CL Guide Service

Corpus Christi, Texas
Speckled Trout Fishing in Corpus Christi, Texas

About Your Guide

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Gabriel Escobar

Independent Guide 14 years of exp.
Talkative
Instructional
Laid-back
Adventurous
Quality
Beginner Oriented
Come join Captain Gabriel to experience South Texas fishing through the eyes of a native. Captain Gabriel lives and breathes South Texas outdoor sports. When he's not fishing the beautiful waters surrounding Corpus Christi in pursuit of bull redfish and speckled trout, you can find him hunting quail, dove or deer on his cattle ranch.

Captain Gabriel's lifelong expertise in South Texas fishing will ensure you have the trip of a lifetime. At any given time of year you can expect to catch Redfish, Speckled Trout, Black Drum and Flounder in the backwaters and bays surround Corpus Christi and Port Aransas. Captain Gabriel is prepared to tailor his trips to any type of fisherman.

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Gabriel Escobar

Gabriel Escobar

Independent Guide 14 years of exp.
Come join Captain Gabriel to experience South Texas fishing through the eyes of a native. Captain Gabriel lives and breathes South Texas outdoor sports. When he's not fishing the beautiful waters surrounding Corpus Christi in pursuit of bull redfish and speckled trout, you can find him hunting quail, dove or deer on his cattle ranch.

Captain Gabriel's lifelong expertise in South Texas fishing will ensure you have the trip of a lifetime. At any given time of year you can expect to catch Redfish, Speckled Trout, Black Drum and Flounder in the backwaters and bays surround Corpus Christi and Port Aransas. Captain Gabriel is prepared to tailor his trips to any type of fisherman.
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
500lbs Blue Marlin
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Fish or Brisket
Whats your favorite band?
Willie Nelson
Whats your favorite movie?
The Cowboy’s

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
500lbs Blue Marlin
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Fish or Brisket
Whats your favorite band?
Willie Nelson
Whats your favorite movie?
The Cowboy’s
Whats your favorite sports team?
Houston Astro’s
Whats your drink of choice?
Lone Star Beer
What was your last halloween costume?
None
What do you want for Christmas this year?
Good Health
How did you get started guiding?
Fished with my Dad as a young boy
What makes you different from other guides?
Life Experiences
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Recent Reviews of CL Guide Service

4.2
based on 5 reviews

Roland

Verified Review

Wind and moon wasn't in our favor. Gabriel worked hard to get us on the scattered fish

Roland

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Wind and moon wasn't in our favor. Gabriel worked hard to get us on the scattered fish
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Dennis

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Friendly and knowledgeable guide. Handled less than optimal weather conditions keeping safety foremost.

Dennis

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Friendly and knowledgeable guide. Handled less than optimal weather conditions keeping safety foremost.
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Byron

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Captain Gabe was terrible didn’t catch a fish. Soaked us on the boat when driving. I would never use him again. The website was very nice and was in constant communication via emails and phone calls. No photos terrible time on the boat.

Byron

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Captain Gabe was terrible didn’t catch a fish. Soaked us on the boat when driving. I would never use him again. The website was very nice and was in constant communication via emails and phone calls. No photos terrible time on the boat.
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Response from Captain Experiences:
Hey Byron I'm sorry the experience was less than ideal and we'd love to make it up to you. Please reach back out and we can get you out on another trip on us.

Response from Captain Experiences:

Hey Byron I'm sorry the experience was less than ideal and we'd love to make it up to you. Please reach back out and we can get you out on another trip on us.
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Sanmy

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Great time!

Sanmy

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Great time!
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Heather

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We really enjoyed having Gabe our fishing guide. He was knowledgeable and fun to have at the helm!

Heather

Verified Review

We really enjoyed having Gabe our fishing guide. He was knowledgeable and fun to have at the helm!
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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
Redfish
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
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

Fly Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing

Types of Fishing

Flats
Inshore

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