Welcome to Sunrise Lodge and Properties on Matagorda Bay. We offer unlimited opportunities in the outdoors, from bay fishing to waterfowl hunting or just enjoying a sunrise or sunset while casting a line off our private pier.
Matagorda is a peaceful place off the beaten path. Our bays are just a cast away and our sandy beaches are within minutes of our properties.
Allow us to tailor a plan to entertain your customers, use as a corporate incentive program, team-build or just get a bunch of buddies together and have a good time.
Get ready to enjoy good food, and a heck of a good time in a pleasant, laid-back atmosphere. Our best advertisement is you, so make time to leave the concrete jungle and sample some of our southern coastal charm.

Matagorda Sunrise Lodge:

Our property is situated on the Colorado River at Matagorda Texas, offering fishing night and day from our private pier. We host those who like to fish, hunt or just vacation.
Some like to show up and let us handle everything from fishing, hunting, lodging and meals. Some like to bring their boat and do their own thing. Either is fine with us – we just want you to leave with a smile on your face.
We offer coastal cuisine from a local chef if you choose. Etoufee, seafood gumbo, steak and shrimp, shrimp enchiladas and banana pudding are some of our customer favorites.
A typical 3 meal day includes supper the night before, hot breakfast and lunch on the boat.

Sunrise Lodge Rates:

Guided bay fishing trips - Call for pricing.

You don’t have to lodge with us to fish with us.

If you would like to drive in for the day, fish and go home, we can take care of you.

Matagorda Bay Fishing,
What to Expect on a Trip:

We work East Matagorda and West Matagorda bays, the Matagorda and Port O'Connor jetties and the surf. Typically, boats leave our pier before sunrise and arrive back at the lodge around lunch.
We are a conservation-minded lodge and our boats love to practice catch and release. Matagorda Bay is a big trout fishery and we take pride in preserving our bays and doing what is right for the estuariy. Nevertheless, if anglers on our boat would like to take fresh fish home, we will happily clean and bag your catch.

The preferred methods of fishing are wading and/or drifting with artificial lures and/or live bait. Certain times of the year live bait is the best option for success, so we choose to maximize the potential to bend rods. Please note that live bait is an extra charge.
We like anglers to use their own rods and reels; however, when fishing out of our boats, we can supply tackle and gear. If wadefishing, we do not supply rods and reels unless advanced notice is given.

Duck Hunting:
We offer duck hunts on private, well-managed marshes and ponds. Pintails, wigeons, teal, gadwalls, shovelers and a few mallards frequent our ponds. We are in the Central Flyway and typically enjoy a 16-day teal season in September and a 74-day duck season that runs Nov-Jan.
We do not overhunt our properties, choosing to rotate ponds so our hunting remains steady from opening day to close. We also offer duck hunts on the bays, both morning and afternoon, for pintails, redheads, scaup and wigeons.
Groups of 4 shotgunners work best.

Hunters needs waders, camouflage jacket, hat, gun, shells and hunting license. We can help with outfitting with advanced notice, or just drop by Matagorda Outfitters in town for guns, shells and gear. If you give them Code:Team Sunrise at checkout, Matagorda Outfitters will discount your purchase for staying and playing with Sunrise Lodge.

Deposits, Reservations, and Cancellations:

Due to limited space and dates at Sunrise Lodge, at the time of reservation, a 50% non-refundable deposit for the cost of the entire group will be collected. If the reservation is within 60 days of the date of booking, full payment is required.
There are no refunds. We regret this policy, but we make our living in this industry. "No Shows" and cancellations affect our lives and families.
Cancellations leave us little chance of filling the reserved space. All cancellations will be rescheduled only if we are able to fill the cancelled date.
We are flexible with our lodging, meal or no-meal packages. Costs are determined by the number of guests and the days reserved. With ever-changing cost of doing business, please call, text or email for current rates. We want your business and will work hard to earn your trust and work within you budget.

Tipping:
Gratuities are greatly appreciated. Our guides and staff get 100% of their tips. "What is an appropriate tip?" is often asked of us.
Standard practice is 20%. Of course, tipping is not mandated, but if you have had a good experience and would like to reward a member (s) of our staff, feel free to do so in any amount you see fit.

Matagorda Sunrise Properties:
If you like Matagorda and might want your own place or maybe a rental investment property, Matagorda Sunrise Properties,LLC is a coastal real estate brokerage specializing in beach, bay, and farm and ranch properties. We can find you a place or help you sell yours. We are happy to offer free advice on the real estate market and offer honest evaluations of your investment.

Sunrise Bungalows:
Smaller parties enjoy our more economical lodging option for parties of 1-4. These 2-bedroom, one bath units have queen beds and a pullout couch along with couches, flat-screen with DirectTV and a mini kitchen with frig, microwave and coffee pot. Sit under the palapa and barbecue as the sun goes down. Matagorda sunsets are free charge.

Sunrise Palms:
A popular summer property is our new Sunrise Palms with pool, palapa and putting green. Nestled along the main drag of Matagorda, you can walk to our dining establishments and watering holes. Spend the morning on the bay then catch a few rays by the pool. Bring your favorite putter or use one of ours.The 3-bedroom, 2 bath home sleeps 8-10.