Fishswirl Guide Services 

5.0
(239 reviews)
 
State licensed
 South Padre Island Drive 13304, Corpus Christi, TX 78418, United States–

Fishswirl Guide Services 

Corpus Christi, TX, United States
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24 ft
6
5.0
(239 reviews)

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Making Fishing easy is what Fishswirl Guide Services does! Join Captain Kevin on the beautiful waters of the Lafuna Madre. Whether you are a seasoned angler or just beginning fishing, he can teach you what you need to know or collaborate to find great fish.

The journey starts on a 24' Mamba boat that accommodates up to 5 guests. Built in 2022, this boat is powered by a 300 HP Mercury XS Pro engine and it features modern navigational electronics and a wireless trolling motor. You'll also find a live bait tank here and a cooler for your catch.

Enjoy fishing the Laguna Madre for big Trout, Redfish, and Flounder. You can occasionally fish nearshore, when weather permits, going offshore for Snapper, Grouper, and Kingfish. Try out different techniques and see which one works best for you. Depending on what you're targeting, even kids can become a part of the action and catch their first fish.

The captain covers your fishing equipment and bottled water. After the trip, if you're planning to eat the fish you've caught, he'll clean your catch free of charge. You only need to purchase your fishing license on time and pack some snacks.

Join Fishswirl Guide Services for an amazing day around the waters of Corpus Christi. The trips are available year-round, so you only need to pick a date. Cash / Card / venmo / cashapp / Crypto accepted

Making Fishing easy is what Fishswirl Guide Services does! Join Captain Kevin on the beautiful waters of the Lafuna Madre. Whether you are a seasoned angler or just beginning fishing, he can teach you what you need to know or collaborate to find great fish.

The journey starts on a 24' Mamba boat that accommodates up to 5 guests. Built in 2022, this boat is powered by a 300 HP Mercury XS Pro engine and it features modern navigational electronics and a wireless trolling motor. You'll also find a live bait tank here and a cooler for your catch.

Enjoy fishing the Laguna Madre for big Trout, Redfish, and Flounder. You can occasionally fish nearshore, when weather permits, going offshore for Snapper, Grouper, and Kingfish. Try out different techniques and see which one works best for you. Depending on what you're targeting, even kids can become a part of the action and catch their first fish.

The captain covers your fishing equipment and bottled water. After the trip, if you're planning to eat the fish you've caught, he'll clean your catch free of charge. You only need to purchase your fishing license on time and pack some snacks.

Join Fishswirl Guide Services for an amazing day around the waters of Corpus Christi. The trips are available year-round, so you only need to pick a date. Cash / Card / venmo / cashapp / Crypto accepted

Kevin Godsey
Captain
Kevin Godsey
7 years of experience
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4 Hour Afternoon Trip – Bay
In high demand Last booked: 2 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 3:00 PM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
Black Drum
Redfish
Flounder
Speckled Trout
US $495
Entire boat: 2 people
7 Hour Trip – Inshore
In high demand Last booked: 1 day ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Black Drum
Redfish
Flounder
Speckled Trout
US $695
Entire boat: 2 people
There are 6 people looking at this charter.

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Rating

5.0
239 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (292)

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
92%
Caught fish

All reviews (239)

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Showing 1 – 5 of 239 reviews
Matthew Adams
Matthew Adams
Repeat angler
us
South Carolina, US
Member since 2026
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great first trip with my son!!
7 Hour Trip – Inshore on July 31, 2026 • 1 adult • 1 child

Booked a trip with Capt. Kevin for a Friday full day inshore. I told him I was bringing my son for his first fishing trip. The communication was great after booking. Kevin was great with my son - patient while showing him key things to remember. And be put us on the fish across multiple spots. We caught close to two dozen fish total for the day - encompassing at least 6 different species. The boat was top notch and so was the Captain!!

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Black Drum
Jashua Cox
Jashua Cox
us
Missouri, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
fishing with Kevin was awesome!
7 Hour Trip – Inshore on August 4, 2026 • 2 adults

we did the 7hr trip out of clems marina, slow day. he didn't give up even when the reds and drums were acting weird and not cooperating. he still put us on some great 25"+ specs! boat was nice and clean he explained what he was seeing on the side scan. all in all it was a great trip with the oldest son, who found out dad's still got it... sometimes!!!

Reported catch:
Black Drum
Speckled Trout
Flounder
Kevin Godsey
Response from Captain

good time! you did school your son alittle but he has no slouch on the stick! Thx again!

Daniel Smith
Daniel Smith
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Great time fishing!!!
4 Hour Afternoon Trip – Bay on October 19, 2026 • 2 adults

What a fun day on the water! 🎣 Captain Kevin knew right where the fish were, we caught a few! Lots of laughs, great fishing, and an awesome time! Definitely recommend!

Reported catch:
Redfish
Black Drum
Speckled Trout
Mason Davis
Mason Davis
Repeat angler
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2022
3 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Recommend
7 Hour Trip – Inshore on October 5, 2026 • 4 adults

A major cold front slowed the fishing down a bit , but the experience was first class all the way . Thanks again for going the extra mile to give our group the best possible experience.

Kevin Godsey
Response from Captain

Thank you!

Caton Morris
Caton Morris
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2020
3 trips
4.7
Verified
New
Captain Kevin was great but unfortunately not a good day for fish action
4 Hour Afternoon Trip – Bay on October 15, 2026 • 3 adults

Captain tried his heart out to find some biting but was just one of those slow days. Was very patient with my 5 year old grandson who couldn't stop asking questions. Would highly recommend Kevin as this is our second trip with him.

Kevin Godsey
Response from Captain

I wish I could have earned a 5.0 star, but sometimes the fish just dont cooperate. Thanks.

FAQs about Fishswirl Guide Services

Fishswirl Guide Services offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $495 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Afternoon Trip – Bay (4 hours)
  • US $695 per group, additional US $125 per person after 2 guests - 7 Hour Trip – Inshore (7 hours)
When you book a trip with Fishswirl Guide Services, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Fishswirl Guide Services include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (we use mostly live croaker and live shrimp)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Excemption: Jan-March for drum trips)
  • Drinks (Waters only)
Fishswirl Guide Services offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Fishswirl Guide Services offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
  • Bowfishing
Top targeted fish species with Fishswirl Guide Services include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Kevin Godsey
Kevin Godsey
Corpus Christi, Texas, United States
12 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
239 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since August 2020
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
This isn't just my job, it's my passion and lifestyle. I enjoy teaching beginners how to fish and showing them how beautiful this sport is.
Our Team
Kevin G.
Kevin G.
Captain
Roger P.
Roger P.
Captain
Hondo P.
Hondo P.
Captain
Kevin Godsey
Kevin Godsey
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Angler's Choice
12
reports
239
reviews
2020
member since
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response
This isn't just my job, it's my passion and lifestyle. I enjoy teaching beginners how to fish and showing them how beautiful this sport is.
The crew
Kevin G.
Kevin G.
Captain
Roger P.
Roger P.
Captain
Hondo P.
Hondo P.
Captain

The fish you can target

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

Real catches by this captain

  • Solo angler proudly holds a redfish aboard a boat on calm coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Shanna  S.
    Shanna S.
    What a fun day on the water! 🎣 Captain Kevin knew right where the fish were, we caught a few! Lots of laughs, great fishing, and an awesome time! Definitely recommend!
  • Three adult anglers pose together aboard a boat with open water in the background; no catch or distinct boat feature is clearly showcased.
    Steven T.
    Steven T.
    Top notch captain Kevin Godsey. 7-Hour trip bite was slow at first but he put us on some trout.
  • Angler proudly holding a large snook on the deck of a center-console fishing boat, with a second person and open coastal water in the background.
    Fish 1
    Speckled Trout
    Mason D.
    Mason D.
    A major cold front slowed the fishing down a bit , but the experience was first class all the way . Thanks again for going the extra mile to give our group the best possible experience.
  • Angler holding a large red drum on the deck of a center-console fishing boat in coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Anthony C.
    Anthony C.
    I caught a huge red. Kevin was an awesome captain! Thanks for everything Kevin!
  • Open coastal water with a distant shoreline and navigation marker; no boat, anglers, or catch are visible.
    William Y.
    William Y.
    First time fishing out of Corpus Christi. Kevin showed me the ropes and put us on the fish. Had an incredible adventure. Definitely going to book in October when the Reds are running.
  • A lone angler casting a line from the bow of a sleek boat during a serene sunset on the water.
    Mike A.
    Mike A.
    This was the BEST fishing trip I have ever been on captain Kevin will take great care of you
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Speckled Trout while fishing on a boat in coastal waters.
    Jashua C.
    Jashua C.
    we did the 7hr trip out of clems marina, slow day. he didn't give up even when the reds and drums were acting weird and not cooperating. he still put us on some great 25"+ specs! boat was nice and clean he explained what he was seeing on the side scan. all in all it was a great trip with the oldest son, who found out dad's still got it... sometimes!!!
  • A young angler proudly displaying a Speckled Trout while fishing with a family member on a Skuta boat in a scenic waterway.
    Fish 1
    Black Drum
    Matthew A.
    Matthew A.
    Booked a trip with Capt. Kevin for a Friday full day inshore. I told him I was bringing my son for his first fishing trip. The communication was great after booking. Kevin was great with my son - patient while showing him key things to remember. And be put us on the fish across multiple spots. We caught close to two dozen fish total for the day - encompassing at least 6 different species. The boat was top notch and so was the Captain!!
  • Young angler proudly holding a large Speckled Trout on a fishing platform, showcasing a successful catch during a day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Shannon P.
    Shannon P.
    Captain Kevin was amazing. I will be coming back again and I highly recommend booking with him. We caught our limits and had a blast doing it.
  • Two anglers proudly displaying a large Redfish while on a fishing charter in coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Black Drum
    Jon N.
    Jon N.
    Kevin was excellent and we really enjoyed it.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2026
Boat manufacturer
Skuta cat 24
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Popping
Drift Fishing
Bowfishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
we use mostly live croaker and live shrimp
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Excemption: Jan-March for drum trips
Drinks
Waters only

How cancellations work

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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
I enjoy teaching kids to fish. The excitement and smile a kid has when that fish lands in the boat is what keeps me going.
You keep catch
We encourage catch and release. 10% Discount!
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full
Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
No additional fees.
Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
 PayPal
 Checks
 Bank transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Corpus Christi right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
FlounderFlounder
RedfishRedfish
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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