Kevin & Steve were wonderful captains and put us on the fish!!! It was an amazing morning on the water. Steve started to chum and said, "Hopefully, the fish will start coming within an hour." He obviously knew his stuff because were were reeling in monster red drum after monster red drum within the hour. We also caught 3 Atlantic Sharpnose Sharks! We had 3 children on the boat as well and Kevin & Steve are great with families. I've been on other charters where the captains were crude and profane in front of my children, but Kevin & Steve were classy from start to finish. Thank you to Kevin & Steve for an absolutely incredible morning on the water and for making a fish memory that will last a lifetime. read more

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Want to catch some fish? Are you near/visiting Surfside Beach, Texas and want an awesome experience with a salt water fishing guide? Then call Surfside Beach Charters! Captain Kevin or Captain Johnny will give you the best experience that you can get in the Surfside/Freeport area without a doubt! We were honored to be aboard with Captain Kevin on "Size Matters" (a fine vessel primarily slated for full-day federal waters fishing trips), the larger of the 2 boats. "Live Action" is the "smaller" vessel, but moreso different by design and primarily for 1/2 day trips in state waters. When you call, you'll hopefully get Sharon (Captain Kevin's wife). She's in control of the calendar/bookings. Should you reach Captain Kevin, he's likely on a trip when you call (esp. if he sounds otherwise preoccupied; and yet we heard him on a call to be so kind answering many other questions that weren't directly related to fishing!). So, should this happen to you, please understand & simply call the other # listed! Oh! I must mention an incredible side note: our trip was delayed! Captain Kevin called me early in the morning of our scheduled afternoon trip. The waters were too rough & wind was bad: he initially cancelled our trip for ALL of our behalves. Turns out, the next day booking cancelled. He called us back to reschedule the trip or to refund our deposit. The timing was right: It was better conditions and we had the time, so we jumped at the rescheduling opportunity! Fishing: what a good guide knows best! Surfside Beach Charters know where to go to catch fish! (I have no intention to slam anyone else, but it's really cool when you pull in & here that "other" charters didn't do or fair as well as we did!) Your capt will ask you your goals and do his best to meet your goals & exceed your expectations. But always know, THEY nor WE are not always able to achieve ALL expectations...that part is up to the fish and the conditions. Our day wasn't the best for some fish, but for others it rocked! Family fishing: 2 parents & 2 kids... our kids were seasick the majority of the time: 1 never saw a fish caught (puking or eyes closed, wishing he stayed home); the other reeled in a few fish, but was reeling over the side of the boat for other reasons! "Sea bands" don't work worth a flip, FYI. I took Dramamine too late (1 hr prior to trip, as directed): be sure to take it at least 3-4 hrs in advance (I was fine for the 2nd half of our trip). Captain Kevin was SO sweet during the wretchedness: he slowed the boat for big waves, did his best maneuvering the waters to minimize "ugliness" (choppy day out there for us!), drove fast when he could, fished "for me" when I needed to gather my composure, and handed over the rod when I was ready...Captain Kevin is da bomb! Saltwater fishing charters are not cheap, but the experience with a solid outfit is worth every penny! Included in the price is filleting your fish caught, and wonderful bounties await as they filled our bellies (with plenty more to come!): Freshly caught fish = the best fish you will ever eat! Be sure to tip your captain well, especially for a successful adventure ($50 = goals achieved; more for "blew my mind awesome!"). We absolutely recommend Surfside Beach Charters for guided saltwater fishing charters: you'll catch fish, you'll be treated professionally/down-to-earth/"real", you have experienced captains, your accommodations are "sea-worthy", you'll be eating well, and the experience is priceless! Thank you, Surfside Beach Charters: you're 1st on the list for our next chartered saltwater fishing expedition! Life memories were made today! May they help make lasting memories for you too! read more

Surfside Beach Charters - Our catch! - Fishing Near Me - Freeport, Texas

If you are trying to get on as many fish as possible, definitely go with these guys. Captain Kevin Martin would not let anything stop us from getting the fish. We hit all different corners with him (trolling for kingfish, following shrimp boats for sharks, and much much more) we did the 8 hour state water trip on the "size matters" boat which is tremendous and very luxurious to say the least. Even when you have 3 fish at the same time, they always seem to be ready to gaff it and rebait your hook before you can even blink. Unlike most other charters, they clean your fish in a very timely matter back at the bait harbor. I will most definitely be going back there as soon as possible! read more

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8-1-2018 Sharon was very helpful when setting the trip up & answered all question's and sent a sheet of instruction's for what we needed for the trip,personal item's (drink's , food etc.)This was our fish ocean charter. Went out on a half day trip with Captain Kevin & his daughter , was a very pleasant experience.We got aboard the " Size Matter's " boat'which was very clean. They took us everywhere to help us catch the fish.Trolled behind shrimp boat's (which is where my husband landed his 5 ft shark) , trolled for kingfish which was also caught and a red snapper which had to go back because it was out of season. Had an awesome time . They were ready to help landing the fish & getting them in & rebaiting all hook's. Capt. Kevin filleted , cleaned and bagged our fish,immediately upon our return. Got a call from Sharon that evening , they had found our son's knife which had fallen out of his pocket unnoticed , they brought it to us , a lot wouldn't have even bothered since we didn't know it was missing and hadn't called.We will be looking to plan another trip with them when we are back in this area on vacation again. Thank you Kevin , Sharon & Amy for the making this a great memory and experience. read more

Had a great time a few weeks ago on one of their charters. Had a bit of a late start due to weather, and had to get fuel before heading out on the boat. While out there, the captain and deck hand were great. Captain Aaron was relaxed, knowledgeable and easy to talk to. The deck hand Eric was helpful and easy going. The only real complaint I have about this is the size of the boat. We had a crew of 2 guys with 5 passengers. It seemed to be a bit crowded, but maybe thats just the way charter fishing goes. The trip was well planned, the boat was stocked well, and everything went perfectly. Because of the helpful and knowledgeable able crew, we came back with 2 Reds, and multiple catfish. Lots of fun with this one! read more