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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.

About Your Trip

Join Captain Noel for a productive and relaxing 5-hour inshore fishing trip across the beautiful bays and shallow waters of the Texas coast. This trip is designed to keep lines tight, fish biting, and anglers of all skill levels engaged while exploring some of the most scenic and fish-rich areas in the region.

The day begins at 7:15 AM when you leave the dock aboard a 21-foot Shallow Sport bay boat powered by a 200HP Yamaha. This versatile and shallow-running vessel is perfect for navigating the flats, channels, and protected bay systems where many of the Gulf Coast’s most popular species feed and move throughout the day.

During the trip, you will target a variety of inshore favorites including Redfish, Speckled Trout, Black Drum, Mangrove Snapper, Sand Trout, Sheepshead, and Whiting. While not every species is targeted at the same time, Captain Noel adjusts techniques and locations based on tides, conditions, and what is actively biting to maximize your chances throughout the morning.

Fishing methods include anchored setups, drift fishing, and working productive structure using a mix of live bait, fresh dead bait, and live shrimp. This variety of approaches helps match conditions and keeps the action steady as you move between different fishing spots across the bay system.

One of the highlights of this trip is the experience itself. As you travel between locations, you’ll get to enjoy the natural beauty of the coastal waterways, from calm flats and winding channels to open bay views. It’s also common to see dolphins along the way, adding an extra layer of excitement to an already enjoyable morning on the water.

This trip is ideal for families, beginners, and experienced anglers alike. It offers a relaxed pace, steady fishing opportunities, and a chance to enjoy the outdoors without a full-day commitment.

Join Captain Noel for a 5-hour bay fishing adventure where beautiful scenery, diverse inshore species, and consistent action come together for a great morning on the water.

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 an additional fee.

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.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 14 days before the trip.

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

	5 hours
1 Person	$475.00
2 People	$475.00
3 People	$550.00
4 People	$625.00
5 People (two boats)	$1,100.00
6 People (two boats)	$1,100.00
7 People (two boats)	$1,250.00
8 People (two boats)	$1,250.00

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

About Your Guide

Noel L.

Independent Guide

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Adventurous

Talkative

As a kid, Captain Noel has always enjoyed fishing with his dad and older brothers. When he got his first car, he would find myself going fishing to a local lake. Then he started venturing out of the saltwater bay and started fishing game fish. The captain decided to get his captain's license and guide fish. The most rewarding thing for him is to see kids and family bond and enjoy quality time catching fish...

About Your Guide

Noel L.

Independent Guide

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

48" Bull Red on a light tackle rod and reel. It took at least 25 minutes to land. Took pictures and safely released.

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

Good ole barbecue C'mon

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

48" Bull Red on a light tackle rod and reel. It took at least 25 minutes to land. Took pictures and safely released.

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

Good ole barbecue C'mon

What’s your favorite band?

80's/90's County Music

What’s your favorite movie?

Old School / Top Gun

What’s your favorite sports team?

Houston Texans

What’s your drink of choice?

Tall glass with half lemonade and half ice tea

How did you get started guiding?

Received my captain license in 2009

What makes you different from other guides?

My number one priority is to make sure my clients have a great time fishing 🎣

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Start Location & Lodging Options

South Padre Island, Texas

Areas Fished

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Primetime Fishing Family-friendly

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Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Shallow Sport
Year Built: 2019
Boat Length: 21'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Shallow Sport
Year Built: 2019
Boat Length: 21'
Boat Restroom: No
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 200
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: Powerpole, Livewell, radio, GPS, can seat up to 6 inclu

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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 an additional fee.

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.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 14 days before the trip.

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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Get it while it's HOT!
This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Techniques

Everything Else to Know

Please bring a small cooler bag or small ice chest with you. Bring your favorite snacks, drinks and adult beverages are welcomed. Please no bottles on board.

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.

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Captain Experiences is home to thousands of quality, vetted fishing, hunting, and other outdoor sports guides across the US and beyond. Our mission is to Unlock the Outdoors by making it quick and easy to book the trip of a lifetime every time with our Damn Good Guides.

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.