South Texas Elite Outfitters – SPI

South 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 a 21’ Mako bay boat that can sit up to 4 guests. It’s powered by a 115 HP Mercury engine with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots. 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!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    3 hour fun trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $300
    Jump on and lets go catching ! Ill provide everthjnf you need for this trip . We are family friendly kids of all ages welcome .
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Pompano
    Pompano
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
    Ray
    Ray
  • Private trip
    Afternoon trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
    US $450
    This trip usually consists of some drift fishing with artificial and live bait. Yours and the captain's main targets will be Speckled Trout and Redfish, but you'll also have a chance to catch Black Drum, Mangrove Snapper, or even a Kingfish. Come enjoy the sunset on the bay.
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    Am trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $450
    The morning trip usually involves some drift fishing with either artificial or live bait. Depending on the time of year, you'll chase Trout, Red, and Flounder. You can also target Black Drum and Mangrove Snapper. This trip is family-friendly!
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout

FAQs about South Texas Elite Outfitters – SPI

South Texas Elite Outfitters – SPI offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $300 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)

When you book a trip with South Texas Elite Outfitters – SPI, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well

Trips booked with South Texas Elite Outfitters – SPI include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures

South Texas Elite Outfitters – SPI offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

South Texas Elite Outfitters – SPI offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with South Texas Elite Outfitters – SPI include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Speckled Trout

Meet the Captain

Arnold Lacount
South Padre Island, Texas, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
7 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2020
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!

About this listing

Targeted species

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

Boat specs

Cat 5 (Bay boat) originally built in 2019, and restored in 2023. Powered by a 200HP 200 suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 50 knots.

Length
25 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Popping
Drift Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

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

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.5 / 5
out of 5 stars from 2 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (7)
Family Spring break
Family Spring break
Family Spring break
+4
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Jose H.
San Antonio, Texas
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Half Day a.m. trip with Captain Arnold

VERIFIED   Am trip on June 16, 2023
Captain Arnold took us out into the bay and got us on some fish!! Black drum non-stop. Great Captain and crew. 1st hand Nathan...
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Todd S.
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Family Spring break

VERIFIED   3 hour fun trip on March 5, 2024
My wife and kids all caught fish!  About 50-60 spotted trout and a few cat fish, all in 3 hours. Kids had fun catching and...
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