CL Guide Service 

4.7/5 (121 reviews)
 13317 South Padre Island Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78418, United States

CL Guide Service 

4.7/5 (121 reviews)
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13317 South Padre Island Drive
Corpus Christi, TX, United States

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!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.7/5
out of 5 stars from 121 reviews
Boat
4.5/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.7/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (93)

Great time
Great time
Full day trip.
+90

Angler rating

89
10
5
3
1

Anglers claimed

Good experience

90%

Appropriate for children

94%

Friendly captain

96%

Satisfied with the boat

94%

Recommend this charter

83%

Caught fish

79%

Showing 1 - 5 of 121 reviews
Showing: 5 of 121 reviews
Semiu Balogun
Semiu Balogun
5.0
Verified
Can’t wait to go again!
Half Day Trip (AM) on May 3, 20253 adults
Rain the night and early morning churned up the bay so not ideal this trip. That said. Captain Gabe was awesome! We tried multiple spots of both drifting and with anchor to change our luck. Will definitely go again with him during snapper season!
Response from Captain
May 5, 2025
Enjoyed the morning on the water with you and your family, hopefully the weather conditions will be better on our next trip.Thanks for booking with me , see you all soon!!
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Cameron Caruthers
Cameron Caruthers
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Gabriel
Half Day Trip (PM) on February 18, 20232 adults
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Dan Czepiel
Dan Czepiel
Canyon Lake, TX
5.0
Verified
Best Captain in town
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 6, 20233 adults1 child
Gabe provided a fun filled day of fishing. Even though we didn’t catch more than one keeper we still caught fish, saw dolphins and got to see a lot of the Laguna Madre. Due to his unwillingness to end our day without at least one keeper he provided extra time. He is very good with first time ocean anglers and really good with children. We will see Gabe again in the future either with adult friends or other children and grandchildren.
Reported Catch:
Speckled Trout
Response from Captain
June 7, 2023
I had a Great time on the water with you’ll, Hope too caught bigger fish next time out. Thanks for booking with me and have a safe trip home. God Bless!
0
Colin Fisher
Colin Fisher
Fort Collins, CO
5.0
Verified
Half Day Trip CL Guide Services
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 13, 20223 adults
I have fished most every type of water from the East Coast to the West Coast, Alaska and the Rocky Mountain lakes and rivers of Colorado and Wyoming and found Captain Gabriel Escobar an invaluable resource when fishing the Texas coast. He made fishing for everyone in our group from the first timer on the ocean to the most experienced a truly memorable experience. We caught several species including spotted trout and lady fish. Captain Escobar took the time to contact us several days prior to our trip to advise us of incoming weather and suggested we change our schedule, which ended up saving our trip from an incoming storm. cf
1
Benjamin Terwilliger
Benjamin Terwilliger
5.0
Verified
Great time
Full Day Trip on May 18, 20243 adults
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 fish and would have had a good time even if we didn't.
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Reported Catch:
Speckled Trout
Flounder
Redfish
Response from Captain
May 21, 2024
Had a great day on the water with You All ! True outdoors Men that enjoy just being out there . Hope too fish with You all again soon, God Bless and Stay Safe !
0

Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
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US $600 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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)
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US $600 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
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US $800 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip — Fly Fishing (2 MAX)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
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US $800 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.7/5
out of 5 stars from 121 reviews
Boat
4.5/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.7/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (93)

Great time
Great time
Full day trip.
+90

Angler rating

89
10
5
3
1

Anglers claimed

Good experience

90%

Appropriate for children

94%

Friendly captain

96%

Satisfied with the boat

94%

Recommend this charter

83%

Caught fish

79%

Showing 1 - 5 of 121 reviews
Showing: 5 of 121 reviews
Semiu Balogun
Semiu Balogun
5.0
Verified
Can’t wait to go again!
Half Day Trip (AM) on May 3, 20253 adults
Rain the night and early morning churned up the bay so not ideal this trip. That said. Captain Gabe was awesome! We tried multiple spots of both drifting and with anchor to change our luck. Will definitely go again with him during snapper season!
Response from Captain
May 5, 2025
Enjoyed the morning on the water with you and your family, hopefully the weather conditions will be better on our next trip.Thanks for booking with me , see you all soon!!
0
Cameron Caruthers
Cameron Caruthers
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Gabriel
Half Day Trip (PM) on February 18, 20232 adults
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0
Dan Czepiel
Dan Czepiel
Canyon Lake, TX
5.0
Verified
Best Captain in town
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 6, 20233 adults1 child
Gabe provided a fun filled day of fishing. Even though we didn’t catch more than one keeper we still caught fish, saw dolphins and got to see a lot of the Laguna Madre. Due to his unwillingness to end our day without at least one keeper he provided extra time. He is very good with first time ocean anglers and really good with children. We will see Gabe again in the future either with adult friends or other children and grandchildren.
Reported Catch:
Speckled Trout
Response from Captain
June 7, 2023
I had a Great time on the water with you’ll, Hope too caught bigger fish next time out. Thanks for booking with me and have a safe trip home. God Bless!
0
Colin Fisher
Colin Fisher
Fort Collins, CO
5.0
Verified
Half Day Trip CL Guide Services
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 13, 20223 adults
I have fished most every type of water from the East Coast to the West Coast, Alaska and the Rocky Mountain lakes and rivers of Colorado and Wyoming and found Captain Gabriel Escobar an invaluable resource when fishing the Texas coast. He made fishing for everyone in our group from the first timer on the ocean to the most experienced a truly memorable experience. We caught several species including spotted trout and lady fish. Captain Escobar took the time to contact us several days prior to our trip to advise us of incoming weather and suggested we change our schedule, which ended up saving our trip from an incoming storm. cf
1
Benjamin Terwilliger
Benjamin Terwilliger
5.0
Verified
Great time
Full Day Trip on May 18, 20243 adults
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 fish and would have had a good time even if we didn't.
Review media 0
Review media 1
Reported Catch:
Speckled Trout
Flounder
Redfish
Response from Captain
May 21, 2024
Had a great day on the water with You All ! True outdoors Men that enjoy just being out there . Hope too fish with You all again soon, God Bless and Stay Safe !
0

FAQs about CL Guide Service

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What is the boat like?

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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
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