Prime Time Fishing—Family-Friendly

Come visit South Padre Island, Texas and have a great time fishing with Prime Time Fishing. Embark on the area’s bountiful inshore grounds, search lovely flats, and make memories on the water that you’ll never forget. Captain Noel Ledesma will give you all the help you need to have fun and make a fine catch. Join him aboard and discover the beauties of fishing in South Padre Island!

The boat you’ll use is a 21’ Shallow Sport saltwater fishing boat. It can sit up to 4 guests and runs on a 200 HP Yamaha SHO engine. It uses modern GPS and fishfinder navigation electronics that will provide you with a safe and efficient reach to the fish and back. The boat has also got a livewell.

The great choice of species you can target on your trip includes Mangrove Snapper, Whiting, Flounder, Spotted Seatrout, Sheepshead, as well as Black Drum. To attract them, you can use popping and drift fishing, both on light tackle. It’s entirely up to you if you want to keep the fish you catch or release it to the water. Kids are welcome to join the trip but only in the presence of their parents.

Captain Noel has you covered for all the fishing tackle, live bait, lures, and will even clean and fillet your catch for free. Bring your fishing licenses and the food and drinks of your choice, and the fun can start.

Come enjoy a trip with Prime Time Fishing and have an unforgettable time in Florida!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:15 AM
    $450
    The Captain provides all fishing tackle and bait. Along with fishing, there is a high chance you'll be able to see some dolphins while traveling to the fishing spots and other wildlife. If time permits, you'll take a cruise to the jetties and see Space-X from the bay. It's all about making awesome memories with family and friends. Catching fish is always the main focus and the captain will try his very best to put you on the fish.
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FAQs about Prime Time Fishing—Family-Friendly

Prime Time Fishing—Family-Friendly offers the following trip to customers:
  • $450 per group, additional $100 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip (5 hours)

When you book a trip with Prime Time Fishing—Family-Friendly, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well

Trips booked with Prime Time Fishing—Family-Friendly include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting

Prime Time Fishing—Family-Friendly offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing (Mainly the bay area and jetties on a calm day)
  • Flats Fishing (Fishing in 1' to 3' of water)

Prime Time Fishing—Family-Friendly offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Prime Time Fishing—Family-Friendly include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Whiting

Meet the Captain

Noel Ledesma
South Padre Island, Texas, United States
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22 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since July 2021
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As a kid, Captain Noel has always enjoyed fishing with his dad and older brothers. When he got his first car, he would find myself going fishing to a local lake. Then he started venturing out of the saltwater bay and started fishing game fish. The captain decided to get his captain's license and guide fish. The most rewarding thing for him is to see kids and family bond and enjoy quality time catching fish and making great memories.

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Flounder Flounder
Redfish Redfish
Sheepshead Sheepshead

Boat specs

Shallow Sport (Bay boat) originally built in 2019. Powered by a 200HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 38 knots.

Length
21 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Mainly the bay area and jetties on a calm day
Flats Fishing
Fishing in 1' to 3' of water

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Popping
Drift Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

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
With parents only
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Clients are free to release fish

Payment

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 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

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Art T.
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Fishing trip in September

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on September 3, 2023
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David S.
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Two half day trips with captain Noel and Prime time fishing

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on July 12, 2023
This is the best fishing charter in South padre Island. Captain Noel was very passionate about what he does a it shows. On...
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Stephen S.
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Noel Ledesma Prime Time Fishing

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on August 21, 2023
Noel was very professional and fun to have as a guide. We enjoyed ourselves and highly recommend him to anyone wanting to enjoy...
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Javier C.
San Antonio, Texas
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Half day with captain Noel

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on June 22, 2023
Capt. Noel is a very solid guide!  I would recommend him to anyone that is looking for the full SPI bay fishing experience!
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Al A.
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5 Hour AM Bay trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip on March 4, 2023
Captain Noel was great.  He was super nice, friendly, and helpful to do all the work needed.  We had a trip exactly as we...
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