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Lagunamadreservice.com in South Padre Island, Texas

Guided by Zach Dagel

Duck Flats Inshore Jetty Nearshore

About Your Guide

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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.

Lagunamadreservice.com Trips

Veteran Operated
This trip is managed / operated by a veteran of the US armed forces.
Hunting in South Padre Island
Hunting in South Padre Island
Hunting in South Padre Island
trip description for South Padre Island Duck Hunting in South Padre Island

Experience the thrill of decoying ducks on the lower Laguna Madre and backwater estuary of South Padre Island, Texas. A world class destination for duck hunting, renowned for its diverse and abundant waterfowl population. Guided hunts are perfect for all hunters, young and old, experienced or beginner. With Captain Zach’s expert guidance, you’ll have the opportunity to improve your hunting skills. South Texas has an abundance of various species of ducks that spend the winter months on the shallow waters of the Laguna Madre, making this estuary a hot spot for waterfowl hunters. The most popular diving duck, the Redhead. 90% of all wintering Redhead ducks whose flock can run into the tens of thousands make their home in south Texas. Whether it’s Teal, Pintail, Bluebill, Mexican Mallard, Shoveler, Widgeon, Gadwall, and Mexican Whistler, you will have a mind-blowing adventure shooting multiple species of ducks with Captain Zach. The morning will start early, with a ride in a comfortable 25-foot Shallow Water X3 Bay Boat. After the decoys are set in place you are going to enjoy calling in multiple species of ducks in comfortable, permanent blinds. Quote From Capt. Zach: “There’s nothing better than shooting, beautiful ducks in full winter plumage, decoying into the spread. You think your wife has a hard time picking out a dress to wear to dinner, you are going to have a harder time deciding which ducks you want to take home to put on the wall!” Read More

Duck Hunting Trip in South Padre Island

South Padre Island Duck Hunting

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26 ft 1 - 6 People From $450
Veteran Operated
This trip is managed / operated by a veteran of the US armed forces.
Hunting in South Padre Island
Hunting in South Padre Island
Hunting in South Padre Island
trip description for Early season teal South Padre Island in South Padre Island

Experience the thrill of decoying ducks on the lower Laguna Madre and backwater estuary of South Padre Island, Texas. A world class destination for duck hunting, renowned for its diverse and abundant waterfowl population. Guided hunts are perfect for all hunters, young and old, experienced or beginner. With Captain Zach’s expert guidance, you’ll have the opportunity to improve your hunting skills. South Texas has an abundance of various species of ducks that spend the winter months on the shallow waters of the Laguna Madre, making this estuary a hot spot for waterfowl hunters. The most popular diving duck, the Redhead. 90% of all wintering Redhead ducks whose flock can run into the tens of thousands make their home in south Texas. Whether it’s Teal, Pintail, Bluebill, Mexican Mallard, Shoveler, Widgeon, Gadwall, and Mexican Whistler, you will have a mind-blowing adventure shooting multiple species of ducks with Captain Zach. The morning will start early, with a ride in a comfortable 25-foot Shallow Water X3 Bay Boat. After the decoys are set in place you are going to enjoy calling in multiple species of ducks in comfortable, permanent blinds. Quote From Capt. Zach: “There’s nothing better than shooting, beautiful ducks in full winter plumage, decoying into the spread. You think your wife has a hard time picking out a dress to wear to dinner, you are going to have a harder time deciding which ducks you want to take home to put on the wall!” Read More

Duck Hunting Trip in South Padre Island

Early Season Teal South Padre Island

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26 ft 1 - 6 People From $500
Veteran Operated
This trip is managed / operated by a veteran of the US armed forces.
Fishing in South Padre Island
Fishing in South Padre Island
Fishing in South Padre Island
trip description for South Padre Island fishing in South Padre Island

Experience the thrill catching speckled, trout, redfish, and flounder on the lower Laguna Madre and backwater estuary of South Padre Island, Texas. A world class destination for shallow water fishing. Guided fishing trips are perfect for all fisherman, young and old, experienced or beginner. With Captain Zach’s expert guidance, you’ll have the opportunity to improve your fishing skills. South Texas has an abundance of various species of fish that spend the winter months on the shallow waters of the Laguna Madre, making this estuary a hot spot for fishing and waterfowl hunters. Get ready to have a mind-blowing adventure catching multiple species of fish with Captain Zach. The morning will start early, with a ride in a comfortable 25-foot Shallow Water X3 Bay Boat. Quote From Capt. Zach: “There’s nothing better than Catching beautiful trophy fish in South Padre Island Tx You think your wife has a hard time picking out a dress to wear to dinner, you are going to have a harder time deciding on which fish you want to take home to put on the wall!” Read More

Flats, Inshore, Jetty Fishing Charter in South Padre Island

South Padre Island Fishing

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26 ft 1 - 6 People From $350
Veteran Operated
This trip is managed / operated by a veteran of the US armed forces.
Fishing in South Padre Island
Fishing in South Padre Island
Fishing in South Padre Island
trip description for South Padre Island dolphin tour in South Padre Island

Come and enjoy beautiful south Padre Island with Captain Zach we will be cruising the Laguna Madre just outside of our pick up spot looking for bottled nose, dolphins, sea turtles and multiple different species of birds. Enjoy the beautiful weather and comfortable boat. This trip can be Taylor to all of your needs. Trip starts with a ride in Zach's comfortable 25-foot Shallow Water X3 Bay Boat. We can cruise or troll out to the dolphins, which are always plentiful just outside the harbor Read More

Flats, Inshore, Jetty, Nearshore Fishing Charter in South Padre Island

South Padre Island Dolphin Tour

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26 ft 1 - 6 People From $300
Veteran Operated
This trip is managed / operated by a veteran of the US armed forces.
Fishing in Port Isabel
Fishing in Port Isabel
Fishing in Port Isabel
trip description for SpaceX Rocket Launch in Port Isabel

This is a private trip on my 26 foot shallow sport X3. It can accommodate up to six people we will be anchored off in South bay with a clear view of the rocket, and the launchpad. Cooler of ice. And water will be on the boat. You’re welcome to bring alcoholic beverages if you would like. my recommendation is to bring some earplugs. It is extremely loud as we will be as close as we can probably get to the rocket. Read More

Inshore Fishing Charter in Port Isabel

SpaceX Rocket Launch

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26 ft 1 - 6 People From $700

Species

Black Drum, Black Duck, Blue-Winged Teal, Bluebill, Cinnamon Teal, Flounder, Gadwall, Green-Winged Teal, Hogfish, Jack Crevalle, Kingfish, Northern Pintail, Northern Shoveler, Red Snapper, Redfish, Redhead, Sandhill Crane, Sheepshead, Snook, Speckled Trout, Tarpon, Whiting, Wigeon

Techniques

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

Types of Trip

Duck, Flats, Inshore, Jetty, Nearshore

Start Location

South Padre Island, TX, USA | Bodies of water fished: South Padre Island | Areas hunted: South Padre Island

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