About Your Guide

Jonathan Garza

Independent Guide

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Comfortable

Quality

Beginner Oriented

Captain Jonathan, based in the captivating South Padre Island, is a seasoned fishing guide with a profound knowledge of the local waters and a genuine passion for angling. With years of experience, he specializes in providing anglers with thrilling and productive fishing adventures along the Gulf Coast. Whether you're targeting redfish, trout, or flounder in the bay, venturing offshore for kingfish and snapper, or exploring the shallow flats for tarpon and snook, Captain Jonathan's local expertise ensures that every fishing trip is a rewarding and memorable experience in the tropical paradise of South Padre Island, Texas.

About Your Guide

Jonathan Garza

Independent Guide

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South Padre Bay Fishing

100% (21) South Padre Island, TX 1 - 10 People 5 Hours From $500

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

Captain Jonathan is an excellent guide to the calm waters off South padre Island. He's been fishing here for decades, and knows how to get you on great fish, whether you're going for a trophy Red or just looking to have some fun with your family and friends.

The Laguna Madre is a unique environment that is ideal for Redfish, Spotted Trout, Flounder, and Drum. On this trip, you're free to keep your keepers or return them to the water.

You'll get out there aboard Captain Jonathan's fast, sleek 25' torrent cat 5 bay boat, which can comfortable seat up to 6 guests. She's driven by a 200-HP Suzuki engine, I put so you'll be out on the prime fishing spots quickly. The boat also sports a live well for bait, and standard electronics to help you hook 'em!

Captain Jonathan will supply all the rods, reels, bait and tackle. Just bring your Texas fishing licenses, sunscreen, and proper clothing and you'll be all set!

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for an additional fee.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 7 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Majek Illusion
Year Built: 2018
Boat Length: 23'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Majek Illusion
Year Built: 2018
Boat Length: 23'
Boat Restroom: No
Engine Manufacturer: Suzuki 2025
Total Horsepower: 200
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: Live well, power pole, trolling motor.

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Recent Reviews of On The Bay Fishing Charters

5.0

based on 3 reviews

Dessard

Verified Review

Jonathan was professional, knowledgeable, and very nice. He took care of my 8 year old son too. We caught a trout on our first cast. We hit our limit of trout and spent the rest of the time looking for red and black. He never gave up.

Dessard

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Donald

Verified Review

Jonathan is an outstanding guide. He went out of his way to ensure we enjoyed the trip and patiently explained things multiple times when the kids didn't understand. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to spend time fishing in the Port Isabel and South Padre area.

Donald

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Russell

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Jonathan sold his boat and cancelled our trip the afternoon before we were supposed to go, but he found a replacement, Capt. AJ, who did a great job. I would fish with Capt. AJ again.

Russell

Verified Review

Jonathan sold his boat and cancelled our trip the afternoon before we were supposed to go, but he found a replacement, Capt. AJ, who did a great job. I would fish with Capt. AJ again.

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