Based on South Padre Island, Texas, What’s On Fishing specializes in taking their clients out for a great day on the water. Your age and expertise will not lessen your experience – the crew can cater to both complete novices and seasoned veterans. Families are also welcome to join in with this adventure!
Introduce your kids to fishing and enjoy a smile on your child’s face when they reel in their first ever fish. Bring your fishing buddies with you or have a ‘father and son’ day out on the water. Fish with your colleagues and friends and have fun! Truly everyone is welcome!
Just find a trip that suits you best and join the crew aboard the ‘What’s On?’. She is a beautiful 35’ Bertram with plenty of space for up to 6 anglers. The What’s On can cruise at a top speed of 24 knots thanks to her twin 320 Caterpillar engines. Built back in 1982, she was overhauled in 2017.
The What’s On is fully rigged with electronics and advanced technologies to put you on fish. She has a fighting chair, a flybridge, outriggers, and downriggers. As well as that, the What’s On has a restroom onboard.
Your trip will take you fishing for whatever patrols the waters up to 80 miles offshore, including, but not limited to, Red Snapper, King Mackerel, Wahoo, and Cobia, to name a few. If you are after something big and feisty, the crew will show you the hottest spots to battle Yellowfin and Blackfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, White Marlin, and Black Marlin.
Purchase a fishing license, grab your food and drinks, and step on board the What’s On. All rods, reels, tackle, bait, and lures will be provided for you on the trip. The crew will clean your keeper fish at the end of the trip so it will be ready to go straight into the frying pan when you get home!
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (192)
Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Appropriate for children
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Recommend this charter
99%
Caught fish
91%
Jul 17, 2025
10 Hour Trip
Great Experience! Would definitely do it again!!!
Great Experience! Would definitely do it again!!!
Jul 3, 2025
6 Hour Trip AM
Captain JW was amazing and had no problem at getting us on fish! AJ is the best deckhand he was so helpful and always on it. 9 kings two red snapper💕
Captain JW was amazing and had no problem at getting us on fish! AJ is the best deckhand he was so helpful and always on it. 9...
Jun 25, 2025
6 Hour Trip AM
Both the captain and AJ were amazing hosts. Tons of patience and always going the extra effort to help us enjoy the trip.
Both the captain and AJ were amazing hosts. Tons of patience and always going the extra effort to help us enjoy the trip.
Oct 1, 2024
8 Hour Trip
JW got us into the fish and AJ did a fantastic job keeping us baited a ready to fish - great job - thanks for a fantastic day of fishing
JW got us into the fish and AJ did a fantastic job keeping us baited a ready to fish - great job - thanks for a fantastic day...
Sep 1, 2024
8 Hour Trip
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Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (192)
Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Appropriate for children
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Recommend this charter
99%
Caught fish
91%
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10 Hour Trip on July 17, 2025
Great Experience! Would definitely do it again!!!
Great Experience! Would definitely do it again!!!
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6 Hour Trip AM on July 3, 2025
Captain JW was amazing and had no problem at getting us on fish! AJ is the best deckhand he was so helpful and always on it. 9 kings two red snapper💕
Captain JW was amazing and had no problem at getting us on fish! AJ is the best deckhand he was so helpful and always on it. 9 kings two red snapper💕
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Boat
Crew
Overall
6 Hour Trip AM on June 25, 2025
Both the captain and AJ were amazing hosts. Tons of patience and always going the extra effort to help us enjoy the trip.
Both the captain and AJ were amazing hosts. Tons of patience and always going the extra effort to help us enjoy the trip.
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Boat
Crew
Overall
8 Hour Trip on October 1, 2024
JW got us into the fish and AJ did a fantastic job keeping us baited a ready to fish - great job - thanks for a fantastic day of fishing
JW got us into the fish and AJ did a fantastic job keeping us baited a ready to fish - great job - thanks for a fantastic day of fishing
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
8 Hour Trip on September 1, 2024