What's On Fishing 

4.8/5 (192 reviews)
 State Park Road 100, South Padre Island, TX 78597, United States
4.8/5 (192 reviews)
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State Park Road 100
South Padre Island, TX, United States

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!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 192 reviews
Boat
4.7/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (192)

Boat 9 barracuda’s 5  🎣
Boat 9 barracuda’s 5  🎣
Boat 9 barracuda’s 5  🎣
+189

Angler rating

172
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4
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

96%

Appropriate for children

94%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

99%

Recommend this charter

99%

Caught fish

91%

Showing 1 - 5 of 192 reviews
Showing: 5 of 192 reviews
Elizabeth D.
Elizabeth D.
5.0/5

Jul 17, 2025

10 Hour Trip

Highly Recommend

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Great Experience! Would definitely do it again!!!

Great Experience! Would definitely do it again!!!  

 Elizabeth D. recommends What's On Fishing
 Elizabeth D. recommends What's On Fishing

Jessica D.
Jessica D.
5.0/5

Jul 3, 2025

6 Hour Trip AM

Boat 9 barracuda’s 5 🎣

VERIFIED

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...  

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 Jessica D. recommends What's On Fishing
 Jessica D. recommends What's On Fishing

Gilbert B.
Gilbert B.
5.0/5

Jun 25, 2025

6 Hour Trip AM

Fun exciting trip.

VERIFIED

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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 Gilbert B. recommends What's On Fishing
 Gilbert B. recommends What's On Fishing

Todd B.
Todd B.
5.0/5

Oct 1, 2024

8 Hour Trip

Great trip

VERIFIED

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...  

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 Todd B. recommends What's On Fishing
 Todd B. recommends What's On Fishing

Steven C.
Steven C.
5.0/5

Sep 1, 2024

8 Hour Trip

Limited out Red Snapper in 2 hours

VERIFIED

 

 Steven C. recommends What's On Fishing
 Steven C. recommends What's On Fishing

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US $1,050 
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US $1,400 
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US $1,750 
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US $2,100 
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 192 reviews
Boat
4.7/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (192)

Boat 9 barracuda’s 5  🎣
Boat 9 barracuda’s 5  🎣
Boat 9 barracuda’s 5  🎣
+189

Angler rating

172
16
4
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

96%

Appropriate for children

94%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

99%

Recommend this charter

99%

Caught fish

91%

Showing 1 - 5 of 192 reviews
Showing: 5 of 192 reviews
Elizabeth D.
Elizabeth D.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Highly Recommend

VERIFIED
NEW

10 Hour Trip on July 17, 2025

Great Experience! Would definitely do it again!!!

Great Experience! Would definitely do it again!!!  

 Elizabeth D. recommends What's On Fishing

Jessica D.
Jessica D.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Boat 9 barracuda’s 5 🎣

VERIFIED

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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 Jessica D. recommends What's On Fishing

Gilbert B.
Gilbert B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fun exciting trip.

VERIFIED

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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 Gilbert B. recommends What's On Fishing

Todd B.
Todd B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED

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  

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 Todd B. recommends What's On Fishing

Steven C.
Steven C.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Limited out Red Snapper in 2 hours

VERIFIED

8 Hour Trip on September 1, 2024

 

 Steven C. recommends What's On Fishing

FAQs about What's On Fishing

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
35 ft
Year built
1982
Restored in
2017
Boat manufacturer
Bertram
Boat type
Convertible

Engine model
Caterpillar
Powered by
2 x 320HP
Max cruising speed
24 knots
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