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Everything to Know About Booking a Port Isabel live bait fishing charter

Why should I book a live bait fishing charter in Port Isabel with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 29 live bait fishing trips in Port Isabel, and the most popular trips in the area are Bottom Fishing and Jigging guided by Jerrid, 3 Hr. Trip Any time during daylight guided by Gary, and Bay Fishing guided by Augustin.

Our guides in Port Isabel are rated a 4.85 out of 5 based on 4797 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 Port Isabel? Check out our beginner and family friendly live bait fishing guides in Port Isabel.

What types of live bait fishing charters are common in Port Isabel?

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

The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing in Port Isabel are: 1. redfish, 2. speckled trout, 3. black drum, 4. flounder, and 5. mangrove snapper.

How much do Port Isabel live bait fishing charters cost?

Prices for live bait fishing in Port Isabel can range anywhere from about $500 to $1,800, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in Port Isabel is $885. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in Port Isabel is $1,425.

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 Port Isabel?

The most popular season to go on a live bait fishing charter in Port Isabel is summer, and most anglers book their trips 11 days in advance.

Do I need a Port Isabel fishing license and what are the bag limits in Port Isabel?

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Fantastic trip with Cappy! He has an amazing Dargel Kat that made the experience amazing! Cappyhad is on trout and redfish at our first stop. We will book again.

    Richard H. | June 17, 2025

    Trip: Bay Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Jorge was great. He got us on the fish fast. I think we hit our limit on trout in less than an hour. It wasn’t the best day for fishing, but Jorge tried all day! He had a clean, good running boat and did a great job cleaning our fish too! I would definitely call him as a guide again.

    David M. | June 16, 2025

    Trip: Eight hour

  • ★★★★★
    THE FISH WEREN’T OUT FOR BREAKFAST. Walter tried and tried to get us on fish, just wasn’t working. Any other fishing boats we saw , it was the same, nobody caught anything but sun. Walter did his job.

    Raymond P. | June 12, 2025

    Trip: Port Isabel 5-Hour - 25’ Majek

  • ★★★★★
    Excellent guide; great trip. Perfect pace and timing. Caught our limit of trout—and a red and some sort of cat.

    Charles T. | June 9, 2025

    Trip: Fun Family Fishing at SPI

  • ★★★★★
    Gary made our day! We caught 9 trout and our autistic daughter was treated with patience and kindness. We picked Gary because he indicated having disabilities was “no problem” and he meant it! We saw dolphins, sea turtles, bird island, a mangrove warbler, and the fish were practically jumping on the boat. Captain Gary knows his stuff and was a great tour guide of the Gulf. You won’t be disappointed!

    Lin A. | June 5, 2025

    Trip: 3 Hr. Trip Any time during daylight

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