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Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in South Padre Island

Hot Reels In South Padre

100% (6) Guided by JW
35 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,150
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Deep Sea Fishing Charter in South Padre Island

South Padre Island Deep Sea

94% (16) Guided by Emilio
35 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,380
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Deep Sea, Nearshore, Jetty Fishing Charter in South Padre Island

Bottom Fishing And Jigging SPI

NEW Guided by Jerrid
33 ft 1 - 12 People From $650
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Deep Sea Fishing Charter in South Padre Island

Full Day In South Padre

100% (6) Guided by JW
35 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,925
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Deep Sea Fishing Charter in South Padre Island

Luxury Offshore Fishing

100% (6) Guided by JW
35 ft 1 - 6 People From $2,310
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Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty, Flats Fishing Charter in South Padre Island

Laguna Madre Adventure

100% (5) Guided by Heath
24 ft 1 - 5 People From $475
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Inshore, Jetty, Flats Fishing Charter 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 Charter in South Padre Island

Laguna Madre Flats Fly/Light Tackle

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

Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty Fishing Charter 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
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Inshore, Flats Fishing Charter in South Padre Island

Wading The Laguna Madre

100% (5) Guided by Alfonso
24 ft 1 - 3 People From $475
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing Charter in South Padre Island

South Padre Bay Fishing

100% (2) Guided by Jonathan
23 ft 1 - 5 People From $475
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Flats Fishing Charter in South Padre Island

Bay Fishing

NEW Guided by Leevi
24 ft 1 - 8 People From $600
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Everything to Know About Booking a South Padre Island live bait fishing charter

What are the best live bait fishing charters in South Padre Island?

The best live bait fishing charters in South Padre Island are:

Why should I book a live bait fishing charter in South Padre Island with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 44 live bait fishing trips in South Padre Island, and the most popular trips in the area are South Padre Island Deep Sea guided by Emilio, Hot Reels in South Padre guided by JW, and Full Day in South Padre guided by JW.

Our guides in South Padre Island are rated a 4.84 out of 5 based on 3708 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 South Padre Island? Check out our beginner and family friendly live bait fishing guides in South Padre Island.

What types of live bait fishing charters are common in South Padre Island?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for live bait fishing in South Padre Island as well as inshore fishing, flats fishing, and jetty fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing in South Padre Island are: 1. redfish, 2. speckled trout, 3. flounder, 4. black drum, and 5. snook.

How much do South Padre Island live bait fishing charters cost?

Prices for live bait fishing in South Padre Island can range anywhere from about $500 to $3,080, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in South Padre Island is $852. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in South Padre Island is $2,066.

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 South Padre Island?

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

Do I need a South Padre Island fishing license and what are the bag limits in South Padre Island?

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

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Me and my family went out with captain Zach and had an awesome day. Weather wasn’t in our favour but made the best of it and landed some fish! Captain Zach was very helpful, runs good fishing gear and has a beautiful boat. Will be booking our next trip with him when we’re back in south Padre for a family vacation!

    Dallas C. | November 13, 2024

    Trip: South Padre Island fishing 4 hrs

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    Captain James was amazing! Several fish and memories caught today! Hope to return next year!

    Diana K. | October 15, 2024

    Trip: South Padre Island Bay Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    Damn good fishing. really did appreciate the upgrade on the size of boat for as many guys as we had. Every single one of us got at least one keeper.

    Auston O. | August 26, 2024

    Trip: South Padre Island Bay Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    We had a fantastic time. Over 25 fish caught with 9 keepers going in the freezer. Heath is a great captain!

    Jeremy G. | August 1, 2024

    Trip: Laguna Madre Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    Mike knew the bay very well and did his best to put us on fish. I only had two issues with the trip. It might just be his personality, but I found him to be condescending when I asked questions. I also think he fishes too much. It was like we paid to take him fishing.

    Rick M. | July 22, 2024

    Trip: Triple Delight - 3 Person Bay Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Ruben was an awesome guide with lots of knowledge and got us on tons of fish during a tournament weekend! Would definitely book Ruben in the future!

    Brian M. | July 14, 2024

    Trip: South Padre Flats Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Do you want to go fishing or catching? That is a question Captain Jeremiah will definitely answer for you with a resounding "We're going Catching!". He and his boat, The Classic, are based out of Port Isabel where Captain Jeremiah grew up and acquired the skill, knowledge and love for fishing. You might think that you are just going fishing, I mean catching; however, with Captain Jeremiah, you get a lesson on the past, present and future of Laguna Madre, Long Island, Brownsville Ship Channel and the surrounding area, as well as, an occasional sea turtle, shark and dolphins sightings. But let's talk about why are here.....Fish! Captain Jeremiah knows just the right areas to hit and will put you right on top of those Big Reds and then it's time to work it hard. The four of us limited out in the slot range in about three hours, but we were having a blast catching and releasing those that didn't meet the slot requirement....sometimes four hooked at the same time. The last hour, before we headed back to port, was spent trolling which produced a nice Spanish Mackerel and a pretty large Ling. Trust me, next time I go out on a Fishing Charter, it will be with Captain Jeremiah on his Catching Charter!

    Russell R. | July 6, 2024

    Trip: Classic half day Offshore Trip

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip! Aaron did an amazing job.

    Andrew M. | June 24, 2024

    Trip: SPI Classic

  • ★★★★★
    It was an excellent fishing trip. Fast pace. Jeremiah was on point. My 7 year-old and 5 year-old loved it and will remember it the rest of their lives. Thank you Jeremiah!

    Jake R. | June 16, 2024

    Trip: Classic half day Offshore Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time both AJ and Captain JW were great. I would definitely recommend

    Rene O. | June 15, 2024

    Trip: Hot Reels in South Padre

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip we went on an adventure first thing to try something new and caught several fish then finished in the bay and caught a limit of trout Great experience, Mike was very patient and even gave me a ride back to my hotel

    Justin B. | June 15, 2024

    Trip: Private Snook Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Was a great experience with captain Arnold he was very knowledgeable and was a great captain to be with …definitely would do it again made my son and I experience very pleasurable and a day to remember

    Antonio L. | June 14, 2024

    Trip: South Padre Island Bay Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Great crew very interactive with the guests. JW and AJ were great and put us on the fish

    Aaron S. | June 12, 2024

    Trip: South Texas Offshore Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip super personable and knowledgeable definitely will book him again.

    Eddie P. | June 4, 2024

    Trip: South Padre Island Bay Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Had a good time, caught some good fish,would definitely recommend,and do it again.Captain Mike, thanks 👍👍

    Jesus P. | June 1, 2024

    Trip: Fun Family Fishing at SPI

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Other Hunting Techniques in South Padre Island

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