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!

Live Bait
You Keep Catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Child Friendly
Rods, reels & tackle

Captain

Noel Ledesma

14 years of experience

responds within an hour

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Private trip

5 Hour Trip

Low rate deposit non-refundable

5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:15 AM

Price for 2 persons

US $475

Price for 2 persons

US $475

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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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5.0 / 5

out of 5 stars from 38 reviews

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Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Experience

5.0 / 5

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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
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Valerie G.

5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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Riding the waves with Noel

VERIFIED 5 Hour Trip on August 7, 2024

Valerie G.

5.0 / 5

Aug 7, 2024

5 Hour Trip

Riding the waves with Noel

VERIFIED

My family had a wonderful experience on this fishing trip. Captain Noel was timely, professional, attentive and detail oriented. He took great care of us all the way down to baiting our hooks and casting the poles in the best areas. This experience made for wonderful memories with my son during our first trip to South Padre Island!

My family had a wonderful experience on this fishing trip. Captain Noel was timely, professional, attentive and detail oriented....

Valerie G. recommends Prime Time Fishing—Family-Friendly

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Noel Ledesma (The Captain)

Replied on August 9, 2024

Valerie, thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to take you guys fishing. You guys were awesome, plus you took great pictures. I’m so glad you’ll have a great time. Making memorable family memories is what’s it’s all about. Stay safe and blessed, my friend. Safe travels and tight lines 🎣

Noel Ledesma (The Captain)

Replied on August 9, 2024

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Enrique B.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great fishing

VERIFIED 5 Hour Trip on July 28, 2024

Enrique B.

5.0 / 5

Jul 28, 2024

5 Hour Trip

Great fishing

VERIFIED

We had a bit of a slow start on a slow day. But captain Ledesma was determined for us to fish and found a spot where we had lots of fun. Tried different types of fishing techniques and had excellent advice and bait to do the catches. Overall a fun day, will definitely book again!

We had a bit of a slow start on a slow day. But captain Ledesma was determined for us to fish and found a spot where we had...

Enrique B. recommends Prime Time Fishing—Family-Friendly

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Noel Ledesma (The Captain)

Replied on July 29, 2024

Thank you, guys, for hanging in there and staying positive. It was definitely a challenge, but we managed to catch some nice reds and trout. We certainly had a lot of fun and great conversations 👍 Stay safe and blessed my friends. Till next time and tight lines🎣

Noel Ledesma (The Captain)

Replied on July 29, 2024

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Abbi J.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

So much fun!

VERIFIED 5 Hour Trip on July 23, 2024

Abbi J.

5.0 / 5

Jul 23, 2024

5 Hour Trip

So much fun!

VERIFIED

We had the best time! I (mom) am not a fisher but my two teenage boys love to fish. We had so much fun! We all caught our limit - maybe too quickly! Captain Noel showed us SpaceX which was also fun! It was a great morning on the water and we all had so much fun!

We had the best time! I (mom) am not a fisher but my two teenage boys love to fish. We had so much fun! We all caught our limit...

Abbi J. recommends Prime Time Fishing—Family-Friendly

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Noel Ledesma (The Captain)

Replied on August 5, 2024

I’m so glad you guys had a great time fishing. You did great landing fish for being your first time, and the boys did awesome. It was a pleasure taking you guys to see around the bay. Spacex is a site to see from the bay. It’s all about making memorable memories. Stay safe and blessed, my friend.

Noel Ledesma (The Captain)

Replied on August 5, 2024

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Thomas H.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Best Captain by far

VERIFIED 5 Hour Trip on July 2, 2024

Thomas H.

5.0 / 5

Jul 2, 2024

5 Hour Trip

Best Captain by far

VERIFIED

Cap Noel is amazing. He not only led us to great fishing holes catching a lot of fish but he was a great tour guild, making us feel like we were just part of his family. We will be back to fish with him again.

Cap Noel is amazing. He not only led us to great fishing holes catching a lot of fish but he was a great tour guild, making...

Thomas H. recommends Prime Time Fishing—Family-Friendly

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Noel Ledesma (The Captain)

Replied on July 3, 2024

Thomas, Thank you for giving me the opportunity to take you guys fishing. I had an awesome time with you’ll as well. I’m so glad that we landed plenty of fish, especially Joe at 8 years old, who did amazing landing 8 fish by himself. He was keeping count, lol. Once again, im so glad you guys had a great time. Stay safe and blessed, my friends…

Noel Ledesma (The Captain)

Replied on July 3, 2024

Thomas, Thank you for giving me the opportunity to take you guys fishing. I had an awesome time with you’ll as well. I’m so glad that we landed plenty of fish, especially Joe
at 8 years old, who did amazing landing 8 fish by himself. He was keeping count, lol. Once again, im so glad you guys had a great time. Stay safe and blessed, my friends…

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David K.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Easy fun day

VERIFIED 5 Hour Trip on August 8, 2024

David K.

5.0 / 5

Aug 8, 2024

5 Hour Trip

Easy fun day

VERIFIED

Captain Noel was great. I took my 3 sons and we had just about limited out on keepers within 45 minutes. Very easy to work with and my son’s and I had a great trip and would use him again!

Captain Noel was great. I took my 3 sons and we had just about limited out on keepers within 45 minutes. Very easy to work...

David K. recommends Prime Time Fishing—Family-Friendly

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Noel Ledesma (The Captain)

Replied on August 12, 2024

David, I’m am so glad you and your son’s had a good time landing some nice Speckled Trout. The Reds didn’t want to come out by buy South Bay. But, we certainly had a nice view of spacex and rockets being built. Your sons were awesome. The best part was that everyone got to land some fish, including dad. It’s all about spending quality time with your family. Stay safe and blessed 🐟🎣

Noel Ledesma (The Captain)

Replied on August 12, 2024

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FAQs about Prime Time Fishing—Family-Friendly

What are the trip rates for Prime Time Fishing—Family-Friendly?

Prime Time Fishing—Family-Friendly offers the following trip to customers:

US $475 per group, additional US $85 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip (5 hours)

Which amenities are available onboard with Prime Time Fishing—Family-Friendly?

When you book a trip with Prime Time Fishing—Family-Friendly, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well

What's included in the trip price with Prime Time Fishing—Family-Friendly?

Trips booked with Prime Time Fishing—Family-Friendly include:

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting (Available for a small fee )

What types of fishing does Prime Time Fishing—Family-Friendly offer?

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)

What fishing techniques does Prime Time Fishing—Family-Friendly offer?

Prime Time Fishing—Family-Friendly offers the following fishing techniques:

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Popping
Drift Fishing

Which fish species can I catch with Prime Time Fishing—Family-Friendly?

Top targeted fish species with Prime Time Fishing—Family-Friendly include:

Black Drum
Redfish
Sheepshead
Snapper (Mangrove)
Spotted Seatrout
Whiting

Meet the Captain

Noel Ledesma

South Padre Island, Texas, United States

1 Fishing Report

38 Customer reviews

Response time within an hour

Member since July 2021

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.

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

Redfish

Sheepshead

Mangrove Snapper

Boat specs

Boat category

Center console boats

Capacity

4 persons

Boat length

21 ft

Year built

2019

Boat manufacturer

Shallow Sport

Boat type

Bay boat

Engine model

Yamaha

1 x 200HP

Max cruising speed

38 knots

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

Bottom Fishing

Popping

Drift Fishing

Amenities

GPS

Fishfinder

Live Bait Well

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

Available for a small fee

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

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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

Riding the waves with Noel

Riding the waves with Noel

Great fishing

Great fishing

So much fun!

So much fun!

Best Captain by far

Best Captain by far

Easy fun day

Easy fun day

FAQs about Prime Time Fishing—Family-Friendly

Meet the Captain

About this listing

Targeted species

Boat specs

Types of fishing

Fishing techniques

Amenities

Trip includes

Cancellation policy

Listing policies

Payment

South Padre Island Fishing Calendar

Riding the waves with Noel

Riding the waves with Noel

Great fishing

Great fishing

So much fun!

So much fun!

Best Captain by far

Best Captain by far

Easy fun day

Easy fun day

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