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Pricing Matrix

	5 Hours
5 People	$935.00
4 People	$797.50
3 People	$715.00
2 People	$577.50
1 Person	$522.50

Pay $100 as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty, Flats

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

About Your Trip

If you've been wanting to chase Bull Reds and gator Trout in one of America's most beautiful fishing destinations, this trip is for you! Join Captain Heath for a half-day of great fishing off South Padre Island, and experience all that SPI and the Laguna Madre has to offer. This is a unique environment; the Laguna Madre is one of only six hypersaline (saltier than the ocean) lagoons in the world, and as such it's a special place to catch fish!

On this trip, you'll be targeting the Texas classics: Redfish and Speckled Trout. These fish are great fighters, and provide a fun challenge for every level of angler. You'll employ a couple of different techniques, including drift fishing, sightcasting on the flats, and retrieving on the bottom. Whether you're throwing live bait or lures, when these fish hit your line, you'll know it! These are Captain Heath's local waters, and he's happy to provide all the tips and tricks you need to hook some champions.

If the conditions are right, you'll also have the opportunity to go a little further off in order to bag Snapper around the jetties and man-made structure. These fish are widely known as excellent table fare and their bright colors are extremely picture-worthy!

You'll be fishing from the deck of Captain Heath's brand-new 24' Majek Reaper bay boat. She sports a 300 HP Suzuki engine, so you'll be at the hot fishing spots in no time. This boat is perfect for the inshore waters of the Laguna Madre, where it's typically quite shallow. The vessel also features all the standard electronics, including GPS and fishfinder, plus PowerPoles to give your Captain great control in just feet of water.

Captain Heath will provide everything you need for phenomenal trip, including all the rods, reels, bait, and tackle. All you need to remember is proper clothing, sunscreen, a cooler with snacks and drinks, and your Texas fishing license with a saltwater endorsement. Get ready for the trip of a lifetime!

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty, Flats

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Live Bait

Live bait is included in this trip.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

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About Your Guide

Captain Heath

Independent Guide 22 yrs of exp.

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Adventurous

Quality

About Your Guide

Captain Heath

Independent Guide 22 yrs of exp.

Captain Heath was raised here in the RGV and has been fishing the lower Laguna Madre since he was old enough to crawl around on a boat. With 30 years of experience fishing the LMG, and over 15 years as a professional guide, he's a true local expert who knows how to get you on the fish! He hold a USCG 50-Ton Master Captain's License, and is licensed with Texas Parks and Wildlife as well. Captain Heath likes to target a variety of species and share his passion for fishing and the outdoors with his clients, whether they're experienced anglers or just looking for a fun adventure.

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Start Location

Your guide can be flexible with your start location.

You can work with your guide after booking to set a more specific start location in the area.

5801 Padre Boulevard, South Padre Island, TX, USA

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Majek Reaper
Year Built: 2022
Boat Length: 24'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Majek Reaper
Year Built: 2022
Boat Length: 24'
Engine Manufacturer: Suzuki
Total Horsepower: 300
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: Live well, power pole, stereo, Latest electronics

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty, Flats

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Live Bait

Live bait is included in this trip.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Potential Target Species

Flounder
Redfish
Speckled Trout

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Bottom Fishing
Drift Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Sight Casting

Packing / Extras

All rods, reels, and tackle are included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and any gear of your own you want to use on the trip.

You'll need to buy a fishing license before getting out there. Find out more about licenses here.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 7 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account.

If the weather doesn’t cooperate you’ll be covered by our 100% weather guarantee and you won’t lose your deposit.

Reviews

based on 4 reviews

Verified Review

July 10

Awesome day, Capt Heath and the boat were top notch.

Jeffrey

Verified Review

April 10

Captain Heath was great, especially withe my 12 year nephew. We caught a lot of fish and Heath was well versed in local history . Which all 3of us found interesting. Would definitely book another trip with Heath

Robert

Verified Review

March 21

Captian Heath put us on fish at every place we stopped. Had a great time and would definently go out with him agian!!

Keith

Verified Review

July 21

We had a great time and Captain Heath had patience and the ability to show our 6 year old how to fish.

First Time Booking with Us?

Captain Experiences is the home of over 1500 Damn Good fishing and hunting guides. Our mission is to unlock the outdoors for everyone, and we want to help you get out there through our no-hassle online booking experience and our team of outdoors experts.

We vet our guides to make sure they are the best of the best. We want guides who not only put you on 'em, but show you a great time, keep you safe, and give you a memorable experience with your group.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the case of inclement weather, our guides will make the call and we'll work with you to reschedule your trip or issue a credit for the full deposit of the trip to be used on any of our trips across the country. Your safety is our top concern.

Each trip’s price is set by the guide and factors in all of their costs. A big determinant of cost is often the type of boat and associated fuel costs, but other guide costs include leases, marina / slip fees, bait costs, and the cost to provide and maintain all of the gear you’ll need on your trip.

Once you book the trip, we will connect you directly with the guide to go over any additional details. In the meantime, our team is always available to answer your questions via email, text, chat, or call!