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About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

Come experience South Padre Island after dark! No sun beating down, no crowds, good music, cold drinks and big fish. This is like nothing you’ve experienced before! One of my most successful trips during the summer time. Lure in the dark are our favorite method for this trip. The monsters come out when the sun goes down. For the last few months I have been running these charters every night. The short boat ride to the fishing grounds means we have optimal tome to fish. Live bait can be used but is not necessary. Believe it or not I am more successful with lures in the dark at night than I am during the day. Come trick some trout like you never knew possible.

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

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.

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Physicality

This trip requires an easy level of physical activity.

Boat Restroom

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

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	3 hours	5 hours
1 Person	$350.00	$500.00
2 People	$350.00	$500.00
3 People (two boats)	$700.00	$1,000.00
4 People (two boats)	$700.00	$1,000.00

Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

Add-On	Price
Additional Anglers	$75.00 per group

Add-ons can be added on the checkout page.

About Your Guide

Gus M.

Independent Guide

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Adventurous

Quality

About Your Guide

Gus M.

Independent Guide

Captin Gus has lived back and forth from Colorado to South Texas my entire life. His father moved to the island when Gus was a boy and taught him the ins and outs of the bay every summer throughout his childhood. Together they spent countless hours finding potholes full of trout and sand flats littered with redfish. His father instilled in him a fierce passion for the outdoors and planted the seeds for him to pursue a career chasing the critters he has come to love and respect.

With the help of some local legends including forty year veteran Capt. Skipper Ray, Gus has honed his skills as a fisherman and professional guide fishing the Lower Laguna Madre. But for him the bay still provides an incredible environment to learn and grow. Every day he finds new places to fish and duck hunt and he welcomes you to join him on one of these incredible adventures!

During the fall Captain Gus heads north to Crawford, Colorado to team up with the Homestead Ranch Crew to chase elk, deer, mountain lion, and bear. Homestead Ranch is an original homestead that the McLeods have maintained since 1914. Six generations of incredible preservation have built the hunting experience of a lifetime. He is truly honored to have been a part of this team for the last few years.

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

700 lb bull shark

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

Fresh fish tacos

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

700 lb bull shark

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

Fresh fish tacos

What’s your favorite band?

Alan jackson

What’s your favorite movie?

Happy Gilmore

What’s your favorite sports team?

Colorado avalanche

What’s your drink of choice?

Sprite

What was your last halloween costume?

Skipper ray

What do you want for Christmas this year?

Thermals

How did you get started guiding?

Family business

What makes you different from other guides?

I’m capt. Gus. You’ll see

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Port Isabel, Texas

About Your Boat

Boat photo for South Padre Island Night Fishing

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Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Carolina Skiff
Boat Length: 24'
Boat Restroom: No

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Carolina Skiff
Boat Length: 24'
Boat Restroom: No
Additional Amenities: All around lights, light bars, dry box, bean bags,

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

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.

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Physicality

This trip requires an easy level of physical activity.

Boat Restroom

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

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

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Get it while it's HOT!
This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

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 14 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 14 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.

Reviews

5.0

based on 4 reviews

Mike

Verified Review

October 11

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

Verified Review

October 11

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 !!

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Trip: South Padre Shallows - 24’ Carolina

Logan

Verified Review

July 17

My family and I had and awesome time. Will be back again

Logan

Verified Review

July 17

My family and I had and awesome time. Will be back again

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Trip: South Padre Shallows - 24’ Carolina

Bradley

Verified Review

November 24

they tried. very friendly

Bradley

Verified Review

November 24

they tried. very friendly

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Trip: Texas Variety Duck Trip

Steven

Verified Review

December 27

Gus is friendly and knows his stuff. Shot a limit and even got a red fish out of the decoys

Steven

Verified Review

December 27

Gus is friendly and knows his stuff. Shot a limit and even got a red fish out of the decoys

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Trip: Texas Variety Duck Trip

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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.