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Everything to Know About Booking a Laguna Madre mangrove snapper fishing charter

What are the best mangrove snapper fishing charters in the Laguna Madre?

The best mangrove snapper fishing charters in the Laguna Madre are:

Why should I book a mangrove snapper fishing charter in the Laguna Madre with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 12 mangrove snapper trips in the Laguna Madre, and the most popular trips in the area are Bottom Fishing and Jigging SPI guided by Jerrid, Bottom Fishing and Jigging SPI guided by Jerrid, and 3 Hr Trip (Any time during daylight) guided by Gary.

Our guides in the Laguna Madre are rated a 4.83 out of 5 based on 3821 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 mangrove snapper guides / fishing lessons in the Laguna Madre? Check out our beginner and family friendly mangrove snapper guides in the Laguna Madre.

What types of mangrove snapper fishing charters are common in the Laguna Madre?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for mangrove snapper in the Laguna Madre as well as inshore fishing, flats fishing, and jetty fishing.

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

How much do Laguna Madre mangrove snapper fishing charters cost?

Prices for mangrove snapper in the Laguna Madre can range anywhere from about $550 to $3,200, but the average price for a half day trip for mangrove snapper in the Laguna Madre is $962. The average price for a full day trip for mangrove snapper in the Laguna Madre is $2,604.

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 mangrove snapper fishing in the Laguna Madre?

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

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

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Ruben was amazing! He knew the areas to go to catch fish, but we got so much more. We saw dolphins swimming, learned more about the area, and caught so many fish! His recommendations for where to take our fish for dinner was also great! We will book another trip with him!

    Stan A. | October 27, 2024

    Trip: Laguna Madre Shallows Trip

  • ★★★★★
    We had an amazing time fishing with Captain Cliff in South Padre Island! He was incredibly patient and helpful throughout the trip, ensuring we were comfortable and had a great experience. The boat was spacious and well-maintained, giving us plenty of room to enjoy our time on the water. Captain Cliff was friendly, timely, and took us to some fantastic fishing spots. We highly recommend him for anyone looking for a fun and successful fishing adventure!

    Lance K. | October 7, 2024

    Trip: 5 hour pro flats

  • ★★★★★
    Great time! captain experience made booking very easy. Cliff our captain was great!

    John C. | August 3, 2024

    Trip: Family Friendly Fishing Adventures

  • ★★★★★
    Ladies loved the trip and caught big fish. One trout was 24" and was released due to conservation rules. One of our reds needed a tag to keep. Highly recommend Alana as a fun and knowledgeable fishing guide in SPI.

    Rick J. | July 15, 2024

    Trip: Lower Laguna Madre Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Alana was a joy to fish with. She’s knowledgeable and fun. Highly recommend.

    Kory U. | June 16, 2024

    Trip: Lower Laguna Madre Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time with Cliff. We requested to catch Trout and he put us on them right away. Very knowledgeable and willing to share information on how to catch the target species.

    John C. | May 4, 2024

    Trip: 5 hour pro flats

  • ★★★★★
    Rueben did a great job!!! He put us on fish. You should try him out.

    Brian P. | February 24, 2024

    Trip: Laguna Madre Shallows Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Cliff did a great job on finding fish to get our limit. He is very well experienced and professional.

    Matt S. | February 15, 2024

    Trip: Family Friendly Fishing Adventures

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Alana was awesome! Very professional, had the boat clean and gear ready to go as soon as we got to the dock we were off. Boat was good size had plenty of room for everyone to walk around. Even took us close to the launch site to see the Space X Starship. She was constantly on the phone with other guides trying to find the best bite possible. We caught Speckled Trout, large Catfish and saw a bunch of large red drums but even hitting them in the head with the bait they wouldn't bite... Had a weather change and rockets going off in the area so may have had something to do with it. But we were the only boat that day really catching anything. I would highly recommend Captain Alana. Will decently book her for future visits to go Tarpon Fishing!!!

    Bret S. | November 28, 2023

    Trip: Lower Laguna Madre Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Our day with Cliff was great. Our group was two dads with 2 seven year olds. The kids had the best time. They each caught a few fish and he was incredibly patient and kind with them as they learned. We will be back.

    James D. | July 2, 2023

    Trip: Family Friendly Fishing Adventures

  • ★★★★★
    Alana was most helpful. She took good care of us and put us on a lot of good spots! Unfortunately, there was not much fishy participation. She handled the boat like a pro!

    David P. | April 12, 2023

    Trip: Lower Laguna Madre Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    I can't recommend Capt. Alana enough! Great clean boat. Room enough for 6, perfect for 4 or 2. Her gear is new and well maintained. She took us to the Port of Brownsville. Lots of structure to fish including the decommissioned aircraft carrier Kitty Hawk. We caught lots of fish including mangrove snapper, sheepshead, black drum and others. Capt. Alana is from a commercial and sport fishing family and knows where to find fish. I HIGHLY recommend her. I will be booking her again next time I'm in SPI.

    Jason H. | February 9, 2023

    Trip: Lower Laguna Madre Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Great fun. Captain Walter was great! Fish weren't biting too much, but we did catch some.

    Shawn A. | October 10, 2022

    Trip: Port Isabel 5-Hour - 25’ Majek

  • ★★★★★
    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. | August 15, 2022

    Trip: Port Isabel 5-Hour - 25’ Majek

  • ★★★★★
    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. | August 8, 2022

    Trip: Laguna Madre Shallows Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Walter provided a great trip and was extremely helpful. I would recommend him and use him again.

    Ricky G. | August 3, 2022

    Trip: Port Isabel 5-Hour - 25’ Majek

  • ★★★★★
    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. | July 4, 2022

    Trip: SPI's Most Popular Trip

  • ★★★★★
    We really enjoyed the trip, Ruben was great 👍

    Maricela R. | June 2, 2022

    Trip: Laguna Madre Shallows Trip

  • ★★★★★
    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. | October 28, 2021

    Trip: Laguna Madre Shallows Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Reuban was awesome! Caught several different species, Mangove Snapper, snook, reds, and specks! Great day! Seriously awesome boat as well!!

    Gregory G. | October 22, 2021

    Trip: Laguna Madre Shallows Trip

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