Capt. Gus's Saltwater Adventures

South Padre Island, Texas
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Gus Mcgarraugh

Independent Guide
Talkative
Laid-back
Instructional
Beginner Oriented
Adventurous
Quality
Captin Gus has lived back and forth from Colorado to South Texas my entire life. His father moved to the island when Gus was a boy and taught him the ins and outs of the bay every summer throughout his childhood. Together they spent countless hours finding potholes full of trout and sand flats littered with redfish. His father instilled in him a fierce passion for the outdoors and planted the seeds for him to pursue a career chasing the critters he has come to love and respect.

With the help of some local legends including forty year veteran Capt. Skipper Ray, Gus has honed his skills as a fisherman and professional guide fishing the Lower Laguna Madre. But for him the bay still provides an incredible environment to learn and grow. Every day he finds new places to fish and duck hunt and he welcomes you to join him on one of these incredible adventures!

During the fall Captain Gus heads north to Crawford, Colorado to team up with the Homestead Ranch Crew to chase elk, deer, mountain lion,...

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Gus Mcgarraugh

Gus Mcgarraugh

Independent Guide
Captin Gus has lived back and forth from Colorado to South Texas my entire life. His father moved to the island when Gus was a boy and taught him the ins and outs of the bay every summer throughout his childhood. Together they spent countless hours finding potholes full of trout and sand flats littered with redfish. His father instilled in him a fierce passion for the outdoors and planted the seeds for him to pursue a career chasing the critters he has come to love and respect.

With the help of some local legends including forty year veteran Capt. Skipper Ray, Gus has honed his skills as a fisherman and professional guide fishing the Lower Laguna Madre. But for him the bay still provides an incredible environment to learn and grow. Every day he finds new places to fish and duck hunt and he welcomes you to join him on one of these incredible adventures!

During the fall Captain Gus heads north to Crawford, Colorado to team up with the Homestead Ranch Crew to chase elk, deer, mountain lion, and bear. Homestead Ranch is an original homestead that the McLeods have maintained since 1914. Six generations of incredible preservation have built the hunting experience of a lifetime. He is truly honored to have been a part of this team for the last few years.
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
700 lb bull shark
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Fresh fish tacos
What’s your favorite band?
Alan jackson
What’s your favorite movie?
Happy Gilmore

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
700 lb bull shark
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Fresh fish tacos
What’s your favorite band?
Alan jackson
What’s your favorite movie?
Happy Gilmore
What’s your favorite sports team?
Colorado avalanche
What’s your drink of choice?
Sprite
What was your last halloween costume?
Skipper ray
What do you want for Christmas this year?
Thermals
How did you get started guiding?
Family business
What makes you different from other guides?
I’m capt. Gus. You’ll see
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Capt. Gus's Saltwater Adventures Trips

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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Port Isabel

South Padre Shallows Trip

100% (9) Guided by Gus
24 ft 1 - 5 People From $500
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Port Isabel

Lower Laguna Full Day Action

100% (9) Guided by Gus
24 ft 1 - 5 People From $750
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Port Isabel

South Padre Shallows - 24’ Carolina

100% (9) Guided by Gus
24 ft 1 - 5 People From $500
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24 ft 1 - 4 People From $350

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Recent Reviews of Capt. Gus's Saltwater Adventures

5.0
based on 5 reviews

Brian

Verified Review

Awesome time!!! The captain ( Gus) was very knowledgeable of the fishing the ocean and all the methods for Big Fish had a great time and I will be back down there to fish with him again in a month and a half. Super Time, can say he went above and beyond

Brian

Verified Review

Awesome time!!! The captain ( Gus) was very knowledgeable of the fishing the ocean and all the methods for Big Fish had a great time and I will be back down there to fish with him again in a month and a half. Super Time, can say he went above and beyond
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Logan

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My family and I had and awesome time. Will be back again

Logan

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My family and I had and awesome time. Will be back again
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Mike

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Gus was great! My son and I had a wonderful time! He was very knowledgeable and helpful. If you’re looking for
Someone that knows these waters and where the fish are at.. he’s your man !!

Mike

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Gus was great! My son and I had a wonderful time! He was very knowledgeable and helpful. If you’re looking for
Someone that knows these waters and where the fish are at.. he’s your man !!
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Bradley

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they tried. very friendly

Bradley

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they tried. very friendly
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Steven

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Gus is friendly and knows his stuff. Shot a limit and even got a red fish out of the decoys

Steven

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Gus is friendly and knows his stuff. Shot a limit and even got a red fish out of the decoys
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Potential Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .
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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
Cut Bait Fishing
Decoy Hunting
Drift Fishing
Fly Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Hunting from a Blind
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Shotgun Hunting
Sight Casting

Types of Trip

Duck
Flats
Inshore

Recent Fishing Reports

Mid July 2026
Pending new state record bull shark by 200 lbs
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Mid June 2026
Been catching limits of monster trout every evening on lures in the dark.
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Late May 2026
Catching tons of big keeper trout after dark every day
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Capt. Gus's Saltwater Adventures Photo Gallery

South Padre Shallows Trip
South Padre Shallows Trip
June 22nd, 2025
Port Isabel, Texas
Lower Laguna Full Day Action
Lower Laguna Full Day Action
March 27th, 2023
Port Isabel, Texas
Redfish Fishing in Port Isabel, Texas
South Padre Shallows - 24’ Carolina
April 1st, 2022
Port Isabel, Texas
Premier STX Cast and Blast
Premier STX Cast And Blast
March 13th, 2025
Port Isabel, Texas
South Padre Shallows Trip
South Padre Shallows Trip
April 17th, 2023
Port Isabel, Texas
Texas Variety Duck Trip
Texas Variety Duck Trip
December 4th, 2023
Laguna Vista, Texas
South Padre Island Night Fishing
South Padre Island Night Fishing
July 18th, 2026
Port Isabel, Texas
South Padre Island Night Fishing
South Padre Island Night Fishing
July 18th, 2026
Port Isabel, Texas
South Padre Shark
South Padre Shark
July 18th, 2026
Port Isabel, Texas
Premier STX Cast and Blast
Premier STX Cast And Blast
March 13th, 2025
Port Isabel, Texas
Lower Laguna Full Day Action
Lower Laguna Full Day Action
April 17th, 2023
Port Isabel, Texas
Redfish Fishing in Port Isabel, Texas
South Padre Shallows - 24’ Carolina
April 1st, 2022
Port Isabel, Texas
South Padre Shallows - 24' Carolina
South Padre Shallows - 24’ Carolina
April 17th, 2023
Port Isabel, Texas
Premier STX Cast and Blast
Premier STX Cast And Blast
April 10th, 2023
Port Isabel, Texas
Texas Variety Duck Trip
Texas Variety Duck Trip
April 10th, 2023
Laguna Vista, Texas
South Padre Shark
South Padre Shark
July 18th, 2026
Port Isabel, Texas
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