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Launch from the Kemah Boardwalk for a private 4–5 hour guided fishing trip across Clear Lake and Galveston Bay. Target redfish, flounder, trout, and bay snapper with a pro guide who provides tackle, bait, and fillet service.
Launch from the Kemah Boardwalk for a private 4–5 hour guided fishing trip across Clear Lake and Galveston Bay. Target redfish, flounder, trout, and bay snapper with a pro guide who provides tackle, bait, and fillet service.
You push off from a small Kemah slip as gulls wheel above the boardwalk lights; the Gulf’s brackish shoulder — Clear Lake — opens in front of you, glassy or choppy depending on the wind. The guide trims the motor, hands you a rod, and points toward the mottled flats where redfish tail in the shallows and bay snapper stack near oyster lines.
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Operated by Clear Lake Texas Fishing Trips LLC · Kemah, Texas
You push off from a small Kemah slip as gulls wheel above the boardwalk lights; the Gulf’s brackish shoulder — Clear Lake — opens in front of you, glassy or choppy depending on the wind. The guide trims the motor, hands you a rod, and points toward the mottled flats where redfish tail in the shallows and bay snapper stack near oyster lines.
This stretch of Galveston Bay has been a working estuary for centuries: shrimpers and sport anglers shaped local culture, while barrier islands and tidal creeks built the mudflats that attract inshore species. Geologically, the bay is a shallow lagoon formed by sediment from the Brazos and Trinity rivers; those sediments feed marshes and oyster reefs that hold fish. Locally, Kemah blends maritime history and tourism — the boardwalk’s restaurants and boatyards are part of the fishing rhythm here.
On a 4–5 hour private charter you can expect steady casting, drift or anchor fishing depending on tide, and a guide who rigs, baits, and cleans fish. Typical targets include redfish, flounder, trout, drum and bay snapper; live bait is used when available. Water and sun are constant players — the wind will decide how far you roam.
Practical notes: bring polarized sunglasses, sun protection, and a light waterproof layer. Pack a cooler if you want fillets returned on ice after cleaning. Morning runs catch calmer water and incoming tides; late afternoons can produce active feeding in summer. The trip is beginner-friendly but stay attentive during rod strikes — fish here can be strong for inshore waters.
Yes — the charter supplies all fishing equipment and live bait when available, plus fish cleaning.
Yes — it’s a private, guided experience suitable for all fitness levels; infants must sit on laps per operator rules.
Expect redfish, flounder, bay snapper, trout and various inshore drum depending on season and tide.
Trips are canceled for unsafe weather; the operator notes cancellations for bad weather and all sales are final, so check schedules and insurance options before booking.
Clear Lake Texas Fishing Trips LLC operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You push off from a small Kemah slip as gulls wheel above the boardwalk lights; the Gulf’s brackish shoulder — Clear Lake — opens in front of you, glassy or choppy depending on the wind. The guide trims the motor, hands you a rod, and points toward the mottled flats where redfish tail in the shallows and bay snapper stack near oyster lines.
You push off from a small Kemah slip as gulls wheel above the boardwalk lights; the Gulf’s brackish shoulder — Clear Lake — opens in front of you, glassy or choppy depending on the wind. The guide trims the motor, hands you a rod, and points toward the mottled flats where redfish tail in the shallows and bay snapper stack near oyster lines.
This stretch of Galveston Bay has been a working estuary for centuries: shrimpers and sport anglers shaped local culture, while barrier islands and tidal creeks built the mudflats that attract inshore species. Geologically, the bay is a shallow lagoon formed by sediment from the Brazos and Trinity rivers; those sediments feed marshes and oyster reefs that hold fish. Locally, Kemah blends maritime history and tourism — the boardwalk’s restaurants and boatyards are part of the fishing rhythm here.
On a 4–5 hour private charter you can expect steady casting, drift or anchor fishing depending on tide, and a guide who rigs, baits, and cleans fish. Typical targets include redfish, flounder, trout, drum and bay snapper; live bait is used when available. Water and sun are constant players — the wind will decide how far you roam.
Practical notes: bring polarized sunglasses, sun protection, and a light waterproof layer. Pack a cooler if you want fillets returned on ice after cleaning. Morning runs catch calmer water and incoming tides; late afternoons can produce active feeding in summer. The trip is beginner-friendly but stay attentive during rod strikes — fish here can be strong for inshore waters.