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Everything to Know About Booking a Laguna Madre live bait fishing charter

Why should I book a live bait fishing charter in the Laguna Madre with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 63 live bait fishing trips in the Laguna Madre, and the most popular trips in the area are Morning Fishing Trip 4 Hr guided by Shayne, Inshore Day Of Fishing guided by Ken, and SPI's Most Popular Trip guided by Gary.

Our guides in the Laguna Madre are rated a 4.98 out of 5 based on 5945 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are 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.

Looking for kid friendly live bait fishing guides / fishing lessons in the Laguna Madre? Check out our beginner and family friendly live bait fishing guides in the Laguna Madre.

What types of live bait fishing charters are common in the Laguna Madre?

Inshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for live bait fishing in the Laguna Madre as well as flats fishing, jetty fishing, and nearshore fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing in the Laguna Madre are: 1. redfish, 2. speckled trout, 3. black drum, 4. flounder, and 5. sheepshead.

How much do Laguna Madre live bait fishing charters cost?

Prices for live bait fishing in the Laguna Madre can range anywhere from about $550 to $2,000, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in the Laguna Madre is $987. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in the Laguna Madre is $1,552.

Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

What month is best for on a live bait fishing charter in the Laguna Madre?

The most popular season to go on a live bait fishing charter in the Laguna Madre is summer, and most anglers book their trips 19 days in advance.

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

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    He was extremely polite we could have had better condition but with what we have he worked extra extra hard for us and was very pleasant and fun to go out with thank you so much photos

    Paul B. | November 25, 2025

    Trip: Laguna Half Day Run

  • ★★★★★
    We had the most wonderful experience with Captain Marc (and Brenda). My son and I went on a half-day excursion in Novemeber during our Thanksgiving trip and it was such a great bonding time for the two of us. Captain Marc is super generous, knowledgable and patient. We highly recommend him and his fishing guidance:). My son was particularly excited about having his trout cleaned and getting to serve it to us that evening. All around A+.

    Paula K. | November 25, 2025

    Trip: 3 Hour Quick Trip SPI

  • ★★★★★
    Great job Mick!

    Gene M. | October 30, 2025

    Trip: Big Reds, Trout, Flounder, Drum

  • ★★★★★
    Kevin was great! We didn’t catch a slew of fish but we had a good time and will definitely book again in the future.

    Morgan D. | October 17, 2025

    Trip: North Padre Special

  • ★★★★★
    Heck of a time with Jerrid! Friendly outgoing guy. Highly recommend him I promise you you’ll have a good time. He knew where to go even when fishing was hard at times. Still left with a bag of trout and an awesome sized red fish.

    Dylan A. | October 11, 2025

    Trip: Bay Fishing Port Isabel

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Hunting Techniques in the Laguna Madre

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