Wading Charters In Texas

Growing up in a ranching family that has been in the Victoria, Texas area since the 1870s, James developed early on a deep appreciation for the land and wildlife. His passion for fishing the Gulf coast comes from spending weekends and summers in Rockport, Texas. There he began crafting his fishing skills at age 4 with his father, along the San Antonio Bay system south to Lower Laguna Madre. After attending Southwest Texas University, James obtained his Captain's license in 2005 to share his knowledge and experience on the water with others. In addition to conventional fishing, James has been an avid fly fisherman for 15 years. He has spent time in the Bahamas learning new techniques for fly casting, which he can pass along to fly-fishing clients at any level. His knack for teaching first timers with his carefree, relaxed attitude will make learning to fish a memorable and rewarding experience. Capt. James has been guiding since 2005 and has grown up fishing the Port Aransas and Rockport areas all his life. We will be fishing primarily for Redfish, Trout, Flounder and Black Drum. He uses a wide variety of techniques in order for his clients to have great day on the water. He runs a 25’ Majek Illusion. Kids are more than welcome. Read More

Come spend five hours with Captain Joaquin and find out what bay waters of Port Isabel have to offer. During your trip, you will target redfish, speckled trout, flounder and more using techniques like drift fishing with live or artificial bait. Wading trips are also available upon request. You will need wading gear if you choose, however all other equipment will be provided. Relieve some stress and clear your mind in the beautiful Port Isabel waters. Read More

Hop on board with Captain Tom and get ready for an action-packed day of fishing around Rockport! Captain Tom will help you target Redfish, Black Drum, and Speckled Trout. You have the choice of fishing with live or dead bait but can always fish with artificial lures if you’re up for the challenge. For these trips, Captain Tom uses his 21’ Shoalwater that’s powered by a 250 Evinrude engine. The boat is equipped with a GPS and fishfinder unit along with all the safety gear you’ll need for a safe and productive trip. Expect a smooth, comfortable, and dry ride to the fishing grounds. These trips can host up to 4 people, so make sure you bring some good company! Captain Tom will provide all rods, reels, and tackle. He even provides live bait. All you need to bring is a valid Texas Fishing License, any drinks and snacks you’d like (preferably no glass), and Captain Tom will take care of the rest! Read More

Head on down to Freeport Texas and experience an action-packed day of fishing with Captain Kale. Fish Freeport’s backwaters either from Captain Kale's 23' Shoalwater or wading (up to you) for Speckled Trout, Redfish, Flounder, Mangrove Snapper, and Sheepshead. You better believe Capt. Kale is known to fill the ice chest with a plethora of fish! Make sure to bring a valid Texas fishing license as well as snacks and drinks of your choice (no glass). If you choose to go wade fishing, bring waders and wading boots with you. Captain Kale will provide the rest - rods, reels, tackle, and an icebox for your day’s catch. Read More

If you've been looking to beat the summer heat down in Galveston, TX, then this is the trip for you! Join Captain Michael and get out there to catch some Redfish, Speckled Trout, and Flounder—known as the "Texas Triple" or the "Texas Slam" if you catch all three in one day! You'll be fishing with live bait, bought for a small additional fee at the dock. Reds and Speckled Trout love to hit live bait, especially shrimp, so you can expect some big bites on this trip! Captain Michael runs his trips on a 26' Majek center console, which is perfect for fishing the shallow water found in the Galveston Bay Complex. She's equipped with a 300-HP Suzuki engine, so you'll be fishing rather than cruising! Captain Michael provides everything you need for fishing, so just bring some sunscreen, your Texas saltwater fishing license, and some snacks and drinks! Read More

Climb aboard with Captain Brandon and learn why Port O’Connor provides some of the most prolific fishing experiences in Texas. On these 5-hour (half-day) and 8-hour (full day) adventures, Captain Brandon will help you chase Black Drum, Flounder, Redfish, and Sheepshead, some of POC’s best fish species. Captain Brandon will let you choose how you want to fish. You can choose between jigging, drifting, or bottom fishing. If you choose to wade fish, make sure you bring waders and wading boots. For these trips, Captain Brandon uses a 21’ Shoalwater flats boat which can accommodate up to 4 anglers. His boat is equipped with a GPS and a fishfinder - two perfect additions to help reel in those trophy-sized fish. Make sure to bring a valid Texas Fishing License, a hat, sunscreen, and any food and drinks of your choice (no glass). Captain Brandon will provide all rods, reels, and tackle. You can purchase live bait and fish cleaning for an additional price. Learn to fish new techniques and create lasting memories on the water while reeling in your personal best with Captain Brandon! Read More

Looking for an exciting new way to take your beach day adventure to the next level? Look no further than Tristan's land-based chartered surf fishing! Tristan serves the Corpus Christi gulf coast region including Port Aransas and Padre Island so no matter where you’re gathering, he has a fishing charter that can meet you wherever you're looking to hang out for the day! If you don't have a beach in mind, Tristan has a couple of secret spots that he would love to show you as well. Beautiful beaches, and awesome fishing to boot! On this surfcasting special, you'll go after popular gamefish including Seamullet, Spotted Trout, Redfish, Black Drum, Jack Crevalle, and small sharks and rays. In addition to regular surfcasting, Tristan also has a Jetski that he uses to get the bait out beyond the waves. This increases the chances of a bite, and also means that your cast isn't limited by your strength! This innovative technique will really take your surf fishing to the next level. His land-based surf fishing charters are 100% safe and fun for the entire family! It’s so easy and fun that even kids can do it. He will provide all necessary tackle and bait, as well as beach games, beach chairs, and a canopy set up to call home base. Any adult over the age of 16 that plans to help fight these fish will need a Texas Saltwater fishing license, but otherwise, all you'll need to bring are your favorite snacks, drinks, and your personal belongings, Tristan will take care of the rest! Read More

Climb aboard with Captain William and experience an action-packed day of fishing! Captain William will help you target Speckled Trout, Redfish, and Flounder. You can either choose to fish by boat or by foot (wade fishing) on your 4-hour (half-day) or 8-hour (full day) adventure. These trips can host 4 people. Captain William will provide artificial bait as well as rods and reels. All you need to bring is a Texas Fishing License with a saltwater stamp, an ice chest for your day’s catch, as well as some food and drinks. Bring waders and wading boots if you want to wade fish. Get ready for a day with Captain William! Read More

If you’re looking for an experienced guide with a successful track record on the water, you’re in the right place. Captain Buddy has been fishing these Coastal Bend waters for quite some time now and knows exactly where the fish bite! On your trip, you’ll be exploring Corpus Christi bay and the inshore honey holes along Texas' Coastal Bend between Rockport, Port Aransas, and Ingleside. These waters hold awesome populations of Redfish, Flounder, Speckled Trout, Sheepshead, and Black Drum that you can reel in aboard Captain Buddy's 24' Haynie. This boat is equipped with a 300HP Mercury Pro XS engine as well as a GPS, live bait well, comfortable Captain's chairs, cushioned seats, and a fishfinder. Don’t forget to bring a valid Texas fishing license, which you can purchase online, food and drinks for the day, sunscreen, and a hat. Captain Buddy will provide all rods, reels, tackle, and lures. Live bait is included in the cost of the trip. Read More

Head out with Captain Jon to either wade fish or fish from his 26 Mowdy Cat. This boat is easy to get in and out of, runs in 4 inches of water, and has plenty of room for extra/personal gear, four people (excluding the guide), and coolers. For wading trips, you will leave the ramp, first thing in the morning and target redfish, trout, and black drum. Captain Jon provides wade gear (excluding boots), tackle, and fish cleaning. Live bait costs extra. Feel free to bring your own rods and reels, but he can also provide them upon request. And if you don't want to wade, Captain Jon's boat has a large open area perfect for chasing reds around the boat and fishing up to four people. He can take you to the back lakes, cuts and open bay for trout, reds, black drum and sheepshead using live and/or dead bait. So no matter your preference, Captain Jon has got you covered! Read More

Get ready for an action-packed with Captain Nino and witness the productivity that the waters of Corpus Christi, Texas have to offer! Captain Nino will explore anywhere from the Baffin Bay down to Laguna Madre and no matter your skill level, Captain Nino will lead the way! On these 4, 6, and 8-hour adventures, Captain Nino likes to chase Black Drum, Flounder, Redfish, Sheepshead, and Speckled Trout. For these trips, Capt. Nino uses a 23’ Shoalwater center console equipped with a trolling motor, which is perfect for sneaking up on fish that get frightened easily. This vessel can accommodate 4 anglers, so make sure you bring some good company! Captain Nino likes to fish using a myriad of tecnhniques—throwing live bait and artificials, drifting shell bottoms, and fishing backwaters. It all depends on what the fish are into that day. Make sure you bring a valid Texas fishing license, a pair of sunglasses, food, drinks, and an ice chest for your day’s catch. Captain Nino will take care of the rest! Read More

Looking for an exciting new way to take your beach day to the next level? Look no further than Tristan's land-based chartered shark fishing! Tristan serves the Corpus Christi gulf coast region including Port Aransas and Padre Island so no matter where you’re gathering he has a fishing charter that can meet you where ever you're looking to hang out for the day! If you don't have a beach in mind, Tristan has a couple secret spots he would love to show you as well. Beautiful beaches, and awesome shark fishing to boot! In addition to regular surfcasting for Sharks, Tristan has a Jetski that he uses to get the bait out beyond the waves. This increases the chances of a bite, and also means that your cast isn't limited by your strength! This innovative technique will really take your Shark fishing to the next level. His land-based shark fishing charters are 100% safe and fun for the entire family! It’s so easy and fun even kids can do it. He will provide all necessary tackle and bait, as well as beach games, beach chairs, and a canopy set up to call home base. Any adult over the age of 16 that plans to help fight these fish will need a Texas Saltwater fishing license, but otherwise, all you'll need to bring are your favorite snacks, drinks, and your personal belongings, Tristan will take care of the rest! Read More