Captain
Mark Allen

Member since October 2022 Bolivar Peninsula, United States
Background
Hi, I'm Captain Mark Allen. I'm a father to 4 wonderful boys who love to fish and be outdoors. I grew up fishing in Galveston bay with my dad. I always loved to fish. What once was a hobby turned into an addiction. I love to fish. I live 8 min from the boat ramp. I can make it from one of my furthest fishing spots to home in 25min( that's with loading the boat on the trailer). When I'm not on a charter, I'm out on water finding fish and learning more about fishing so I can pass it on. My favorite thing about being a fishing guide is getting to share my love for fishing with people. If you book with me I promise you will have a great time.
Techniques
I like to use the technique that the fish wants best. Of course, there is nothing better than to catch trout and reds on top water but I sure do like the feel of a big flounder thump on my lure.

Hey, I'm Captain Mark Allen

Bolivar Peninsula, United States
Background
Hi, I'm Captain Mark Allen. I'm a father to 4 wonderful boys who love to fish and be outdoors. I grew up fishing in Galveston bay with my dad. I always loved to fish. What once was a hobby turned into an addiction. I love to fish. I live 8 min from the boat ramp. I can make it from one of my furthest fishing spots to home in 25min( that's with loading the boat on the trailer). When I'm not on a charter, I'm out on water finding fish and learning more about fishing so I can pass it on. My favorite thing about being a fishing guide is getting to share my love for fishing with people. If you book with me I promise you will have a great time.
Techniques
I like to use the technique that the fish wants best. Of course, there is nothing better than to catch trout and reds on top water but I sure do like the feel of a big flounder thump on my lure.
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
(88 reviews)
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Bolivar Peninsula
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 88 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Birthday fishing
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Appropriate for children
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Jared C.
Excellent
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Reds and trout

VERIFIED   Evening Bay Trip โ€“ Crystal Beach on January 17, 2026
Mark was a great guide for our fishing trip. He knows the area and put us on the fish. Caught our limits of red and spotted...
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Brannon C.
Excellent
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Mission accomplished

VERIFIED   Family / Beginners Trip/ Boat ride on April 15, 2026
My son finally caught fish big enough to keep! Thanks to this experience, heโ€™s changed from hating fishing to asking when...
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Liz B.
Excellent
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Captain Mark Allen

VERIFIED   Evening Bay Trip โ€“ Crystal Beach on June 11, 2025
Captain Mark was a super guide, and a great guy as well! He showed us how to cast and catch and reel in and made the outing...
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Hunter A.
Excellent
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Spec and Redfish Evening Trip

VERIFIED   Evening Bay Trip โ€“ Crystal Beach on July 2, 2025
Had an awesome day on the water with Captain Mark. He was fun, patient, and knew exactly where to take us to get on some fish....
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Clayton A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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May fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip โ€“ East Galveston Bay on May 25, 2026
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