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Black Drum, Redfish Fishing in South Padre Island, Texas

About Your Guide

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Noel Ledesma

Independent Guide
Instructional
Beginner Oriented
Adventurous
Talkative
As a kid, Captain Noel has always enjoyed fishing with his dad and older brothers. When he got his first car, he would find myself going fishing to a local lake. Then he started venturing out of the saltwater bay and started fishing game fish. The captain decided to get his captain's license and guide fish. The most rewarding thing for him is to see kids and family bond and enjoy quality time catching fish and making great memories.

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Noel Ledesma

Noel Ledesma

Independent Guide
As a kid, Captain Noel has always enjoyed fishing with his dad and older brothers. When he got his first car, he would find myself going fishing to a local lake. Then he started venturing out of the saltwater bay and started fishing game fish. The captain decided to get his captain's license and guide fish. The most rewarding thing for him is to see kids and family bond and enjoy quality time catching fish and making great memories.
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
48" Bull Red on a light tackle rod and reel. It took at least 25 minutes to land. Took pictures and safely released.
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Good ole barbecue C'mon
What’s your favorite band?
80's/90's County Music
What’s your favorite movie?
Old School / Top Gun

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
48" Bull Red on a light tackle rod and reel. It took at least 25 minutes to land. Took pictures and safely released.
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Good ole barbecue C'mon
What’s your favorite band?
80's/90's County Music
What’s your favorite movie?
Old School / Top Gun
What’s your favorite sports team?
Houston Texans
What’s your drink of choice?
Tall glass with half lemonade and half ice tea
How did you get started guiding?
Received my captain license in 2009
What makes you different from other guides?
My number one priority is to make sure my clients have a great time fishing 🎣
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Primetime Fishing Family-Friendly

100% (3) 1 - 8 People 5 Hours From $475
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Primetime Fishing Family-friendly
Primetime Fishing Family-friendly
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Primetime Fishing Family-friendly
Primetime Fishing Family-friendly
Primetime Fishing Family-friendly
Primetime Fishing Family-friendly

About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

Join Captain Noel for a productive and relaxing 5-hour inshore fishing trip across the beautiful bays and shallow waters of the Texas coast. This trip is designed to keep lines tight, fish biting, and anglers of all skill levels engaged while exploring some of the most scenic and fish-rich areas in the region.

The day begins at 7:15 AM when you leave the dock aboard a 21-foot Shallow Sport bay boat powered by a 200HP...

About Your Trip

Join Captain Noel for a productive and relaxing 5-hour inshore fishing trip across the beautiful bays and shallow waters of the Texas coast. This trip is designed to keep lines tight, fish biting, and anglers of all skill levels engaged while exploring some of the most scenic and fish-rich areas in the region.

The day begins at 7:15 AM when you leave the dock aboard a 21-foot Shallow Sport bay boat powered by a 200HP
Yamaha. This versatile and shallow-running vessel is perfect for navigating the flats, channels, and protected bay systems where many of the Gulf Coast’s most popular species feed and move throughout the day.

During the trip, you will target a variety of inshore favorites including Redfish, Speckled Trout, Black Drum, Mangrove Snapper, Sand Trout, Sheepshead, and Whiting. While not every species is targeted at the same time, Captain Noel adjusts techniques and locations based on tides, conditions, and what is actively biting to maximize your chances throughout the morning.

Fishing methods include anchored setups, drift fishing, and working productive structure using a mix of live bait, fresh dead bait, and live shrimp. This variety of approaches helps match conditions and keeps the action steady as you move between different fishing spots across the bay system.

One of the highlights of this trip is the experience itself. As you travel between locations, you’ll get to enjoy the natural beauty of the coastal waterways, from calm flats and winding channels to open bay views. It’s also common to see dolphins along the way, adding an extra layer of excitement to an already enjoyable morning on the water.

This trip is ideal for families, beginners, and experienced anglers alike. It offers a relaxed pace, steady fishing opportunities, and a chance to enjoy the outdoors without a full-day commitment.

Join Captain Noel for a 5-hour bay fishing adventure where beautiful scenery, diverse inshore species, and consistent action come together for a great morning on the water.
Amenities

Water Type

Inshore

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.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 14 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

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

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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About Your Boat

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Boat Type
Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer
Shallow Sport
Year Built
2019
Boat Length
21'

About Your Boat

Boat Type
Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer
Shallow Sport
Year Built
2019
Boat Length
21'
Boat Restroom
No
Engine Manufacturer
Yamaha
Total Horsepower
200
Number of Engines
1
Additional Amenities
Powerpole, Livewell, radio, GPS, can seat up to 6 inclu
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Potential Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .
  • 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)

Recent Fishing Reports

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