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Full-Day Bay Fishing with Captain Kade
Galveston BayWhat you will be catching:
Redfish
Sea Trout
Sheepshead
Summer Flounder
- Full-day inshore fishing targeting redfish, trout, and flounder
- Captain provides live bait and cleans all catch
- Accommodates up to four guests with relaxed fishing approach
Trip Pricing and Availabilities:
Full-Day Bay Fishing with Captain Kade
When you're ready to fish the Galveston Bay Complex the right way, Captain Kade LaFrance has the perfect setup. This full-day adventure gives you time to really dig into what makes these waters so productive, without feeling like you're watching the clock. You'll work different areas, adjust to changing conditions, and chase whatever's biting hardest that day. Whether it's redfish cruising the shallows, trout holding on structure, or flounder lying in wait near drop-offs, there's always something happening in this massive bay system. Captain Kade keeps things relaxed but focused, making sure you get the most out of every hour on the water.
What to Expect on the Water
This isn't your typical rushed fishing trip where you hit one spot and hope for the best. With a full day ahead, Captain Kade can really show you how the Galveston Bay Complex works. You'll start early and spend time reading the water, looking for signs of life, and working areas methodically. The beauty of having all day is that you can adapt as conditions change – if the wind shifts, water clarity changes, or the bite moves, you've got time to adjust and find the action. Captain Kade runs a top-rated operation that accommodates up to four anglers, so whether you're bringing the family or a small group of friends, everyone gets plenty of individual attention. The boat stays comfortable even on longer days, and you'll appreciate having space to move around and really work your presentations.
Live Bait and Tactics
Captain Kade provides quality live bait and tackle, which makes all the difference when you're targeting multiple species throughout the day. You'll work with everything from live shrimp under popping corks to croaker and mullet for bigger fish. The Galveston Bay Complex offers incredible variety – shallow grass flats, deeper channels, shell reefs, and structure that holds different species at different times. You might start the morning drifting live bait over shell beds for trout, then move to working the shallows with artificial lures for redfish as the sun gets higher. Captain Kade knows when to switch tactics based on conditions, tides, and what the fish are telling you. The tackle provided is commercial-grade stuff that can handle anything from finicky trout to bull reds that want to take you into the backing.
Species You'll Want to Hook
Redfish are the crown jewel of Galveston Bay, and these copper-colored bulldogs will test your drag system every time. They school up in impressive numbers during fall and winter, but you can find them year-round cruising the shallows and working baitfish along the grass lines. What makes reds so exciting here is their size and attitude – slot fish around 20-28 inches fight like they're twice that size, and the oversized bulls will absolutely humble you. They hit live bait hard and make long, powerful runs that get your heart racing.
Sea Trout might be the most consistent biters in the complex, and Captain Kade knows exactly where they set up shop. These speckled beauties love structure, whether it's shell reefs, channel edges, or grass beds with good current flow. Spring and fall offer the best action, but summer mornings and winter warm spells can produce world-class trout fishing. The 15-20 inch fish are perfect for the dinner table, while the occasional 4-5 pound "gator trout" provides serious bragging rights. They're also one of the most fun fish to catch on light tackle – great fighters that jump and make screaming runs.
Sheepshead are the technical challenge that serious anglers love. These black-and-white striped convicts hang around structure and have the lightest bite you can imagine, but they're absolutely delicious and fun to target once you get the hang of it. Peak season runs from late fall through early spring when they stack up near reefs and bridge pilings. You need perfect bait presentation and lightning-fast reflexes to hook them consistently, but Captain Kade will teach you the tricks. A cooler full of sheepshead means some of the best eating fish in the bay.
Summer Flounder add another dimension to the day, especially from late spring through summer. These flat fish are masters of camouflage and ambush predation, lying perfectly still until baitfish swim overhead. The Galveston Bay Complex has excellent flounder habitat with its mix of sand, shell, and mud bottoms near channel edges. They're surprisingly strong fighters for a flat fish, and nothing beats fresh flounder fillets. Captain Kade knows the specific areas and techniques that produce consistently, from bouncing live bait along the bottom to working soft plastics in likely spots.
Time to Book Your Spot
A full day with Captain Kade gives you the complete Galveston Bay experience – time to learn the water, work different techniques, and really connect with what makes this fishery so special. You'll keep your catch and go home with professionally cleaned fillets ready for the dinner table. This customer favorite trip books up fast, especially during prime season, so don't wait too long to secure your dates. Whether you're a seasoned angler looking to explore new water or someone who wants to experience renowned Texas bay fishing at its finest, this full-day adventure delivers exactly what you're looking for on one of the Gulf Coast's most productive fisheries.
Learn more about the species
Redfish
Redfish are the crown jewel of our bay system - those copper-colored bruisers with the signature black spot near their tail. Most slot fish run 20-28 inches, but the bull reds we catch offshore can push 40+ inches and 30 pounds. They cruise super shallow water, sometimes with their backs showing, around oyster reefs, grass flats, and marsh edges. Year-round fishing here, but fall and spring are prime when they school up. What guests love is that powerful fight and the sight fishing opportunities - watching a red cruise the shallows before making your cast. The meat on slot-sized fish is excellent, sweet and firm. My go-to tip: look for nervous water or tailing fish on calm mornings. When you spot one, cast past it and work your bait back into their path. They spook easy in shallow water.
Sea Trout
Spotted Sea Trout are our bread and butter fish in Galveston Bay - those silver beauties with black spots scattered across their sides. Most run 14-20 inches and 1-3 pounds, with the occasional "gator trout" pushing 5-6 pounds. They love grass flats, shell reefs, and drop-offs where baitfish gather. You'll find them in 2-8 feet of water, often suspending just off the bottom. Spring and fall are prime, but they bite year-round if you know where to look. What makes them special is that aggressive strike and decent fight, plus they're fantastic on the table with mild, flaky white meat. During summer, try fishing early morning or late evening when they move shallow to feed. Here's a local trick: when the bite slows, switch to a popping cork with live shrimp. That cork's noise draws them in from a distance.
Sheepshead
Sheepshead are the convict fish of the bay with their black and white stripes and those creepy human-like teeth. Most of what we catch run 1-8 pounds, though 20-pounders do swim around our area if you're lucky. They live around any structure they can find - dock pilings, oil rigs, jetties, anywhere barnacles and oysters grow. These fish are notorious bait thieves with incredibly light bites, so you need to stay focused. Spring months are best when they're spawning around the passes. What guests love is the challenge - they're tough to hook but fight hard once you do. The white, flaky meat is some of the best eating in the bay. My tip: use the smallest hook you can get away with and keep your bait pinned tight to the structure. When you feel them nibbling, don't wait - set that hook fast and firm.
Summer Flounder
Summer Flounder are those fascinating flatfish that lay on the bottom with both eyes on one side - like nature's version of a pancake with attitude. Most run 15-20 inches, but you'll occasionally hook into one pushing 26 pounds. They're master ambush predators that change color to match the seafloor, waiting for baitfish to swim overhead. In Galveston Bay, they hang out on sandy and muddy bottoms in deeper channels and around structure. Fall months are prime time when they're actively feeding before their spawn. What makes them special is that tricky bite - they'll pick up your bait and swim off with it before actually taking the hook. The meat is sweet and flaky, perfect table fare. Pro tip: when you feel that telltale tap-tap, count to three before setting the hook. They need time to turn the bait around and swallow it properly.
About the Haynie Bay Boats 23'
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Vehicle Guest Capacity: 4
Manufacturer Name: Suzuki
Maximum Cruising Speed: 50
Number of Engines: 1
Horsepower per Engine: 250
