Cody
Lower Trinity · Lead Guide
One of our most experienced lower Trinity guides. Cody has been with Garzilla since 2012 and knows this stretch as well as anyone fishing it commercially. His clients consistently land trophy-class fish.
Garzilla Guide Service · Lower Trinity River
Alligator Gar Fishing Huntsville, Texas
The closest world-class alligator gar fishing to Houston — 60 to 90 minutes north on the lower Trinity River with the team that holds 41 IGFA World Records.
60
Minutes from Houston
41
IGFA World Records
258+
5-Star Reviews
4
Dedicated Guides
The Water
Why the Lower Trinity Near Huntsville Produces Trophy Gar
The lower Trinity River near Huntsville is among the most productive alligator gar water in Texas. As the river widens and slows through Walker County, it creates the ideal conditions that trophy-class gar have evolved over 157 million years to thrive in — deep holes, warm water, low oxygen, and an abundant food supply of shad and rough fish.
This stretch of the Trinity near Huntsville is where our Houston-area guide team works every week of the season. Our guides Cody, Dalton, Lance, and Justin know the lower Trinity the same way our Palestine team knows the middle Trinity — every deep hole, every seasonal current break, every feeding pattern as the water temperatures rise through summer.
Houston clients who want to fish world-class water without a long drive find it here. The lower Trinity near Huntsville has produced 100-pound fish, 150-pound fish, and the occasional 200-pound river monster for our clients — the same quality of fishing that made the Trinity River famous, accessible from Houston's doorstep.
The Huntsville area sits in the heart of the lower Trinity corridor — the same river system that runs from Dallas all the way to Galveston Bay. Sam Houston State University is there. Sam Houston himself would have recognized the same slow, muddy, fish-filled river that runs through Walker County today.
Our team has guided this water long enough to know which weeks produce the biggest surface activity, which conditions push fish into the shallow flats, and which deep bends hold the trophy-class females that make the lower Trinity legendary.
You are not booking a generic Texas fishing trip. You are booking four professional guides with years of experience on this specific river — backed by the most decorated alligator gar guide operation in the world.
Your Guide Team
Four Guides. One Lower Trinity.
Our Houston-area team covers the lower Trinity from Huntsville south through Livingston. Every guide is a licensed Texas fishing professional with deep experience on this specific stretch of river.
Dalton
Lower Trinity · Walker County
Grew up fishing the Trinity River below Lake Livingston Dam and the surrounding I-10 corridor. Five minutes in the boat and you feel like you have known him forever. His local knowledge of the lower Trinity is exceptional.
Lance & Justin
Lower Trinity · Livingston Corridor
Lance and Justin round out our lower Trinity team, covering the stretch from Huntsville south through Livingston. For larger groups needing multiple boats, our full four-guide team can run simultaneous trips on the lower Trinity.
The World's #1 Gar Guide Team — 60 Minutes from Houston
What You Will Catch
Trophy Sizes on the Lower Trinity
The lower Trinity near Huntsville produces the same class of fish as the rest of the Trinity River corridor — because it is the same river, the same species, and the same conditions that produce world-record-class alligator gar.
Routine Catch
60–100 lbs
Standard fish on a typical six-hour trip near Huntsville. Strong, prehistoric, and photo-worthy. Most clients land several in a full day on the lower Trinity.
Trophy Class
100–150 lbs
Shows up most weeks during the April through September season. The lower Trinity near Huntsville and Livingston regularly delivers fish in this class for our Houston-area clients.
Monster Class
150–200+ lbs
The lower Trinity produces 200-plus-pound alligator gar every season. These are the fish the Trinity River corridor is famous for. They exist here near Huntsville just as they do further up the river.
How Close You Are
Huntsville is Houston's Gar Water
For Houston-area anglers, the lower Trinity near Huntsville is the logical starting point for world-class alligator gar fishing. Here is how far you are from the water:
60
Min · Downtown Houston
35
Min · The Woodlands
45
Min · Conroe
50
Min · Katy
55
Min · Sugar Land
90
Min · DFW Airport
41 IGFA World Records
More than any other gar guide team in the world — set across the entire Trinity River corridor including the lower stretches near Huntsville
258+ Five-Star Reviews at 4.9
Many from Houston-area clients who discovered world-class gar fishing was closer than they ever imagined
4 Dedicated Guides · Lower Trinity
Cody, Dalton, Lance, and Justin — all licensed, all experienced, all focused on the lower Trinity corridor near Huntsville and Livingston
Season: April – September
Book 6-8 weeks ahead for summer weekends. Spring and fall trips are easier to book last minute. All trips start at 6 hours.
Common Questions
Huntsville FAQ
How far is the fishing from Huntsville itself?
Our launch points are within 15-30 minutes of Huntsville depending on river conditions and which stretch is producing. We send exact meeting point coordinates when you book. From Houston, the drive to our Huntsville-area access points is 60-90 minutes depending on where in the metro you are starting.
Is this a good day trip from Houston?
Yes — it is the most common way our Houston clients fish with us. Leave home around 5 AM, meet the guide by 6:30, fish a full six-hour trip, be home by late afternoon with the best fishing story you have ever told. The Woodlands and Conroe are even closer at 35-50 minutes.
Is the lower Trinity near Huntsville better than fishing the Houston bayous?
For trophy alligator gar — significantly better. Buffalo Bayou gar inside Houston typically run 20-40 pounds. Trinity River gar near Huntsville regularly exceed 100 pounds and 200-pound fish are caught every season. If you want a true prehistoric monster, the Trinity near Huntsville is where you need to be.
Which guides will I fish with near Huntsville?
Our Houston-area team — Cody, Dalton, Lance, and Justin — covers the lower Trinity near Huntsville and Livingston. All are licensed Texas fishing guides. For VIP, celebrity, or international trips, contact us to discuss having Bubba Bedre guide your trip personally. Call (903) 724-6888 to discuss which guide is the best fit for your group.
How does Huntsville fishing compare to Palestine?
Palestine is our home base on the middle Trinity — the stretch where Bubba Bedre has fished for over 40 years and where most of our 41 IGFA World Records were set. Huntsville covers the lower Trinity — wider, slower, and easier to reach from Houston. Both produce exceptional trophy-class alligator gar. Palestine is ideal for Dallas clients and international visitors. Huntsville is the logical choice for Houston-area anglers.
What is included in the trip?
All rods, reels, tackle, and bait are provided. Your professional licensed guide, safety equipment, and access to our fleet are included. Bring a valid Texas freshwater fishing license (required for anglers 17+), food and drinks for the day, and a hat. That is everything you need.
When is the best time to fish near Huntsville?
Our season runs April through September. Peak months on the lower Trinity near Huntsville are June and July when water temperatures are highest and gar feed most aggressively. Summer weekends book 6-8 weeks in advance. Spring (April-May) and late summer (August-September) offer excellent fishing and easier booking.
Can I bring a group from Houston?
Yes. Our four-guide lower Trinity team can run multiple boats simultaneously for groups of any size. We handle corporate outings, bachelor parties, team building days, and family groups regularly from the Houston metro. Call (903) 724-6888 to plan your group trip near Huntsville.
Book Your Huntsville Trip
60 Minutes From Houston. World-Class Fish.
The closest trophy alligator gar fishing to the Houston metro — with the team that holds more IGFA World Records than anyone. Spots fill fast in summer.