Paradise Charters
Enjoy a fun and relaxing stay on the waters of Texas as you catch fish with Paradise Charters SPI. You’ll start out of South Padre Island and explore inshore and offshore waters as well as flats, all offering a diverse choice of species to catch. Captain Michael Gibbs will guide you and make sure you have a safe and enjoyable trip. Join him aboard and have a great day of fishing in Texas!
The boat you’ll use is a 21’ Hurricane saltwater fishing boat that can accommodate up to 6 guests. Thanks to its GPS electronics, the boat makes a more efficient movement on the water, and its 150 HP Yamaha engine will quickly take you to fishing spots. The boat has got a livewell to provide live bait, an ice-box to store your catch, and a portable toilet.
During your trip, you’ll target Snook, Red Snapper, Sheepshead, Flounder, Speckled Trout, Redfish, and Black Drum. You can catch them by bottom fishing, jigging, popping, Flounder gigging, as well as drift fishing, all using light tackle. You can bring kids on your trip and you’re free to keep the fish you catch.
All the rods, reels, tackle, live bait, lures and drinks will be ready for you when you arrive. What you should bring are just your valid fishing licenses.
Chase fish, have fun, and enjoy lovely nature with Paradise Charters SPI!
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (23)
+20Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
82%
Appropriate for children
90%
Friendly captain
95%
Satisfied with the boat
91%
Recommend this charter
76%
Caught fish
63%
Aug 10, 2025
The captain canceled
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
Captain replied
Austin, TX
Mar 16, 2022
5 Hour Trip (PM)
Afternoon Trip with Capt Mike
Our family of four had a wonderful fishing experience with Capt Mike! My girls, 7 and 10, had a blast catching fish, playing with the live shrimp bait, seeing dolphins, and even feeding pelicans at the end of the trip. We caught plenty, including a 25inch redfish, but only kept five to eat and released the rest. Capt Mike filleted the fish for us and we had it blackened and fried at a restaurant on the island. Def recommend fishing with Capt Mike!
Our family of four had a wonderful fishing experience with Capt Mike! My girls, 7 and 10, had a blast catching fish, playing with...
Jul 29, 2023
5 Hour Trip (AM)
Great captain highly recommend
Trip was super fun with the family, captain Michael definitely made it a memorable trip if your looking for a good time out in the water I definitely recommend paradise charters
Trip was super fun with the family, captain Michael definitely made it a memorable trip if your looking for a good time out in...
Wind Lake, WI
Mar 22, 2022
5 Hour Trip (AM)
Half day trip 3/22
We had an awesome time! Mike was knowledgeable and took us to all of the good spots. He had a lot of patience with baiting and casting for those of us that struggled (me). He also gave a lot of good tips as well. We will definitely book with Mike again when we come back down. Thanks for the great memories Mike!
We had an awesome time! Mike was knowledgeable and took us to all of the good spots. He had a lot of patience with baiting and...
Oct 15, 2023
5 Hour Trip (AM)
Awesome time with Captain Michael
Highly recommend this fishing trip. Had an amazing time, brought our dog along, and got into some fish! 5 stars!!
Highly recommend this fishing trip. Had an amazing time, brought our dog along, and got into some fish! 5 stars!!
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (23)
+20Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
82%
Appropriate for children
90%
Friendly captain
95%
Satisfied with the boat
91%
Recommend this charter
76%
Caught fish
63%
The captain canceled
Trip was supposed to happen on August 10, 2025
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
Austin, TX
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Afternoon Trip with Capt Mike
5 Hour Trip (PM) on March 16, 2022
Our family of four had a wonderful fishing experience with Capt Mike! My girls, 7 and 10, had a blast catching fish, playing with the live shrimp bait, seeing dolphins, and even feeding pelicans at the end of the trip. We caught plenty, including a 25inch redfish, but only kept five to eat and released the rest. Capt Mike filleted the fish for us and we had it blackened and fried at a restaurant on the island. Def recommend fishing with Capt Mike!
Our family of four had a wonderful fishing experience with Capt Mike! My girls, 7 and 10, had a blast catching fish, playing with the live shrimp bait, seeing dolphins, and even feeding pelicans at the end of the trip. We caught plenty, including a 25inch redfish, but only kept five to eat and released the rest. Capt Mike filleted the fish for us and we had it blackened and fried at a restaurant on the island. Def recommend fishing with Capt Mike!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great captain highly recommend
5 Hour Trip (AM) on July 29, 2023
Trip was super fun with the family, captain Michael definitely made it a memorable trip if your looking for a good time out in the water I definitely recommend paradise charters
Trip was super fun with the family, captain Michael definitely made it a memorable trip if your looking for a good time out in the water I definitely recommend paradise charters
Wind Lake, WI
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Half day trip 3/22
5 Hour Trip (AM) on March 22, 2022
We had an awesome time! Mike was knowledgeable and took us to all of the good spots. He had a lot of patience with baiting and casting for those of us that struggled (me). He also gave a lot of good tips as well. We will definitely book with Mike again when we come back down. Thanks for the great memories Mike!
We had an awesome time! Mike was knowledgeable and took us to all of the good spots. He had a lot of patience with baiting and casting for those of us that struggled (me). He also gave a lot of good tips as well. We will definitely book with Mike again when we come back down. Thanks for the great memories Mike!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Awesome time with Captain Michael
5 Hour Trip (AM) on October 15, 2023
Highly recommend this fishing trip. Had an amazing time, brought our dog along, and got into some fish! 5 stars!!
Highly recommend this fishing trip. Had an amazing time, brought our dog along, and got into some fish! 5 stars!!
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