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Meet Our Guides
Meet The Bay Finatic Team
Meet the extraordinary guides who make it all happen at Bay Finatic Guide Service. With over 17 years of collective expertise, our seasoned team is not just passionate about outdoor adventures; they are the architects of unforgettable experiences on Matagorda Bay. From inshore fishing, wade fishing to flounder gigging, duck hunting and beyond, our guides bring a wealth of knowledge and skill to every excursion. Captain Joe and his dedicated team are more than just captains; they are navigators of excitement, ensuring that each journey is a seamless blend of expertise, camaraderie, and, most importantly, success. Get ready to embark on a thrilling odyssey under the guidance of Bay Finatic's skilled team, where the expertise of our guides transforms every outing into a memorable and rewarding adventure on the waters of Matagorda Bay.
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Joe Guerra
Matagorda
Premier Matagorda Bay Saltwater Fishing Charters
Bay Finatic is a premier saltwater fishing guide service based in Matagorda Bay, Texas, led by Captain Joe Guerra and Captain Ricky. We specialize in personalized inshore fishing charters and specialty nighttime flounder gigging trips designed for anglers of every skill level—from first-time fishermen and families to seasoned Texas coastal veterans.
Operating across East Matagorda Bay, West Matagorda Bay, the Colorado River, Caney Creek, Lake Austin, and Mad Island, our trips target the Gulf Coast’s most sought-after inshore species. Whether you want to chase slot redfish and oversized bull reds on shallow grass flats, hook speckled trout over productive reefs, or hunt trophy gator trout, we tailor every charter to daily tidal movements, wind direction, and water clarity. If the bite slows down or conditions shift, we put in the extra fuel and effort to move until we find cleaner water and active fish.
One of our signature specialties is nighttime flounder gigging. As one of the few guide services regularly offering dedicated gigging trips in the Matagorda area, we operate a custom-lit boat outfitted with high-output lighting to stalk shallow mud flats and shorelines after dark. It is an engaging, hands-on coastal experience that gives guests a completely different perspective on Texas bay fishing.
Captain Joe Guerra built Bay Finatic on a foundation of honesty, persistence, and genuine customer care. Having fallen in love with Texas saltwater fishing after catching his very first redfish, Joe brings that same energy to every charter—taking pride in helping guests land their first coastal catch or a new personal best. Alongside Captain Ricky, who brings over 30 years of Texas angling experience and deep local knowledge of Matagorda Bay since 2012, our team is committed to delivering the full booked trip you paid for, even when conditions test your patience.
With roughly 60 to 70 percent of our guests returning to fish with us again, Bay Finatic has earned a reputation for hard work, clear communication, and memorable days on the water. Every trip includes quality rods, reels, tackle, bottled water, an icebox for your catch, and full fish cleaning and filleting back at the dock.
Book your Matagorda Bay fishing charter today and experience Texas coastal fishing done right.