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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty, Flats in Corpus Christi

North Padre Texas Classic

100% (7) Guided by Kevin
24 ft 1 - 8 People From $495
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty, Flats in Corpus Christi

North Padre Sunset Special

100% (7) Guided by Kevin
24 ft 1 - 8 People From $495
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in South Padre Island

Laguna Madre Flats Fly/Light Tackle

NEW Guided by Xavier
22 ft 1 - 4 People From $450
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Jetty, Flats in South Padre Island

Eight Hour

NEW Guided by Jorge
1 - 5 People From $650
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Matagorda

Matagorda Mayhem

NEW Guided by George
24 ft 1 - 4 People From $600
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats in South Padre Island

Bay Fishing

NEW Guided by Jason
23 ft 1 - 10 People From $525
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Fishing in Destin
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Big Reds, Trout, Flounder, Drum

NEW Guided by Mick
24 ft 1 - 4 People From $700
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Jetty, Flats in Port Isabel

Catch-and-Release On Artificials

100% (2) Guided by Russell
24 ft 1 - 6 People From $450
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats in South Padre Island

Bay Fishing

NEW Guided by Leevi
24 ft 1 - 8 People From $600
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Corpus Christi

Tejas Fishing Adventure

100% (3) Guided by Nino
23 ft 1 - 4 People From $700
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty, Flats in South Padre Island

Laguna Madre Hookfest

NEW Guided by Kevin
21 ft 1 - 8 People From $500
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This trip is managed by a veteran of the US armed forces.
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Jetty, Flats in Corpus Christi

Inshore Redfish And Trout

100% (3) Guided by David
24 ft 1 - 4 People From $600
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Everything to Know About Booking a Laguna Madre wading charter

What are the best wading charters in the Laguna Madre?

The best wading charters in the Laguna Madre are:

Why should I book a wading charter in the Laguna Madre with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 21 wading trips in the Laguna Madre, and the most popular trips in the area are North Padre Texas Classic guided by Kevin, North Padre Sunset Special guided by Kevin, and Lower laguna Madre guided by Robert.

Our guides in the Laguna Madre are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 3806 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 wading guides / fishing lessons in the Laguna Madre? Check out our beginner and family friendly wading guides in the Laguna Madre.

What types of wading charters are common in the Laguna Madre?

Flats fishing is the most popular type of fishing for wading in the Laguna Madre as well as inshore fishing, jetty fishing, and nearshore fishing.

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

How much do Laguna Madre wading fishing charters cost?

Prices for wading in the Laguna Madre can range anywhere from about $553 to $1,800, but the average price for a half day trip for wading in the Laguna Madre is $980. The average price for a full day trip for wading in the Laguna Madre is $1,209.

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 wading charter in the Laguna Madre?

The most popular season to go on a wading charter in the Laguna Madre is summer, and most anglers book their trips 32 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

  • ★★★★★
    Fished with Nino while down for a bachelor party and had an absolute blast. Many of the guys hadn't fished in a while but Nino showed em the ropes and had high quality tackle and plenty of bait. Put us on a nice flounder and countless specks. Thank Nino, will be back soon! – Jonathan with Captain Experiences

    Jonathan N. | December 9, 2024

    Trip: Tejas Fishing Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Very knowledgeable. Great guy to spend the day with. Caught our limits of fish. Awesome time despite cold wet weather.

    Trenton D. | December 8, 2024

    Trip: Inshore Redfish and Trout

  • ★★★★★
    The Captain was wonderful. He helped these two old ladies catch lots of fish. He did the majority of our casting too. Will call on him again. Thank you, Cappy!

    Sandra E. | October 22, 2024

    Trip: Laguna Madre Magic

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time fishing with Kevin. He was very friendly and helpful. We caught a lot of fish and had a great time.

    Brian U. | September 15, 2024

    Trip: Baffin / Laguna Madre Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Kevin was the best. Great communication before our outing, punctual, and he knew exactly where to go to catch the fish. This was so much fun! Highly recommend .

    Rebecca M. | May 18, 2024

    Trip: North Padre Texas Classic

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time with Kevin. Caught our limit and super nice.

    Roland H. | October 20, 2023

    Trip: North Padre Texas Classic

  • ★★★★★
    3 of us joined Kevin on an 8 hour bay fishing trip and had a fantastic time, Kevin was knowledgeable, helpful and able to get us on some great fish. Will definitely be using him in the future and would recommend him as well!

    Dalton F. | July 1, 2023

    Trip: Baffin / Laguna Madre Trip

  • ★★★★★
    My brother and I took a 4 hr trip for redfish and sea trout. Fishing was slow and catching was slower yet. We did catch enough for a couple of meals. Captain Kevin had good equipment, a clean comfortable boat and gave us 100% effort. Beautiful weather too.

    Terry S. | May 28, 2023

    Trip: North Padre Texas Classic

  • ★★★★★
    CPT Joaquin is a great guide. His warm personality and tremendous knowledge of the local water makes for a great trip. I will certainly fish with CPT Joaquin again as soon as possible.

    Jimmy T. | September 20, 2022

    Trip: Drifting Laguna Madre for Pigs

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time fishing with you. We didn't catch as many as we would have liked, but my sons had a great time with you. We look forward to our next trip with you.

    Hervis A. | August 4, 2022

    Trip: Drifting Laguna Madre for Pigs

  • ★★★★★
    Our trip was excellent! Capt. Kevin is a great guide, very knowledgeable, and pleasant to be around. My sons and I thoroughly enjoyed our trip and limiting out is always a bonus!

    George M. | July 26, 2022

    Trip: North Padre Texas Classic

  • ★★★★★
    David was very helpful to inexperienced fishermen like us! Helped us catch what we were looking for and gave helpful tips throughout the entire trip. Will definitely book again!

    Shelby B. | July 24, 2022

    Trip: Inshore Redfish and Trout

  • ★★★★★
    Joaquin is amazing. A wealth of knowledge for those beginners who are wanting to learn like myself. 10/10 and I will definitely be fishing with him again.

    Issac C. | July 8, 2022

    Trip: Drifting Laguna Madre for Pigs

  • ★★★★★
    Capt Joaquin’s trip was amazing. I wish we could give him 6 stars! He had a lot of communication coming up to the trip, sent us directions to the pick up spot, and confirmed our plans in advance! He told great stories, was clear about his rules (on a boat with no sides). He was hilarious with a great sense of humor. We got 4 fish (2 trout and 2 Reds) but they were the biggest fish we caught in SoPadre! I highly recommend Capt Joaquin!

    Chad D. | July 7, 2022

    Trip: Drifting Laguna Madre for Pigs

  • ★★★★★
    Top notch guide. Put us on plenty of trout. Caught around 15 in a half day trip. Hit our limit on size as well. Super clean and well maintained boat and drove us over 50 miles around the bay.

    Kenneth S. | June 15, 2022

    Trip: Inshore Redfish and Trout

  • ★★★★★
    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. | February 19, 2022

    Trip: North Padre Sunset Special

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great day fishing with Captain Joaquin. He showed us the techniques we needed to use and was able to put us on the fish. Highly recommended.

    Ian B. | September 4, 2021

    Trip: Drifting Laguna Madre for Pigs

  • ★★★★★
    Joaquin was a great guide. Best trip to date. Looking forward to next trip out. 5 Stars

    Spencer T. | August 7, 2021

    Trip: Drifting Laguna Madre for Pigs

  • ★★★★★
    What a trip! The Captain was absolutely the best! I could not have asked for a better experience! Seriously if you get a chance you need to book with Captain Nino! Our trip that was originally booked had to cancel due to an emergency. The wonderful staff at Captain Experiences found Captain Nino for us with super short notice! Everyone we had the pleasure of meeting and talking to was phenomenal.

    Tamara H. | June 21, 2021

    Trip: Tejas Fishing Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time with Captain Nino. Defiantly will do it again.

    Blaine L. | May 18, 2021

    Trip: Tejas Fishing Adventure

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