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

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 71 live bait fishing trips in Port Mansfield, and the most popular trips in the area are Back Bay Air Boat Fishing guided by Leevi, Half Day Port Mansfield guided by Jerry, and South Padre Island Bay Fishing guided by Fred.

Our guides in Port Mansfield are rated a 4.86 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 Port Mansfield? Check out our beginner and family friendly live bait fishing guides in Port Mansfield.

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

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for live bait fishing in Port Mansfield as well as inshore fishing, flats fishing, and deep sea fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing in Port Mansfield are: 1. redfish, 2. black drum, 3. bonefish, 4. flounder, and 5. sheepshead.

How much do Port Mansfield live bait fishing charters cost?

Prices for live bait fishing in Port Mansfield can range anywhere from about $500 to $2,309, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in Port Mansfield is $929. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in Port Mansfield is $1,769.

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 Mansfield?

The most popular season to go on a live bait fishing charter in Port Mansfield is winter, and most anglers book their trips 12 days in advance.

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

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

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

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    Gus was great! My son and I had a wonderful time! He was very knowledgeable and helpful. If you’re looking for Someone that knows these waters and where the fish are at.. he’s your man !!

    Mike H. | October 11, 2025

    Trip: South Padre Shallows - 24’ Carolina

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