About Your Trip

Water Type

Nearshore, Jetty

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

Experience the thrill catching speckled, trout, redfish, and flounder on the lower Laguna Madre and backwater estuary of South Padre Island, Texas. A world class destination for shallow water fishing. Guided fishing trips are perfect for all fisherman, young and old, experienced or beginner. With Captain Zach’s expert guidance, you’ll have the opportunity to improve your fishing skills. South Texas has an abundance of various species of fish that spend the winter months on the shallow waters of the Laguna Madre, making this estuary a hot spot for fishing and waterfowl hunters. Get ready to have a mind-blowing adventure catching multiple species of fish with Captain Zach.

The morning will start early, with a ride in a comfortable 25-foot Shallow Water X3 Bay Boat.
Quote From Capt. Zach: “There’s nothing better than Catching beautiful trophy fish in South Padre Island Tx You think your wife has a hard time picking out a dress to wear to dinner, you are going to have a harder time deciding on which fish you want to take home to put on the wall!”

Amenities

Water Type

Nearshore, Jetty

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 provided for an additional fee.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

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

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 5 days before the trip.

Lunch

Lunch / light snacks are included.

Boat Restroom

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

Pricing Matrix

	4 Hours
1 Person	$500.00
2 People	$500.00
3 People	$550.00
4 People	$600.00
5 People	$650.00
6 People (Second Boat)	$1,100.00
7 People (Second Boat)	$1,200.00
8 People (Second Boat)	$1,200.00
9 People (Second Boat)	$1,300.00
10 People (Second Boat)	$1,300.00

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

About Your Guide

Zach D.

Certified Damn Good Guide

Independent Guide

Veteran

Talkative

Intense

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Comfortable

Quality

About Your Guide

Zach D.

Certified Damn Good Guide

Independent Guide

Captain Zach is a Veteran of the Marine Corps and a licensed Coast Guard with a (20 ton) master. With over 25 years of experienced guiding, Captain Zach’s fishing and hunting trips have taken him across Northern Minnesota, all the Great Lakes, Canada, California, North & South Dakota, Nebraska, Texas, Wisconsin, Wyoming, and Alaska’s inside passage.

Captain Zach came to South Texas as a professional Quail guide on the prestigious King Ranch, working with bird dogs. Captain Zach is committed to delivering top-notch hunting skills and experiences in South Texas.

In 2017 Captain Zach founded his own guide service on Baffin Bay Riviera, Texas. Guiding fishing and hunting trips, along with Commercial fishing.

As a Marine Corps Veteran, Captain Zach instills the values of dedication, precision, and excellence into his business. You can trust that your adventure will be led with the utmost professionalism and commitment to providing a high-quality experience.

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

250 pd halibut

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

Fish or steak

Start Location & Lodging Options

Your guide can be flexible with your start location.

Port Isabel, Texas

Areas Fished

South Padre Island

About Your Boat

Boat photo for South Padre Island jetty fishing 4 hrs

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Shallow sport x3
Year Built: 2017
Boat Length: 26'

Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Nearshore, Jetty

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 provided for an additional fee.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

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

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 5 days before the trip.

Lunch

Lunch / light snacks are included.

Boat Restroom

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

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on the current month (April).

View Full Species Seasonality Chart »

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

Bottom Fishing
Cut Bait Fishing
Jigging
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing

Everything Else to Know

Reviews

5.0

based on 5 reviews

Amy

Verified Review

March 26

We had a great time with Captain Jack! He made sure we caught fish, had fun and saw dolphins too! He provided us an evening fish so we were able to go before our vacation ended! Best guide around!

Trip: South Padre Island fishing 4 hrs

Joshua

Verified Review

January 12

Another awesome Adventure with Captain Zach. Our repeat trip back was another wild success as always with some great action and superb hospitality! Cannot wait to return next season!

Trip: South Padre Island Duck Hunting

Joshua

Verified Review

December 20

The hunting with Captain Zach was awesome!! Put us on a variety of birds over 3 days. Was lifetime experience!!

Trip: SPI Early season teal

Response from Zach:

Thank you very much, sir. I had a blast. I will see you later in January.

William

Verified Review

December 23

Had a great time fishing with Captain Zach. He worked hard in trying to find the fish. Had a very nice boat to fish with and an overall extremely nice Captain. Would recommend fishing with Captain Zach anytime.

Trip: South Padre Island fishing 4 hrs

Dallas

Verified Review

November 4

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

Verified Review

November 4

Trip: South Padre Island fishing 4 hrs

Response from Zach:

Thank you, Dallas. I appreciate it. How’s my little buddy?

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