Old Salt Charters 

4.9/5 (5 reviews)
 211 West Swordfish Street, South Padre Island, TX 78597, United States

Old Salt Charters 

South Padre Island, TX, United States
20 ft
5
4.9/5 (5 reviews)

Join Old Salt Charters for fun inshore, nearshore, and flats fishing trips. Starting out of Port Isabel, Texas, you and Capt. Michael Barrera will go to the area's best spots in search of various quality fish. Anglers of all skill levels are welcome and kids are encouraged to join in the fishing fun.

Your journey starts on a 20' Shallow Stalker Bay boat that can take up to 4 guests fishing. It's powered by a 150 HP Suzuki engine, has got a livewell to supply you with live bait, and it also has an ice box for storing your fish and drinks.

There are a number of fishing techniques you can try out, including bottom fishing, popping, drift fishing, and Flounder gigging. The choice of fish species is excellent. You can catch Mangrove and Lane Snapper, King Mackerel, Black Drum, Speckled Trout, and more. Feel free to bring your kids along and make the trip even more fun. You can choose if you'll release the fish you catch or take it home with you.

Capt. Michael will provide you with all the rods, reels, tackle, lures, and water. He'll also clean and fillet your catch free of charge. Yours is just to bring fishing licenses and some food.

Pack your stuff and hop aboard, Old Salt Charters is waiting for you!

Join Old Salt Charters for fun inshore, nearshore, and flats fishing trips. Starting out of Port Isabel, Texas, you and Capt. Michael Barrera will go to the area's best spots in search of various quality fish. Anglers of all skill levels are welcome and kids are encouraged to join in the fishing fun.

Your journey starts on a 20' Shallow Stalker Bay boat that can take up to 4 guests fishing. It's powered by a 150 HP Suzuki engine, has got a livewell to supply you with live bait, and it also has an ice box for storing your fish and drinks.

There are a number of fishing techniques you can try out, including bottom fishing, popping, drift fishing, and Flounder gigging. The choice of fish species is excellent. You can catch Mangrove and Lane Snapper, King Mackerel, Black Drum, Speckled Trout, and more. Feel free to bring your kids along and make the trip even more fun. You can choose if you'll release the fish you catch or take it home with you.

Capt. Michael will provide you with all the rods, reels, tackle, lures, and water. He'll also clean and fillet your catch free of charge. Yours is just to bring fishing licenses and some food.

Pack your stuff and hop aboard, Old Salt Charters is waiting for you!

Michael Barrera
Captain
Michael Barrera
6 years of experience
responds within an hour

Trip availability and prices

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Number of days
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Group Size
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5 Hour Trip – Flounder Gigging
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 8:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Nov 1 - Nov 30
Flounder
US $425
Entire boat: 2 people
3/4 Winter AM Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Dec 1 - Mar 1
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
Redfish
+4
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
3/4 Winter PM Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Dec 1 - Mar 1
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
Redfish
+4
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
3/4 AM Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Mar 2 - Oct 31
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
Redfish
+4
US $525
Entire boat: 2 people
3/4 PM Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Mar 2 - Oct 31
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snook
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
+5
US $525
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
Redfish
+3
US $900
Entire boat: 2 people

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Rating

4.9
5 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

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JIM LITTLETON
JIM LITTLETON
us
Oklahoma, US
Member since 2024
4.7
Verified
Old Salt made our trip good
3/4 AM Trip on July 1, 20242 adults

Old Salt captain had a family emergency but set us up with Captain Kevin. He work hard for us to catch fish on a day that was a slow fish day. Kevin fought for us to limit out. He is experienced & knows the waters. Enjoyed our trip & the fish we caught.

Lucas Runyon
Lucas Runyon
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2021
5.0
Verified
Half day with Captain Mike
3/4 Winter AM Trip on July 28, 20211 adult1 child

Trip started off slow and there wasn't much action, we caught several skip jack and one keeper speckle trout, but Captain Mike didn't give up! He put us on some big black drum and some sheep's head!! It was my 8 year old son's first trip he managed to land 2 big drum one was too big and the other was just right. I caught one keeper and one was oversize. We also landed several sheep's head but they were all too small. Captain Mike was very professional, and I would recommend Old Salt Charters to everyone of all ages.

Daniel Luedecke
Daniel Luedecke
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
5.0
Verified
August fishing trip
3/4 AM Trip on August 27, 20232 adults

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Black Drum
Mangrove Snapper
Jerry Shimek
Jerry Shimek
Repeat angler
us
Bastrop, TX, US
Member since 2021
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Half day
3/4 Winter AM Trip on May 7, 20212 adults

Great guide. Started off a little slow but he took me to another place and caught fish and had a great time.

Ernest Aliseda
Ernest Aliseda
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
The captain canceled
May 28, 2023
Trip was supposed to happen on May 28, 2023

The charter operator canceled 1 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.

FAQs about Old Salt Charters

Old Salt Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $425 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Flounder Gigging (5 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Winter AM Trip (5 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Winter PM Trip (5 hours)
  • US $525 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 AM Trip (5 hours)
  • US $525 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 PM Trip (5 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (10 hours)
When you book a trip with Old Salt Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Old Salt Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Water)
Old Salt Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Flats fishing
Old Salt Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
  • Flounder gigging
Top targeted fish species with Old Salt Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Michael Barrera
Michael Barrera
Michael Barrera

South Padre Island, Texas, United States

1 Fishing Report
5 Customer reviews
Member since January 2021

Captain Michael Barrera's got more than 20 years of experience fishing inshore SPI. He welcomes you to his base in Port Isabel and invites you for a great day on the sea.

1 Fishing Report
5 Customer reviews
Member since January 2021

Captain Michael Barrera's got more than 20 years of experience fishing inshore SPI. He welcomes you to his base in Port Isabel and invites you for a great day on the sea.

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Lane Snapper
Lane Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Snook
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
20 ft
Year built
2021
Boat manufacturer
Shallow Stalker
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 150HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Flounder Gigging

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Water

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation

Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.

Child friendly
You keep catch
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 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

 PayPal

 Bank transfer

What’s biting in South Padre Island right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
FlounderFlounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
RedfishRedfish
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
SnookSnook
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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