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Glenn Harrison
Glenn H.
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported 1 year ago
Winter time fishing has been solid throughout the south Padre Island area. Snook and large trout remain plentiful in the Brownsville ship channel. Many of my trips have been with less experienced anglers and we have been focusing on speckled trout in deeper water with great success. The wonderful thing about being this far south is that "winter "means the temperature dropped into the 60s with highs near 80s during the day. Of course we get a cold front or two that slows fishing For a day as the front passes but the weather warms right back up quickly. Red...
Glenn Harrison
Glenn H. South Padre Island, Texas Reported 1 year ago
Winter time fishing has been solid throughout the south Padre Island area. Snook and large trout remain plentiful in the Brownsville ship channel. Many of my trips have been with less experienced anglers and we have been focusing on speckled trout in deeper water with great success. The wonderful thing about being this far south is that "winter "means the temperature dropped into the 60s with highs near 80s during the day. Of course we get a cold front or two that slows fishing For a day as the front passes but the weather warms right back up quickly. Red fishing has been consistent with top water action along with soft plastics being the ticket. Find the bait and the fish are there with them. Fly fishing trips have been outstanding during the extreme low tides that we have. Fish become concentrated and wafing for tailing red fish has been the name of the game. Fishing will remain consistent and only get better as spring progresses.
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
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Augustin Perez Jr
Augustin P.
Mercedes, Texas
Reported 1 year ago
This time of year most of my trip are out of Port Mansfield and they are usually Snapper trips.
Augustin Perez Jr
Augustin P. Mercedes, Texas Reported 1 year ago
This time of year most of my trip are out of Port Mansfield and they are usually Snapper trips.
Fishing in Mercedes, Texas
Fishing in Mercedes, Texas
Fishing in Mercedes, Texas
Fishing in Mercedes, Texas
Fishing in Mercedes, Texas
Fishing in Mercedes, Texas
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Zach Dagel
Zach D.
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported 1 year ago
Redfish and sheep head are biting in South Padre Island; Do you wanna get in on this bite? Book a trip and let's go fishing. We're catching multiple oversize reds anywhere from 28 inches to 40.
Zach Dagel
Zach D. South Padre Island, Texas Reported 1 year ago
Redfish and sheep head are biting in South Padre Island; Do you wanna get in on this bite? Book a trip and let's go fishing. We're catching multiple oversize reds anywhere from 28 inches to 40.
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
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Todd Lohry
Todd L.
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported 1 year ago
First week of aug. fishing the shrimpboats were dragging in 50 fathom. Too many bonita to get a bite from a blackfin tuna so we pulled the hooks off the lures. Everything was working great. Wait for the blackfin, stop throw bait. Started trolling again theres the bonita then the blackfin then out of nowhere 3 of the biggest Yellowfin tuna came up and pushed everything out of the way. I ran downstairs and grabbed the biggest reel and bait we had. Instant hook up. 4 hours later in the boat. 215 pound yellowfin tuna.
Todd Lohry
Todd L. South Padre Island, Texas Reported 1 year ago
First week of aug. fishing the shrimpboats were dragging in 50 fathom. Too many bonita to get a bite from a blackfin tuna so we pulled the hooks off the lures. Everything was working great. Wait for the blackfin, stop throw bait. Started trolling again theres the bonita then the blackfin then out of nowhere 3 of the biggest Yellowfin tuna came up and pushed everything out of the way. I ran downstairs and grabbed the biggest reel and bait we had. Instant hook up. 4 hours later in the boat. 215 pound yellowfin tuna.
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Gary Farmer
Gary F.
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported 1 year ago
40" Redfish. biggest on my boat in 2024. Caught in Port Isabel, Tx.
Gary Farmer
Gary F. South Padre Island, Texas Reported 1 year ago
40" Redfish. biggest on my boat in 2024. Caught in Port Isabel, Tx.
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Noel L.
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported 1 year ago
48" Bull red caught on a live mullet of ICW drop off by the shacks in Arroyo City Tx. Using light tackle 3000 shimano Sahara with a 7' rod light medium action. Took close to 25 minutes to bring in this big boy. Safely released to fight another day.
Noel Ledesma
Noel L. South Padre Island, Texas Reported 1 year ago
48" Bull red caught on a live mullet of ICW drop off by the shacks in Arroyo City Tx. Using light tackle 3000 shimano Sahara with a 7' rod light medium action. Took close to 25 minutes to bring in this big boy. Safely released to fight another day.
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Zach Dagel
Zach D.
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported 1 year ago
Hunting here in South Padre Island has been really good after the cold front came through. Jason and Kaeden are excellent shots, and we were picking out the biggest Spragues this morning. We had multiple pintails land in the decoys, and we let them fly off looking for trophies this morning; we shot all of our pintails and redheads. They're going to shoot the rocket off this afternoon at 4
Zach Dagel
Zach D. South Padre Island, Texas Reported 1 year ago
Hunting here in South Padre Island has been really good after the cold front came through. Jason and Kaeden are excellent shots, and we were picking out the biggest Spragues this morning. We had multiple pintails land in the decoys, and we let them fly off looking for trophies this morning; we shot all of our pintails and redheads. They're going to shoot the rocket off this afternoon at 4
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
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Todd Lohry
Todd L.
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported 1 year ago
Been doing good on Cobia since Federal Red snapper closed.
Todd Lohry
Todd L. South Padre Island, Texas Reported 1 year ago
Been doing good on Cobia since Federal Red snapper closed.
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
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Zach Dagel
Zach D.
South Padre Island, Texas
Reported 1 year ago
Josh and I had an awesome afternoon hunt with this big cold front that came in. There are ducks absolutely everywhere - big flocks of redheads, shovelers, pintails, and blue bills. The tides have been a little struggle, but my Mud Boat is running really well and I can get to shallow water everywhere now. If you would like to book a hunt, give me a call. I have just a few dates left open.
Zach Dagel
Zach D. South Padre Island, Texas Reported 1 year ago
Josh and I had an awesome afternoon hunt with this big cold front that came in. There are ducks absolutely everywhere - big flocks of redheads, shovelers, pintails, and blue bills. The tides have been a little struggle, but my Mud Boat is running really well and I can get to shallow water everywhere now. If you would like to book a hunt, give me a call. I have just a few dates left open.
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Augustin Perez Jr
Augustin P.
Mercedes, Texas
Reported 1 year ago
Fishing and duck hunting hads been good
Augustin Perez Jr
Augustin P. Mercedes, Texas Reported 1 year ago
Fishing and duck hunting hads been good
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
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Recent Brownsville Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Awesome trip! Caught two big red drum and a bunch of black drum. Tasted great too. Thanks for a great outing!

    Dawn A. | August 25, 2026

    Trip: Family Friendly Fishing Adventures

  • ★★★★★
    Captain James was great 5-5 stars great knowledge of local area and experience.

    Jaime N. | August 25, 2026

    Trip: 3 Hour Quick Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Capt. Todd, and his First Mate Fernando, provided a trip that exceeded any expectations we could’ve had (6hr charter) for a first timers trip. Capt. Todd put us on fish all day, while Fernando expertly assisted 3 absolute beginners, helping us reel in a sailfish as the first fish of the day (catch and release). It didn’t seem like very long before we were on the red snapper and getting bites left and right, hitting our limit quick. Can’t recommend them enough and already thinking about that next trip! *Not pictured: 2 barracuda and a Spanish mackerel that were released

    David R. | August 24, 2026

    Trip: 1/2 Day Fishing Adventure

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    Great captain with lots of knowledge and high quality equipment.

    Levi H. | August 24, 2026

    Trip: 3hr Quick Trip PM

  • ★★★★★
    Marc was very helpful from baiting our our hooks and cleaning our fish to laughing at my hilarious jokes. Thanks Marc. See you soon.

    Atticus B. | August 23, 2026

    Trip: 5 Hour Fun Trip PM

  • ★★★★★
    Awesome fella! Had a fun day with a group of guys last Wkend . Ended up booking a second trip with him since we limited out on trout and redfish , even picked up a few flounder and some huge trout we had to throw back . Highly recommend . He has a 25’ Majek with plenty room and a great ride .

    Josh K. | August 18, 2026

    Trip: Private Bay Fishing

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    This was an awesome first experience for my family of 6.

    Joshua F. | August 7, 2026

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    Marc and Brandi were a great team. We got on the fish quick and had a limit of trout by 10. The boat is in excellent condition and had plenty of space for the three of us to fish. They had multiple rigs set up to use as the conditions changed. I would book again without hesitation.

    Martin W. | August 6, 2026

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    Bill C. | August 6, 2026

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