South Texas Elite Outfitters – SPI
+55South Texas Elite Outfitters welcomes you to Port Isabel and invites you on a fishing trip full of fun and excitement. Captain Arnold LaCount is an expert angler who’ll take you to the best inshore spots in the area and make sure you have a great fishing experience. Inshore waters and flats of this part of Texas offer plenty of opportunity for making a fine catch, so don’t hesitate and book your trip today!
You’ll start your trip on one of our 26ft bay boats made to run shallow and put you on fish . The boat uses modern GPS and fishfinder systems for navigation and is also equipped with a livewell that will supply you with live bait.
Laguna Madre’s and South Padre Island's productive grounds offer you the chance to catch quality species such as Speckled Trout, Black Drum, Redfish, and Flounder. Using light and heavy tackle, you can try out many different techniques to catch them. You can troll, spin, pop, bottom fish, as well as drift fish. You’re free to keep or release the fish you catch, and you can also bring along children to your trip.
Captain Arnold will provide you with all the rods, reels, terminal tackle, and lures. Before you depart, you’ll need your fishing licenses and some food and drinks.
Come visit Port Isabel and have a great day on the water with South Texas Elite Outfitters!
Captain
Arnold Lacount
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Trip availability and prices
In demand! Last booked: 4 days ago
Customer reviews
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Photos & videos by reviewers (21)
+18Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Caught fish
96%
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Awesome time with family and Capt Nathan
3 hour fun trip on July 14, 2025
Had a terrific experience with Capt Nathan. He made sure my kids and nephews had a memorable experience by helping them with the casting and baiting and, more importantly, with getting on fish! Will definitely look for him the next time we vacation here at SPI.
Had a terrific experience with Capt Nathan. He made sure my kids and nephews had a memorable experience by helping them with the casting and baiting and, more importantly, with getting on fish! Will definitely look for him the next time we vacation here at SPI.
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Great Last Minute Trip
3 hour fun trip on June 26, 2025
Had a fishing trip scheduled with a friend who had to cancel for the birth of a baby the day before. South Texas Elite Outfitters were able to accommodate us for the following morning. CPT. Mark was a great guide and had us limited out on specs within 45min of the first cast. We spent the rest of the time doing some catch and release. I highly recommend these guys!
Had a fishing trip scheduled with a friend who had to cancel for the birth of a baby the day before. South Texas Elite Outfitters were able to accommodate us for the following morning. CPT. Mark was a great guide and had us limited out on specs within 45min of the first cast. We spent the rest of the time doing some catch and release. I highly recommend these guys!
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Trout & Drum
Am trip on June 17, 2025
My two sons and I had a fantastic time on a morning fishing trip with Captain Nathan! He played great tunes, had plenty of water and Gatorade. We had a blast catching trout and black drum. Will definitely come back and enjoy his expertise in the future.
My two sons and I had a fantastic time on a morning fishing trip with Captain Nathan! He played great tunes, had plenty of water and Gatorade. We had a blast catching trout and black drum. Will definitely come back and enjoy his expertise in the future.
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Capt. Arnold is awesome
Afternoon trip on July 30, 2025
Great out on the water, even found a nice spot to go for a swim!
Great out on the water, even found a nice spot to go for a swim!
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Sheephead fishing trip
Am trip on March 14, 2025
We had a great time. 1st time fishing for sheaphead and they are great fighters. They also taste very good. We also caught some trout and a pompino. We kept Captain James very busy. He was great. Highly recommend.
We had a great time. 1st time fishing for sheaphead and they are great fighters. They also taste very good. We also caught some trout and a pompino. We kept Captain James very busy. He was great. Highly recommend.
FAQs about South Texas Elite Outfitters – SPI
What are the trip rates for South Texas Elite Outfitters – SPI?
South Texas Elite Outfitters – SPI offers the following trips to customers:
- US $375 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 3 hour afternoon trip (3 hours)
- US $375 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 3 hour fun trip (3 hours)
- US $450 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Afternoon trip (5 hours)
- US $450 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Am trip (5 hours)
- US $800 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Full day trip 8 hours (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with South Texas Elite Outfitters – SPI?
When you book a trip with South Texas Elite Outfitters – SPI, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live Bait Well
What's included in the trip price with South Texas Elite Outfitters – SPI?
Trips booked with South Texas Elite Outfitters – SPI include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Lures
What types of fishing does South Texas Elite Outfitters – SPI offer?
South Texas Elite Outfitters – SPI offers the following types of fishing:
- Inshore Fishing
- Flats Fishing
What fishing techniques does South Texas Elite Outfitters – SPI offer?
South Texas Elite Outfitters – SPI offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Popping
- Drift Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with South Texas Elite Outfitters – SPI?
Top targeted fish species with South Texas Elite Outfitters – SPI include:
- Black Drum
- Flounder
- Redfish
- Speckled Trout
Your captain
South Padre Island, Texas, United States
I have been fishing South Padre Island and Falcon Lake for 30 years now and I know it very well. Come with your family or friends and have a fun and safe trip!
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Popping
Drift Fishing
Which amenities are available onboard
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
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.
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
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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.
What’s biting in South Padre Island right now
Black Drum
Flounder
Redfish
Speckled Trout