Fishing charters in La Porte, TX

Whether you are looking for a fly fishing trip or a nearshore fishing adventure, La Porte fishing will give you an experience of a lifetime.

Local fishing charters can help you reel in Redfish, Southern Flounder, Black Drum, Spotted Seatrout, and many more.

Inshore fishing charters in La Porte

La Porte is home to some of the best inshore fishing experiences. Bays, inlets, and shallow flats provide excellent fishing opportunities for an experience of a lifetime.

There are a lot of options for your next fishing trip near La Porte. These waters a home to Redfish, Southern Flounder, Black Drum, Spotted Seatrout, and many more.

Inshore fishing trips are good for families with kids, couples, and small groups of friends.

Inshore fishing trip prices

$465 is the average base price for a private 4-hour inshore fishing charter and 2 anglers. Add $50 for an extra angler. Captains can take 4-6 anglers depending on the length of the boat.

The most affordable 2-hour inshore fishing trip in La Porte costs $200 for 2 anglers.

You can find more than 41 fishing companies in La Porte and nearby cities. So you'll have plenty of options to find your next fishing break.

Best time for inshore fishing

The best months for inshore fishing near La Porte are July, June and August.

Popular inshore fish species

• Redfish
• Southern Flounder
• Black Drum
• Spotted Seatrout
• Blacktip Shark

Popular inshore fishing charters

• Terry's Guide Service from $425.00
• Knot Working Fishing Charters from $650.00
• Galveston Offshore Fishing Guide from $495.00
• Tommy Boy's Charter Services from $600.00
• Nautilus Charters from $650.00

Offshore fishing charters in La Porte

If you're looking for an offshore fishing adventure, La Porte is the perfect place to go. With various fish waiting to be caught, you're sure to have a great time.

You can reel_in Blacktip Shark, King Mackerel, Red Snapper, Jack Crevalle, and many more.

Offshore fishing trips are good for experienced anglers, groups for friends, and those who want to reel in a bigger catch. Be ready to travel into the federal waters miles off the coast.

Offshore fishing trip prices

On average, the price for a 4-hour offshore fishing trip is $770 for 2 people. An extra person fee is $50. Captains can take 4-6 persons depending on the length of the craft.

$595 is the lowest price for a 4-hour offshore fishing trip in La Porte found on our platform.

There are more than 29 fishing companies in La Porte and nearby cities. It’s easy to find your next fishing adventure in La Porte.

Tip: It takes some time to get to the offshore fishing spots. So it’s better to take a 6-hour or 8-hour offshore fishing trip for the best fishing experience.

Standard tips are 15-20% of the price you paid for your charter if the crew did a good job.

Best time for offshore fishing

The best months for offshore fishing near La Porte are July, June and August.

Popular offshore fish species

• Blacktip Shark
• King Mackerel
• Red Snapper
• Jack Crevalle
• Cobia

Popular offshore fishing charters

• Galveston Offshore Fishing Guide from $1950.00
• Nautilus Charters from $2000.00

Family-friendly fishing charters in La Porte

La Porte family-friendly fishing charters specialize in trips for anglers of all ages. This trip is more than just fishing; it offers education and fun for kids.

The beautiful inshore waters of La Porte allow for a great amount of fishing and fun. If an unexpected weather change comes along with inshore fishing, getting to safety is generally minutes away.

Family-friendly fishing trip prices

Take a quick 4-hour inshore fishing trip if you are traveling with your family. It won’t be an exhausting trip, so your kids will learn more about fish species and fishing techniques.

$436 is the average price for a 4-hour family-friendly fishing trip and 2 guests. An extra person fee is $50. Captains can take 4-6 anglers depending on the length of the boat.

Popular family-friendly fishing charters

Shark fishing charters in La Porte

La Porte waters have one of the most productive shark fisheries in the US. You can target these famous ocean predators by hiring one of the La Porte shark fishing charters.

Depending on the season, La Porte shark fishing charters will help you to target Blacktip Shark, Scalloped Hammerhead Shark, Bonnethead Shark, Bull Shark, and many more.

Note: not all shark species can be caught or landed in Texas. Some species are considered prohibited. These sharks have to be released. Fishing charter Captains will help you with shark identification.

Sharks are known to inhabit shallows, reefs, shipwrecks, sandy bottoms, and even deep sea waters. Juveniles are typically located inshore, while adults can be found in the deep waters.

Sharks are caught using live bait. The perfect live or dead bait for targeting sharks could be Mullet, Little Tunny, Landyfish, or Blue Runner. Usually, fishing charter Captains prepare the bait depending on the season and targeted shark species.

Shark fishing trip prices

On average, the base price for a private 4-hour shark fishing charter is $522 for 2 anglers. Add $50 for each additional person. Captains can accommodate 4-6 persons depending on the capacity of the vessel.

You can find about 13 fishing charters in La Porte and nearby cities. It’s easy to find your next fishing outing in La Porte.

Best time for shark fishing in La Porte

Sharks are active all year round in La Porte, though they are more plentiful from March through October.

Popular shark species

• Blacktip Shark
• Scalloped Hammerhead Shark
• Bonnethead Shark
• Bull Shark

Popular shark fishing charters

Tarpon fishing charters in La Porte

Tarpon fishing is the most exciting fishing trip you can have in La Porte. You should have a very good chance at catching Tarpon by hiring one of the local guides. They are ready to share productive spots and methods with their clients.

Tarpon can be found in inshore waters, sallows, and bays. Crabs, pinfish, and mullet would be the ideal bait.

Note: Tarpon are a catch-and-release-only species. Tarpon over 40 inches must stay in the water. So be careful with your trophy, take a memorable photo, and release the fish.

Tarpon fishing rates

$580 is the average price for a 6-hour Tarpon fishing trip and 2 guests. Add $50 for each additional guest.

In La Porte and nearby cities, there are around 15 fishing guides specialized in Tarpon fishing.

Best time for Tarpon fishing in La Porte

Late spring and summer are the best seasons to catch Tarpon in La Porte. The perfect months are October, September, and August.

Popular Tarpon fishing charters

FAQ

What is included in the price?

Most trips are all-inclusive. Captains provide everything you need for a fishing trip: tackle, rods, reels, bait, and a cooler with ice. Usually, Captains clean anything that you catch.

A fishing license is not included in the price. If you plan to fish in Texas, you must buy one. The easiest way would be to buy it online at TPWD website or in person in their office. Tackle shops or grocery stores across the state works as well.

An offshore fishing charter has to have a federal permit to fish in the federal waters.

What to bring on a fishing charter trip?

Depending on the weather, Captains recommend bringing sunscreen, polarized sunglasses, long sleeve shirt, hat, windbreaker, waterproof jacket, waterproof pans, appropriate non-skid footwear, gloves, your medicines, bug bite cream, sanitizer, drinks, and snacks.

Bring your freshwater license if you are planning to fish in the freshwater.

Some Captains don’t recommend bringing spray sunscreen, liquor, weapons, fireworks, and inappropriate footwear.

How to book a fishing charter trip?

You can make a reservation with a 10-30% deposit.

The remaining balance has to be paid directly to the Captain on the day of your trip or upon arrival.

The deposit could be refunded if you cancel the trip before the cancellation deadline. On average, a free cancellation deadline is 2-14 days before the trip date. Keep in mind that some of the bookings could be non-refundable.

What are the closest boat ramps and marinas to La Porte?

Here is the list of popular meeting points near La Porte:

• Bayland Park Boat Ramp, 2641 TX-146BUS — 10 mins from La Porte
• Portofino Harbour Marina, 1 Portofino Plaza — 21 mins from La Porte
• Galveston Yacht Marina, 715 N Holiday Dr — 58 mins from La Porte