SCHEDULED charters will not be available on mad props this year. if you are INTERESTED in a short-notice, cost-share trip or tournament on mad props please email us and follow our facebook page for trip notifications. Tournament ARRANGEMENTS AVAILABLE as well.
Tournamanet arrangements - Mad props - Contact Us to discuss!
Long-range Charter - 24-36 Hours
Continental shelf edge, salt domes, and beyond, weedlines, bottom structure, fixed/floating oil & gas platforms
Up to 100+ miles offshore, overnight, and 24-36 hours long
Primary targets are Swordfish, Yellowfin Tuna, Blue Marlin, White Marlin, & Sailfish. Day techniques include trolling with lures or dead bait, live baiting around oil & gas platforms, and deep dropping for Swordfish. We also target wahoo exclusively December through April. At night, we will be fishing for Yellowfin and Blackfin Tuna or drifting for Swordfish depending on the area. Secondary targets include Red Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Sharks, Kingfish, Ling, Dorado, Amberjack, Grouper, Tilefish, Wahoo. (seasonal regulations may apply).
4-5 anglers maximum recommended
offshore Charters - 12-14 Hours
Continental shelf and the shelf edge, shipwrecks, bottom structure, weedlines, buoys, fixed oil & gas platforms
NOTE: Longer duration charters will be given priority on all peak season weekend dates
Typically up to 60 miles offshore
12-14 hours long
Red Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Sharks, Kingfish, Ling, Dorado, Amberjack, Grouper, Tilefish, Wahoo, Swordfish. (seasonal regulations may apply). Blue Marlin, White Marlin, & Sailfish can also be targeted but we recommend a 24 hour or longer trip for billfish.
6 anglers maximum
Typically we depart at sunrise and return in the late evening
OFFSHORE CHARTERS - 8-10 HOURS
Continental shelf , shipwrecks, bottom structure, weedlines, buoys, fixed oil & gas platforms
NOTE: Longer duration charters will be given priority on all peak season weekend dates
Typically up to 30 miles offshore
8-10 hours long (shorter duration upon request)
Red Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Sharks, Kingfish, Ling, Dorado, & more
6 anglers maximum
Up to 4 people - $2,000 which includes all fuel, bait, ice, and fish cleaning. Add $150 for each additional person up to 6 total.
Trade trips - have something to trade?
Willing to trade or barter for any offshore trip! Trade for other trips or items.
Willing to consider any and all trades!
SPECIES CALENDAR
Notes
Weather cancellations will be rescheduled for the next available date or the deposit will be refunded - The Captain reserves the right to make the final go/no-go decision based on weather conditions. Offshore trips scheduled during sea conditions over 3 feet (I.E. 2-4, 3-4, 3-5 foot seas), over 15 knot winds, or periods of high thunderstorm probability will be re-scheduled in most cases.
Prices do not include fuel. Fuel cost will be billed in addition upon returning to dock and calculation of fuel burned. For an estimate of fuel cost please Contact Us.
All trips include bait, tackle, ice, pictures &/or video of your trip
We offer mounting of your trophy catch with an awesome replica through Gray Taxidermy (additional fees apply)
Up to 6 anglers on 8-24 hour trips. If you have more than 6 anglers, we will be happy to arrange another boat through our network of great Charter Captains. We strongly recommend 5 or less anglers on 36 hour or longer trips. Captain may require 5 or less on these trips.
For pickup from other Texas Ports, please contact us
A %20 deposit of the charter rate is required to book your date. The deposit is refundable if notified earlier than 14 days prior to your trip
Charter dates are FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE. Dates will only be reserved upon receiving a paid deposit, no exceptions.
24 hour plus charters will be given priority on all peak season weekend dates
See our Matagorda Offshore Fishing Calendar below to see when the fishing is best for your target species
Seasonal Federal or State regulations apply on some species