McCain’s Shallow Water Experience
+65McCain’s Shallow Water Experience offers a fun and affordable experience for the whole family! Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Ryan can tell you all about the local fishery.
Top targets include Speckled Trout, Flounder, Black Drum, Redfish, and more with any luck. On these trips, you can expect to drift using light tackle. Any fish within the legal limit is yours to keep.
Your fishing machine for the day is a 23’ Catamaran with space for 6 passengers. It has everything you need for a productive day on the water. Capt. Ryan will supply rods and reels for you, along with lures. Live bait is included, but it’s good to ask about this so you know if you’ll be catching it yourself.
Before coming aboard, you may need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.
Don’t forget to bring snacks, sunblock (non-spray), bottled water, and sunglasses. Some drinks will be offered, but let the captain know if you wish to bring your own.
The click of a button is the only thing keeping you from a great day on the water with McCain’s Shallow Water Experience!
Captain
Ryan Mccain
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+109Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Caught fish
98%
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Amazing Guide
Full Day live bait trip on June 30, 2025
Ryan McCain’s Fishing Guide Service was an incredible experience for me and my four buddies. Ryan worked hard the entire time to put us on fish and shared helpful tips that made the trip fun and successful for all of us. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a top-notch fishing adventure. We’re already looking forward to booking with him again. Thanks again, Ryan! 🤙🏽
Ryan McCain’s Fishing Guide Service was an incredible experience for me and my four buddies. Ryan worked hard the entire time to put us on fish and shared helpful tips that made the trip fun and successful for all of us. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a top-notch fishing adventure. We’re already looking forward to booking with him again. Thanks again, Ryan! 🤙🏽
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One of the best guides in Corpus Christi
Half Day live bait trip on March 8, 2025
Ryan did a great job putting us on the fish. If we went to a spot that didnt produce what we wanted, we would move. He was not afraid to use gas and move if a spot doesnt produce, unlike some other guides. Very knowledgable as well as friendly, punctual and professional. Would recommend for anyone and everyone who wants to catch a lot of fish and have a good time doing so.
Ryan did a great job putting us on the fish. If we went to a spot that didnt produce what we wanted, we would move. He was not afraid to use gas and move if a spot doesnt produce, unlike some other guides. Very knowledgable as well as friendly, punctual and professional. Would recommend for anyone and everyone who wants to catch a lot of fish and have a good time doing so.
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Fantastic Experience
Half Day live bait trip on July 12, 2025
Capt Ryan was phenomenal. Put us on Trout right away. Once we caught our legal limit we were treated with some epic Drum action. Super professional and courteous. We highly recommend! You won’t be disappointed.
Capt Ryan was phenomenal. Put us on Trout right away. Once we caught our legal limit we were treated with some epic Drum action. Super professional and courteous. We highly recommend! You won’t be disappointed.
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Freaking Awesome
Half Day live bait trip on March 20, 2025
Took my son and wife out with Ryan. Ryan was awesome. Put us on fish immediately. Limited out on black drum in 2 hours then he took us to catch some reds. It was a fantastic trip. Highly recommend booking with Ryan. BTW. He has the best boat at the Marina / boat ramp. Very nice boat!
Took my son and wife out with Ryan. Ryan was awesome. Put us on fish immediately. Limited out on black drum in 2 hours then he took us to catch some reds. It was a fantastic trip. Highly recommend booking with Ryan. BTW. He has the best boat at the Marina / boat ramp. Very nice boat!
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Absolutely Outstanding
Half Day live bait trip on October 10, 2024
We could not have hoped for a better trip. Ryan treated us as if we were friends. He was thoughtful, caring, intuitive, and great with young people. He made sure everyone caught fish. If someone was struggling, Ryan cast another line out, hooked a keeper and handed the rod off to them. He is a great guide and a great person. I will definitely be calling him again and will tell everyone I know about him. We all had a blast and caught a lot of fish.
We could not have hoped for a better trip. Ryan treated us as if we were friends. He was thoughtful, caring, intuitive, and great with young people. He made sure everyone caught fish. If someone was struggling, Ryan cast another line out, hooked a keeper and handed the rod off to them. He is a great guide and a great person. I will definitely be calling him again and will tell everyone I know about him. We all had a blast and caught a lot of fish.
FAQs about McCain’s Shallow Water Experience
What are the trip rates for McCain’s Shallow Water Experience?
McCain’s Shallow Water Experience offers the following trips to customers:
- US $700 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Half Day live bait trip (6 hours)
- US $800 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Full Day live bait trip (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with McCain’s Shallow Water Experience?
When you book a trip with McCain’s Shallow Water Experience, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- GPS
- Live Bait Well
- Multimedia System
- Wireless Trolling Motor
- Ice Box
What's included in the trip price with McCain’s Shallow Water Experience?
Trips booked with McCain’s Shallow Water Experience include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait (Live bait wil be provided with trip. )
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish will be cleaned at the marina at end of trip and is included in trips price. )
- Drinks (I will provide bottled waters for trip. And is included in trip price )
What types of fishing does McCain’s Shallow Water Experience offer?
McCain’s Shallow Water Experience offers the following types of fishing:
- Inshore Fishing
- Flats Fishing
What fishing techniques does McCain’s Shallow Water Experience offer?
McCain’s Shallow Water Experience offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Drift Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with McCain’s Shallow Water Experience?
Top targeted fish species with McCain’s Shallow Water Experience include:
- Black Drum
- Flounder
- Redfish
- Speckled Trout
Your captain
Corpus Christi, Texas, United States
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Captain Ryan McCain is to take you on an adventure out in Padre Island. Picture yourself aboard his Shoalwater Catamaran, and the excitement is building. He'll show you the art of reeling in Redfish, Black Drum, Speckled Trout, and Flounder. Capt. Ryan knows these waters like a treasure map. He's got the insider scoop on where those fish are hiding and the tricks up his sleeve to catch 'em!
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Drift Fishing
Which amenities are available onboard
GPS
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Live bait wil be provided with trip.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fish will be cleaned at the marina at end of trip and is included in trips price.
Drinks
I will provide bottled waters for trip. And is included in trip price
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.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
5 years or older. Any younger wouldn’t be safe
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
PayPal
Checks
What’s biting in Corpus Christi right now
Black Drum
Flounder
Redfish
Speckled Trout