Solo Angler Flats Fishing Experience
Private Trip
Flats/Shallows Fishing
Solo angling trips Monday through Thursday onlyLive bait and all equipment provided with cleaningFlexible launch locations using multiple boat ramps
Looking for a personal fishing adventure without the crowd? This solo angler experience is designed just for you. Monday through Thursday, you'll have the entire boat to yourself, working the shallow flats with live bait and professional-grade equipment. Whether you're honing your technique or just want to fish at your own pace, this trip puts you right where the reds, trout, and flounder are feeding. Launch locations vary throughout the year based on conditions and seasonal patterns – that's how we keep you on fish when others are striking out.
Your solo fishing adventure kicks off early, just you and your guide working the productive flats. We use multiple boat ramps throughout the year, always choosing the launch that puts us closest to where fish are holding. The beauty of a solo trip is flexibility – want to spend extra time working that school of reds? No problem. Found a honey hole holding trout? We'll stay put until they quit biting. Live bait comes standard, and all your tackle is provided. At the end of the day, we'll clean your catch so you can head home with fresh fillets ready for the dinner table. This customer favorite setup lets you focus purely on fishing without any distractions or compromises.
Flats fishing is all about reading water and understanding how these species behave in shallow environments. We'll be working depths from two to six feet, targeting grass flats, oyster bars, and drop-offs where baitfish concentrate. Live shrimp and finger mullet are your primary weapons here – these baits trigger strikes when artificials won't. We'll use light tackle to maximize the fight, typically spinning gear in the 2500-3000 class with 15-20 pound braid. Popping corks work magic over grass beds, while free-lining bait near structure often produces the biggest fish. Your guide will position the boat to work tide changes and wind patterns, keeping you in the strike zone all day long.
Southern Flounder are the ghosts of the flats, perfectly camouflaged until they explode on your bait. These flatfish typically run 14-20 inches and are best targeted during fall months when they're fattening up for their offshore spawn. They love to ambush prey from sandy bottoms near grass edges, and once hooked, they make short but powerful runs. The meat is firm and flaky – many anglers consider flounder the best eating fish in the bay.
Black Drum are the bulldozers of shallow water, using their pharyngeal teeth to crush oysters and crabs with ease. These copper-colored bruisers can push 20-30 pounds on the flats, making for arm-burning fights on light tackle. Spring and fall offer the best action as schools move through shallow areas. They're notorious for their subtle bite – just a slight tick on the rod tip before they take off. The smaller "puppy drum" under 10 pounds provide excellent table fare.
Sheepshead are the pickpockets of the flats, known for stealing bait with their human-like teeth. These black-striped convicts hang around structure – docks, pilings, and oyster reefs. They require patience and a light touch, often just mouthing the bait before committing. Winter months bring the best sheepshead action when they school up for spawning. Once you figure out their finicky bite, you'll be hooked on these challenging but rewarding fish.
Sea Trout, or "specks," are the bread and butter of flats fishing. These spotted beauties love grass flats and drop-offs, especially during dawn and dusk feeding periods. Spring through fall provides consistent action, with the biggest trout often caught during cooler months. They're aggressive feeders that hit both live bait and artificials, making them perfect for anglers wanting steady action. The distinctive "drumming" sound they make is unmistakable when you boat one.
Redfish are the crown jewel of flats fishing, known for their copper-bronze sides and distinctive black spot near the tail. These world-class fighters use their broad tails to make blistering runs in shallow water. Reds feed year-round but are most active during spring and fall transitions. They'll crush live bait around oyster bars and grass edges, often in schools that create heart-stopping sight fishing opportunities. The slot-sized fish between 20-28 inches provide the perfect balance of fight and flavor.
This top-rated solo experience books up fast, especially during prime fishing seasons. Monday through Thursday availability keeps you away from weekend crowds and puts you on water when fish are less pressured. With live bait, professional equipment, and expert fish cleaning included, you're getting tremendous value for a personalized fishing adventure. If you're having trouble navigating the booking process, don't hesitate to call directly at 281-900-9674 – sometimes the personal touch works best for scheduling your next fishing trip. Get your dates locked in and experience why solo anglers keep coming back for more.
Pogonias CromisBlack Drum are the heavyweights of the drum family, and they'll give you a workout. These fish typically range from 5-30 pounds, but the big bulls can hit 50+ pounds. You'll find them around oyster beds, muddy flats, and structure in brackish waters and estuaries. Spring is your best bet, especially during spawning season when they school up and make that distinctive drumming sound you can actually hear underwater. What guests love about them is the pure power - they're bulldogs that will test your drag and your patience. The smaller ones under 15 pounds are great eating with firm, white meat. For success, get your bait right on the bottom with fresh crab or cut bait. Here's a tip: when you feel that slow, steady pull, don't rush the hookset - let them load up on it first.
Sciaenops OcellatusRedfish are the golden boys of inshore fishing, and once you hook one, you'll understand why. These copper-colored beauties typically run 20-35 inches with that signature black spot near the tail. You'll find them in super shallow water - sometimes so shallow their backs are showing - around oyster bars, grass flats, and mangrove shorelines. They're year-round fish, but fall and spring offer the most consistent action. What makes them special is their power and the way they'll make long runs that'll test your drag. They're also great eating when kept in slot, with mild, sweet meat. The sight-fishing aspect gets people hooked - watching them cruise the shallows and making that perfect cast. Pro tip: when you see them tailing in skinny water, cast ahead of where they're moving and let your bait settle to the bottom.
Archosargus ProbatocephalusSheepshead are some of the smartest fish you'll target, nicknamed "convict fish" for their black and white stripes. They typically run 1-8 pounds and 14-20 inches, with the occasional trophy pushing 20 pounds. You'll find them around any structure - docks, pilings, jetties, and reefs where they feed on barnacles and crabs. Spring is prime time, but they bite year-round if you know where to look. What makes them special is the challenge - they're notorious bait thieves with human-like teeth that can crush barnacles. The reward is some of the best eating fish in the water with sweet, flaky white meat. They're also just plain weird-looking, which always gets guests talking. My secret is using small hooks with fresh fiddler crabs and getting as close to structure as possible. When you feel them nibbling, set the hook hard and fast.
Salmo TruttaSpotted Sea Trout, or "specks" as we call them, are a staple of inshore fishing that'll keep you busy all day. These silvery fish with black spots typically run 14-24 inches and 1-5 pounds, perfect for light tackle action. You'll find them over grass flats, around drop-offs, and in shallow bays, especially at dawn and dusk. Spring through fall are your best months, with night fishing being particularly productive. What guests love is their willingness to bite and their aerial shows when hooked. They're also outstanding table fare - tender, white meat that's hard to beat when cooked right. Just don't overcook them or they'll get mushy. For consistent success, work topwater plugs early morning or try soft plastics bounced along the grass beds. Key tip: when the water temps drop in winter, look for them in deeper channels where they school up.
Paralichthys LethostigmaSouthern Flounder are flatfish that live up to their reputation as masters of disguise. These guys typically run 15-18 inches and about 5 pounds, though you might hook into one pushing 20+ pounds if you're lucky. They bury themselves in sandy or muddy bottoms in shallow bays, estuaries, and coastal waters, waiting to ambush shrimp, crabs, and small fish. Fall and winter are prime time when they're moving toward deeper water to spawn. What makes them fun to target is their sneaky nature - you'll feel that distinctive tap-tap as they try to steal your bait. They're also excellent table fare with sweet, white meat. My go-to trick is using a Carolina rig with live shrimp and giving them a few seconds after you feel the bite before setting the hook - they like to grab and run with it.
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