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About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Fishing in the Port of Brownsville is a day of mostly throwing artificial lures trying to get a monster Snook to bite. The day consists of trolling slowly along the edge of the ship channel. We fish little inlets, and some structure along the way. There are other fish that we catch in that process, like black drum, red drum, trout, and occasionally tarpoon.

About Your Trip

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 7 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an average level of physical activity.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	7 hours
1 Person	$775.00
2 People	$775.00
3 People	$875.00
4 People	$975.00
5 People	$1,075.00
6 People	$1,175.00

Pay $300 as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

About Your Guide

Paco H.

Independent Guide

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Quality

Beginner Oriented

Comfortable

About Your Guide

Paco H.

Independent Guide

I am Located on South Padre Island Texas, fishing the Lower Laguna Madre Bay and Gulf of Mexico that offer some of the best year round fishing. The Bay has many species to target, including trophy Trout, Red Drum, Black Drum, Snook, and Flounder, where as the Gulf of Mexico has great Snapper, Dorado, Ling, King Mackerel, Tarpon, and Sailfish. I was born in 1978, and my first memories of fishing the Laguna Madre start around 1984. As a child I developed a passion for fishing, learning alongside my father and grandfather. I am licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard and have been fishing professionally as a South Padre Island Fishing Guide since 2007. I also have a certification in adult CPR. I am a patient fishing guide on South Padre Island. My goal is to never stop learning, whether it be new techniques or new fishing spots to improve my success rate out on the water.

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

Mahi but I didn't get a measurement or weight

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Depends on my mood, but usually it's BBQ.

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

Mahi but I didn't get a measurement or weight

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Depends on my mood, but usually it's BBQ.

What’s your favorite band?

I like hair bands so any from the 80s 90s. Bon Jovi, GnR, Motley Crew.

What’s your favorite movie?

The Abyss, Twister, Romancing the Stone.

What’s your favorite sports team?

Dallas Cowboys

What’s your drink of choice?

Cold beer & hot sake

What do you want for Christmas this year?

I like gaming so the newest Play Station and COD game

What makes you different from other guides?

I don't know, but I don't let it be my whole personality. The main difference is I don't use the boat everyone else uses. Most if not all guide use a flats boat, I use a Panga boat that has the capability of doing both bay shallow water fishing and also deeper water for Snapper and other offshore fishing.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

South Padre Island, Texas

Areas Fished

Brownsville Ship Harbor

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Panga
Year Built: 2021
Boat Length: 29'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Panga
Year Built: 2021
Boat Length: 29'
Boat Restroom: No
Engine Manufacturer: Mercury
Total Horsepower: 200
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: GPS, Fishfinder, Live bait well, Outriggers, Ice box, Radio

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won't lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 7 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an average level of physical activity.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

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This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Everything Else to Know

Everything is included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and anything else you might want on the trip.

You'll need to buy a fishing license before getting out there. Find out more about licenses here.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 7 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 7 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

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We vet our guides and only partner with the best of the best. Our guides do their very best to keep you safe, show you a great time, and send you home with a memorable experience shared with family and friends.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

After booking your trip, we'll connect you directly with your guide to discuss additional details. In the meantime, our team is here to answer any questions via email, text, or phone.