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SPI's Most Popular Trip

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Gary Farmer

Independent Guide 24 years of exp.
Instructional
Comfortable
Quality
Talkative
Beginner Oriented
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 24 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?
Tough one!

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?
Tough one!
Whats your drink of choice?
Water
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 lifetime or at least catch supper, & maybe more to take home!
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Spi's Most Popular Trip

100% (13) 1 - 10 People 5 Hours From $550
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 included for 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

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

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

Physicality

This trip requires an average level of physical activity.

Languages

English

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
Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer
Carolina Skiff
Year Built
2021
Boat Length
24'

About Your Boat

Boat Type
Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer
Carolina Skiff
Year Built
2021
Boat Length
24'
Boat Restroom
No
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 3 reviews

James

Verified Review

Great guy. Very patient and knowledgeable. The bite could’ve been better

James

Verified Review

Great guy. Very patient and knowledgeable. The bite could’ve been better
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Lin

Verified Review

Gary made our day! We caught 9 trout and our autistic daughter was treated with patience and kindness. We picked Gary because he indicated having disabilities was “no problem” and he meant it!

We saw dolphins, sea turtles, bird island, a mangrove warbler, and the fish were practically jumping on the boat.


Captain Gary knows his stuff and was a great tour guide of the Gulf. You won’t be disappointed!

Lin

Verified Review

Gary made our day! We caught 9 trout and our autistic daughter was treated with patience and kindness. We picked Gary because he indicated having disabilities was “no problem” and he meant it!

We saw dolphins, sea turtles, bird island, a mangrove warbler, and the fish were practically jumping on the boat.


Captain Gary knows his stuff and was a great tour guide of the Gulf. You won’t be disappointed!
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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 .
  • 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)

Recent Fishing Reports

Mid April 2025
Fishing has been great this month!
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Late January 2024
40" Redfish. biggest on my boat in 2024. Caught in Port Isabel, Tx.
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Early July 2022
I though we did it right...sorry.
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