Name: Captain Lloyd Dunkin
Address: South Padre Island, TX
Price range: $475 - $775
Rating: 5

About Your Guide

Lloyd Dunkin

Independent Guide

Captain Lloyd has been fishing the waters around South Padre Island since the early '70s, learning the craft alongside his grandfather and turning a lifelong passion into a professional career. With over 30 years of guiding experience, he’s a true flats fishing specialist who knows these waters like the back of his hand.

Whether you’re helping your kids catch their first fish or dialing in your technique with artificials, Captain Lloyd brings patience, expertise, and a deep love for teaching. He welcomes anglers of all ages and skill levels, tailoring each trip to your goals and using live or artificial bait based on what the fish are biting.

You’ll fish the inshore waters, shallow flats, and winding backcountry of SPI, targeting redfish, speckled trout, and more. With Captain Lloyd at the helm, expect a laid-back, skill-building adventure.

About Your Guide

Lloyd Dunkin

Independent Guide

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South Padre Flats Adventure

100% (1) South Padre Island, TX 1 - 5 People 5 Hours From $475

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

About Your Trip

Looking for a light tackle sportfishing specialist in South Padre Island? There's no better choice than Captain Lloyd! His trips are a blast for both beginners and experienced anglers, and are a great way to enjoy the Texas coast and all the great fishing it offers.

On this trip, you'll use variety of tackle and techniques, including both live bait and artificial lures, to chase Speckled Trout and Redfish! These classic Texas sportfish are fun fighters, and they're great eating as well. Captain Lloyd is happy to clean and bag your keepers, so bring along a cooler to take your fish home.

You'll be fishing aboard Captain Lloyd's 20' Dargel Skout. Lloyd used to work for Dargel Boats, and he knows this vessel inside-out. She's an ideal boat for motoring around the bay, and has a shallow draft to get you into the inshore waters and flats where big fish like to hang out.

Captain Lloyd will supply everything you need for an awesome trip, including rods, reels, bait and tackle! All you need to bring along is sunscreen, your Texas Fishing License, and proper clothing fo the weather. Get out there and have a blast!

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.