Today We Fish – South Padre Island 

4.9
(186 reviews)
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State licensed
 201 West Polaris Drive, South Padre Island, TX 78597, United States

Today We Fish – South Padre Island 

South Padre Island, TX, United States
25 ft
5
4.9
(186 reviews)

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Today We Fish Outfitters specializes in drift fishing and wade fishing the flats in the bay for Redfish, Flounder, Black Drum and Speckled Trout. If you’re an angler who enjoys to catch, photograph, and release – by all means, you are welcome to come on board, just as well as those who want to keep their catch!

You’ll be fishing on a 25’ Majek that accommodates up to 5 guests. This bay boat is powered by a 300 hp Suzuki engine, features navigational electronics, a live bait tank, and a cooler.  A licensed USCG Captain with all the necessary safety equipment on board, so you can feel safe and enjoy your fishing trip.

You’ll fish with lures, both hard and soft, You can also use live bait at an additional fee such as live shrimp and croaker (extra cost) Don’t miss out on the chance to fish with a popping cork the way Trout like it.

All your fishing equipment, catch cleaning, and refreshing drinks are covered by the captain. You’ll need to bring your fishing license and pack some snacks for the day.

No matter what type of trip you choose, it’s a sight to be seen. And yes, the big Redfish and Trout do come out and play.

Today We Fish Outfitters specializes in drift fishing and wade fishing the flats in the bay for Redfish, Flounder, Black Drum and Speckled Trout. If you’re an angler who enjoys to catch, photograph, and release – by all means, you are welcome to come on board, just as well as those who want to keep their catch!

You’ll be fishing on a 25’ Majek that accommodates up to 5 guests. This bay boat is powered by a 300 hp Suzuki engine, features navigational electronics, a live bait tank, and a cooler.  A licensed USCG Captain with all the necessary safety equipment on board, so you can feel safe and enjoy your fishing trip.

You’ll fish with lures, both hard and soft, You can also use live bait at an additional fee such as live shrimp and croaker (extra cost) Don’t miss out on the chance to fish with a popping cork the way Trout like it.

All your fishing equipment, catch cleaning, and refreshing drinks are covered by the captain. You’ll need to bring your fishing license and pack some snacks for the day.

No matter what type of trip you choose, it’s a sight to be seen. And yes, the big Redfish and Trout do come out and play.

Captain Steven Hillary
Captain
Captain Steven Hillary
16 years of experience
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3 Hour Morning Bay Fishing Trip
In high demand Last booked: 20 hours ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip multiple starting times (6:45 AM, 7:00 AM, 7:30 AM, 8:00 AM, 8:30 AM, 9:00 AM)
Jack Crevalle
Black Drum
Redfish
Flounder
+3
US $375
Entire boat: 2 people
5 Hour Morning Bay Fishing Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:45 AM
Black Drum
Redfish
Flounder
Speckled Trout
US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
3 Hour Afternoon Bay Fishing Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Jack Crevalle
Black Drum
Redfish
Flounder
+3
US $450
Entire boat: 2 people
5 Hour Afternoon Bay Fishing Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Jack Crevalle
Black Drum
Redfish
Flounder
+1
US $550
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day 8 hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Jack Crevalle
Black Drum
Redfish
Flounder
+2
US $800
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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4.9
186 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

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What anglers say

99%
Great experience
99%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
96%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish

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Huan Bui
Huan Bui
Repeat angler
us
Colorado, US
Member since 2024
4 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Challenging But Walk & Wade is Most Fun Technique
5 Hour Morning Bay Fishing Trip on September 6, 20263 adults

Day 3 - Beautiful sunrise for our morning trip. Captain Hilary planned a Walk & Wade and it did not disappoint. Captain gave instructions to make sure we were safe and turned us loose. My brother got into Speckled Trout right away and so did my niece. My niece learned a new technique and waded for the first time. She learned seversl new skills today such as landing and unhooking fish on her own without a net, while doubling her casting distance. Between us we caught over two dozen Specks, and my niece caught the only Redfish of the day. She said it was her favorite method of fishing so far on the trip and already wants to do another Walk & Wade.

Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Captain Steven Hillary
Response from Captain

Awesome job today

Chamonix Mann
Chamonix Mann
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2022
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Incredible Fishing Trip!!
5 Hour Morning Bay Fishing Trip on June 19, 20261 adult1 child

From start to finish, this experience was memorable, fun, and incredibly well run. Captain Steve was friendly, knowledgeable, and made us feel welcome and comfortable. My 7 year old son hasn’t stopped talking about the adventure and was thrilled with everything they saw and the amount of fish they caught. What really stood out was how family friendly the trip was while still being exciting and engaging. You can tell Captain Steve genuinely cares about creating a great experience for his guests. If you’re looking for a fun outing near South Padre that both adults and kids will love, this is it. We highly recommend it and would absolutely book again!

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Captain Steven Hillary
Response from Captain

Thank You and hope you come again

Brad Bessey
Brad Bessey
us
Nebraska, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Captain Steve
5 Hour Morning Bay Fishing Trip on March 13, 20264 adults

Our guide Captain Steve was excellent. Hes very knowledgeable and personable. His equipment was all in great shape. He made sure my wife and kids were comfortable, He worked with them on casting. great with kids. Fishing was a little slow due to bad weather the previous day but he didnt give up. He took us to 10 different spots making sure we had the best experience possible. I would highly recommend him and hope to go out with him again sometime. His boat was very spacious and well… it kicked a**. Thanks again Captain Steve for giving us a great experience.

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Captain Steven Hillary
Response from Captain

Thank you hope to see you again.

Huan Bui
Huan Bui
Repeat angler
us
Colorado, US
Member since 2024
4 trips
5.0
Verified
New
First Redfish and Another Nice Black Drum
5 Hour Afternoon Bay Fishing Trip on September 5, 20263 adults

Day 2 - Targeted Drum in deeper water using a different technique. Very fun day but a tough bite. Captain Hilary put us on the fish and my brother landed his first Redfish ever right away and what a nice fish. Got another one on but didn’t get it to the boat. Then the bite slowed down. The Captain kept us on the Drum, and persistence paid off. My niece won her battle against a nice Black Drum.

Reported catch:
Black Drum
Redfish
Captain Steven Hillary
Response from Captain

thank you again let’s do day three some weight fishing

Cody Cox
Cody Cox
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2024
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Great Family Fishing Memory
Full Day 8 Hour Fishing Trip on May 16, 20262 adults2 children

Big Thanks to Captain Steve. He helped make a memorable fishing trip for my family. He made both my daughters feel very comfortable the whole trip, and gave them great advice on casting. We used live bait and lures throughout the trip leading to a successful fishing trip. He took us to multiple fishing spots as the bite changed. We caught 7 trout and 1 redfish in the slot, and many more outside the allowable slot size. My daughter even caught an oversized 25" trout. Thanks for memories Captain!!

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Captain Steven Hillary
Response from Captain

thank you for the trip and allowing myself to make memories for you

FAQs about Today We Fish – South Padre Island

Today We Fish – South Padre Island offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $375 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Morning Bay Fishing Trip (3 hours)
  • US $375 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Morning Bay Fishing Trip - 7:00 AM (3 hours)
  • US $375 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Morning Bay Fishing Trip - 7:30 AM (3 hours)
  • US $375 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Morning Bay Fishing Trip - 8:00 AM (3 hours)
  • US $375 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Morning Bay Fishing Trip - 8:30 AM (3 hours)
  • US $375 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Morning Bay Fishing Trip - 9:00 AM (3 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Morning Bay Fishing Trip (5 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Afternoon Bay Fishing Trip (3 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Afternoon Bay Fishing Trip (5 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Full Day 8 hour Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Today We Fish – South Padre Island, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Today We Fish – South Padre Island include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures (All Plastic)
  • Drinks (Bottled water/Gatorade)
Today We Fish – South Padre Island offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing (Do not fish freshwater)
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (Red Snapper Trip Only)
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Today We Fish – South Padre Island offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing (Red Snapper When Weather Permits)
Top targeted fish species with Today We Fish – South Padre Island include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Pompano
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Bonnethead)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Captain Steven Hillary
Captain Steven Hillary

South Padre Island, Texas, United States

208 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
207 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since June 2023
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.

Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping fishing adventure in the lower Laguna Madre waters! I've been exploring these epic fishing grounds since 2014, when I moved here from Chicago, Illinois. I am a marine veteran with 10 years of service and a passionate angler. I can't wait to share my love for fishing with you and teach you some incredible techniques that will make your fishing experience unforgettable!

Captain Steven Hillary
Captain Steven Hillary
Fully verified
Angler's Choice
208
reports
207
reviews
2023
member since
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response
Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping fishing adventure in the lower Laguna Madre waters! I've been exploring these epic fishing grounds since 2014, when I moved here from Chicago, Illinois. I am a marine veteran with 10 years of service and a passionate angler. I can't wait to share my love for fishing with you and teach you some incredible techniques that will make your fishing experience unforgettable!

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Pompano
Pompano
Redfish
Redfish
Bonnethead Shark
Bonnethead Shark
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Pompano
Pompano
Redfish
Redfish

Real catches by this captain

  • First Redfish and Another Nice Black Drum
    Huan B.
    Huan B.
  • GREAT Fishing Experience with Captain Hilary
    Huan B.
    Huan B.
  • August fishing trip
    Garrett B.
    Garrett B.
  • fue super divertido, excelente puntos de pesca
    Calixto A.
    Calixto A.
  • awesome trip. steve was awsome
    Douglas W.
    Douglas W.
  • My son had a blast! We will be back!
    Amanda B.
    Amanda B.
  • Great Trip!
    Javi D.
    Javi D.
  • Best Fish trip!
    Thomas W.
    Thomas W.
  • Awesome trip!
    Bruce S.
    Bruce S.
  • Well played experience. Captain Steve was superb.
    Bradley M.
    Bradley M.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2024
Boat manufacturer
Majek
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
65 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Do not fish freshwater
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Red Snapper Trip Only
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing
Red Snapper When Weather Permits

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
All Plastic
Drinks
Bottled water/Gatorade

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days 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.

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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

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

Child friendly
Kid Friendly Guide
You keep catch
Your choice to keep catch
Catch and release allowed
for the thrill only

How you can pay

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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

 Bank transfer

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
Jack CrevalleJack Crevalle
PompanoPompano
RedfishRedfish
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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Recent fishing reports


Dawn fishing delivers speckled trout and
Dawn fishing delivers speckled trout and
August 12, 2026
Billy and his crew joined us for an early morning summer fishing trip. The day started at dawn with calm conditions perfect for getting on the water. We headed out with Today We Fish Charter and Adventures for what would be a productive day on the bay. We focused our efforts using bottom fishing techniques throughout the morning. The crew managed to land some nice Speckled Trout and Redfish during our time out there. These waters are perfect for this type of fishing because the variety of techniques we can use really gives us multiple shots at success. We wrapped up the trip with great catches and smiles all around. If you're looking to get out on the water for some quality fishing action, come fish with us at Today We Fish Charter and Adventures **hidden content**. Our 5 Hour Morning Bay Fishing Trip gives you plenty of time to work different techniques and target multiple species. We specialize in bottom fishing, drift fishing, and trolling methods that consistently produce results. The early morning start puts you in prime fishing conditions when the bite is typically at its best. Whether you're after Speckled Trout or just want to experience what these productive waters have to offer, we'll put you on the fish. Book your trip with us and see why our morning bay fishing adventures keep anglers coming back. The combination of proven techniques and prime fishing grounds makes for an unforgettable day on the water.
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Gator Trout, Reels, and Remarkable Scene
Gator Trout, Reels, and Remarkable Scene
August 28, 2026
One for the books today! We took Tarra and her two son's out for a 5 Hour Bay Fishing Trip with Today We Fish Charter in South Padre Island, TX. We set out early morning, ready to make the most of the summer conditions. The weather was perfect and the moon was bright, but that didn't dampen our spirits. South Padre Island's waters were calling, and we were eager to answer. As we headed out, I briefed the crew on our plan for the day, focusing on the variety of fishing techniques we'd be employing to maximize our chances of success. Once the stage was set, we got down to business, alternating between bottom and cork fishing throughout our adventure. The versatility of South Padre Island's fishing grounds really shone through as we moved from spot to spot. We targeted Spotted Sea Trout, a species that can provide some exciting action when you find them. While the fish were jumping into the boat, the thrill of the hunt kept us engaged. We stuck a few trophy trout on this run, but every cast and minute on the water was worth it. The sunny skies provided some relief from the summer heat, making for comfortable fishing conditions as we worked different techniques.
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Dawn fishing delivers speckled trout and
Dawn fishing delivers speckled trout and
August 12, 2026
Billy and his crew joined us for an early morning summer fishing trip. The day started at dawn with calm conditions perfect for getting on the water. We headed out with Today We Fish Charter and Adventures for what would be a productive day on the bay. We focused our efforts using bottom fishing techniques throughout the morning. The crew managed to land some nice Speckled Trout and Redfish during our time out there. These waters are perfect for this type of fishing because the variety of techniques we can use really gives us multiple shots at success. We wrapped up the trip with great catches and smiles all around. If you're looking to get out on the water for some quality fishing action, come fish with us at Today We Fish Charter and Adventures **hidden content**. Our 5 Hour Morning Bay Fishing Trip gives you plenty of time to work different techniques and target multiple species. We specialize in bottom fishing, drift fishing, and trolling methods that consistently produce results. The early morning start puts you in prime fishing conditions when the bite is typically at its best. Whether you're after Speckled Trout or just want to experience what these productive waters have to offer, we'll put you on the fish. Book your trip with us and see why our morning bay fishing adventures keep anglers coming back. The combination of proven techniques and prime fishing grounds makes for an unforgettable day on the water.
Continue reading