Top Rated Fishing Charters in Austin, Texas

Q: Who are the best rated guides in Austin?

Some of the best rated guides in Austin are: Bay Finatic Fishing Guide Service LLC Reel Hard Charters Oilfield Outkasts Charters No Slack Guide Service Hill Country Bass Coach Get the Net Fishing Charters Gon Get’em Guide Service Texas Coastal Adventures Lucky 7 Guide Service Shallowrun Guide Service

Q: What are the top fishing types in Austin?

Some of the best trip types in Austin are: Flats/Shallows Fishing Inshore Fishing Hunting from Blinds Offshore Fishing Wrecks/Reefs Fishing Bird hunting Lakes/Reservoirs/Ponds Fishing Wild boar hunting Active hunting Shore Fishing Big game hunting

Q: What are the top species I can catch in Austin?

Some of the top fish species you can catch in Austin are: Alligator Gar Atlantic Sailfish Atlantic Sharpnose Shark Black Drum Black Sea Bass Blacktip Shark Blue Catfish Blue Marlin Bluefin Tuna Bonnethead Shark

Q: Do I need experience to go on a Fishing Charter?

Absolutely not! Most charter captains welcome anglers of all skill levels and specialize in teaching beginners. Many charters are family-friendly and will teach basic fishing techniques, help with equipment, and ensure everyone has a great time. Let your captain know your experience level when booking so they can tailor the trip accordingly.

Austin Fishing Charters (22 charters available)

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Matagorda

8 years experience • Good with kids • Technical Fishing • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Drift Fishing

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Praised for expert fish-finding skills and exceptional patience with kids and beginners

(14)

3-6 Guests

5 Hours

5 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$500

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Freeport, TX Surfside, Tx

10 years experience • Master Guide • Technical Fishing • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing • Drift Fishing

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Customers rave about consistent fish catches and captains who never stop until you're on fish

(50)

1-6 Guests

5-8 Hours

7 Trips

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Starts from$650

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Matagorda

26 years experience • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Drift Fishing

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Customers praise Fern's local knowledge and consistent ability to put them on fish fast

(31)

4-6 Guests

2-8 Hours

7 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$300

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Matagorda

7 years experience • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing

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Praised as a fish whisperer with expert knowledge and passionate dedication to success

(19)

2-6 Guests

4-6 Hours

3 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$500

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Texas

40 years experience • Master Guide • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Families

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Guests love Scott's local knowledge and consistent limits of trout and redfish

(11)

5-100 Guests

4-8 Hours

5 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$150

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Austin

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Praised for exceptional fish-finding skills and patient teaching with consistent red and trout catches

(10)

2-5 Guests

5-7 Hours

6 Trips

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Starts from$425

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Austin

26 years experience • Freshwater Fishing

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Customers praise Aaron's expertise at finding fish and patient teaching with 10+ catch trips

(7)

1-2 Guests

4-8 Hours

7 Trips

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Starts from$400

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Texas

13 years experience

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Hunters praise Tye's professionalism and ability to consistently put clients on quality game

(9)

3-8 Guests

1-8 Hours

35 Trips

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Starts from$150

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Port Aransas, TX

9 years experience • Good with kids • Technical Fishing • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Bass Fishing • Freshwater Fishing • Drift Fishing

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Praised as a 'fish whisperer' who consistently puts guests on limits of redfish and drum

(46)

4-6 Guests

1-9 Hours

12 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$5

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Matagorda

19 years experience • Good with kids • Technical Fishing • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Drift Fishing

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Customers praise Joe's determination and expertise - he won't quit until you're on fish

(47)

2-24 Guests

4-7 Hours

25 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$450

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Matagorda Bay

11 years experience • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Drift Fishing

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Customers rave about his fish-finding ability and local knowledge

(18)

1-4 Guests

5-7 Hours

5 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$550

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Surfside Beach, TX

12 years experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing • Drift Fishing

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Guests rave about amazing days on the water and can't wait to return

(1)

1-6 Guests

6-16 Hours

6 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$1,200

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Fishing in Austin, Texas offers diverse freshwater opportunities across Lake Travis, Lake Bastrop, and surrounding waters, with guided trips targeting largemouth bass and catfish using techniques from swim baits to finesse rigs. Anglers regularly land impressive catches, with trips yielding 10-70+ fish including trophy bass up to 5 pounds. The fishing experience stands out for its family-friendly atmosphere, with guides demonstrating remarkable patience teaching beginners casting, reeling, and landing techniques. Professional guides provide top-tier equipment and adapt effectively to changing weather conditions, ensuring successful outings even when fishing starts slow. The peaceful scenery creates a relaxing backdrop for all skill levels.

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Austin

4.9 / 5.0

Based on 100 reviews by Guidesly users

Clare Mollica

August 15, 2026

1 Guest

I booked a Bass Fishing Trip for Beginners with Capt. Aaron Lancaster for my grandson and his friends. It was spectacular! They had a blast! To begin with, Aaron was infinitely patient with me and my questions and concerns through correspondence over a couple of months. My son accompanied the boys on the trip on Lake Travis. He said that overall, he would give the experience an A+. Capt. Aaron was fun, attentive to the boys and very safety-oriented. The boys each caught at least one fish, learned a lot and just had so much fun. My grandson asked about booking another trip. He says that Capt. Aaron told him about the best times for fishing on the lake. Thanks, Aaron, for a truly fun and learning experience for the boys!

Austin

26 years experience • Freshwater Fishing

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Customers praise Aaron's expertise at finding fish and patient teaching with 10+ catch trips

(7)

1-2 Guests

4-8 Hours

7 Trips

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Starts from$400

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Marcos

October 10, 2024

Trip taken September 15, 2024

Inshore, AM - 4.00hour Trip

7:00 AM - 11:00 AM

1 Guest

We always enjoy our trips with Capt Cory…5 and counting! He’s great with my daughter and is very knowledgeable about the area. We look forward to our annual fishing trips and would highly recommend him to anyone.

Port Aransas, TX

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Praised as a 'fish whisperer' who consistently puts guests on limits of redfish and drum

(46)

4-6 Guests

1-9 Hours

12 Trips

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Starts from$5

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Chuck Mcrae

August 15, 2024

1 Guest

You guy's did another great job. Enjoyed the boys time and effort they put in on finding us fish. Caught my second biggest black tip shark. The wife and I had a blast, we will be back.

Freeport, TX Surfside, Tx

10 years experience • Master Guide • Technical Fishing • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing • Drift Fishing

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Customers rave about consistent fish catches and captains who never stop until you're on fish

(50)

1-6 Guests

5-8 Hours

7 Trips

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Starts from$650

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David M

April 4, 2024

1 Guest

We had a great time wade fishing with lures, catching redfish and speckled trout while learning about terminal gear. The boat was impressive, with its 24-foot length and spacious 360-degree casting platform. The crew was supportive, and the captain was both helpful and friendly, making the experience even more enjoyable.

Matagorda

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for expert fish-finding skills and exceptional patience with kids and beginners

(14)

3-6 Guests

5 Hours

5 Trips

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Starts from$500

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BRANDON

September 22, 2025

Trip taken September 19, 2025

Inshore, PM - 5.00hour Trip

3:00 AM - 8:00 AM

4 Guests

I thoroughly enjoyed our fishing trip and afternoon with Captain Chad. He was very knowledgeable about the Matagorda area and it's history. We were dealing with some windy conditions but Captain Chad still found a way to put us on the bite. It was very comfortable fishing 4 people with his boat. I will most definitely be booking another guided fishing trip with Chad again soon.

Matagorda Bay

11 years experience • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Drift Fishing

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Customers rave about his fish-finding ability and local knowledge

(18)

1-4 Guests

5-7 Hours

5 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$550

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Top Species

Alligator Gar

Atlantic Sailfish

Atlantic Sharpnose Shark

Black Drum

Black Sea Bass

Blacktip Shark

Blue Catfish

Blue Marlin

Bluefin Tuna

Bonnethead Shark

Brown Trout

Bull Shark

Cobia

Crappie

Greater Amberjack

Green Sunfish

Grey Snapper

Guadalupe Bass

Gulf Grouper

King Mackerel

Ladyfish

Largemouth Bass

Lingcod

Mahi Mahi or Common Dolphinfish

Northern Kingfish

Rainbow Trout

Red Snapper

Redfish

Sea Trout

Sheepshead

Smallmouth Bass

Southern Flounder

Spanish Mackerel

Spinner Shark

Spotted Bass

Spotted Gar

Striped Bass

Summer Flounder

Tarpon

Tripletail

Wahoo Fish

White Bass

White Catfish

Yellowfin

Yellowfin Tuna

Yellowtail Amberjack

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