Fishing charters in Oyster Creek, TX

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

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

Inshore fishing charters in Oyster Creek

Oyster Creek is popular with anglers, who come to explore the calm inshore waters. Bays, inlets, and shallow flats provide excellent fishing opportunities for a great trip.

There are a plenty of options for your next fishing trip near Oyster Creek. Local waters a playground for Redfish, Southern Flounder, Black Drum, Spotted Seatrout, and many more.

Inshore fishing trips are very popular with families, 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 each additional person. Captains can take 4-6 anglers depending on the length of the boat.

$200 is the lowest price for a 2-hour inshore fishing trip in Oyster Creek found on our platform.

You can find about 41 fishing charters in Oyster Creek and nearby cities. It’s easy to book your next fishing retreat in Oyster Creek.

Best time for inshore fishing

July, June and August are the best months for inshore fishing near Oyster Creek.

Popular inshore fish species

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

Popular inshore fishing charters

• Rooster’s Crow Guide Service from $500.00
• Shallowater Bay Adventures from $500.00

Offshore fishing charters in Oyster Creek

Oyster Creek is a great starting point for offshore trips. There are a number of fishing opportunities at its doorstep, making it a true fishing paradise.

Local fishing charters can help you 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

$770 is the average price for a 4-hour offshore fishing trip and 2 people. An extra angler fee is $50. Fishing charters can accommodate 4-6 anglers depending on the size of the vessel.

The cheapest rates start at $595 for a 4-hour offshore fishing trip near Oyster Creek.

In Oyster Creek and nearby cities, there are about 29 offshore fishing charters. You will have a lot of choices to book your next fishing retreat.

Tip: It’s better to take a 6-hour or 8-hour offshore fishing trip for the best fishing experience. Offshore fishing spots are away from the coast, so you will need some time to get there.

The average tips are 15-20% of the total fishing charter price.

Best time for offshore fishing

July, June and August are the best months for offshore fishing near Oyster Creek.

Popular offshore fish species

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

Popular offshore fishing charters

• Texas Deep Sea Fishing from $1050.00
• Blue Streak Fishing Charters from $1500.00
• Olivia J Charters from $1600.00

Family-friendly fishing charters in Oyster Creek

Oyster Creek family-friendly fishing charters offer a great opportunity to build relationships with the members of your family. This trip is more than just fishing; it offers education and fun for kids.

You can fish in the inland waters during the fishing trip. Inland waters provide consistent fishing even on windy days.

Family-friendly fishing trip prices

A 4-hour fishing charter trip could be an ideal choice for a family with kids. It won’t be an exhausting trip, so your kids will learn more about fish species and fishing techniques.

On average, the base price for a private 4-hour family-friendly fishing charter is $436 for 2 anglers. Add $50 for an extra angler. Fishing charters can accommodate 4-6 anglers depending on the size of the vessel.

Popular family-friendly fishing charters

Shark fishing charters in Oyster Creek

Millions of sharks migrate through Oyster Creek waters, making it a perfect shark-fishing destination. Oyster Creek shark fishing charters are committed to providing you with an exciting fishing experience.

You can have a relaxing fishing adventure and a chance to target Blacktip Shark, Scalloped Hammerhead Shark, Bonnethead Shark, Bull Shark, and many more.

Note: some shark species are considered prohibited in Texas and cannot be kept as a trophy. These sharks have to be released. But don't worry about shark identification. Your Captain will assist you.

Sharks prefer to live in shallow coastal waters, nearshore, and even deep sea waters. Shallows are a playground for juveniles, while deep waters are home to adult sharks.

Bait is an essential component of any shark fishing adventure. Mullet, Little Tunny, Blue Runner, and Ladyfish would be the perfect bait for shark fishing. Your Captain will provide the proper bait for your shark fishing trip.

Shark fishing trip prices

On average, the price for a 4-hour shark fishing trip is $522 for 2 guests. An extra angler fee is $50. Captains can take 4-6 persons depending on the length of the craft.

You can find more than 13 fishing charters in Oyster Creek and nearby cities. You will have a variety of choices for your next fishing getaway.

Best time for shark fishing in Oyster Creek

Sharks are active all year round. The best months for targeting sharks in Oyster Creek are from March through October.

Popular shark species

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

Popular shark fishing charters

• Texas Deep Sea Fishing from $600.00

Tarpon fishing charters in Oyster Creek

Oyster Creek is one of the best Tarpon fishing destinations. Many local charters specialize in putting anglers on Tarpon. They will show you all the spots, techniques, and provide you with the best bait.

Tarpon inhabit flats, inshore, and backcountry waters. Top fishing bait would be mullet, carb, pinfish, and shrimp.

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

Tarpon fishing rates

On average, the base price for a 6-hour Tarpon fishing charter is $580 for 2 anglers. An extra person fee is $50.

In Oyster Creek and nearby cities, there are around 15 fishing guides specialized in Tarpon fishing.

Best time for Tarpon fishing in Oyster Creek

Late spring and summer are the best seasons to catch Tarpon in Oyster Creek. The best 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 the catch for free.

Captains do not provide a fishing license. To fish in Texas you need to buy it: TPWD website is the best option, but you can also visit TPWD office. The majority of grocery stores and tackle shops across the state sell licenses 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 reserve a trip 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 majority of the fishing charter deposits are refundable if you can cancel 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 Oyster Creek?

There are several boat ramps and marinas near Oyster Creek. Most of the fishing charters launch from:

• Bridge Harbor Yacht Club, 411 Sailfish Ln — 7 mins from Oyster Creek
• Bastrop Marina, 4515 Trammel St — 12 mins from Oyster Creek
• Freeport Marina, 101 W Brazos St — 7 mins from Oyster Creek