The Coastal Bend Guides Association’s mission is to maintain a regional organization that promotes a high standard of professionalism; encourage and increase business for the license professional guides of the Texas coast; enhance public respect and appreciation for the profession; influence legislation and bureaucratic decisions by the State of Texas and federal government that affect the sport fishing industry and guide fishing profession; and, strive for conservation of our valued coastal marine resource.

The CBGA is a tax-exempt organization 501(c)(6) that actively seeks and supports solutions to issues that impact the outdoor sporting industry. We are dedicated to the preservation of the environment and the livelihood of our members.

The Coastal Bend Guides Association was founded in 1989. This non-profit association was originally organized with the primary purpose of increasing awareness among guides and outdoorsmen regarding the affairs of Texas legislators and other elements of the Texas state government that have a direct impact on the outdoor sportsman industry as a whole. During those early years, Texas Parks & Wildlife had little opposition when passing a bill into law. As the association grew and gained more supporting members, the power of the association became more apparent. Today, Texas Parks and Wildlife considers the opinion of the Coastal Bend Guides Association’s members prior to submitting a bill for legislation – especially those bills that would directly affect the outdoorsman and related industries in general. Through the combined effort of the CBGA, TPWD, Texas Sea Grant, and other organizations, the result is a solid working partnership.

Since its inception, the Coastal Bend Guides Association has become a leader in community interaction and helping those who are less fortunate. As a vital provider for over ten years to such organizations as Driscoll Children’s Hospital and the South Texas Children’s Home Ministries, the Coastal Bend Guides Association also extends a hand to those members’ families who have suffered a loss or are in need of assistance.