The 15 Best Flats Fishing Charters In Laguna Madre (Summer 2023)

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Featured Fishing Charters Near Laguna Madre

Flats, Inshore, Jetty Fishing Charter in Port Isabel

Port Isabel 5-Hour Trip - 25' Majek

100% (16) Guided by Walter

25 ft 6 People From $83 per person

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Flats, Inshore Fishing Charter in South Padre Island

Laguna Madre Drift

100% (15) Managed by Ron

24 ft 4 People From $113 per person

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Flats, Inshore Fishing Charter in Port Isabel

Laguna Madre Shallows Trip

93% (15) Guided by Ruben

26 ft 6 People From $71 per person

Top Targeted Species in Laguna Madre

Redfish

Flounder

Speckled Trout

Half Day and Full Day Flats Fishing Trips in Laguna Madre

Half day trips (3-5 hours)

Full day trips (6+ hours)

Everything to Know About Booking a Laguna Madre flats fishing charter

What are the best flats fishing charters in Laguna Madre?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 24 flats trips in Laguna Madre, and the most popular trips in the area are Port Isabel 5-Hour Trip - 25' Majek guided by Walter, Laguna Madre Drift guided by Ron, and Laguna Madre Shallows Trip guided by Ruben.

Our guides in Laguna Madre are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 7838 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are licensed, insured, and vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

The most popular city to book a Flats charter in is Port Mansfield.

What types of flats fishing charters are common in Laguna Madre?

The most commonly sought after species for flats 1 are: 1. redfish, 2. flounder, 3. speckled trout, and 4. black drum.

The most common fishing techniques in Laguna Madre are light tackle fishing, artificial lure fishing, and drift fishing but live bait fishing and cut bait fishing are popular as well.

How much do Laguna Madre flats fishing charters cost?

for flats fishing in Laguna Madre prices can range anywhere from $400 to $1,500, but the average price for a half day trip for flats fishing in Laguna Madre is $617. The average price for a full day trip for flats fishing in Laguna Madre is $831.

What month is best for flats fishing in Laguna Madre?

The most popular season for flats fishing in Laguna Madre is summer, and most anglers book their trips 15 days in advance.

Do I need a Laguna Madre fishing license and what are the bag limits in Laguna Madre?

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Laguna Madre, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Laguna Madre. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Laguna Madre.

Recent Reviews of Captain Experiences

★★★★★
We had a wonderful 5 hour afternoon trip with Captain Doug. I plan on billing with him again the next time we are in the area. Rain and wind were predicted for the original date we booked, so Captain Doug reached out and made recommendations to schedule for a different date. He was flexible with us and very accommodating. We are a family of beginner fisherwomen and he was patient, kind, and a perfect instructor. I strongly recommend booking with Captain Doug. Captain Experiences website was also easy to use as well.
Elizabeth B. with Doug A. of Corpus Christi, Texas
★★★★★
Great time out on the water! Started catching immediately. Capitan Jaime is the guy you want to go with for a great experience!
Miguelito G. with jaime D. of Port Isabel, Texas
★★★★★
Lots of fun, a very kind patient man. Caught fish all day most just a little small to keep but so much fun.
Mellissa L. with Ron M. of South Padre Island, Texas
★★★★★
We had a great time with Captain Ron! It was a beautiful day on the water. We caught several different types of fish. We were fishing a little off season, but Captain Ron worked hard and made sure we caught fish! Can’t wait for our next trip to fish with Ron!!
Laurel B. with Ron M. of South Padre Island, Texas
★★★★★
Great fun. Captain Bode was great! Fish weren't biting too much, but we did catch some.
Shawn A. with Walter B. of Port Isabel, Texas
★★★★★
We had a Great time fishing with Capt. Walter! You could tell he, Really, enjoys helping fisherman enjoy a good day fishing! My son is 12 and Capt. Walter helped him and my son caught the most fish between the 3 of us in our group.
Charles F. with Walter B. of Port Isabel, Texas
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Reuben was a very nice guy, but his view of guiding clients needs to change, l guess he fishes only go reds and specks. We only fished shipping channels with croakers on bottom. We caught a few specks, no redfish and spent most of the time cleaning seaweed off line. I mentioned to him I wanted to catch reds and mangrove snapper in the beginning. The only bait we had was croaker and I have been fishing the island many years and several other guides and we always caught a lot of the snapper, specks and redfish. He may be a good fisherman but having clients catch a lot of fish is the most important thing or at least trying, we did not, used only one type of bait, one location just different parts of it spaced out a little. I would have rather traveled 10 more miles and caught no more fish than staying in the same place catching gafftops and few specs mixed in, boring morning and in his defense we would have had a few more keepers maybe 4 or 5 if they had not raised length limit from 15 to 17”. We wound up the day with 3 keeper trout out of group of 4 on boat. Should have paid more attention to other review. Sorry will not.be using this service again
Bryan B. with Ruben G. of Port Isabel, Texas
★★★★★
Captain Walter provided a great trip and was extremely helpful. I would recommend him and use him again.
Ricky G. with Walter B. of Port Isabel, Texas
★★★★★
Great tim! Having my youngest son catch his 1st salt water fish.
Henry B. with Ron M. of South Padre Island, Texas
★★★★★
Captain Ron delivers two things..............he gets you on top of where the fish are, which always makes for an enjoyable trip. Second his personality and how he "runs" things during our time with him adds an element of entertainment that can be talked about for years to come. Did the "Catch and Cook" Grilled and Blackened Tacos at Lobo Del Mar..................what great food and fun! Loved every minute of the trip.
Gary P. with Ron M. of South Padre Island, Texas
★★★★★
Gary helped us catch the fish trifecta (red, trout, flounder) along with some other species that were released. What an expert teacher and guide!
Chad D. with Gary F. of Port Isabel, Texas
★★★★★
We really enjoyed the trip, Ruben was great 👍
Maricela R. with Ruben G. of Port Isabel, Texas
★★★★★
Great fishing action and quality fish. Half hour boat ride but Kevin knew where he was going and we caught fish immediately. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND Captain Kevin.
Sean S. with Kevin G. of Corpus Christi, Texas
★★★★★
Great trip. Our guide knew the area very well and put us on fish quickly. He was helpful and made sure we all had fun and caught fish. Highly recommend Capt. Jaime.
Marc N. with jaime D. of Port Isabel, Texas
★★★★★
Thanks for the great time! Looking forward to the next opportunity to hit the bay!
Len C. with Ron M. of South Padre Island, Texas
★★★★★
We’ve fished in Southern Texas many times and this was our best trip yet! Ruben was really friendly and patient. He was very knowledgeable about the different species of fish and knew all the hot spots!
Gumecindo L. with Ruben G. of Port Isabel, Texas
★★★★★
Amazing time.
Josh J. with Ron M. of South Padre Island, Texas
★★★★★
Captain Reuban was awesome! Caught several different species, Mangove Snapper, snook, reds, and specks! Great day! Seriously awesome boat as well!!
gregory G. with Ruben G. of Port Isabel, Texas
★★★★★
Capt Walt did a great job getting my wife and I on fish!!!! All in all a great day of Inshore fishing catching speckled trout!!!!
Anthony H. with Walter B. of Port Isabel, Texas
★★★★★
We had a great time! He put us on trout first thing. We ran out of bait, but not his fault. He worked hard to put us on red fish, but we just didn’t find them. My wife was thrilled at the whole experience and loved catching fish, even hard heads!
Charles L. with Walter B. of Port Isabel, Texas