| Fly Fishing the Lower Laguna Madre - Port Isabel / South Padre Island & vicinity.
Fish shallow flats and adjacent shorelines for redfish, speckled trout, and snook. Charters are poled sight-casting trips aboard a 17' Maverick HPX/T. Half or full day trips for 1-2 anglers, April through November, departing SPI. All levels of fly-casting ability are welcome. Tackle provided on request. |
MARK ATKINSON
956-364-2001
www.FrontierCharters.net
Email: FrontierCharters@yahoo.com | Frontier Charters is based in South Padre Island, Texas. Our services cater to anglers of all ages and skill levels. We specialize in fishing the FLATS of the lower Laguna Madre for red fish, speckled trout, snook and the occasional flounder. We provide rods, tackle, bait, and all the ice for your drinks and fish. At the end of the trip, our fillet master will put on a show for you while he prepares your fish for the dinner table at one of our fine restaurants on the island. Call now and book a trip on the bay with Captain Mark Atkinson. |
| HERBERT BODE P.O. Box 2911
South Padre Island, Texas 78597
956-501-3832 (mobile)
956-761-2642 (home) | Specializing in drift fishing with live or artificial baits for flounder, redfish, snook, trout and kingfish (when in season). Up to four fishermen. |
CRAIG WOOLLY956-984-9730 (mobile)
Email: Captcraigwoolly@aol.com
Web Site: www.spiFishOn.com | Capt. Craig specializes in light tackle angling for trophy trout, redfish, snook, and flounder on the Lower Laguna Madre. Craig’s 20 plus years of experience make him one of the most successful full time guides on the bay, fishing over 200 charters per year. Craig’s versatility allows him to enhance your experience on the bay whether it be artificial, live baits, natural baits, or on the fly. Capt. Craig is the 2008 LKT Grand Champion, 2008 Top Guide Redfish Rodeo, and the 2008 Champion of the Jim’s Pier Legends Tournament all on the Lower Laguna Madre. Capt. Craig runs a 2008 23ft. Explorer Attack-A-Flat powered by a 2008 Yamaha HPDI 200hp. His equipment will get you to the shallowest reaches of the bay fast and home smooth, safe and dry. All tackle furnished. Half day, full day, and all day trips available. Families and children are encouraged. Capt. Craig fishes from 1-5 anglers. |
| SAMMY MOCK 
214-709-4424
www.live2fishspi.com
| Redfish, Trout, Flounder
40 Years Fishing Experience
Fish from Parrot Eyes
Sight Casting Specialist
Take up to four persons.
Groups welcomed kids encouraged.
Everything furnished but food and drinks. |
JEFF HARTUNGP.O. Box 3858
South Padre, TX 78597
Located at Sea Ranch Marina
(956) 639-6604
Web Page: www.PlayinHookySPI.com
Email: jeff@playinhookyspi.com |
It's all about the love of catching fish and being out on the water. I guide fishing trips in the Laguna Madre for Reds, Trout, Snook, Flounder, Black Drum, and near shore in the Gulf for Ling, Kingfish, Shark and Tarpon.
Fishing trips can be tailored to any type of fishing you would like. Drift Fishing, Wade Fishing, Fly Fishing, or Bottom Fishing. Click or call to book your next fishing trip. |
PAUL MUNARRIZ401 Island Ave #2A
Port Isabel, Tx. 78578
956-459-4729
Email: paulpadre@aol.com | Captain Paul Munarriz, 21 years sport fishing the Laguna Madre for Trout, Redfish, Black Drum, Flounder and Snook. 22' Shallow Sport flats fishing boat with a 150 Yamaha outboard motor. Specializing in light tackle sight fishing with soft plastic lures, and top waters. Sight casting for Reds is a favorite. 1, 2 or 3 anglers max. |
GENCHO BUITUREIRA,JR.P.O. Box 13003
Port Isabel, Tx. 78578
956-943-2459
Cell: 956-345-8299
Web Site: www.southpadrebayfishing.com
Email: CaptainGenchoJr@gmail.com | Full time local fishing guide with 26 years of experience. Fishing one to six people aboard my 24 foot Carolina Skiff. All bait, tackle, and gear is included. Using both live and artificial baits. Fish targeted are reds, trout, drum, snook, flounder, sheepshead, and mangrove snapper. Fishing from South Bay to three Islands and the Brownsville ship channel. No experience needed. Five hour, eight hour and all day fishing trips available. |
EDDIE CURRY (956) 433-1179
Email: eddie@fishpadre.com
Web Site: www.fishpadre.com | In 1986 Eddie became a fulltime fishing guide and has spent most of his time on the water finding fish and helping others learn the sport and appreciate the natural surrounding. Eddie fishes form a 2011, 24' Shallowsport Sport with a 225 hp SHO Yamaha engine. He target snook, redfish, trout and founder in the Lower Laguna Madre and South Bay. Smitten by the great outdoors and bountiful nature in the area it was only natural for him to become a professional sportsman and guide. In 1986 Eddie became a fulltime fishing guide and has spent most of his time on the water finding fish and helping others learn the sport and appreciate the natural surrounding. |
CHRIS KOHNERTSPI Guide Service
P. O. Box 3281
South Padre Island, TX 78597
956-761-3432 (office)
956-605-0246 (mobile / pager)
Email: spi4fish@aol.com
Web Site: www.spi4fish.com | Specializing in drift and/or wade fishing for trophy Trout & Redfish on the Lower Laguna Madre with artificial and live baits. SPI Guide Service has numerous fishing packages to accommodate all levels of fishing ability from beginners to seasoned veterans. SPI Guide Service provides all equipment, tackle, ice, fish cleaning, packaging, and pictures. |
MIKE PERRYMAN3113 Laguna # 106 South Padre Island Texas 7859778597
956-434-9636 (mobile)
Email: mvperryman50@aol.com | Specializing in drift fishing for redfish and trout on the Lower Laguna Madre with artificial and natural baits. Up to 3 fisherman aboard a 21' Shallowsport. |
William ''Billy'' L Bough
956 243 1465
Email: wlbough@aol.com
www.tipotexasguideservice.com | Captain Bill is a long time Texas fishermen specializing in Speckled Trout and Redfish fishing along with just having fun on the Lower Laguna Madre. With an emphasis on drift fishing with artificial and natural bait, Tip O’Texas Guide Service offers other services including sight seeing, sunsets and dolphin watching to accommodate vacationers and anglers visiting South Padre Island. Fisher persons of all ability from beginners to expert are welcome. Tip O’Texas Guide Service provides all equipment, tackle, ice, and soft drinks. Fish cleaning and packaging is available upon request.
Captain Wm Billy Bough 54 years old, married 32 years with no children, retired from the City of Farmers Branch TX after 27 years of service, fished Cast ''Couples Association of Sport Tournament'', Anglers Choice bass tournaments North and Metro divisions plus Pro/Am on the pro side for over 10 years. Own a condo on the Island and a house in Farmers Branch TX. |
RICHARD KEY
325-456-6834 (cell)
www.keyholebayfishing.com
Email: keyhole3@verizon.net | I offer fishing trips using light tackle for Redfish, Trout, Tarpon, and Snook in the Lower Laguna Madre of South Texas. Both young and old, experienced or beginners, will have the opportunity for an adventure of a lifetime. Families are welcome!
We will fish in a 22' Mosca Bay Raider with a 175 Hp Suzuki 4-stroke that will accommodate up to four anglers. We will depart for the day from the Pirates Landing Pier in Port Isabel.
USCG licensed, Captain Richard will put every client in the best possible situation based on his/her skill level.
Full or Half-day Charters Available
Information on charters available at
www.keyholebayfishing.com |
BRYAN RAY508 Orange Lane
Laguna Vista, Tx. 78578
956-433-6469
Email: bdestryr@aol.com
Web: FishingAdventuresSPI.com | Bryan Ray has been a licensed captain and fishing guide around South Padre waters since 1974. He is one of the most knowledgeable and dependable guides you could ever hope to find. With his grand sense of adventure and great personality you will be sure to enjoy a fun day catching fish in the Laguna Madre and around the jetties. Many of the captains and guides around the island started their careers working for him. He is one of the most well-known and respected captains on the island. Specializing in tarpon, snook, redfish, trout and flounder in the bay. Also inshore fishing for tarpon, kingfish & sharks. |
JIM BLACKBURN956-748-3585
970-846-1734 (mobile)
Email: jimbosjumbo@yahoo.com
Web site: www.grandslamfish.com | Come join Captain Jim Blackburn of Grand Slam Backcountry Charters for some great fishing excursions on the Lower Laguna Madre Bay. I specialize in sight-fishing trips for fly fisherman and light tackle enthusiasts. My charters service the following areas: South Padre Island, Port Isabel, Arroyo City, Port Mansfield. There is a large array of fish species available to the fishermen depending on areas fished and time of year. Fish species available are: Redfish, trout, snook, tarpon, mangrove snapper, sheephead, ladyfish, jacks, and , more. I have two skiffs especially designed to access the ultra shallow bay waters and flats. Included on my trips are fly and lure tackle, drinks, and all boat related equipment. You bring your lunch, tackle if desired, and Texas saltwater fishing license. Full and 1/2 day trips available. Please call or email for availability. |
DEWITT THOMAS
 Andy, the happy customer! |
P.O. Box 1247
Port Isabel, TX 78578
956-943-3332
956-551-1965 (cell)
Web Site: www.customsportsanglers.com
Email: cdct12005@aol.com | Welcome! Shallow water custom sports fishing at it's finest. Ranging far and wide covering the Laguna Madre with all its natural splendor. Departing from South Padre Island or Port Isabel, your choice. We customize your trip to exceed your expectations, be it on the fly rod, spinning with top waters, bait casting with plastics and all forms of great natural bait fishing. All bait (lures),ice and tackle are supplied. Your trip can be scheduled from 5 to10 hours. We are more than happy to help with your accommodation arrangements and we have a wealth of local knowledge. It is our goal to offer you a fishing experience that is both productive and memorable. Families are always welcome.
Email or Call me Now  |
RONNY MARETT
P.O. Box 13034
Port Isabel, TX 78578
Located at Sea Ranch Marina
1 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597
956-346-2736
www.CaptainRonSPI.com
Email: Fishing@CaptainRonSPI.com | Captain Ron has been fishing the lower Laguna Madre for over 20 years. Fishing on his 22" Shallow Sport for Trout, Redfish and Flounder using live or artificial baits. All tackle, ice and water furnished. Full or 1/2 day charters available. Corporate groups and accomodations available. Up to 4 fisherman, families welcomed. Located at Sea Ranch Marina, 1 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island. |
GARY FARMER, JR
Angler's Choice Guide Service
956-459-0594
Email: captaingaryf@yahoo.com
Website: www.anglerschoicespi.com |
Full time guide serving Port Isabel & South Padre Island on my 24 ft Carolina Skiff.
There is plenty of room and a safe ride for up to 6 people. Fishing gear, bait, & ice is provided. We will fish for trout, red fish, flounder, mangrove snapper and more, using live bait &/or artificial lures. Come share this great experience of the place I grew up in, the beautiful Laguna Madre! Children and "first timers" encouraged.
Please visit our website for pics & prices!
Visa & Master Card accepted. |
VERE WELLS
956-551-3483
P.O. Box 332
Port Isabel, Texas 78578
| Capt. Wells is a third generation, fulltime local guide who grew up in a bait and tackle shop. That experience has helped him win and guide more anglers to tournament victories than most other guides combined.
Every day on the water is approached with experience and enthusiasm and a commitment to make every angler’s trip an enjoyable, fun and safe one. Half and full day charters to target a species request, whether you’re wanting to take a trophy on top water lures or catch as many or as many or different species as you can with live bait or lures. Both highly experienced fishermen and those wanting to learn the art are welcome.
Whether you are highly experience or wanting to learn the art of taking more fish, just ask and the time and courtesy will be given to make your trip a success. Bring the kids along, they are the future. Bait, tackle, ice and drinking water are furnished.
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JACK BARTONStar Rt Box97
Laguna Vista, Tx. 78578
956-943-8816
956-433-1092 (mobile)
Email: jackfish72@aol.com
Web Site: captainjackbarton.com | Life time resident specializing in drift fishing and poling the banks for trout, red fish, flounder, snook and shark with live and/or artificial bait. Flyfishing available. Up to four fishermen, kids welcome!! |
SKIPPER RAY206 W. Swordfish
South Padre Island, Tx. 78597
956-433-9935 (mobile)
Email: sray@IslandOutfittersSPI.com
Web Site: www.islandoutfittersspi.com | I specialize in fly-fishing and light tackle angling. Catching fish on the fly is my passion. The hunt, the stalk, the presentation and then the hookup all lead to a thrill that will burn itself into memory for years to come. We also teach fly-casting and fishing for those that want to learn the art. With package deals for lodging, food, lessons, and fishing trips all included. Learn to cast in the wind, what lines to use and where and also what flies are best in different circumstances. Give us a call for your custom package designed for you and your group. We now have a new home called Island Outfitters, with everything our customers might need for a day out on the water. Stop by and say hi.. 206 West Swordfish South Padre Island, Texas. FFF Certified Casting Instructor
Endorsed by All STAR RODS |
LARRY LANGFORD227 W. MORNINGSIDE #101
South Padre Island, Tx. 78597
956-761-5791
Email: happytide@aol.com
Web Site: www.happytidecharters.net | Captain Langford has 30 years as a full time lower Laguna Madre guide. Specializing in the use of artificial lures, he will put you on the fish. Live and other natural baits are used on request or when needed. Located at Island OutFitters on South Padre Island. |
SKIPPER MOCK956-739-7698
Web Site: www.CatchTheFishCharters.com | Skipper Mock has been a professional fishing guide in the Lower Laguna Madre since 1982 and has been fishing almost all his life. The Captain's favorite approach is specializing in catching redfish by sight casting when conditions are favorable. Using artificial lures only, Captain Mock fishes for trout, redfish, flounder and snook, depending on the conditions and angler preference. His main objective is for everyone on the boat to have a pleasurable, memorable experience, no matter what the catch is. Captain Mock will also fillet the fish for an added personal touch. |
ADRIAN FLANDES 956-572-0130
Web Site: www.gofishsouthpadre.com | Captain Adrian Flandes is a United States Coast Guard licensed Master and a full time Fishing Guide. We will be fishing on a new 24 ft Shallow Stalker Boat Powered by a 200hp Yamaha perfectly glared and custom built to fish these crystal clear flats of the lower Laguna Madre Bay. It can fish up to six fishermen at one time. The Laguna Madre Bay is an extremely shallow hypersensitive bay which runs along the western coast of the Gulf of Mexico. The Bays ecosystem is protected by Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge. |
BILL JARRARDP.O. Box 3350
South Padre Island, TX 78597
956-761-2067
956-497-3454(mobile)
1-800-683-3390
Email: captbilljarrard@aol.com
Web site: www.fishingsouthpadreisland.com | We offer Fun, Fishing and Safety to the experienced and inexperienced fisherman. I am the local Supervisor for the Saltwater Field Testing Unit of Quantum/Zebco for Rods, Reels, and Motor Guide trolling motors. I maintain several local staff guides field-testing these products to insure you have quality equipment for your trip. While fishing on my vessel you will be on a Baymaster 20ft shallow draft boat powered by a 150 hp Johnson Motor. If you or your company have a need for group charters, we have this association of quality captains to assure you of a great trip. We provide all tackle, baits, and ice needed for completion of your fishing excursion. The predominate species we target include Redfish (red drum), Spotted Sea Trout (Speckled Trout), Southern Flounder, Black Drum and Snook. |
MIKE KNOX206 West Swordfish,
SPI TX 78597
956-243-0039
Email: blast2castspi@yahoo.com
Web Site: http://www.blasttocast.com/ | I specialize in drift fishing and sight fishing for redfish, trout, flounder, and snook with artificial and/or live baits. I also offer duck hunts in the Lower Laguna Madre, typically the duck hunting season starts in November and goes through January. Combo- duck hunts and bay fishing can be arranged during this time. Amateur to avid anglers are welcome year-round (including kids and families). Please visit my website at www.BlastToCast.com for more information. |
CHARLEY QUINN702 ChampionJ-33
Port Isabel, Tx. 78578
956-456-9414 (mobile)
Email: charley@familyfunfishingadventures.net
Web Site: familyfunfishingadventures.net | Family Fun Fishing Adventures puts the emphasis on fun fishing and adventures. With a new 21' shallow draft boat and a state of the art four stroke 140 hp engine, we can go everyplace the fish are. We provide all fishing tackle and gear needed to catch the fish. Captain Charley has guided during many fishing tournaments and has had his customers win many trophies from Port Mansfield to South Padre Island. He was a fishing instructor for the Port Isabel ISD middle school summer program. Fishing with Captain Charley will be a safe, fun fishing adventure and we can customize any fishing trip to your needs. Give him a call for your next fishing adventure. |
