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    5-Hour Fishing Charter in South Padre Island

    Fish Texas bay waters with an experienced guide and essential tackle included

    4.0 stars• 23 reviews

    Duration

    5 hrs

    Ideal For

    Up to 4 people

    Includes

    Artificial bait, tackle, ice

    Highlights

    Explore Texas bay waters on a private fishing outing led by experienced guides. Learn local techniques while targeting a range of inshore species.

    • Explore shallow bay waters aboard a fishing boat
    • Learn fishing techniques from experienced guides
    • Target redfish, speckled trout, black drum, flounder, snapper, and more
    • Bring your own drinks and snacks
    • Depart daily at 6:30am

    What's Included

    • Artificial bait
    • Tackle
    • Ice

    Important details

    • A fishing license is required
    • Live bait requires at least one day's advance notice and is not included in the listed price; market pricing applies
    Split the cost with your group

    This booking is for the whole experience, which fits up to 4 guests.

    From$148per person
    Split with

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel at least 72 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 72 hours incur a $100 cancellation fee. No-shows are nonrefundable.

    Product ID: 45WCMP

    FAQs

    Bring the kids along—captains are great with children on this private fishing charter.

    Experience provided by Parrot Eyes Watersports

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    Private Charter

    from $594

    Price includes 2 people

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    Review summary

    4.0
    Very Good
    23 reviews•Google Maps
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    5

    Most families who visit leave genuinely happy, and the crew seems to be a big reason why. Beto, the shuttle captain, gets called out specifically for being warm, safety-conscious, and great with nervous or younger guests. The team is thoughtful about pairing people up for flights and handles weight logistics discreetly, which reviewers appreciated. Launching from the dock rather than a boat is a nice touch, and the option to bring non-participating family members along as observers for a small fee is a real plus. A couple of things worth knowing before you go: overbooking has led to long waits on at least one occasion, and there have been some scheduling hiccups with online reservations, particularly around off-season availability. These seem like occasional friction points rather than the norm, but it's worth confirming your booking directly if timing matters. Overall, the experience itself consistently delivers, with the crew keeping the energy fun and the rides memorable even when conditions aren't perfect.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 4
    5/5

    Had a blast and the staff was great!!

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    Dawn L. Stacey

    July 11, 2023

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Had a blast and the staff was great!!

    Photo of Dawn L. Stacey

    Dawn L. Stacey

    July 11, 2023

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