Down South Fishing Charters 

5.0/5 (38 reviews)
 
State licensed
 40 Tarpon Avenue, Port Isabel, TX 78578, United States

Down South Fishing Charters 

 
State licensed
5.0/5 (38 reviews)
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40 Tarpon Avenue
Port Isabel, TX, United States
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If you’re looking for an unforgettable angling adventure, cast off with Down South Fishing Charters! Departing out of Port Isabel, you’ll have the chance to experience the inshore fishing that the lower Laguna Madre has become famous for. Even better? You’ll be guided on your trip by Captain Chris Cole, who grew up fishing these waters. He knows a thing or two about what it takes to hook the catch of your dreams.

Capt. Chris has plenty of angling experience, both personally and as a charter captain. With this experience comes the opportunity to share his love of the outdoors with his clients. This is something that he feels privileged to do. He especially loves taking new anglers out and loves watching their reactions if they’ve never been on a boat before. It reminds him to never take his love for these waters for granted!

You’ll be fishing from Capt. Chris’s 21’ Shallow Sport bay boat. She’s built for cruising narrow, shallow waters, making her the perfect vessel for exploring Laguna Madre. Capt. Chris can accommodate up to 6 guests, and warmly welcomes families with little ones on board, too. Your vessel is decked out with top-quality navigational and safety gear, as well as plenty of storage, so you don’t need to worry about bringing your own cooler.

When it comes to fishing, there’s a reason why Laguna Madre is so beloved by anglers! Capt. Chris will have you targeting exciting species such as huge Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, and Black Drum. You’ll be using light tackle to hook your catch, and your captain will show you how to wield your rod for the best results. Catch and release is encouraged – why not help preserve this excellent fishery for generations to come?

Rods, reels, and tackle are included in your trip, as well as drinking water. Live bait can be purchased at an additional cost, and you’ll need to pick up a fishing license beforehand. Then it’s time to cast off on an incredible angling adventure with Down South Fishing Charters!

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Rating

5.0
38 reviews
5
36
4
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3
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2
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1
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5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (41)

Easily one of the best!!
Easily one of the best!!
Family trip
Captain Chris was amazing
Knowledgeable, Patient, and Hard-Working
Knowledgeable, Patient, and Hard-Working
+35

What anglers say

95%
Recommended

All reviews (38)

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Tavis Addison
Tavis Addison
5.0
Verified
Easily one of the best!!
Redfish Hunt on May 25, 20253 adults
Captain Chris Cole was an educator and a master angler. We were on fish within 30 minutes. Hit limits on trout and got some beautiful Reds. Book the half day and felt like a full day. Really good guy and we'll worth the investment. I strongly recommend.
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Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Flounder
Response from Captain
May 28, 2025
Thank you👍🏾
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Marco Ibarra
Marco Ibarra
5.0
Verified
Family trip
Redfish Hunt on April 19, 20255 adults
It was great captain was very helpful and considering that the conditions were less then ideal he still put us on the fish
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Response from Captain
April 25, 2025
Thank you sir👍🏾
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Eduardo Pena
Eduardo Pena
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Christopher
Half Day Trip (PM) on July 5, 20255 adults
Response from Captain
July 7, 2025
Thank you sir👍🏾
0
Don Mink
Don Mink
5.0
Verified
Knowledgeable, Patient, and Hard-Working
Redfish Hunt on March 29, 20244 adults1 child
While we fared through the windy conditions, Captain Chris hung with us and tried many locations and different baits. He was patient with a Minnesota crew that included three kids under 16 and took the time to help teach us not just about fishing but about the ecosystem and wildlife around us. We may not have caught loads of fish, but Captain Chris tried his hardest, and we did leave for "home" with enough to enjoy for fish tacos with our group. We had a great time and I'd definitely book with Captain Chris again. Thanks, Chris!
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Response from Captain
April 9, 2024
Thank you sir
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Michael Black
Michael Black
Driftwood, TX
5.0
Verified
Half Day Trip with family & Captain Christopher
Half Day Trip (PM) on July 7, 20233 adults2 children
What a great time fishing! Not only was Captain Christopher’s knowledge of the area and best spots to fish near and far amazing but his great patience with the kids we brought with us youngest of which were 6 & 10 was also amazing and greatly appreciated. He showed them how it was done kindly corrected them when they needed to do something different and bountifully commended them for a job well done. As a result even the 6 year old had a great time and caught lots of fish. Captain even went a little farther than usual to find is a really great spot and stayed a little longer to help us catch our limit… had lots of oversized and undersized due to the narrow slot for specs right now but we had an amazing time. Highly recommend this kind gentleman and family man. He’s a gem and will call him again if I’m in the area and recommend him to others.
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Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Response from Captain
July 11, 2023
Thank you👍🏾
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Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
5 Hour Trip
starts at 1:00 PM
US $475
Entire boat: 2 people
Redfish Hunt
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
(Fri, Sat, Sun)
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US $525
Entire boat: 2 people
Texas Slam
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
10 Hour Trip
starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
(Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
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US $1,000
Entire boat: 2 people

Rating

5.0
38 reviews
5
36
4
0
3
0
2
0
1
0
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (41)

Easily one of the best!!
Easily one of the best!!
Family trip
Captain Chris was amazing
Knowledgeable, Patient, and Hard-Working
Knowledgeable, Patient, and Hard-Working
+35

What anglers say

95%
Recommended

All reviews (38)

Filter
Showing 15 of 38 reviews
Tavis Addison
Tavis Addison
5.0
Verified
Easily one of the best!!
Redfish Hunt on May 25, 20253 adults
Captain Chris Cole was an educator and a master angler. We were on fish within 30 minutes. Hit limits on trout and got some beautiful Reds. Book the half day and felt like a full day. Really good guy and we'll worth the investment. I strongly recommend.
Review media 0
Review media 1
Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Flounder
Response from Captain
May 28, 2025
Thank you👍🏾
0
Marco Ibarra
Marco Ibarra
5.0
Verified
Family trip
Redfish Hunt on April 19, 20255 adults
It was great captain was very helpful and considering that the conditions were less then ideal he still put us on the fish
Review media 0
Response from Captain
April 25, 2025
Thank you sir👍🏾
0
Eduardo Pena
Eduardo Pena
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Christopher
Half Day Trip (PM) on July 5, 20255 adults
Response from Captain
July 7, 2025
Thank you sir👍🏾
0
Don Mink
Don Mink
5.0
Verified
Knowledgeable, Patient, and Hard-Working
Redfish Hunt on March 29, 20244 adults1 child
While we fared through the windy conditions, Captain Chris hung with us and tried many locations and different baits. He was patient with a Minnesota crew that included three kids under 16 and took the time to help teach us not just about fishing but about the ecosystem and wildlife around us. We may not have caught loads of fish, but Captain Chris tried his hardest, and we did leave for "home" with enough to enjoy for fish tacos with our group. We had a great time and I'd definitely book with Captain Chris again. Thanks, Chris!
Review media 0
Review media 1
Review media 2
Response from Captain
April 9, 2024
Thank you sir
0
Michael Black
Michael Black
Driftwood, TX
5.0
Verified
Half Day Trip with family & Captain Christopher
Half Day Trip (PM) on July 7, 20233 adults2 children
What a great time fishing! Not only was Captain Christopher’s knowledge of the area and best spots to fish near and far amazing but his great patience with the kids we brought with us youngest of which were 6 & 10 was also amazing and greatly appreciated. He showed them how it was done kindly corrected them when they needed to do something different and bountifully commended them for a job well done. As a result even the 6 year old had a great time and caught lots of fish. Captain even went a little farther than usual to find is a really great spot and stayed a little longer to help us catch our limit… had lots of oversized and undersized due to the narrow slot for specs right now but we had an amazing time. Highly recommend this kind gentleman and family man. He’s a gem and will call him again if I’m in the area and recommend him to others.
Review media 0
Review media 1
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Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Response from Captain
July 11, 2023
Thank you👍🏾
0

FAQs about Down South Fishing Charters

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
21 ft
Year built
2019
Boat manufacturer
Shallow Sport
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots
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