Bay Finatic fishing/Gigging guide/Matagorda

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(25 reviews)
Charters from 600 USD
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Outstanding Fishing Guide

VERIFIED   7 Hr. Trip – Bay (AM) on October 9, 2021
Austin L.
Houston, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall
Captain Joe took my father and I out fishing in Matagorda Bay and we were beyond impressed. The winds were strong all day and...
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Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 25 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
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Great Trip In Low Visibilty Conditions
Great Trip In Low Visibilty Conditions
Great Trip In Low Visibilty Conditions
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
76%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
94%
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David A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Trip In Low Visibilty Conditions

VERIFIED   5hr. Night Gigging Trip (4man max) on October 6, 2025
Captain Joe G. went above and beyond the call to put us on some slabs during equinox tidal conditions that were challenging.
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Hays E.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Top notch.

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Bay (AM) on February 17, 2024
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....
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Richard F.
Mustang Ridge, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Evening gigging

VERIFIED   5hr. Night Gigging Trip (4man max) on June 17, 2023
This was our first time gigging. Captain Joe was very informational on the process. Very low tide, but he kept putting us on...
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Richard F.
Mustang Ridge, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day morning

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Bay (AM) on June 17, 2023
First time fishing Matagorda bay. Captain Joe was ready for us when we got there. Fishing was tough, but he kept moving us...
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