Bay Finatic fishing/Gigging guide/Matagorda

Start your Texas inshore adventure with Bay Finatic. Captain Joe Guerra runs trips out of Matagorda bay TX. He’s been fishing the area for over 15 years and he’s on the water year round.

Capt. Joe welcomes you aboard his 2021 24’ Haynie Cat boat. Bay boat is powered by a 300 HP Mercury engine, she can reach a good speed and get you to any fishing spot in no time. The boat accommodates up to 4 guests.

Your main targets will be the Big Three – Speckled Trout, Redfish, and Flounder. But the fun doesn’t end there. In these waters, you can also find Black Drum and Sheepshead, depending on the season and fishing grounds you visit. Capt. Joe mainly uses drift fishing, structure and reef fishing techniques with popping CorkS. If you want to enjoy your catch to the fullest and take some fresh fillets with you, the captain will clean it for you after the trip.

Your rods, reels and fishing tackle are fully covered by the captain. Live bait is extra charged if you want to use it. But, using the live bait is the best way to catch fish and highly recommended! Since you’ll stay out of choppy waters, these trip are great for kids or guests that aren’t used to boats. You’re required to purchase a fishing license in Texas, so make sure to do it before the trip.

Bay finatic fishing charter is now offering night flounder gigging trips. On this trip you will see amazing wildlife and all that nature has to offer.

Our Flounder boat is powered by a 90 Suzuki motor, along with a 460 cc push fan motor, Top of the line flounder lights that gradually adjust an lamination from warm amber to cool white to increase visibility in clear or muddy water. You will not only be able to gig flounder, you also can get black drum, sheepshead. The boat accommodates up to 3 guests. If you have a 4th person please speak to the captain.
 
With a variety of fishing trips with Bay Finatic, you’ll easily find the one that’s perfect for you. Take a look and then just choose a date



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Viaje Privado
    4 Hour - Beginner Trip
    CancelaciĆ³n GRATIS 3 dĆ­as de aviso
    4 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 6:30 AM
    US $450
    Perfect for novice anglers or those seeking a relaxed on the water experience, this quick excursion allows you to see various species in season without any pressure. Gain valuable insights into navigational do's and don'ts, learn where to go and where not to go, and navigate the waters of Matagorda Bay using your own boat and equipment or mine.
    Tipos de Pesca
    Pesca en RĆ­o
    Pesca de Orilla
    Pesca Cerca de la Costa
    Pesca en Arrecife
    Pesca de Naufragio
    Pesca en Aguas Poco Profundas
    Pesca Backcountry
    TĆ©cnicas de Pesca
    Equipo Ligero
    Popping
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Viaje Privado
    5 Hour Trip ā€“ Bay (AM)
    CancelaciĆ³n GRATIS 3 dĆ­as de aviso
    5 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 6:30 AM
    US $600
    Start early and come back to the marina with fresh meat for lunch! You'll target various Texas inshore species which are fun to catch and very tasty. The captain will cover your fishing equipment, so you only need some snacks. Live bait is not included in the trip price.
    Tipos de Pesca
    Pesca en RĆ­o
    Pesca de Orilla
    Pesca Cerca de la Costa
    Pesca en Arrecife
    Pesca en Aguas Poco Profundas
    Pesca Backcountry
    TĆ©cnicas de Pesca
    Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing
    Equipo Ligero
    Popping
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Viaje Privado
    5 Hour Trip ā€“ Bay (PM)
    CancelaciĆ³n GRATIS 3 dĆ­as de aviso
    5 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 2:30 PM
    US $600
    Spend a fun afternoon in the bay with Captain Joe. He'll cover your fishing equipment needed. Don't forget to bring your fishing license and some food as well. Both novices and experienced anglers are welcome! This trip is only available during daylight saving time. Live bait is not included in the trip price. Bait is not included in the price!
    Tipos de Pesca
    Pesca en RĆ­o
    Pesca de Orilla
    Pesca Cerca de la Costa
    Pesca en Arrecife
    Pesca en Aguas Poco Profundas
    Pesca Backcountry
    TĆ©cnicas de Pesca
    Popping
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Viaje Privado
    5hr. Night Gigging Trip 3man max
    CancelaciĆ³n GRATIS 3 dĆ­as de aviso
    5 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 8:00 PM
    Viaje de temporada Dec 15 - Oct 31 (Vie, Sab)
    US $600
    Bayfinatic Guide service is now offering night gigging trips. Our fully rigged gigging boat allows Capt. Joe to maneuver you through the shallow flats and back lakes for Black Drum, Flounder and Sheepshead. You will also be able to see all types of marine life under the bright LED lights. This is a specialty trip and will be affected by weather, tide, and winds. Gigging poles are provided. Flounder is gutted, de-headed, and bagged all other fish filleted.(Sun - Thur by appointment only)
    Tipos de Pesca
    Pesca en RĆ­o
    Pesca Cerca de la Costa
    Pesca en Arrecife
    Pesca en Aguas Poco Profundas
    Pesca Backcountry
    TĆ©cnicas de Pesca
    Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing
    Pesca con Arco
    Flounder Gigging
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Viaje Privado
    7 Hour Trip ā€“Ā Bay (PM)
    CancelaciĆ³n GRATIS 3 dĆ­as de aviso
    7 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 2:00 PM
    Viaje de temporada (Lun, Mar, Mie, Jue, Vie, Sab)
    US $650
    You'll be fishing Matagorda Bay, depending on the weather and where the fish are. Your main targets will be Redfish, Black Drum, Speckled Trout, Flounder, or Sheepshead. The captain will cover your fishing equipment, so you only need some snacks. Live bait is not included in the trip price.
    Tipos de Pesca
    Pesca en RĆ­o
    Pesca de Orilla
    Pesca Cerca de la Costa
    Pesca en Arrecife
    Pesca en Aguas Poco Profundas
    Pesca Backcountry
    TĆ©cnicas de Pesca
    Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing
    Popping
    Troleo
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Viaje Privado
    7 hr. Night Gigging Trip (3man max)
    CancelaciĆ³n GRATIS 3 dĆ­as de aviso
    7 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 7:30 PM
    Viaje de temporada Dec 15 - Oct 31 (Vie, Sab)
    US $650
    Our fully rigged gigging boat allows Capt. to maneuver you through the shallow flats and back lakes for Black Drum, Flounder and Sheepshead. You will also be able to see all types of marine life under the bright LED lights. This is a specialty trip and will be affected by weather, tide, and winds. Gigging poles provided. Flounder is gutted, de-headed, and bagged all other fish filleted.(Sun - Thur night gigging trip booking by appointment only)
    Tipos de Pesca
    Pesca en RĆ­o
    Pesca Cerca de la Costa
    Pesca en Arrecife
    Pesca en Aguas Poco Profundas
    TĆ©cnicas de Pesca
    Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing
    Flounder Gigging
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Viaje Privado
    7 Hr. Trip ā€“Ā Bay (AM)
    CancelaciĆ³n GRATIS 3 dĆ­as de aviso
    7 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 6:30 AM
    US $650
    You'll be fishing Matagorda Bay, depending on the weather and where the fish are. Your main targets will be Redfish, Black Drum, Speckled Trout, Flounder, or Sheepshead. The captain will cover your fishing equipment, so you only need some snacks. Live bait is not included in the trip price.
    Tipos de Pesca
    Pesca de Orilla
    Pesca Cerca de la Costa
    Pesca en Arrecife
    Pesca en Aguas Poco Profundas
    Pesca Backcountry
    TĆ©cnicas de Pesca
    Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing
    Equipo Ligero
    Jigging
    Popping
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Viaje Privado
    Guided Fishing Tournament Charter
    CancelaciĆ³n GRATIS 3 dĆ­as de aviso
    10 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 6:00 AM
    US $1,200
    Book your expert guide Joe Guerra to navigate your team though your tournament so you can focus on fishing. Joe and his team specialize in inshore tournaments throughout Matagorda Bay and surrounding waterways year-round. Our center Console boats has enough room for a team of up to four to fish.
    Tipos de Pesca
    Pesca en RĆ­o
    Pesca de Orilla
    Pesca Cerca de la Costa
    Pesca en Arrecife
    Pesca en Aguas Poco Profundas
    Pesca Backcountry
    TĆ©cnicas de Pesca
    Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing
    Equipo Ligero
    Popping
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder

FAQs about Bay Finatic fishing/Gigging guide/Matagorda

Bay Finatic fishing/Gigging guide/Matagorda offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group, additional US $70 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour - Beginner Trip (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $70 per person after 3 guests - 5 Hour Trip ā€“ Bay (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $70 per person after 3 guests - 5 Hour Trip ā€“ Bay (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 5hr. Night Gigging Trip 3man max (5 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $70 per person after 3 guests - 7 Hour Trip ā€“Ā Bay (PM) (7 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 7 hr. Night Gigging Trip (3man max) (7 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $70 per person after 3 guests - 7 Hr. Trip ā€“Ā Bay (AM) (7 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - Guided Fishing Tournament Charter (10 hours)

When you book a trip with Bay Finatic fishing/Gigging guide/Matagorda, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Localizador de peces
  • Vivero para la carnada
  • Motor de troleo inalĆ”mbrico
  • Nevera para la pesca

Trips booked with Bay Finatic fishing/Gigging guide/Matagorda include:
  • CaƱas, carretes y equipo
  • Limpieza y Fileteado

Bay Finatic fishing/Gigging guide/Matagorda offers the following types of fishing:
  • Pesca en RĆ­o
  • Pesca de Orilla
  • Pesca Cerca de la Costa
  • Pesca en Arrecife
  • Pesca de Naufragio
  • Pesca en Aguas Poco Profundas

Bay Finatic fishing/Gigging guide/Matagorda offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Equipo Ligero
  • Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing
  • Spinning
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
  • Pesca con Arco (Only on flounder gigging trips. Must have own bow)
  • Flounder Gigging (Specialty trip. Weather/tide&winds determine trips)

Top targeted fish species with Bay Finatic fishing/Gigging guide/Matagorda include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Spotted Seatrout

Sobre el Captain

Joe Guerra
Matagorda, Texas, Estados Unidos
IdentificaciĆ³n y licencia verificadas
24 Opiniones de los clientes
Tiempo de respuesta dentro de una hora
Miembro desde Agosto 2019
I have fished my whole life and I love teaching people how to fish. Watching someone catch a fish for the first time and seeing them light up, gives me great pleasure knowing I helped them archive a goal they had. I like to fish with live bait and popping corks. This is the best way to catch different species of fish. Then once we catch a few we can switch to lures.
Our Team
Captain Xavier G.
Captain
Captain Chase C.
Captain

Sobre este listado

Especies de InterƩs

Black Drum Black Drum
Flounder Flounder
Redfish Redfish
Sheepshead Sheepshead

Especificaciones del barco

Haynie Cat (Bay boat) construido en 2021. Impulsado por 300HP Mercury motor, con una velocidad mƔxima de crucero de 45 nudos.

Longitud
24 ft
Capacidad
4 personas

Tipos de Pesca

Pesca en RĆ­o
Pesca de Orilla
Pesca Cerca de la Costa
Pesca en Arrecife
Pesca de Naufragio
Pesca en Aguas Poco Profundas

TĆ©cnicas de Pesca

Equipo Ligero
Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Popping
Drift Fishing
Pesca con Arco
Only on flounder gigging trips. Must have own bow
Flounder Gigging
Specialty trip. Weather/tide&winds determine trips

Servicios

GPS
Localizador de peces
Vivero para la carnada
Motor de troleo inalƔmbrico
Nevera para la pesca

El Viaje Incluye

CaƱas, carretes y equipo
Limpieza y Fileteado

PolĆ­tica de CancelaciĆ³n

CancelaciĆ³n gratis hasta 3 dĆ­as antes del viaje

Los clientes pueden cancelar o modificar su reserva hasta 3 dĆ­as antes de la fecha del viaje sin cargo. Si el viaje se cancela o modifica despuĆ©s, o en caso de no presentarse, se cobrarĆ” el 100% del depĆ³sito.

PolĆ­ticas

Traslado no incluĆ­do
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Se permiten niƱos
At least 8 years old; must have proper life vests
Te quedas con la pesca
Se permite captura y liberaciĆ³n

Pago

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

Cuando el capitĆ”n confirme tu viaje, FishingBooker cargarĆ” a su tarjeta de crĆ©dito un depĆ³sito del 10% para garantizar la reserva.

El saldo restante se pagarƔ directamente al operador del charter en la fecha del viaje o antes en uno de los siguientes mƩtodos de pago:

Efectivo
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
Transferencia Bancaria
Al pagar el saldo restante con tarjeta de crƩdito, habrƔ un cargo adicional del 3.5%

Matagorda Calendario de Pesca

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Opiniones de los clientes

CalificaciĆ³n general
Excellent
4.9 / 5
de 5 estrellas de 22 reseƱas
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
TripulaciĆ³n
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experiencia
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Fotos de clientes (27)
Top notch.
7 Hour Bay Trip
7 Hour Bay Trip
+24
CalificaciĆ³n del pescador
16
2
0
0
0
OpiniĆ³n de los pescadores
Buena experiencia
100%
CapitƔn amigable
100%
Recomienda este charter
82%
Apto para niƱos
100%
Satisfecho con el barco
100%
AtrapƩ lo que querƭa
100%
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Hays E.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Very good
4.0 / 5
TripulaciĆ³n
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Top notch.

VERIFICADO   5 Hour Trip ā€“ Bay (AM) on Febrero 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
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
TripulaciĆ³n
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Half day morning

VERIFICADO   5 Hour Trip ā€“ Bay (AM) on Junio 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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Richard F.
Mustang Ridge, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
TripulaciĆ³n
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Evening gigging

VERIFICADO   5hr. Night Gigging Trip 3man max on Junio 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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Kristin S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
TripulaciĆ³n
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Fantastic guys!!!

VERIFICADO   5hr. Night Gigging Trip 3man max on Julio 22, 2023
Joe and his son were great!! They were super friendly, funny and so informative!! They told you exactly what do to and helped...
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Dana D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
TripulaciĆ³n
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Spring fishing!

VERIFICADO   5hr. Night Gigging Trip 3man max on Abril 29, 2023
We had to reschedule due to weather. Joe stayed in communication with us over the weekend until we found a slot to go out....
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