Angler's Choice Guide Service

South Padre Island, Texas
SPI's Most Popular Trip

About Your Guide

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Gary Farmer

Independent Guide 22 years of exp.
Instructional
Comfortable
Beginner Oriented
Talkative
Quality
Captain Gary is a life-long fisherman and outdoorsman who grew up fishing these beautiful South Texas waters surrounding South Padre Island and Port Isabel Texas. Captain Gary is U.S.C.G. licensed and specializes in inshore (shallow water) saltwater fishing for all the area has to offer including trout, redfish, flounder, snook, and many other local variety

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Gary Farmer

Gary Farmer

Independent Guide 22 years of exp.
Captain Gary is a life-long fisherman and outdoorsman who grew up fishing these beautiful South Texas waters surrounding South Padre Island and Port Isabel Texas. Captain Gary is U.S.C.G. licensed and specializes in inshore (shallow water) saltwater fishing for all the area has to offer including trout, redfish, flounder, snook, and many other local variety
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
14 ft Shark
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Grilled Shrimp & Chicken
Whats your favorite band?
Country & Classic Rock
Whats your favorite movie?
Captain America

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
14 ft Shark
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Grilled Shrimp & Chicken
Whats your favorite band?
Country & Classic Rock
Whats your favorite movie?
Captain America
Whats your drink of choice?
Water
What was your last halloween costume?
Jason
What do you want for Christmas this year?
Electric assist Bicycle
How did you get started guiding?
My Guide Buddy Russell Robinson got me going!
What makes you different from other guides?
I want everyone to enjoy the trip. Maybe catch the fish of a life time or at least catch supper, if not more to take home.
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Spi's Most Popular Trip

100% (1) 1 - 12 People 5 Hours From $475
Redfish Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Redfish Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Redfish Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Redfish Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Redfish Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Speckled Trout Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Redfish Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Speckled Trout Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Speckled Trout Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Redfish Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
Redfish Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas
SPI's Most Popular Trip
SPI's Most Popular Trip
SPI's Most Popular Trip
SPI's Most Popular Trip
SPI's Most Popular Trip
SPI's Most Popular Trip

About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

Head out onto the world-renowned waters of the South Texas Riviera with Captain Gary! He specializes in hooking into all kinds of inshore sportfish, including Speckled Trout, Red Fish, Flounder, Snook, Black Drum and Mangrove Snapper. Captain Gary is happy to cater your trip to your goals and is willing to fish with many different methods. He can also provide some expert tips and tricks so that you can improve your fishing abilities as well....

About Your Trip

Head out onto the world-renowned waters of the South Texas Riviera with Captain Gary! He specializes in hooking into all kinds of inshore sportfish, including Speckled Trout, Red Fish, Flounder, Snook, Black Drum and Mangrove Snapper.

Captain Gary is happy to cater your trip to your goals and is willing to fish with many different methods. He can also provide some expert tips and tricks so that you can improve your fishing abilities as well.
So, whether it's landing your first bruiser Trout, chasing the "Big Three", or watching your little ones light up with smiles, no one takes your time on the water more seriously than Captain Gary.

For your trip, Captain Gary will provide rods, reels, tackle, bait, and ice for your catch. All the necessities for a successful day out on the water are provided; all you have to bring is your favorite snacks and drink, a camera, and your Texas fishing license!
Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for an additional fee.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Live Bait

Live bait is provided for an additional fee.

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

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 7 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

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

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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About Your Boat

Boat photo for SPI's Most Popular Trip
Boat Type
Skiff
Boat Manufacturer
Carolina Skiff
Year Built
2021
Boat Length
24'

About Your Boat

Boat Type
Skiff
Boat Manufacturer
Carolina Skiff
Year Built
2021
Boat Length
24'
Engine Manufacturer
Suzuki
Total Horsepower
200
Number of Engines
1
Additional Amenities
GPS, Compass, Live Bait Well, Ice Box, Sirius XM
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Recent Reviews of Angler's Choice Guide Service

5.0
based on 1 review

Chad

Verified Review

Gary helped us catch the fish trifecta (red, trout, flounder) along with some other species that were released. What an expert teacher and guide!

Chad

Verified Review

Gary helped us catch the fish trifecta (red, trout, flounder) along with some other species that were released. What an expert teacher and guide!
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Potential Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .
January February March April May June July August September October November December
Black Drum
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Flounder
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Jack Crevalle
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Great
Good
Good
Ladyfish
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Mangrove Snapper
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Redfish
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
Good
Great
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Snook
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Speckled Trout
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
Good
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  • Get it while it's HOT!
  • This species is in play.
  • You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
  • Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Bottom Fishing
Cut Bait Fishing
Drift Fishing
Jigging
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Topwater Fishing

Types of Fishing

Flats
Inshore

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