5.0(1 Reviews)Private 6 Hour Bowfishing Trip In Texas
5.0(1 reviews)
Private Trip
Flats/Shallows Fishing
Sixhour nighttime bowfishing adventure targeting gar and carp species.Accommodates up to four guests aboard eighteenfoot Grizzly Tracker boat.March through November availability with equipment and guidance provided.
Picture this: darkness falls over the Orange, TX waters and suddenly the hunt begins. Our 6-hour nighttime bowfishing adventure puts you right in the action aboard our reliable 18ft Grizzly Tracker Jon Boat. Starting 30 minutes before sunset—usually around 7:30 PM—you'll be targeting some of Southeast Texas' most prized rough fish species under bright LED lights. At just $360 for two anglers, with additional spots at $180 per person (maxing out at 4 total), this trip delivers serious value for money. Whether you've never drawn a bowfishing arrow or you're already hooked on the sport, we'll make sure you have the knowledge and gear to make the most of these productive waters.
Bowfishing isn't your typical cast-and-wait fishing experience—it's active, visual, and demands quick reflexes. Once we fire up those underwater lights, the shallow flats and backwaters around Orange come alive with cruising gar and feeding carp. You'll be standing on the bow deck, compound bow in hand, waiting for that perfect shot opportunity. The beauty of night bowfishing is how the lights draw fish into shooting range, creating opportunities that simply don't exist during daylight hours. Our boat's setup maximizes your shooting angles while keeping noise to a minimum. Don't worry about experience level—beginners get plenty of coaching on draw technique, aiming adjustments for water refraction, and shot placement. Seasoned shooters appreciate our local knowledge of productive holes and fish movement patterns that change throughout the season.
We provide all the essential bowfishing equipment, including compound bows set at comfortable draw weights, barbed arrows, and quality reels with retrieval line. The key to successful bowfishing is understanding how light bends in water—fish always appear higher than their actual position. New shooters typically aim too high at first, but most folks get the hang of it after a few practice shots. Our lights penetrate several feet down, giving you clear visibility to identify species and size up your targets. The shooting platform on our Grizzly Tracker provides stable footing even when multiple anglers are drawing simultaneously. Safety gear and basic instruction come standard, plus we'll share tried-and-true techniques for different shooting scenarios. Unlike traditional angling where patience is key, bowfishing rewards quick decision-making and accurate shooting under pressure.
The waters around Orange, TX hold some serious bowfishing targets that keep our customers coming back trip after trip. Spotted Gar are absolute customer favorites—these prehistoric predators cruise the shallows at night, their distinctive spotted patterns clearly visible under our lights. They typically run 2-4 feet long and put up a decent fight once arrowed. Grass Carp offer the biggest targets, with mature fish reaching impressive sizes that make for great photos and bragging rights back home. Alligator Gar represent the ultimate bowfishing prize in Southeast Texas waters. These massive fish can exceed 6 feet and provide shot opportunities that serious bowfishers dream about. Common Carp round out the target species list—they're abundant, cooperative under lights, and perfect for building confidence with consistent shooting opportunities. Each species has different behavior patterns and preferred depths, which is why local guide knowledge makes such a difference in your success rate.
Spotted Gar are the bread and butter of Southeast Texas bowfishing, especially during our prime season from March through early November. These elongated predators love shallow, weedy areas and become incredibly active under artificial lighting. Their long, narrow profiles require precise shot placement, but they're generally cooperative targets that hold steady long enough for careful aim. Most spotted gar in our area range from 18 inches to 3 feet, with the occasional trophy pushing 4 feet. They're most active during the first few hours after dark when water temperatures are optimal.
Grass Carp are the heavyweight champions of our local bowfishing scene. These vegetarian giants can exceed 30 pounds and provide the kind of shot opportunities that get your adrenaline pumping. They're surprisingly wary fish that require quiet approaches and quick shooting, but their large size makes them forgiving targets for developing bowfishing skills. Peak grass carp activity happens during warm weather months when they move into shallow feeding areas. Their powerful runs after being arrowed test both your equipment and your retrieval technique.
Alligator Gar represent the holy grail of Texas bowfishing—ancient predators that can live over 50 years and reach truly massive proportions. Our Orange waters produce occasional encounters with these prehistoric giants, typically during late spring and summer months. Alligator gar require heavy tackle and perfect shot placement due to their armored scales and incredible strength. Landing one is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for most anglers, making them the most sought-after trophy in Southeast Texas.
Common Carp might not win beauty contests, but they're perfect for learning proper bowfishing fundamentals. These abundant fish respond well to light and often feed in large groups, creating multiple target opportunities throughout the night. They range from small 2-pounders to hefty double-digit fish that provide surprising battles. Carp are most active during transitional periods—right after dark and again before sunrise—making them ideal targets for our 6-hour adventure format.
Southeast Texas bowfishing doesn't get much better than this—top-rated equipment, productive local waters, and the kind of hands-on guidance that turns first-timers into lifelong bowfishing enthusiasts. Our March through early November season captures peak fish activity when target species are most accessible in shallow water. The 6-hour format gives you plenty of time to dial in your shooting while experiencing different fishing scenarios as the night progresses. At $360 for two anglers, this represents outstanding value compared to other guide
Ready to stick some fish? Our 18ft Grizzly Tracker Jon Boat is built for serious bowfishing action on the shallow waters around Orange, TX. The 90HP Mercury gets you moving at 35 knots to prime fishing spots on the Sabine River and Sabine Lake, while the flat-bottom design lets us slide into those skinny waters where the big gar and carp hang out. With space for up to 4 anglers, there's plenty of room to draw back and take your shot when those fish light up under our LED setup. This Jon boat handles the flats like a dream – quiet enough not to spook the fish, but with enough power to cover water fast. Perfect for night fishing when the action really heats up and those prehistoric gar start cruising the surface.
Atractosteus SpatulaThe king of Texas waters, alligator gar are massive prehistoric fish that can reach 6+ feet and over 200 pounds in our area. With their alligator-like heads and bone-hard scales, they're living dinosaurs that breathe air and water. You'll spot them rolling on the surface in deeper river bends and backwater areas, especially during hot summer evenings. Late summer through early fall gives us the best shots when they're most active. What draws people to target these giants is pure bragging rights - landing a gator gar is a lifetime achievement. They fight like nothing else, using their size and that massive tail. Keep in mind these are catch-and-release only in Texas, so we photograph and release every one. My advice: aim for the head area behind the eyes - their armor everywhere else will deflect arrows.
Cyprinus CarpioCommon carp are the bread and butter of our bowfishing trips, running 15-30 inches and known for their golden color and tough fighting spirit. These bottom-feeders love muddy flats and shallow areas where they root around for food, often muddying up the water and giving away their location. Spring and fall bring the best action when they school up in the shallows, but we see them year-round during our night trips. Guests enjoy targeting carp because they're plentiful, fight hard, and make great practice for beginners learning to shoot. They'll trash around and test your equipment once arrowed. Since they're invasive here in Texas, there's no limit and you're doing the ecosystem a favor by removing them. Best tip: look for muddy water or bubbles coming up - that's carp feeding and they won't notice you approaching.
Ctenopharyngodon IdellaThese big silver-scaled vegetarians can be real bruisers, often hitting 40-60 pounds in our local waters. Grass carp prefer slow-moving areas with plenty of vegetation where they graze like underwater cattle. They're incredibly spooky fish that can dart away quick when they sense danger, making bowfishing them a real challenge. Best shooting happens during warmer months when they cruise shallow flats looking for aquatic plants. What guests love about targeting grass carp is their size and the way they'll go airborne when hit - even experienced bowfishers get surprised by their acrobatic fights. Since they were brought here from Asia for weed control, there's no bag limit either. Pro tip: move slow and keep noise down - these fish have great eyesight and will spook at the slightest disturbance.
Lepisosteus OculatusThese prehistoric-looking fish with their long snouts and diamond-shaped scales are perfect bowfishing targets in our Southeast Texas waters. Spotted gar typically run 20-30 inches and love hanging around fallen logs and brush during the day, then hunt actively at night when we're out there with the lights. They're ambush predators that can handle low-oxygen water better than most fish, so you'll find them in backwater sloughs and quiet bays where other species struggle. March through November gives us the best action, especially on warm nights. What makes them fun is their tenacious fight - they'll thrash and roll when arrowed. My tip: aim just behind the head where their armor is thinnest. These living fossils have been around since dinosaur times, and landing one always gets guests fired up.
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