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Family-Friendly Inshore Fishing Trips in West Galveston, Freeport & Matagorda

Rooster’s Crow Guide Service offers inshore fishing trips for both full and half days. Their expertise lies in wade and drift fishing in the bays, marshes, and beachfront areas of West Galveston, Freeport, and Matagorda. They prioritize creating a family-friendly environment, making it ideal for sharing the fishing experience with children.

All trips are captained by the experienced team of Captain Robert McCormick and his wife Lauren, who have over 25 years of fishing experience in the area. Their 21’ Xpress bay boat, powered by a 200 HP Yamaha engine, can comfortably accommodate up to 4 anglers and is equipped with navigational electronics, a live bait tank, and a wireless trolling motor for precision fishing.

During your trip, you can expect to target a variety of inshore and reef species, such as Flounder, Speckled Trout, Redfish, Black Drum, and Sheepshead. If you're interested in larger catches, Spanish Mackerel or several types of Shark can also be pursued. After the successful fishing experience, the captain will clean and bag your catch, leaving you with the option to prepare and enjoy it at your leisure.

Rooster’s Crow Guide Service provides fully covered fishing equipment and drinking water aboard the boat. Simply don't forget to purchase your fishing license and bring some snacks for the day. For a memorable outdoor adventure and quality time with your loved ones, join Rooster’s Crow Guide Service at your convenience.

How to get there?

Available fish species

Black Drum
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Bull Shark
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

FAQs

What are the trip rates for Rooster’s Crow Guide Service, LLC?

Rooster’s Crow Guide Service, LLC provides the following trips for customers:

  • Half Day Trip (5 hours): $550 per group + $100 for each additional person after 3 guests
  • Half Day Trip (PM) (5 hours): $550 per group + $100 for each extra person beyond 3 guests
  • Full Day Trip (8 hours): $700 per group + $100 for every individual after 3 guests

Which amenities are available onboard with Rooster’s Crow Guide Service, LLC?

When you book a trip with Rooster’s Crow Guide Service, LLC, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

What's included in the trip price with Rooster’s Crow Guide Service, LLC?

Trips booked with Rooster's Crow Guide Service, LLC include the following:

  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn reels, All star rods)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Cleaned and bagged)
  • Drinks (Bottled water and ice provided)

What types of fishing does Rooster’s Crow Guide Service, LLC offer?

Rooster’s Crow Guide Service, LLC specializes in the following fishing types:

  • Inshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

What fishing techniques does Rooster’s Crow Guide Service, LLC offer?

Rooster's Crow Guide Service, LLC provides the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing

Which fish species can I catch with Rooster’s Crow Guide Service, LLC?

Rooster's Crow Guide Service, LLC specializes in targeting the following fish species:

  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Sheepshead
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout