Matagorda Fish Species

Common Matagorda Fish Species Questions


Is Matagorda Bay salt water?

Yes, Matagorda Bay is a saltwater bay located on the Texas Gulf Coast. Over Under Outfitters capitalizes on the richness of Matagorda Bay's saltwater environment, offering anglers an exceptional experience with guided fishing trips that explore the diverse and thriving marine life within this captivating ecosystem.


What is the winter fishing in Matagorda?

During the winter in Matagorda, anglers can target species like Redfish and Speckled Trout, which are known to be active in cooler temperatures. Over Under Outfitters expertly navigates the winter waters of Matagorda, offering guided fishing trips that capitalize on the seasonal patterns, ensuring an exciting and successful winter fishing experience for guests.


What is the rarest fish in Texas?

One of the rarest fish in Texas is the Guadalupe bass, a prized species among anglers for its limited distribution and unique characteristics. While not the primary target, Over Under Outfitters' experienced guides provide an opportunity for anglers to encounter and appreciate the diversity of Texas fisheries, including the elusive Guadalupe bass, during their guided fishing trips in various scenic locations.


A Over Under Outfitters Fishing Guide targets the top Matagorda Fish species including Black Drum, Flounder, Redfish, Sea Trout, Tripletail. We primarily Fish the Gulf of Mexico, Long Lake, Fish Pond, Bray Cove, Pringle Lake, Guadalupe Bay, South Pass Lake, Mailboat Channel, Fishermans Cut, Hog Bayou, Cedar Point, Cedar Lake, Barroom Bay, Panther Point Lake, Mesquite Bay, Mitchells Cut, Mamie Bayou, Whitakers Bayou, Espiritu Santo Bay, Power Lake, Mission Lake, Rahal Bayou, San Antonio Bay, Corey Cove, Little Marys Cut, Shoalwater Bay, Steamboat Pass, South Pass, Pats Bay, Panther Reef Cut, Big Pocket, Contee Lake, Ayres Bay, Lighthouse Cove, Caney Creek, Kain Cove, Spring Bayou, Live Oak Bay, East Matagorda Bay, Burkhart Cove, Spring Bayou Cove, Oyster Farm Drain, Chocolate Bayou, Little Chocolate Bayou, Indian Point, Placedo Creek, Lavaca Bay, Chocolate Bay, Bennett Point, Gallinipper Point, Noble Point, Powderhorn Bayou, Sixmile Creek, Keeran Point, Harbor of Refuge, Mud Lake, Powderhorn Lake, Lynn Bayou, Garcitas Cove, Colorado River, Cooling Water Reservoir, Boggy Bayou, Live Oak Bayou, Big Boggy Creek, McKenzie Creek, Marys Branch, West Branch Colorado River, Jarvis Creek, Jones Creek, Bosque Creek, Wolfpen Creek, Big Boggy Cut, Turkey Island Slough, Robbins Slough, Lake Austin, Cedar Lake Creek, Canoe Bayou, Pilkington Bayou, Peyton Creek, Mad Island Lake, Tres Palacios River, Johnsons Timber Slough, Willow Dam Slough, Wilson Creek, Crab Lake, Dead Caney Lake, Lake Kilbride, Pelton Lake, Mine Lake, McNab Lake, Reed Creek, Boggy Lake, Turtle Creek, Robbins Lake, Horseshoe Lake, Donaldson Lake, East Reservoir, Pelican Slough, Gottschalk Lake, Freshwater Lake.