Captain
Chad Kraft

Member since November 2017 Matagorda, United States
Background
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.
Techniques
Specializing in having a great time and easy going fishing.

Hey, I'm Captain Chad Kraft

Matagorda, United States
Background
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.
Techniques
Specializing in having a great time and easy going fishing.
Anglers Choice
335
Reviews
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My Charter Listing

Shallowrun Guide Service

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(335 reviews)
Angler's choice
Matagorda
 2 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $170

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 335 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (315)
Great fishing trip!
Great fishing trip!
CPT Chad is a true professional
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
93%
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Aaron B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

First trip

VERIFIED   Fishing 7 Hour Trip on August 6, 2024
Captain Chad was a very nice man very helpful and very knowledgeable of the fishing. We will use him again. Thank you so much...
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Susan B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time!

VERIFIED   Fishing 5 Hour Shared Trip on January 4, 2025
Had a great time out on the water and caught trout and a drum. Chad was great and we were able to limit out on trout.
Susan B. recommends Shallowrun Guide Service
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David S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Superb Trip in poor fishing weather

VERIFIED   Fishing 7 Hour Trip on January 2, 2025
We had more success that we expected on this trip based on the weather - Chad did an excellent job finding fish and was helpful...
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Jeratt J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Captain

VERIFIED   Fishing 5 Hour Trip โ€“ (AM) on November 29, 2024
Captain was very accommodating and super nice guy to fish with.
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Stephen C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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September fishing trip

VERIFIED   Fishing 5 Hour Trip โ€“ (AM) on September 26, 2024
Caught a Texas slam by 10. 10 plus redfish. Great day on the water.
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