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Dove Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas

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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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Lagunamadreservice.com 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 Trip in Port Isabel

South Padre Island Duck Hunting

100% (1) Guided by Zach
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 Trip in Port Isabel

Early Season Teal South Padre Island

100% (1) Guided by Zach
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

Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty, Flats Fishing Charter in Port Isabel

South Padre Island Fishing 4 Hrs

100% (1) Guided by Zach
26 ft 1 - 8 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, Nearshore, Jetty, Flats Fishing Charter in Port Isabel

South Padre Island Dolphin Tour

100% (1) Guided by Zach
26 ft 1 - 6 People From $300
Veteran Operated
This trip is managed by a veteran of the US armed forces.
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore Fishing Charter in Port Isabel

SpaceX Rocket Launch

100% (1) Guided by Zach
26 ft 1 - 12 People From $700
Veteran Operated
This trip is managed by a veteran of the US armed forces.
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Duck Fishing, Hunting Trip in Port Isabel

Dove Hunting South Padre Island

100% (1) Guided by Zach
26 ft 1 - 16 People From $450

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Recent Reviews of Lagunamadreservice.com

5.0
based on 1 review

Dallas

Verified Review

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

Verified Review

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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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
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Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Black Duck
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Great
Great
Blue-Winged Teal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Great
Good
Bluebill
Great
Great
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Great
Great
Cinnamon Teal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Great
Good
Flounder
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Gadwall
Good
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Great
Good
Green-Winged Teal
Good
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Great
Great
Good
Good
Hogfish
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Jack Crevalle
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Great
Good
Good
Kingfish
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Good
Mangrove Snapper
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Northern Pintail
Great
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Great
Great
Great
Northern Shoveler
Good
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Great
Good
Red Snapper
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Good
Good
Redfish
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
Good
Great
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Redhead
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Good
Good
Sandhill Crane
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Good
Good
Sheepshead
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Snook
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Speckled Trout
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
Good
Tarpon
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Whiting
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Wigeon
Good
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Great
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

Artificial Lure Fishing
Bottom Fishing
Calling
Cut Bait Fishing
Decoy Hunting
Drift Fishing
Fly Fishing
Hunting from a Blind
Jigging
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Shotgun Hunting
Sight Casting
Topwater Fishing
Wading

Types of Trip

Duck
Flats
Inshore
Jetty
Nearshore

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