Drift Away Charters 

5.0/5 (6 reviews)
 211 West Swordfish Street, South Padre Island, TX 78597, United States

Drift Away Charters 

South Padre Island, TX, United States
21 ft
3
5.0/5 (6 reviews)

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Drift Away Charters welcomes you for an enjoyable day of fishing for Redfish, Trout, Sheepshead, and Black drum out of South Padre Island, Texas. Other fish will likely be caught as well for an added bonus.

Capt. Brian has over 35 years of fishing and boating experience so you will be in good hands. He will also provide all the fishing tackle, rods, bait as well as ice-cold water. You are more than welcome to bring the beverages and snacks of your choice.

Spend a day with Drift Away Charters and have a lovely time fishing around South Padre Island!  Don't forget the sunscreen!

Drift Away Charters welcomes you for an enjoyable day of fishing for Redfish, Trout, Sheepshead, and Black drum out of South Padre Island, Texas. Other fish will likely be caught as well for an added bonus.

Capt. Brian has over 35 years of fishing and boating experience so you will be in good hands. He will also provide all the fishing tackle, rods, bait as well as ice-cold water. You are more than welcome to bring the beverages and snacks of your choice.

Spend a day with Drift Away Charters and have a lovely time fishing around South Padre Island!  Don't forget the sunscreen!

Brian Horton
Captain
Brian Horton
21 years of experience
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Trip availability and prices

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5 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
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5.0
6 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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Mike Hanks
Mike Hanks
us
Texas, US
Member since 2021
5.0
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Fishing with Captain Brian
5 Hour Trip on October 28, 20212 adults

My wife and I fished with Captain Brian last week. Very good guide. It was a tough day for catching, as it was the day after a strong cold front blew in, and really dropped the water temperature. We ended up with a few, and was pretty proud of them especially after getting back to the dock and seeing other anglers did not do any better. Would definitely book with him again if we get back down there !

Brian Horton
Response from Captain

Thanks Mike!

Kaleigh Schwaiger
Kaleigh Schwaiger
us
Texas, US
Member since 2022
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Brian
5 Hour Trip on July 17, 20222 adults

This was such an amazing experience! Captain Brian was so nice and took care of everything for us, not to mention he was great company. 10/10 would definitely recommend and we will 100% book with him on our next trip to the island!

Brian Horton
Response from Captain

Thank you so much for the review!

Steve Davis
Steve Davis
us
Oklahoma, US
Member since 2021
5.0
Verified
Half Day with Capt Brian
5 Hour Trip on September 21, 20211 adult

Great morning got cut short by rain and lightening. Capt Brian had great equipment and was well prepared to deliver a good morning fishing. Will use on my next fishing charter.

Brian Horton
Response from Captain

Thank you Steve. See you next time!

Joe Briley
Joe Briley
us
San Angelo, TX, US
Member since 2022
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Brian
5 Hour Trip on July 20, 20221 adult2 children

Brian Horton
Response from Captain

Thanks for the review Joe.

Stormy Kelley
Stormy Kelley
us
Texas, US
Member since 2022
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Brian
5 Hour Trip on July 16, 20222 adults

FAQs about Drift Away Charters

Drift Away Charters offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $400 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip (5 hours)
When you book a trip with Drift Away Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well Spinning reels.
Trips booked with Drift Away Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (The captain also uses cut bait.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
Drift Away Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing (Bay fishing)
  • Flats fishing (Shallow water flats and bay for Reds and Trout.)
Drift Away Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping (Popping Corks)
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Drift Away Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Brian Horton
Brian Horton
Brian Horton

South Padre Island, Texas, United States

6 Customer reviews
Member since August 2021

I welcome you to the bountiful Lower Laguna Madre Bay. Join me in South Padre Island and have a great experience catching fish and just enjoying the beautiful views of the bay from a boat. I take 1-3 people on Half day trips lasting 5 hours. Bait and all fishing equipment is supplied. Book Today!

6 Customer reviews
Member since August 2021

I welcome you to the bountiful Lower Laguna Madre Bay. Join me in South Padre Island and have a great experience catching fish and just enjoying the beautiful views of the bay from a boat. I take 1-3 people on Half day trips lasting 5 hours. Bait and all fishing equipment is supplied. Book Today!

The fish you can target

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

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
21 ft
Year built
2018
Boat manufacturer
Shallow Sport
Boat type
Flats boat
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 140HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Bay fishing
Flats Fishing
Shallow water flats and bay for Reds and Trout.

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Popping Corks
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Spinning reels.

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
The captain also uses cut bait.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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 not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

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

 PayPal

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 DrumBlack Drum
FlounderFlounder
RedfishRedfish
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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