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Zach Dagel

Independent Guide
US Veteran Veteran
Talkative
Intense
Instructional
Beginner Oriented
Comfortable
Quality
Captain Zach is a Veteran of the Marine Corps and a licensed Coast Guard with a (20 ton) master. With over 25 years of experienced guiding, Captain Zach’s fishing and hunting trips have taken him across Northern Minnesota, all the Great Lakes, Canada, California, North & South Dakota, Nebraska, Texas, Wisconsin, Wyoming, and Alaska’s inside passage.

Captain Zach came to South Texas as a professional Quail guide on the prestigious King Ranch, working with bird dogs. Captain Zach is committed to delivering top-notch hunting skills and experiences in South Texas.

In 2017 Captain Zach founded his own guide service on Baffin Bay Riviera, Texas. Guiding fishing and hunting trips, along with Commercial fishing.

As a Marine Corps Veteran, Captain Zach instills the values of dedication, precision, and excellence into his business. You can trust that your adventure will be led with the utmost professionalism and commitment to providing a high-quality experience.

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Zach Dagel

Zach Dagel

Independent Guide
Captain Zach is a Veteran of the Marine Corps and a licensed Coast Guard with a (20 ton) master. With over 25 years of experienced guiding, Captain Zach’s fishing and hunting trips have taken him across Northern Minnesota, all the Great Lakes, Canada, California, North & South Dakota, Nebraska, Texas, Wisconsin, Wyoming, and Alaska’s inside passage.

Captain Zach came to South Texas as a professional Quail guide on the prestigious King Ranch, working with bird dogs. Captain Zach is committed to delivering top-notch hunting skills and experiences in South Texas.

In 2017 Captain Zach founded his own guide service on Baffin Bay Riviera, Texas. Guiding fishing and hunting trips, along with Commercial fishing.

As a Marine Corps Veteran, Captain Zach instills the values of dedication, precision, and excellence into his business. You can trust that your adventure will be led with the utmost professionalism and commitment to providing a high-quality experience.
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
250 pd halibut
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Fish or steak
What’s your favorite band?
Toby Keith
What’s your favorite movie?
Lone survivor

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
250 pd halibut
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Fish or steak
What’s your favorite band?
Toby Keith
What’s your favorite movie?
Lone survivor
What’s your drink of choice?
Colors light
What was your last halloween costume?
None
What do you want for Christmas this year?
Hunting gear
How did you get started guiding?
My dad
What makes you different from other guides?
Ambition
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Laguna Madre Guide Service Trips

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Veteran Operated
This trip is managed by a veteran of the US armed forces.
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Duck Hunting in Port Isabel

South Padre Island Duck Hunting

100% (4)
26 ft 1 - 12 People From $500
Veteran Operated
This trip is managed by a veteran of the US armed forces.
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Duck Hunting in Port Isabel

Early Season Teal South Padre Island

100% (4)
26 ft 1 - 12 People From $500
Veteran Operated
This trip is managed by a veteran of the US armed forces.
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Cast & Blast in Port Isabel

Dove Hunting South Padre Island

100% (4)
26 ft 1 - 16 People From $450
Veteran Operated
This trip is managed by a veteran of the US armed forces.
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Port Isabel

Extreme 6” Shallow Water Redfish

100% (4)
19 ft 1 - 6 People From $550

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Recent Reviews of Laguna Madre Guide Service

5.0
based on 4 reviews

Joshua

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Another awesome Adventure with Captain Zach. Our repeat trip back was another wild success as always with some great action and superb hospitality! Cannot wait to return next season!

Joshua

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Another awesome Adventure with Captain Zach. Our repeat trip back was another wild success as always with some great action and superb hospitality! Cannot wait to return next season!
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William

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Had a great time fishing with Captain Zach. He worked hard in trying to find the fish. Had a very nice boat to fish with and an overall extremely nice Captain. Would recommend fishing with Captain Zach anytime.

William

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Had a great time fishing with Captain Zach. He worked hard in trying to find the fish. Had a very nice boat to fish with and an overall extremely nice Captain. Would recommend fishing with Captain Zach anytime.
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Joshua

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The hunting with Captain Zach was awesome!! Put us on a variety of birds over 3 days. Was lifetime experience!!

Joshua

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The hunting with Captain Zach was awesome!! Put us on a variety of birds over 3 days. Was lifetime experience!!
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Response from Zach:
Thank you very much, sir. I had a blast. I will see you later in January.

Response from Zach:

Thank you very much, sir. I had a blast. I will see you later in January.
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Dallas

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Me and my family went out with captain Zach and had an awesome day. Weather wasn’t in our favour but made the best of it and landed some fish! Captain Zach was very helpful, runs good fishing gear and has a beautiful boat. Will be booking our next trip with him when we’re back in south Padre for a family vacation!

Dallas

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Me and my family went out with captain Zach and had an awesome day. Weather wasn’t in our favour but made the best of it and landed some fish! Captain Zach was very helpful, runs good fishing gear and has a beautiful boat. Will be booking our next trip with him when we’re back in south Padre for a family vacation!
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Response from Zach:
Thank you, Dallas. I appreciate it. How’s my little buddy?

Response from Zach:

Thank you, Dallas. I appreciate it. How’s my little buddy?
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Potential Target Species

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