Sunset Charters
Do you want to spend a refreshing day cruising the waters and get a chance to bag some fresh fish?! Well don’t be a stranger, and book a trip with Sunset Charters. They are seated in Rio Hondo, Texas, and they are ready to take you to South Padre Island Bay area. Captain JL Erosa will take you under his wing, and he’ll do his best that you have a good time.
Hop aboard the 23’ Majek, bay boat model from 2021. It can take on groups of up to4 guests per trip. The boat is powered by a single Suzuki engine with 300 hp and it can reach top speeds of 35 kn. You’ll be going from one hot spot to another in no time. To increase your chances of a big catch, fishfinding equipment is available.
This charter covers the area of South Padre Island Bay and Lower Laguna Madre, which include inshore fisheries along with local flats. The fish is biting all year round, though some species might be more available than others, depending on the seasons. You can go after Redfish, Speckled Trout, and yummy Flounder. As for the fishing techniques you can use light tackle, bottom fishing, drift fishing, and Flounder gigging.
Children older than the age of 5 are welcome. All the necessary fishing gear and lures will be waiting for you on board. Just be sure to acquire your Texas fishing license before the trip, as the charter doesn’t cover it. For your better experience, the crew offers non-alcoholic beverages. If you get lucky you get to keep your catch, and the crew will help you prepare it.
Have a memorable time while going after delicious fish with Sunset Charters.
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (62)
+59Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
92%
Caught fish
95%
Sebastian, Florida
Jan 26, 2022
5 Hour Trip (PM)
Lucky last minute half day trip
I was referred to Captain Jorge by the owner of a house we rented for a week in Port Isabel Texas. We did a charter for Redfish the day before and he asked how we did. I told him we had a few bites but did not boat a fish. I understand that you cannot make fish bite as I am also a charter captain in the upper peninsula of Michigan. He was shocked and said I have a friend captain that had good success the day before. I called Jorge and as luck would have it he had the afternoon free. We met at 1:00 p.m. and five of us caught 11 slot redfish several undersize and I boated a bonus red that measured 29 1/2 in and weighed 11 and a half pounds. The captain was very personable knowledgeable patient and worked very hard to put us on fish. When we return we will definitely be fishing with him again. Captain Jim LaBeske Hook & Heuver Guide Services🎣🐟🤙😁
I was referred to Captain Jorge by the owner of a house we rented for a week in Port Isabel Texas. We did a charter for Redfish...
Captain replied
Houston, Texas
Jan 15, 2022
5 Hour Trip (PM)
Amazing Day on the Water!!!
Cannot explain how great this trip was. Booked with Captain Jorge and despite all challenges with 40mph winds and cold front pushing through. All credit goes to Captain Jorge to have the knowledge to take us out in those conditions. He knew what and where to go for a smooth ride and great experience. We did not expect much due to conditions, but Captain put us on some BIG Redfish. Water looked like Chocolate Milk and he still made it happen. Mrs. Ballyhoo bait was the ticket. The Oils, and the Bombs was the game changer. To fish in those conditions, and still be one shy of 4 limits was insane. Book with Sunset Charters you won't regret it!
Cannot explain how great this trip was. Booked with Captain Jorge and despite all challenges with 40mph winds and cold front...
Captain replied
Houston, Texas
Jan 15, 2022
5 Hour Trip (PM)
Afternoon trip with George Sunset Charters
George was awesome! We had a guide cancel on us in the morning due to high winds, which is understanding, we were from Houston so we didn’t want to let our trip be doomed from winds. We found sunset charters that same day, and george with his experience, advised to do a afternoon into evening fish. We met him at the dock at 3pm and from there on, it was fish on!!! Thanks to George our trip wasn’t ruined, a lot of the other guides didn’t even offer a afternoon trip, they just didn’t want to take us or didn’t know forecast. George made it happen!! When your on his boat make sure you ask for “the juice”. An attractant that his wife makes was amazing. Thank you george!! JUICE IT UP!!!
George was awesome! We had a guide cancel on us in the morning due to high winds, which is understanding, we were from Houston...
Captain replied
United States
Jan 8, 2022
5 Hour Trip (AM)
Morning trip
Best fishing trip I've ever been on, never caught a Red that big in my life and I love to fish. In this boat it's different you feel Caption George wants you to have a great time and teach you something that will help you be better at fishing. He doesn't give up until the fish bite and always has reel ready to fish. I walked in with nothing in my hands and walked out with monster RED fillet ready to cook! The Caption is blessed with a gift on putting you on some fish.
Best fishing trip I've ever been on, never caught a Red that big in my life and I love to fish. In this boat it's different you...
Captain replied
Pasadena, TX
Jun 14, 2022
5 Hour Trip (AM)
Archibald's half day evening trip with Captain Jorge Enrosa on 6-14-22.
We had a wonderful time. Captain Jorge went above and beyond to insure we had a good trip. Very knowledgeable about fishing and extremely nice. We wanted our son to catch some nice fish and Captain Jorge made that happen. Keaton, our son,, caught a 27 1/2 and a 26 inch red. Captain Jorge kept us fishing an extra hour after the normal stopping time with no extra charge. I highly recommend booking a trip with Sunset Charters and Captain Jorge Erosa.
We had a wonderful time. Captain Jorge went above and beyond to insure we had a good trip. Very knowledgeable about fishing and...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (62)
+59Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
92%
Caught fish
95%
Sebastian, Florida
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Lucky last minute half day trip
5 Hour Trip (PM) on January 26, 2022
I was referred to Captain Jorge by the owner of a house we rented for a week in Port Isabel Texas. We did a charter for Redfish the day before and he asked how we did. I told him we had a few bites but did not boat a fish. I understand that you cannot make fish bite as I am also a charter captain in the upper peninsula of Michigan. He was shocked and said I have a friend captain that had good success the day before. I called Jorge and as luck would have it he had the afternoon free. We met at 1:00 p.m. and five of us caught 11 slot redfish several undersize and I boated a bonus red that measured 29 1/2 in and weighed 11 and a half pounds. The captain was very personable knowledgeable patient and worked very hard to put us on fish. When we return we will definitely be fishing with him again. Captain Jim LaBeske Hook & Heuver Guide Services🎣🐟🤙😁
I was referred to Captain Jorge by the owner of a house we rented for a week in Port Isabel Texas. We did a charter for Redfish the day before and he asked how we did. I told him we had a few bites but did not boat a fish. I understand that you cannot make fish bite as I am also a charter captain in the upper peninsula of Michigan. He was shocked and said I have a friend captain that had good success the day before. I called Jorge and as luck would have it he had the afternoon free. We met...
Houston, Texas
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Amazing Day on the Water!!!
5 Hour Trip (PM) on January 15, 2022
Cannot explain how great this trip was. Booked with Captain Jorge and despite all challenges with 40mph winds and cold front pushing through. All credit goes to Captain Jorge to have the knowledge to take us out in those conditions. He knew what and where to go for a smooth ride and great experience. We did not expect much due to conditions, but Captain put us on some BIG Redfish. Water looked like Chocolate Milk and he still made it happen. Mrs. Ballyhoo bait was the ticket. The Oils, and the Bombs was the game changer. To fish in those conditions, and still be one shy of 4 limits was insane. Book with Sunset Charters you won't regret it!
Cannot explain how great this trip was. Booked with Captain Jorge and despite all challenges with 40mph winds and cold front pushing through. All credit goes to Captain Jorge to have the knowledge to take us out in those conditions. He knew what and where to go for a smooth ride and great experience. We did not expect much due to conditions, but Captain put us on some BIG Redfish. Water looked like Chocolate Milk and he still made it happen. Mrs. Ballyhoo bait was the ticket. The Oils,...
Houston, Texas
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Afternoon trip with George Sunset Charters
5 Hour Trip (PM) on January 15, 2022
George was awesome! We had a guide cancel on us in the morning due to high winds, which is understanding, we were from Houston so we didn’t want to let our trip be doomed from winds. We found sunset charters that same day, and george with his experience, advised to do a afternoon into evening fish. We met him at the dock at 3pm and from there on, it was fish on!!! Thanks to George our trip wasn’t ruined, a lot of the other guides didn’t even offer a afternoon trip, they just didn’t want to take us or didn’t know forecast. George made it happen!! When your on his boat make sure you ask for “the juice”. An attractant that his wife makes was amazing. Thank you george!! JUICE IT UP!!!
George was awesome! We had a guide cancel on us in the morning due to high winds, which is understanding, we were from Houston so we didn’t want to let our trip be doomed from winds. We found sunset charters that same day, and george with his experience, advised to do a afternoon into evening fish. We met him at the dock at 3pm and from there on, it was fish on!!! Thanks to George our trip wasn’t ruined, a lot of the other guides didn’t even offer a afternoon trip, they just didn’t want to take...
United States
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Morning trip
5 Hour Trip (AM) on January 8, 2022
Best fishing trip I've ever been on, never caught a Red that big in my life and I love to fish. In this boat it's different you feel Caption George wants you to have a great time and teach you something that will help you be better at fishing. He doesn't give up until the fish bite and always has reel ready to fish. I walked in with nothing in my hands and walked out with monster RED fillet ready to cook! The Caption is blessed with a gift on putting you on some fish.
Best fishing trip I've ever been on, never caught a Red that big in my life and I love to fish. In this boat it's different you feel Caption George wants you to have a great time and teach you something that will help you be better at fishing. He doesn't give up until the fish bite and always has reel ready to fish. I walked in with nothing in my hands and walked out with monster RED fillet ready to cook! The Caption is blessed with a gift on putting you on some fish.
Pasadena, TX
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Archibald's half day evening trip with Captain Jorge Enrosa on 6-14-22.
5 Hour Trip (AM) on June 14, 2022
We had a wonderful time. Captain Jorge went above and beyond to insure we had a good trip. Very knowledgeable about fishing and extremely nice. We wanted our son to catch some nice fish and Captain Jorge made that happen. Keaton, our son,, caught a 27 1/2 and a 26 inch red. Captain Jorge kept us fishing an extra hour after the normal stopping time with no extra charge. I highly recommend booking a trip with Sunset Charters and Captain Jorge Erosa.
We had a wonderful time. Captain Jorge went above and beyond to insure we had a good trip. Very knowledgeable about fishing and extremely nice. We wanted our son to catch some nice fish and Captain Jorge made that happen. Keaton, our son,, caught a 27 1/2 and a 26 inch red. Captain Jorge kept us fishing an extra hour after the normal stopping time with no extra charge. I highly recommend booking a trip with Sunset Charters and Captain Jorge Erosa.
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