What's On Fishing 

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

What's On Fishing 

South Padre Island, TX, United States
35 ft
6
4.8/5 (192 reviews)

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!

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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6 Hour Trip AM
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $1,050
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $1,400
Entire boat: up to 6 people
10 Hour Trip
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10 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
US $1,750
Entire boat: up to 6 people
12 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
12 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
US $2,100
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

4.8
192 reviews
4.7
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (192)

What anglers say

96%
Great experience
94%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
91%
Caught fish

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Jessica Dykstra
Jessica Dykstra
Repeat angler
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Boat 9 barracuda’s 5 🎣
6 Hour Trip AM on July 3, 20255 adults1 child

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💕

Reported catch:
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Red Snapper
Elizabeth Daugherty
Elizabeth Daugherty
us
Kansas, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Highly Recommend
10 Hour Trip on July 17, 20254 adults

Great Experience! Would definitely do it again!!!

Reported catch:
Red Snapper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Deryk Damon
Deryk Damon
Repeat angler
us
California, US
Member since 2020
7 trips
5.0
Verified
Fishing trip in March
6 Hour Trip AM on March 12, 20232 adults4 children

Alvin  Taylor
Alvin Taylor
us
San Antonio, TX, US
Member since 2022
5.0
Verified
Birthday Fishing Trip
6 Hour Trip AM on May 28, 20225 adults1 child

My birthday was this past May 2022, my wife’s gift was a fishing trip to South Padre. Captain JW and First Mate AJ were awesome! There were a total of four of us, Three Adults and one 11 year old. We did the 5 hour trip and every minute was worth it. When we got to our first spot, as soon as we dropped lines we were getting bites and catching fish. Captain JW knew exactly where to go and when the fish were biting. I would definitely recommend Captain JW and the 5 hour (or longer trip). On our trip we caught all Red Snapper. We caught total of 16 Red Snapper. Due to size we had to release 6, so we brought home 10 good sized Red Snapper.

Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Cezanne Cross
Cezanne Cross
us
Colorado, US
Member since 2022
5.0
Verified
A Good 1/2 Days Catch
5 Hour Trip (PM) on March 26, 20224 adults

J.W. and A J. were awesome. We didn't have a good experience the previous year with a different company as there were about 40 people all fishing from one boat and we didn't catch anything big enough to keep. This year's trip with Captain J. W. was a far different outcome and a very satisfying experience. He put us on the fish and when we drifted away, he moved the boat back on them. We caught a lot of fish but many were too small to keep. It was a little early in the season for the Red Snapper although we did catch one big enough to keep. A. J. was always right there to take the fish off and rebait our hook so we could drop it back in the water. I would highly recommend J. W. for your private charter. His communication was excellent about the weather leading up to our trip and it was a beautiful day on the water. Thank you J. W. and A. J.

Reported catch:
Red Snapper

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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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