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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in South Padre Island

Marlin Fishing Offshore Adventure

NEW Guided by Todd
38 ft 1 - 6 People From $2,800
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in South Padre Island

South Padre Island Deep Sea

94% (16) Guided by Emilio
35 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,380
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Port Aransas

8 Hour Trip W/AC!

100% (1) Guided by Addison
40 ft 1 - 6 People From $2,400
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty in South Padre Island

Classic 8 Hour Offshore

100% (2) Guided by Jeremiah
26 ft 1 - 8 People From $1,540
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Galveston

36 Hour Deep Sea - 55' Viking With Chef

NEW Managed by Ruben
55 ft 1 - 6 People From $16,390
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Port Aransas

6 Hour Offshore Reef & Wreck Fishing

67% (3) Guided by Andrew
31 ft 1 - 6 People From $2,000
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Port Aransas

12 Hour Ultimate Fishing Experience

NEW Guided by Clay
42 ft 1 - 12 People From $4,000
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Port Aransas

10 Hour Deep Sea Adventure

NEW Guided by Clay
42 ft 1 - 12 People From $3,500
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Port Aransas

8 Hour Deep Sea Fishing

NEW Guided by Clay
42 ft 1 - 12 People From $3,000
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Port Aransas

12 Hour Trip W/ac

100% (1) Guided by Addison
40 ft 1 - 6 People From $3,500
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Galveston

36 Hour Deep Sea - 55' Viking

NEW Managed by Ruben
55 ft 1 - 6 People From $14,025
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Galveston

Extreme Offshore Adventures

100% (3) Managed by Robert
30 ft 1 - 6 People From $2,000
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Everything to Know About Booking a Texas sailfish fishing charter

What are the best sailfish fishing charters in Texas?

The best sailfish fishing charters in Texas are:

Why should I book a sailfish fishing charter in Texas with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 30 sailfish trips in Texas, and the most popular trips in the area are Marlin fishing offshore adventure guided by Todd, 8 Hour Trip w/AC! guided by Addison, and South Padre Island Deep Sea guided by Emilio.

Our guides in Texas are rated a 4.58 out of 5 based on 3920 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 sailfish guides / fishing lessons in Texas? Check out our beginner and family friendly sailfish guides in Texas.

What types of sailfish fishing charters are common in Texas?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for sailfish in Texas as well as nearshore fishing, inshore fishing, and jetty fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Texas are trolling, bottom fishing, and heavy tackle fishing but jigging and deep dropping are popular as well.

How much do Texas sailfish fishing charters cost?

Prices for sailfish in Texas can range anywhere from about $2,158 to $8,000, but the average price for a full day trip for sailfish in Texas is $4,729.

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 sailfish fishing in Texas?

The most popular season for sailfish fishing in Texas is summer, and most anglers book their trips 69 days in advance.

Do I need a Texas fishing license for sailfish and what are the bag limits for sailfish in Texas?

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    The captain and deck mate were excellent. Took two boys out for their first off shore trip and they are still talking about how much fun they had. I highly recommend this guide definitely worth the price.

    Jerad H. | July 27, 2024

    Trip: South Padre Island Deep Sea

  • ★★★★★
    These guys are top notch! We will book them again. They are professionals and communicate every move. Trey the first mate took care of our every need and worked well with Capt Addison. My wife and son enjoyed the trip too.

    Chris H. | July 19, 2024

    Trip: 8 Hour Trip w/AC!

  • ★★★★★
    This trip was so fun, we caught snapper, gafftop, and 2 stingrays, and one was a monster. Andrew knew where to go and his boat was very nice, he’s the best hype man too, always excited when a fish is on! Jeff was the bomb. He made sure we always had our lines ready and in the water and helped us pull up them Rays when our arms were wore out!

    Katelyn B. | July 17, 2024

    Trip: 8 Hour Offshore Reef & Wreck Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Emilio & Jesse were great! We caught red snapper and had a blast! Waters were a little rough but still had a blast! definitely recommend!

    Ashley L. | June 30, 2024

    Trip: South Padre Island Deep Sea

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time! Emilio and Jesse did everything they could to get us some fish despite some difficult circumstances that were out of everyone’s control. We would definitely book this fishing trip again.

    Chris L. | June 29, 2024

    Trip: South Padre Island Deep Sea

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Robert and his First Mate Jason were very knowledgeable and professional. They kept us entertained while going from from one fishing spot to another. Captain Robert’s experience and knowledge of the Gulf help him to put us on the fish that we wanted to catch.on a scale of 1-10 he gets a solid 10. We will fish with him again.

    Johnny J. | June 24, 2024

    Trip: Extreme Offshore Adventures

  • ★★★★★
    I can’t explain how amazing this trip was! Everyone was so sweet and helpful. We got some awesome fish. Our family is so grateful for the amazing experience.

    Alisa J. | April 4, 2024

    Trip: South Padre Island Deep Sea

  • ★★★★★
    I hate reviews that don’t give you all the info you need. Emilio and his crew hand did a great job they brought us to a few spot that put us on 5-10 fish at a time the boat got us where we needed to go 5-10 miles out from the docks the squid bate was decent the rods were all usable there was a restroom on board In all especially for the price I would definitely take this charter again during the summer!!! Timing matters when fishing!

    Brayden L. | March 11, 2024

    Trip: South Padre Island Deep Sea

  • ★★★★★
    Our fishing trip on the Chachi was amazing! Emilio and his deckhand, Logan, were friendly and put us on the fish.

    Kerri F. | September 3, 2023

    Trip: South Padre Island Deep Sea

  • ★★★★★
    Had an awesome trip with Hunter and Jacob. Started slow, but quickly ramped up and we were on Kingfish and Cuda for hours!

    Christopher N. | August 28, 2023

    Trip: Port A Deep Sea - 38' Bertram

  • ★★★★★
    The trip was amazing! We all had a wonderful time, & the captain & mate were very helpful. They also answered all of our questions throughout the day. Even my son who was seasick the whole time said he was glad he went.

    Ann-Marie R. | August 10, 2023

    Trip: South Padre Island Deep Sea

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Emilio and his first mate(I apologize for not remembering your name), were wonderful. They visited with us before departure. We were at the end of Red Snapper season, but hey, we got our limit. Plus mackerel and Bonita. Captain Emilio did an excellent job getting us to the perfect location. I will say, taking the grandchildren (9& 4 years of age), the first mate did an outstanding job teaching the curious 9/year old. She learned a lot, as did I. I’m so glad we held off deep sea fishing until we were at South Padre(the other option was in Corpus), nope this was my favorite. I would tell anyone to make an 8-hr trip, and then scale back if needed. We had our quota of Red Snapper and continued to troll for the next hour or so. I would definitely recommend Captain Emilio !!!

    Melinda P. | July 28, 2023

    Trip: South Padre Island Deep Sea

  • ★★★★★
    Emilio and crew were excellent,very happy with the experience

    Bryan J. | July 19, 2023

    Trip: South Padre Island Deep Sea

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time with Captain Emilio and crew. The waters were rough but they worked hard to make sure we were at the spots where the fish we biting. We would book with these guys every time- hands down. Looking forward to our next outing with them.

    Paige J. | June 27, 2023

    Trip: South Padre Island Deep Sea

  • ★★★★★
    Great experience, great dudes. Highly recommend

    Ryan C. | June 9, 2023

    Trip: South Padre Island Deep Sea

  • ★★★★★
    And amazing time, nailed the fish and the crew was amazing, helped with my 6 year old on his first trip.

    James B. | April 1, 2023

    Trip: Port A Deep Sea Reel Fisher

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip. Had a real good time. Recommend.

    Eddie L. | October 31, 2022

    Trip: South Padre Island Deep Sea

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great trip. Captain JW worked hard for us and put us on fish. The mate Jeremiah was a great host and very knowledgeable. We look forward to going again

    Kenneth D. | October 23, 2022

    Trip: Luxury Offshore Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip! Captain and deck hand were top notch! 5 star trip!

    Anthony S. | August 12, 2022

    Trip: Full Day in South Padre

  • ★★★★★
    Caputn Cody and his deckhand Donny were great. He was also very flexible due to weather and we were able to reschedule it for the next day. It took us a while to find a good spot, but once we did, they were both very helpful. Will recommend using him and would be using him again if able in the future

    Guillermo Y. | June 21, 2022

    Trip: Galveston Dawn-till-Dusk Trip

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