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4.6 / 5
(119 reviews)
Map of Corpus Christi, TX, United States
13317 South Padre Island Drive
Corpus Christi, TX, United States
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CL Guide Service and Captain Gabe invites you down to North Padre island to explore some of the best inshore spots in the area and experience the unique flair of South Texas. Whether you’re in search of some great eating fish or just want to catch some big Reds on a fly, look no further! The captain lives and breathes South Texas and will take you around all the best spots he’s discovered on his countless adventures.

Your boat for the trip will be a 20’ Everglades bay boat, powered by a 150 HP Yamaha outboard. The boat has been restored in 2017 and comes equipped with onboard electronic systems for navigation and communication as well as a fishfinder to help you locate schooling fish. The vessel is also equipped with all the necessary safety equipment as well as an icebox and live bait tanks.

The captain will provide you with all the necessary fishing gear for the trip including Penn spinning reels and Shimano baitcasters. For fly fishing trips you can either bring your own equipment or have him bring it for you. Any live bait you may need for the trip will also be taken care of by the captain ahead of the trip. You’ll be able to try your hand at different techniques including drift fishing, jig fishing, and using a popping cork for Speckled Trout and Redfish.

The things you should bring are a small or medium-sized cooler with your choice of drinks and snacks, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. After you’ve checked off those items, you’ll be ready to come and start your next adventure!

  • Live Bait
  • You Keep Catch
  • Drinks
  • Child Friendly
  • Ice Box
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $600
    If you're an angler who’s recently been introduced to the sport and would like to get acquainted with South Texas fishing, this trip is what you’ve been looking for. You’ll get the opportunity to try out several techniques and target popular species like Redfish and Speckled Trout. Any child age 12 or under will not be charged as an additional person, they fish free of charge.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $600
    Get a taste of South Texas fishing and enjoy the beautiful local nature by exploring the popular local fishing spots in search of Speckled Trout and tailing Redfish. Try your hand at various techniques such as sight casting or jig fishing and land a catch you’re proud of! Any child age 12 or under will not be charged as an additional person, they fish free of charge.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $800
    Slightly more experienced anglers looking to spend a full day cruising the Laguna Madre waters in search of a particular fish will find this trip to be a great choice. Use the extra time to visit multiple fishing spots, target anything that swims in these waters and land that trophy catch you’ve been dreaming of!
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip — Fly Fishing (2 MAX)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $800
    A maximum of 2 anglers can join this trip! Captain Gabriel has created this offer with the most avid fly fishing enthusiasts in mind. Join him for a full day of adventure cruising over the skinny waters as you test your skills to the max battling Redfish and Trout.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 119 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Friendly captain
96%
Recommend this charter
84%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
94%
Caught fish
80%
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Benjamin T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great time

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on May 18, 2024
Gabe was a great guide, he got us on the fish fish and was a pleasure to be around. Myself and my 2 other friends all caught...
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Kyle S.
Austin, Texas
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Master Baiter

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on September 19, 2023
Gabe took excellent care of us while we took our group of four out for the day. We heard hilarious stories and came up with...
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Robert H.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome dude!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on March 15, 2024
Enjoyed the day and conversation!  Will look for him next time we are on Corpus Christi!
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Cameron C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Gabriel

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on February 18, 2023
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Dan C.
Canyon Lake, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Best Captain in town

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 6, 2023
Gabe provided a fun filled day of fishing. Even though we didn’t catch more than one keeper we still caught fish, saw dolphins...
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FAQs about CL Guide Service

CL Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
  • US $800 per group - Full Day Trip — Fly Fishing (2 MAX) (8 hours)
When you book a trip with CL Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well Two
  • Ice Box Cooler
Trips booked with CL Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Drinks (Bottled Water)
  • Fly Fishing Equipment
CL Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
CL Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
Top targeted fish species with CL Guide Service include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Speckled Trout

Meet the Captain

Gabriel Escobar
Corpus Christi, Texas, United States
119 Customer reviews
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Member since July 2019
I am a native of South Texas. I was born and raised in Corpus Christi, TX. When I am in the South Texas brush, working on my cattle ranch and hunting dove, quail, and deer or wade fishing the crystal clear waters of the Laguna Madre in search of Redfish and Speckled Trout, I feel like I’m in my element. I have a very strong South Texas cultural background and I am bilingual and speak Spanish and English fluently.

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Flounder Flounder
Redfish Redfish
Speckled Trout Speckled Trout

Boat specs

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
20 ft
Year built
2004
Restored in
2017
Boat manufacturer
Everglades
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 150HP

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Popping
Fly Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Two
Ice Box
Cooler

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Drinks
Bottled Water
Fly Fishing Equipment

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Crew Keeps Catch
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Payment

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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

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