this trip, but we caught lots of fish throughout the day. I would book with him for our next trip.
  • Bay Finatic fishing/Gigging guide/Matagorda
    Bay Finatic fishing/Gigging guide/MatagordaMatagorda, TX
    A scenic view of a marina at dusk, showcasing several boats docked and a smaller boat with green lights navigating through the water.
    Richard F.
    Richard F.
    First time fishing Matagorda bay. Captain Joe was ready for us when we got there. Fishing was tough, but he kept moving us on the fish. If you’re looking to fish Matagorda, you can’t go wrong booking captain Joe. Highly recommend.
  • Bay Finatic fishing/Gigging guide/Matagorda
    Bay Finatic fishing/Gigging guide/MatagordaMatagorda, TX
    Three anglers fishing from the bow of a boat at night, illuminated by deck lights and surrounded by dark open water.
    Richard F.
    Richard F.
    This was our first time gigging. Captain Joe was very informational on the process. Very low tide, but he kept putting us on the fish. If you’re looking for a great captain that will do what it takes, look no further. Highly recommended.
  • Bay Finatic fishing/Gigging guide/Matagorda
    Bay Finatic fishing/Gigging guide/MatagordaMatagorda, TX
    Group of four adult anglers displaying a large catch of redfish and other inshore fish on the deck of a fishing boat at sunset.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Speckled Trout
    Dana D.
    Dana D.
    We had to reschedule due to weather. Joe stayed in communication with us over the weekend until we found a slot to go out. Great guide good service. Everyone had a great time! Would call up Joe again!
  • Bay Finatic fishing/Gigging guide/Matagorda
    Bay Finatic fishing/Gigging guide/MatagordaMatagorda, TX
    Two young anglers standing proudly behind a catch of Mahi Mahi displayed on a cleaning table at a fishing dock.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Jeremy R.
    Jeremy R.
    We had a great time Joe worked really hard on putting us on fish with the strong winds would definitely recommend him anyone looking for a great guide
  • Bay Finatic fishing/Gigging guide/Matagorda
    Bay Finatic fishing/Gigging guide/MatagordaMatagorda, TX
    Solo angler proudly holding a large redfish aboard a fishing boat.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +3
    Redfish
    Terri S.
    Terri S.
    What an amazing day! We out ran the storm and captain Joe and Zac kept us on the fish. Those Reds are fun to catch! Captain Joe and Zac were fun, experienced, and made the day great! We will be back and Joe and Zac will be our guides from here on! Highly recommend!!

What's biting with Bay Finatic fishing/Gigging guide/Matagorda in Matagorda

Visit the Lighted Christmas Boat Parade and Gumbo Cook-off at Matagorda Harbor for lots of food and drinks. Flounder and Redfish continue being epic, and Tarpon is still very good.

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of flounder on a cleaning table at a fishing facility.

Matagorda gigging

Jul 7, 2026 • Matagorda
Matagorda gigging getting better
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A group of four anglers proudly posing with their catch of flounder displayed on a cleaning table after a successful fishing trip.

Flounder gigging

Oct 7, 2025 • Matagorda
David and his group got onto some good flounder tonight. Extremely hight tide but they got it done. Had a blast
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