Crystal Flats Guide Service with Captain Experiences

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Cliff Fleming

Certified Damn Good Guide

Independent Guide 50 years of exp.

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Adventurous

Quality

My name is Captain Cliff. 1974 was the year I began fishing the Lower Laguna Madre as a 7th grader I learned to fish in East Texas before that freshwater. One of my best teachers was Wade Dunkin from Harlingen Texas. My first hunting and fishing job was from Harlingen National Bank Dial Dunkin and Associates where we fished and deep south Texas Northern Mexico . Those guys were pros and they just brought me along I got lucky but I love to teach other people to fish I love kids and people that's kind of how I got my start .

I love cooking and catching fish, fishing is in my blood and I love to teach others how to fish. Whether you're a seasoned angler, a vacationer looking to experience prime South Texas fishing, or a beginner, fishing the bountiful Texan waters with Captain Cliff is an adventure you'll never forget. The captain is a six-pack charter captain with a US Coast Guard license and decades of angling experience. His targeted species are Speckled Trout, Redfish, Flounder, Mangrove...

About Your Guide

Cliff Fleming

Certified Damn Good Guide

Independent Guide 50 years of exp.

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Recent Reviews of Crystal Flats Guide Service

4.8

based on 6 reviews

Lance

Verified Review

We had an amazing time fishing with Captain Cliff in South Padre Island! He was incredibly patient and helpful throughout the trip, ensuring we were comfortable and had a great experience. The boat was spacious and well-maintained, giving us plenty of room to enjoy our time on the water. Captain Cliff was friendly, timely, and took us to some fantastic fishing spots. We highly recommend him for anyone looking for a fun and successful fishing...

Lance

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John

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Great time! captain experience made booking very easy. Cliff our captain was great!

John

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Great time! captain experience made booking very easy. Cliff our captain was great!

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John

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Had a great time with Cliff. We requested to catch Trout and he put us on them right away. Very knowledgeable and willing to share information on how to catch the target species.

John

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Had a great time with Cliff. We requested to catch Trout and he put us on them right away. Very knowledgeable and willing to share information on how to catch the target species.

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Response from Cliff:

Thank you for the outstanding review. I hope you will return soon. Happy safe travels back to the Great State of Wisconsin!

Response from Cliff:

Thank you for the outstanding review. I hope you will return soon. Happy safe travels back to the Great State of Wisconsin!

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Matt

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Cliff did a great job on finding fish to get our limit. He is very well experienced and professional.

Matt

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Cliff did a great job on finding fish to get our limit. He is very well experienced and professional.

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Response from Cliff:

Thanks Matt im looking forward to our nwxt outing when you can return to the South Padre Island area to do some more catching!

Response from Cliff:

Thanks Matt im looking forward to our nwxt outing when you can return to the South Padre Island area to do some more catching!

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Gary

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If you are in the area, Cpt.Cliff is an outstanding charter. I would recommend his boat to anyone who wants to catch fish.

Gary

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If you are in the area, Cpt.Cliff is an outstanding charter. I would recommend his boat to anyone who wants to catch fish.

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Response from Cliff:

Thank you Gary.

Response from Cliff:

Thank you Gary.

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James

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Our day with Cliff was great. Our group was two dads with 2 seven year olds. The kids had the best time. They each caught a few fish and he was incredibly patient and kind with them as they learned. We will be back.

James

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Response from Cliff:

Thanks for the touching review the kids were the highlight of the trip. I hope you can make it back soon!

Response from Cliff:

Thanks for the touching review the kids were the highlight of the trip. I hope you can make it back soon!

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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
Florida Pompano	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Good
Kingfish	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Great
Mangrove Snapper	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Not Ideal
Redfish	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good
Sheepshead	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good
Snook	Good	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good
Spanish Mackerel	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Not Ideal
Speckled Trout	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Great	Great	Good	Good
Tarpon	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Good
Tripletail	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Not Ideal
Whiting	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Not Ideal	Not Ideal