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Family Owned

We are a family owned business for over 20 years. We love it when families come and fish with us. We teach the children safety and how to fish if needed. When you book with us you will feel our passion for putting customers on fishing trips that create Amazing Memories and Dinners around the table!!

Large groups

We can accomodate large groups for any occasion. Call us with details so we can reserve your spot today.

We Are All Inclusive

We provide everything. All the bait, tackle, rods, and gear are all provided by us. You will be on our top of the line boat with the best in electronics giving you the best chance to catch trophy fish. You only need to bring food and drinks and obtain your fishing license.

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What you can expect to catch.

When you charter with us you will find all kinds of fish on your tour. You’ll love finding Redfish, flounder, bay snapper, seatrout and Black Drum!! Whatever your fancy, we will make it happen.

Let’s Go Fishing!

We have been recognized as being one of the best in the Clear Lake Area.  20 years experience fishing the Clear Lake Area. Let us pick you up at your hotel (see list) take you fishing, clean your fish and drop you and catch off at your hotel while you enjoy a fabulous dinner and cocktail by the water. The best date night a couple could ever have.

Clear Lake Texas Fishing Trips

• Seabrook, TX
• 20 ft Center console
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Clear Lake Texas is located just south of Houston near Nassau Bay and Clear Lake (also known as the Bay Area). You may have heard of this area as it’s home to Space Center Houston! Our Captains and Guides have been recognized as some of the best professional Fishing Charter Captains in the Clear Lake area, with over 20-years of experience. We specialize in lake, flats, inshore & nearshore fishing - targeting flounder, redfish, and spotted seatrout.

Children are welcome aboard; and we provide the lures and equipment (rods and reels). We’ll even clean & fillet your catch! (Please be sure to have your fishing license as we do not provide them).

Climb aboard our 20’ Center Console with a 150 HP Yamaha engine equipped with a remote control trolling motor (Minn Kota Riptide). We also have GPS, FishFinder, and Radar, along with all standard safety equipment (including life jackets, flares, VHF Radio, and fire extinguishers). Our Crew is CPR-Trained with First-Aid equipment also on board.

We provide free pickup and drop-off by Boat to any Hotel, Marina, Restaurant or Private Residence that is on Clear Lake – including NASA Hilton, South Shore Resort, and the Kemah Boardwalk. This is a great town for vacations, and you will definitely want to add your own private fishing charter to your itinerary!

All equipment and lures are provided – but feel free to bring your own personal equipment if you wish. We have half day trips available for up-to four guests. We are flexible on times, just let us know what works best for you and the Captain will arrange the trip time. We also offer instructional tips about fishing Clear Lake, and advice on how to your improve your technique.

Clear Lake Texas Fishing Charters are well known for our consistent Flounder Catches – great to take home for a tasty dinner! Don’t wait, book today!

Fishing Trips with Clear Lake Texas Fishing Trips start at: $600.00

Your Captain will provide:

• Catch Cleaning & Filleting
• Fresh or Live Bait
• Rods Reels Terminal Tackle

You’ll need to bring drinks (no glass bottles), snacks, weather appropriate clothing, sunglasses, sunscreen, etc.

Weather cancellations are at your Captain’s discretion, your safety is their number one priority! You will receive a refund for any weather cancellation, or you can choose to reschedule your trip for a different date.

NASA Road 1 Seabrook, TX

• What species does Clear Lake Texas Fishing Trips typically fish for? Your Captain will have you targeting the species biting most frequently on the days leading up to your trip!

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Trips start at $600.00.

833-446-3474

Popular Features

• Fish Cleaning Included
• Children Welcome
• Fishing Tackle Included

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Half Day Morning

Trip Total: $600.00

Price includes up to 4 guests

Reserve now with a $84.00 deposit

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We have been recognized as being one of the best in the Clear Lake area, with 20 years experience. Specializing in lake, flats, inshore & nearshore fishing. Redfish usually is our #1 catch followed by Flounder, Bay Snapper, Drum and spotted seatrout.

Children are welcome aboard; and we provide the lures, rods and reels. We’ll even clean & fillet your catch!

4 guests maximum per boat

Half Day Trip- Redfish

Full Day Trip- Redfish

Trip Total: $1,300.00

Reserve now with a $182.00 deposit

Additional Features:

Saftey equipment.

• Life Jackets
• Fire Extinguishers
• First-aid Equipment
• Cpr-trained Crew

Price Includes

• Catch Cleaning & Filleting
• Fresh Or Live Bait

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Clear Lake Texas Fishing Trips LLC - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

One of the key differentiators between Clear Lake Fishing Charters and the other guys is the educational piece we provide. We offer exceptional, traditional fishing guide services as well as Fishing University (Fishing U), where we teach the basics of water safety, fishing, and boating in a classroom setting before heading out to the waters to fish.

Flexibility

Our captains love to serve all anglers, from beginners seeking their first catch to more experienced guests who want to bring their own gear and GPS coordinates. Our captains will only be as hands on as needed to ensure the best opportunity to catch the most fish possible.

Certifications

Both captains:

• Hold a United States Coast Guard Master Captain’s License for uninspected and inspected vessels up to 25 Gross Tons
• Hold a Texas Parks and Wildlife All-Water Fishing Guide license
• Are certified in United States Coast Guard-specific First Aid, CPR, and AED

Our Captains

Captain Mark Lamping has been fishing for more than 30 years with the past 12 years specifically in Clear Lake, Taylor Lake, Clear Creek, and Galveston Bay waters. Captain Mark recently retired from a successful career in the energy sector to dedicate himself to sharing his experience and passion for fishing with others.

No stranger to these local waters; Captain Allen Welch has been fishing the Texas Gulf Coast his entire life. He became a full-time fishing guide to further his passion for fishing and showing others a good time on the water. Through education, he hopes to inspire the next generation of fishermen.

is a Mako, 24-foot center console fishing boat, powered by two 150HP Mercury four-stroke engines. The T-top provides highly sought-after mid-day shade, and the deep V hull allows for a walk-in head/bathroom. There is a fresh water sink on board, as well as a large live bait well and sizable cooler for storing snacks and drinks. The boat also has a wash down pump to help keep the deck clean at all times. Baila Me is equipped with Garmin electronics, including a fish finder, side scan, and navigation chart. It includes a stereo with blue tooth capabilities, allowing guests to enjoy their favorite play lists while aboard.

is a Mako, 22-foot center console inshore fishing boat, powered by a 200HP Mercury Optimax 2-stroke engine. The boat is loaded with features to set anglers up for success, including two live wells (one towards the bow and one towards the aft), a Power-Pole for quiet and fast anchoring in shallow waters, a state-of-the-art Minn Kota Ulterra 36-volt trolling motor, and a hydraulic jack plate for shallow water maneuvering.

The boat also has a T-top which provides highly sought-after mid-day shade. The wash down pump helps keep the deck clean at all times. The boat has a large Yeti cooler on board for storing snacks and drinks. Fish Tales is equipped with Lowrance electronics, including a fish finder, side scan, and navigation chart. It also includes a stereo with blue tooth capabilities, allowing guests to enjoy their favorite play lists while aboard.

Both Clear Lake Fishing Charter boats are fully insured.

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Flounder Fishing Charters In Clear Lake Shores

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Welcome to Galveston Bay, one of the most popular fishing destinations in Texas! This is where the Gulf of Mexico meets the bays and estuaries that are home to some of the best game fish in the region. Galveston Bay is known for its incredible flounder, redfish, and speckled trout fishing, and one of the best ways to experience it is by wade fishing. Wade fishing is a unique and exciting way to catch fish, and it's especially popular in Galveston Bay. This type of fishing involves standing in the shallow water and casting your line, using a lure or bait to entice the fish to bite. The thrill of feeling the tug on your line and the satisfaction of reeling in a big catch is hard to beat! The best time to go wade fishing in Galveston Bay is during the fall and winter months, when the water is cooler and the fish are more active. Flounder, redfish, and speckled trout are all plentiful during this time of year, and you're sure to have an amazing time. Flounder are a popular catch in Galveston Bay, and they're known for their delicious, delicate meat. These flatfish are often found hiding in the sandy bottoms of the bay, and you can use a variety of lures and baits to entice them to bite. As you cast your line and wait for a bite, keep an eye out for any movement or ripples in the water. When a flounder bites, you'll feel a distinct tug on your line, and you'll need to reel it in quickly to avoid losing it. Redfish, also known as red drum, are another popular game fish in Galveston Bay. These powerful fish can grow up to 50 pounds, and they put up a fierce fight when you hook them. You can use a variety of lures and baits to catch redfish, including live shrimp, mullet, and crab. As you reel in your line, you'll feel the redfish tugging and pulling, trying to get away. But with some skill and patience, you'll be able to land a big one. Finally, there's speckled trout, which are perhaps the most sought-after game fish in Galveston Bay. These beautiful fish are known for their distinctive spots and their tasty, flaky meat. You can use a variety of lures and baits to catch speckled trout, including topwater lures, soft plastics, and live shrimp. As you cast your line, keep an eye out for any signs of trout activity, such as jumping or splashing in the water. Whether you're a seasoned angler or a beginner, a wade fishing trip in Galveston Bay is an experience you won't soon forget. With some patience, skill, and a bit of luck, you'll be able to catch some amazing flounder, redfish, and speckled trout, and enjoy some of the best fishing in Texas! Read More

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Here at Steel Salty Charters we are 100% dedicated to customer service. We are great with kids, and can accommodate parties as large as 15 anglers. Our captains are TPWL and USCG licensed, and with over 65 years of combined experience on the water. We will ensure you catch fish and have a great time doing it. We offer a 15% discount to active duty and military veterans, police officers, and first responders. Trips are available in half day and full day outings where we will target species such as, redfish, trout, flounder, alligator gar, and sharks. Book a trip, and let’s make some memories! Read More

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We will meet at a predetermined location that is best for you and provides quick access to fishing. I provide the rods, reels, tackle and bait for the day. I just need you to bring your drinks and snacks in a small cooler and to make sure everyone has a valid fishing license. Do we fish if it’s raining or windy? Safety is a priority. If there are severe storms in the area or if the wind is out of control, I’ll suggest we delay or try to reschedule the trip. There’s no sense in going out and being uncomfortable, and I will never put us in danger. But if it’s just a little rain, let’s go – the fish are already wet! We will fish from my 24’ Sea Pro with Suzuki 200 hp engine to get there fast, using live bait most days; we will fish reefs, jetties or other structure around Galveston Bay. Once we are done we will return to the dock where I will clean and filet your fish and package them in gallon ziplock bags. Read More

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Come on down to Galveston, Texas and enjoy a fishing escapade to remember! Captain Jesse will be by your side throughout your 6-hour adventure in Galveston Bay. He’ll help you target Speckled Trout, Redfish, Flounder, and Black Drum using live bait (live shrimp and croaker) and artificial bait. You may purchase live bait for an additional price. If you would like to wade fish, let Captain Jesse know and he will accommodate! For these trips, Captain Jesse uses his 23’ Gulf Coast center console boat which can accommodate up to 4 anglers. Captain Jesse is also passionate about teaching little ones the ropes, so this trip is great for families! Make sure you bring a valid Texas saltwater fishing license, food and drinks of your choice, a hat, sunscreen, and an ice chest for your day’s catch. Captain Jesse will provide all of the rods, reels, and lures. They will also clean and fillet your fish at no additional cost. Have a fun morning or a relaxing afternoon, learn a new technique, and master your cast with Captain Jesse! Read More

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Join Captain Marty for an unforgettable inshore fishing trip departing from Crystal Beach! With years of experience navigating these waters, Captain Marty knows all the best spots to find the fish. He can cater the trip to your skill level and preferences, whether you're looking for a fun family outing or an intense trophy hunting trip. On this trip, you'll have the chance to target the "Big Three" of Texas inshore fishing: Redfish, Speckled Trout, and Flounder. But don't be surprised if you hook something unexpected! Captain Marty has a few tricks up his sleeve, and the way you'll target these fish may depend on factors like the weather, tides, and other conditions. One of his favorite methods is fishing with live shrimp on popping corks over the bays, shelves, and secret honey holes. You won't need to worry about bringing any gear – Captain Marty will provide all the Poles, Reels, Tackle, and Live Bait you need for a successful day on the water. Just pack your favorite snacks and drinks, sun protection, and Texas fishing license, and Captain Marty will take care of everything else to ensure your fishing adventure is a success! Read More

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Hop on board with Captain Harry and experience an amazing day of fishing in the Galveston Bay! Captain Harry will use his experience and knowledge to take you where the fish are biting! Listen to his advice and you will soon be haulin' in some trophy size fish. Some commonly targeted species include trout, redfish, flounder, and many more. Captain Harry launches his trips out of Harborwalk. Upon departing, you can expect 6 hours of action-packed fishing! Give those hamstrings a little stretch before the trip - Captain Harry is known for bringing in some big fish. Read More

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Captain Shannon will use his 25+ years of experience to take you where the fish are biting! The jetties are home to a variety of fish species, including red and black drum, flounder, speckled trout, king mackerel, and tripletail, giving you the unique experience of catching offshore fish inshore. These trips host up to 6 people. Captain Shannon will provide all the bait and tackle you need for the trip. All you have to bring is a fishing license with a saltwater stamp (applies to all members of the party), food and drinks, an ice chest, and some good company! Read More

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Enjoy a day on the water with Captain Jason! The jetties are home to a variety of fish species, including red and black drum, flounder and trout. Captain Jason usually likes to fish out of the ship channel as well as near both the North and South Jetties (the specific location will depend on the season). Captain Jason offers a 4-hour (half-day) and 6-hour (full-day) trip depending on how much fishing you want to do. His 30ft Sea Hunt can accommodate 6 people. He and his team will provide all rods/reels, bait, and tackle. All you need to bring is a Texas Fishing License (for those over 17 years of age), a Bull Red Tag, as well as food and drinks of your choice (no glass or bananas). Let your mind escape from daily responsibilities and have a day on the water with Captain Jason! Read More

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Galveston Jetty/Ship Channel 30ft Seahunt

Head a little further off shore to catch both big fish and limits on this 4-6 hour expedition as you check out Galveston's jetties and channels. You will be fishing for the full time so be sure to allow an extra hour for traveling, cleaning and loading/unloading the boat. The 25' twin engine boat comfortably sits you and 5 others and has plenty of shade to save you on the hotter days. Enjoy it as you cruise around the spectacular Galveston Bay Complex. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience and book a trip today! Captain Mikes 25' Grady White comes loaded with all the gear you could possibly need for a successful day out on the water! He brings all the finest rods, reels, tackle, bait, and knowledge so all you need to bring is your sun protection, snacks and drinks, and your Texas fishing license! Read More

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Head out of Eagle Point Fishing Camp to fish the Galveston Bay complex including East and West bay with Captain Brantley. You will target Redfish, Trout, Flounder, Sheepshead, and Black drum. He offers live bait or artificial whatever your party’s preference. On the day of your trip, Captain Brantley invites you to hop aboard his 2020 25 ft Tidewater Carolina Bay equipped with all the latest electronics and amenities along with a 300 Yamaha that will have you out fishing the bays in know time. For rods and reels, Captain Brantley uses all Penn and Shimano gear, and offers bait casters if that's your flavor, just let him know ahead of time. Every trip includes fishing equipment, fuel, bait, ice, cooler, fish cleaning/bagging, licensed captain, and a great on the water experience. All you need to bring are your favorite snacks and drinks and your Texas Saltwater fishing license and you'll be off to the races! Read More

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Come on down to Galveston, Texas and enjoy a fishing escapade to remember! Captain Derek will be by your side throughout your 4-hour adventure exploring the Galveston Bay Complex. He’ll launch these trips out of Trinity Bay, West Bay, or East Bay depending on the weather and where the fish are biting harder. He’ll help you target Speckled Trout, Redfish, Flounder, using live bait (shrimp and croaker) and artificial bait. You may purchase extra live bait for an additional price. If you would like to wade fish, let Captain Derek know, he is more than willing to accommodate! For these trips, Captain Derek uses his 21’ Saber Cat bay boat which can accommodate up to 4 anglers. This boat is the perfect vessel for exploring Galveston's inshore waters and comes loaded with a power pole anchoring system, a Minn Kota trolling motor, iced down coolers for your snacks and drink, and cushioned seats. Captain Derek is also passionate about showing little ones the ropes, so this trip is great for families! Make sure you bring a valid Texas saltwater fishing license, food and drinks of your choice, a hat, sunscreen, and an ice chest for your day’s catch. Captain Derek will provide all of the best rods, reels, and lures, and will even offer to clean and fillet your fish at no additional cost after you've loaded up the box! Read More

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Hop on board with Captain Robert and prepare for an action-packed day of fishing the jetties! The jetties are the perfect spot for the unique experience of catching offshore fish inshore. On this 4-hour trip, Captain Robert will take you close-by off the coast of Galveston where you can expect to target Black Drum, Flounder, Redfish, and Sheepshead. To attract these elegant fish you'll be using various fishing techniques such as light tackle, heavy tackle, bottom fishing, and trolling. Whichever technique you use, Captain Robert has you covered. Captain Robert fishes aboard a 30’ Grady White center console, with a capacity for six people. Powered by twin 250 HP Yamaha engines, the vessel is safe and steady on its way offshore and even has a bathroom. The vessel is complete with a GPS and a fishfinder to help you get one on your line. Captain Robert will provide all rods, reels, and tackle. All you need is a valid Texas fishing license as well as some food and drinks. These family-friendly trips can host up to 6 people, so make sure you bring some good company! Read More

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Everything to know about booking a clear lake shores flounder fishing charter, what are the best flounder fishing charters in clear lake shores.

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 96 flounder trips in Clear Lake Shores, and the most popular trips in the area are Clear Lake Inshore Slam guided by Kerry and Clear Lake Flounder Special guided by Kerry .

Our guides in Clear Lake Shores are rated a 4.97 out of 5 based on 2582 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are licensed, insured, and vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

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What types of flounder fishing charters are common in Clear Lake Shores?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular for flounder in Clear Lake Shores as well as inshore fishing, jetty fishing, and nearshore fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Clear Lake Shores are light tackle fishing, artificial lure fishing, and live bait fishing but drift fishing and bottom fishing are popular as well.

How much do Clear Lake Shores flounder fishing charters cost?

for flounder in Clear Lake Shores prices can range anywhere from about $500 to $970, but the average price for a half day trip for flounder in Clear Lake Shores is $649. The average price for a full day trip for flounder in Clear Lake Shores is $793.

What month is best for flounder fishing in Clear Lake Shores?

The most popular season for flounder fishing in Clear Lake Shores is summer, and most anglers book their trips 17 days in advance.

Do I need a Clear Lake Shores fishing license for flounder and what are the bag limits for flounder in Clear Lake Shores?

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Clear Lake Shores, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Clear Lake Shores. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Clear Lake Shores.

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Would cloudy weather ruin a visit to the first-ever resort to receive certification from DarkSky International? A stargazer in Utah holds on to her optimism.

Under Canvas Lake Powell-Grand Staircase, a glamping resort in Utah, is the first resort to be certified by the nonprofit authority on light pollution, DarkSky International. Credit... John Burcham for The New York Times

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As I exited Harry Reid International Airport on a bright March afternoon, my hand flew up to protect my eyes, which had grown accustomed to the dull light of a long, gray Tennessee winter. I’d headed west for the sun, but even more so for the night sky, so I was hoping for clear weather ahead. I climbed aboard a shuttle bus that would take me two hours east to Utah, where I planned to spend a starry night at Under Canvas Lake Powell-Grand Staircase .

The glamping resort, one of 12 Under Canvas sites, is anchored on a canyon rim plateau in southern Utah and is the first resort in the world to be certified by the nonprofit authority on light pollution, DarkSky International . My aim was to beat the heat and the crowds — but what I really wanted was to be an early adopter of certified starry resorts.

The DarkSky Approved Lodging program is another step forward in the nonprofit’s history of advocacy for the reduction of light pollution. Broadly, the requirements for certification include being situated in an “exceptionally” dark location; having approved means of reducing the impact of light at night; and providing educational materials about night sky conservation to guests.

Under Canvas, said James Brigagliano, the program’s manager for DarkSky, was a good fit for the project because the company’s sites are in dark locations, and they already follow eco-friendly practices. Since the Lake Powell site was certified in August, other Under Canvas locations in the National Park Service’s Grand Circle Western parks area have also been approved.

Hoping for good weather

In St. George, Utah, I rented a car and headed southeast, the Pine Valley Mountains hovering to the north. The second half of the two-hour drive was on Route 89, which runs from Mexico to Canada. My roughly 60-mile section was marked by sienna-hued mesas and buttes, and cornflower-blue skies.

By 3:30 p.m., I was bouncing along a red dirt road until Under Canvas’s cream-colored tents came into view. There are 50 in all, scattered across 220 acres, all of them with views of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument , a massive geological formation that occupies about 1.87 million acres of public lands, from desert to coniferous forest.

As I got out of my car, I looked up at the sky warily. Clouds were gathering.

In the dirt lot, there were vehicles from Western states and a few from the Northeast. Like me, these travelers had come early — one day after the resort opened for the season — to take advantage of the cool weather and outdoor activities like horseback riding, hiking, rappelling in nearby Elephant Canyon and private tours of the Grand Staircase. There is also boating and fishing on Lake Powell, though the water level there has been much impacted by drought .

Many, like myself, came mainly for the night sky in Utah, which has large swaths of land with minimal artificial light and a dry climate that translates into less water vapor, which can blur the stars.

But would the weather cooperate?

Reaching for the stars

Under Canvas is certainly not the first hospitality company to tout its access to the night sky. Over the last 20 years or so, hotels in bucolic settings, along with permanent glamping sites, have been working stargazing into their guest offerings. There’s the observatory at Primland Resort in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, and the astronomy dinner at Soneva Jani in the Maldives. Elqui Domos in northern Chile has geodesic domes and cabins that open to the sky.

With stargazing in mind, Under Canvas began working with DarkSky in 2021 to arrive at a lighting design plan.

“Getting the certification from DarkSky was altruistic in terms of intention,” said May Lilley, the chief marketing officer at Under Canvas. “It’s a part of our mission to make sure our guests leave with a little bit of a different philosophy, whether that means they just turn the lights off when they leave a room.”

DarkSky’s hope, said Mr. Brigagliano, is that the new certification program will become the de facto standard for all lodging in locations dark enough to pass the organization’s protocol.

Attention to the night sky could not happen sooner. A study published in Science magazine in 2023 revealed that the sky glow from cities and towns increased 10 percent each year from 2011 to 2022, underscoring the startling results from a 2016 study that showed that 99 percent of those living in highly populated areas around the world can no longer see most stars, if any.

The category for lodging complements DarkSky’s existing certification program for International Dark Sky Places , of which there are more than 200, including Zion and Yellowstone national parks; the Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary in Australia ; the Namibrand Nature Reserve in southern Namibia; and even urban places, like Parc du Mont-Bellevue in the city of Sherbrooke, Quebec.

Response to news of the program was fairly immediate, said Mr. Brigagliano. “So far, nearly 100 resorts, retreat centers, ranches and other lodging properties from the United States, Canada, Britain, Thailand, Australia, India, Germany, Saudi Arabia and the Cook Islands have contacted us regarding the program. We are getting interest from a variety of businesses, from nonprofits to luxury, high-end properties.”

Where are the stars?

Inside the common area — a large tent that acts as a front desk, restaurant, snack bar and hang out — a couple from San Francisco with a dachshund had just finished registering. The woman who registered me took me by A.T.V. to my safari-style tent.

All the tents are within a soft yell of each other and all have decks, en-suite bathrooms with showers, and four vertical walls that provide more room than traditional pyramid-shaped tents. Inside mine was a king-size bed, two leather chairs and a wood-burning stove. My choice, the Stargazer (I paid $432, including taxes and fees), also has a sky-viewing window that arcs above the bed.

I stepped out on the deck. The valley was dark below dense clouds. Back inside, I could hear the patter of rain on canvas. I ditched my plan to walk to the on-site slot canyon — slot canyons can flood — and slid under the viewing window, which was dotted with raindrops. The prospects of a starry night seemed remote.

I zipped up my parka, wishing I had brought better shoes for hiking in the rain, and walked down to the main common area. The roasted trout ($25) looked tempting, but the cafeteria was uncomfortably cold. I pulled out a protein bar from my backpack and took a seat under one of the sheltered gathering areas, noticing how the rain transforms Utah’s striated Navajo sandstone into deeper hues of coral and ecru. The wide valley between myself and Grand Staircase might have been two miles or 20, the scale was so unfathomable. A couple from Idaho in oilskin jackets and hiking boots, who looked as though they could ice-pick up Mount Everest, joined me. Unlike me, they were better prepared for inclement weather, which hadn’t stopped them from hiking nearby canyons.

By 8 p.m. the rain had become a misty drizzle. Hoping for the best, I set my alarm for 3:30 a.m., around the time the outer regions of the Milky Way appear in the Northern Hemisphere (given the right conditions).

When the alarm went off, I opened my eyes to stars shining through the still-damp window. I got dressed, grabbed a battery-powered lantern and stepped out into the night. Above me, in all directions, the sky was at last unblocked; I could not have been more surprised.

I made my way down the dirt path, which was lit by small solar ground lights, to get closer to the canyon rim. Smoke from the stoves in several tents drifted up and disappeared. A jack rabbit crossed my path. I sat down on a patch of dry scrub. This was the Colorado Plateau, one of the darkest sections of the United States, and even with a remaining cloud or two, thousands of stars shone through the darkness. Was that the veil of an aloof Milky Way above me? With a clear view to the west, I was almost certain I could see Venus. Using my stargazer app, SkyView, I managed to find the constellations Orion and Leo.

I lay back and stayed there until the stars faded in the predawn sky and the morning light began its spectacular migration across the wide valley.

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