Captain Gary Farmer 

4.9/5 (58 reviews)
 
State licensed
 418 Texas 100, Port Isabel, TX 78578, United States

Captain Gary Farmer 

Up to 9 miles
Port Isabel, TX, United States
24 ft
6
4.9/5 (58 reviews)

The golden Texan sun shining down as you hook up hard-fighting Redfish and Trout one after another, in the stunning nature of South Padre Island. A dream? Not with Captain Gary.  This is his reality, and it can be yours too!

Captain Gary Farmer invites you to join him on board his 24' flats. It was made by Carolina Skiff in 2021 you won't miss any modern amenities. Feel free to bring your family or fishing buddies with you, it can hold 6 anglers at the same time.

Speaking of bites, Capt. Gary will put you on top of the hottest around. You'll go after Redfish, Black Drum, Speckled Trout, Flounder, and other species. In the mood to test your fishing muscles? You can hook up Jack Crevalle and feel the burn as you battle it out of the water.

The fishery is close to the dock, you'll be on top of it within 30 minutes of casting off. Kids of all ages are more than welcome on board with Angler's Choice Guide Service – getting young anglers hooked on saltwater fishing is a great joy for Capt. Gary. Live bait is prepared in advance before you arrive. If you're on S.P.I. then you're in luck – Capt. Gary can also launch from There!

You can have your catch cleaned and filleted at the dock, there's a fillet master there who'll take of your catch: $3 for each Trout and $4 for each Redfish or Drum.

If you're ready for a fishing adventure you'll remember for years to come, book a trip with Angler's Choice Guide Service and get ready to reel 'em in!

The golden Texan sun shining down as you hook up hard-fighting Redfish and Trout one after another, in the stunning nature of South Padre Island. A dream? Not with Captain Gary.  This is his reality, and it can be yours too!

Captain Gary Farmer invites you to join him on board his 24' flats. It was made by Carolina Skiff in 2021 you won't miss any modern amenities. Feel free to bring your family or fishing buddies with you, it can hold 6 anglers at the same time.

Speaking of bites, Capt. Gary will put you on top of the hottest around. You'll go after Redfish, Black Drum, Speckled Trout, Flounder, and other species. In the mood to test your fishing muscles? You can hook up Jack Crevalle and feel the burn as you battle it out of the water.

The fishery is close to the dock, you'll be on top of it within 30 minutes of casting off. Kids of all ages are more than welcome on board with Angler's Choice Guide Service – getting young anglers hooked on saltwater fishing is a great joy for Capt. Gary. Live bait is prepared in advance before you arrive. If you're on S.P.I. then you're in luck – Capt. Gary can also launch from There!

You can have your catch cleaned and filleted at the dock, there's a fillet master there who'll take of your catch: $3 for each Trout and $4 for each Redfish or Drum.

If you're ready for a fishing adventure you'll remember for years to come, book a trip with Angler's Choice Guide Service and get ready to reel 'em in!

Gary Farmer
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Gary Farmer
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Trip availability and prices

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3 Hour Trip – Anytime Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
Redfish
Ladyfish
+3
US $425
Entire boat: 2 people
4-5 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
24 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Black Drum
Redfish
Flounder
Speckled Trout
US $495
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

4.9
58 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (69)

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
98%
Friendly captain
98%
Good boat
93%
Recommended
94%
Caught fish

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Joshua Sarro
Joshua Sarro
us
San Antonio, TX, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Best experience
4-5 Hour Trip (AM) on May 1, 20264 adults1 child

I wanted to take my sons on they’re first fishing trip was able to book with Captain Gary and he was more then expected. Explained the tour to is play by play and put us fish within the fist 30mins of the guide. All five of us were able to limit out before our time expired so he took us to other spots to just keep fishing. He was able to get my son’s from beginners to self sufficient fisherman in no time. Look forward to further trips with Captain Gary.

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Brian Tierney
Brian Tierney
Repeat angler
us
New York, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great fishing with Capt Gary
4-5 Hour Trip (AM) on September 19, 20251 adult

We were on fish the very first stop ( and cast). Very knowledgeable about the area and where the fish are hiding. Did a great job of varying up the technique. ( casting, popping, live bait & lures). I have fished the laguna for may years and Gary is a top notch guide.

JD Goodrich
JD Goodrich
us
Texas, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Great Captain
4-5 Hour Trip (AM) on January 3, 20262 adults

Capt Gary knows where the fish are. He takes great care to make sure the trip is successful and easy on the angler. Highly recommend

Scott Brumley
Scott Brumley
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2024
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Great captain
4-5 Hour Trip (AM) on October 10, 20253 adults

Capt. Gary is great. Great guide and great guy. can’t go wrong with him.

Tom Darr
Tom Darr
us
Texas, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Great trip Captain Gary
4-5 Hour Trip (AM) on July 21, 20243 adults

We had an enjoyable outing with Captain Gary. We enjoy fishing but don’t get to do it often. He was very patient and gave us all the instruction we needed and found some good spots to fish. My son had eaten something the night before that had made him sick in the morning and Captain Gary brought him back to the dock so he could drive back to the condo and took us back out to continue fishing. We caught enough trout for 2 big meals on a shortened outing. I highly recommend Captain Gary.

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout

FAQs about Captain Gary Farmer

Captain Gary Farmer offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $425 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Trip – Anytime Fishing (3 hours)
  • US $495 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 4-5 Hour Trip (AM) (24 hours)
When you book a trip with Captain Gary Farmer, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box One for fish, one for drinks
Trips booked with Captain Gary Farmer include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (& Ice)
  • Live bait (Prepared in advance When available)
  • Lures (all types)
  • Drinks (Bottled water available bring something flavored!)
Captain Gary Farmer offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing (Between the barrier island and the Mainland)
  • Flats fishing (10" to 4' of Salt Water (calmest waters)!)
Captain Gary Farmer offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Spinning (reels)
  • Jigging (lures)
  • Popping (corks with live bait or lures)
  • Drift fishing (when there is plenty of wind!)
Top targeted fish species with Captain Gary Farmer include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Gary Farmer
Gary Farmer
Gary Farmer

Port Isabel, Texas, United States

10 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
59 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since February 2018

Captain Gary Farmer is a true local, he grew up in the Laguna Madre Bay. He's got over two decades of experience guiding his guests on amazing fishing trips under his belt, and he's not showing any signs of stopping any time soon! His first goal is to make sure you have a great time while catching your dinner. He loves teaching kids and first-timers and is full of tips and tricks to share. If you're an experienced angler he'll help you get that dreamed-of personal best.

10 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
59 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since February 2018

Captain Gary Farmer is a true local, he grew up in the Laguna Madre Bay. He's got over two decades of experience guiding his guests on amazing fishing trips under his belt, and he's not showing any signs of stopping any time soon! His first goal is to make sure you have a great time while catching your dinner. He loves teaching kids and first-timers and is full of tips and tricks to share. If you're an experienced angler he'll help you get that dreamed-of personal best.

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Snook
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2021
Boat manufacturer
Carolina Skiff
Boat type
Skiff
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Between the barrier island and the Mainland
Flats Fishing
10" to 4' of Salt Water (calmest waters)!

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
reels
Jigging
lures
Popping
corks with live bait or lures
Drift Fishing
when there is plenty of wind!

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Live bait well
Ice box
One for fish, one for drinks
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
& Ice
Live bait
Prepared in advance When available
Lures
all types
Drinks
Bottled water available bring something flavored!

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
Yes, all ages, all PFDs provided
You keep catch
Restaurants can cook your catch!
Catch and release allowed
Up to you, my wife loves fish!
Disabled accessible
Room for Chair. no ramp. lift on!

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

 Cash

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

 PayPal

 Checks

 Bank transfer

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Port Isabel right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
FlounderFlounder
Jack CrevalleJack Crevalle
RedfishRedfish
SheepsheadSheepshead
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
SnookSnook
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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