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What anglers said about fishing in Matagorda Bay

Palacios Bay is a great place to fish! Not much in the town itself but the bay and surrounding waterways are great fishing.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Palacios Bay is a great place to fish! Not much in the town itself but the bay and surrounding waterways are great fishing.
Mike  C.
Mike C.
Be aware that this is a fishing town. Not much else to do and restaurants are limited.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Be aware that this is a fishing town. Not much else to do and restaurants are limited.
Nathan  M.
Nathan M. Aledo, TX
I highly recommend coming here around this time of year. You always here “ we went out but didn’t catch anything”. Well that wasn’t the case here. We caught fish the entire time we were here and got to take back enough food for a large fish fry. We will definitely be back.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
I highly recommend coming here around this time of year. You always here “ we went out but didn’t catch anything”. Well that wasn’t the case here. We caught fish the entire time we were here and got to take back enough food for a large fish fry. We will definitely be back.
Joseph  M.
Joseph M. Rhome, TX
Getting around on shore can be tricky, we spent a little time the first day watching people come and go to see where it was safe to drive. It is well worth it to pay a guide for a trip out into the bay. The harbor is very convenient and easy to find
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Getting around on shore can be tricky, we spent a little time the first day watching people come and go to see where it was safe to drive. It is well worth it to pay a guide for a trip out into the bay. The harbor is very convenient and easy to find
Cheryl  R.
Cheryl R. Gladewater, TX
Sunscreen and a knowledgeable captain like Stan Sloan. This was our third trip with Capt. Sloan.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Sunscreen and a knowledgeable captain like Stan Sloan. This was our third trip with Capt. Sloan.
Frank  S.
Frank S. Houston, TX
Come the day before and explore this little Gem!!Help support local buisness!!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Come the day before and explore this little Gem!!Help support local buisness!!
Joe  S.
Joe S. Woodway, TX
Good experience at Port, friendly cop drive speed limit?, we will be back soon
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Good experience at Port, friendly cop drive speed limit?, we will be back soon
Justin  W.
Justin W. Denton, TX
Get plenty of rest prior to your trip. You’re definitely going to need it.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Get plenty of rest prior to your trip. You’re definitely going to need it.
Bryan  K.
Bryan K. Grand Prairie, TX
Expect the unexpected, a bad day fishing is better than a good day working,
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Expect the unexpected, a bad day fishing is better than a good day working,
Angel  F.
Angel F. Humble, TX
Book a trip with Captain Steve and his team. I highly recommend booking a fishing trip with Gulf Coast Yaker.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Book a trip with Captain Steve and his team. I highly recommend booking a fishing trip with Gulf Coast Yaker.
Jose  L.
Jose L. Wellington, TX
Find a good guide because they put in the hard work of finding where the fish are biting.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Find a good guide because they put in the hard work of finding where the fish are biting.
Nathan  M.
Nathan M. Lake Jackson, TX
After you catch your fish take it to the crab trap and have them cook some up for you
Excellent
5.0 / 5
After you catch your fish take it to the crab trap and have them cook some up for you
William  C.
William C. Houston, Texas
Book a charter and talk to your Captain about local establishments, restaurants and public fishing spots. Our Captain (Captain Reyes with Lucky 7 Guide Services) was very helpful and knowledgeable. We are glad we booked our trip shortly after our arrival in Palacios.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Book a charter and talk to your Captain about local establishments, restaurants and public fishing spots. Our Captain (Captain Reyes with Lucky 7 Guide Services) was very helpful and knowledgeable. We are glad we booked our trip shortly after our arrival in Palacios.
Jeremy  B.
Jeremy B. Raytown, MO
Go fishing with Keith Gregory’s Guide Service and you will have a great time because he knows some great spots to fish and you will have every opportunity to catch the Red fish.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Go fishing with Keith Gregory’s Guide Service and you will have a great time because he knows some great spots to fish and you will have every opportunity to catch the Red fish.
ISAAC  S.  J.
ISAAC S. J. Colorado Springs, CO
Book with Captain Chappy. He is a great guy and guide. He will definitely put you on the fish. We will definitely book with him again.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Book with Captain Chappy. He is a great guy and guide. He will definitely put you on the fish. We will definitely book with him again.
Nathan  G.
Nathan G. College Station, TX
It's the first time I have fished Matagorda in June, so I have no basis for comparison. This was a fun outing, even though the bite was tough. FWIW, I would do it again tomorrow with this guide. Very fun time.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
It's the first time I have fished Matagorda in June, so I have no basis for comparison. This was a fun outing, even though the bite was tough. FWIW, I would do it again tomorrow with this guide. Very fun time.
MARK  A.
MARK A. Austin, TX
Don't be afraid to bring your own rods and tackle. Try both artificials and live bait. Ask lots of questions, what are the best redfish spots, what are the best lures to use for each type of fish. What is your favorite time to fish, etc.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Don't be afraid to bring your own rods and tackle. Try both artificials and live bait. Ask lots of questions, what are the best redfish spots, what are the best lures to use for each type of fish. What is your favorite time to fish, etc.
Terry  C.
Terry C. Fate, TX
We caught a large amount of mangro snapper and used live shrimp amongst other forms of bait. The shrimp was one of the easiest for the kids to bait themselves
Excellent
5.0 / 5
We caught a large amount of mangro snapper and used live shrimp amongst other forms of bait. The shrimp was one of the easiest for the kids to bait themselves
Autumn  B.
Autumn B. Woodway, TX
The facilities and bay are nice. The Reds were a little better target than trout at this point.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
The facilities and bay are nice. The Reds were a little better target than trout at this point.
Jonathan  M.
Jonathan M. Houston, Texas
Matagorda is known for great inshore fishing. Sunscreen fishing shirts, hat and get out there.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Matagorda is known for great inshore fishing. Sunscreen fishing shirts, hat and get out there.
Samuel  P.
Samuel P. Austin, TX