McCain’s Shallow Water Experience 

5.0
(73 reviews)
 
State licensed
 South Padre Island Drive 13304, Corpus Christi, TX 78418, United States–

McCain’s Shallow Water Experience 

Corpus Christi, TX, United States
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25 ft
4
5.0
(73 reviews)

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McCain'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!

McCain'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!

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4 hour am trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Redfish
Speckled Trout
US $600
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day live bait trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Black Drum
Redfish
Flounder
Speckled Trout
US $750
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day live bait trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Black Drum
Redfish
Flounder
Speckled Trout
US $850
Entire boat: 2 people
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5.0
73 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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What anglers say

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

All reviews (73)

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Juan Escobedo
Juan Escobedo
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great fishing trip
4 hour am trip on June 13, 2026 • 4 adults

Captain McCain is great. We had an amazing time fishing with him. He’s patient and very knowledgeable of the area and almost guarantees you will catch fish. We love the experience and will continue going with him. We recommend him to anyone that wants to have fun and catch fish.

Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Ryan Mccain
Response from Captain

i enjoyed fishing with yall again and look forward to the next trip.

Kevin Mixon
Kevin Mixon
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great day with Capt. Ryan and the family
Full Day live bait trip on April 8, 2026 • 4 adults

We had family visiting from out of town and decided a day in the water would be a wonderful shared experience. Despite less than ideal conditions, Captain Ryan of McCain’s Shallow Water Experiences persevered putting us on multiple schools of fish. The result: a great day with the family and some beautiful redfish, drum, and speckled trout that will not only make for great stiries but several wonderful dinners. Thanks Capt. Ryan!

Reported catch:
Black Drum
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Ryan Mccain
Response from Captain

i had a great time fishing with you all.

Sara Potter-Harris
Sara Potter-Harris
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great First Experience with a Guide
4 hour am trip on July 6, 2026 • 2 adults • 2 children

Capt. Ryan was super friendly and knowledgeable. He knew exactly were the fish were biting. We limited out on Blackdrum and Speckled Trout. We had a blast would definitely recommend him and book with him again the next time we are in town.

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Ryan Mccain
Response from Captain

thank you for booking with me i enjoyed fishinn with yall i look forward to fishing with yall again.

Orlando Avalos
Orlando Avalos
us
Florida, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
best trip ever. 100% Recommend
4 hour am trip on April 26, 2026 • 2 adults

As soon as we arrived at the dock, Ryan welcomed us like we had known him forever. He has a very nice boat with a smooth, comfortable ride, and he was professional throughout the entire trip. He really knows the best fishing spots — we ended up catching 13 fish, including redfish and speckled trout, ranging from 22 to 28 inches long. Overall, it was a great experience!

Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Ryan Mccain
Response from Captain

had a great time fishing with yall i lookforward to foshing with yall again

FRANK PIERCE
FRANK PIERCE
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Wonderful Family Experience
4 hour am trip on July 5, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

I took my son & grandson's out the morning after July 4th 2026 & had a wonderful experience. We caught black drum and had fantastic tasting fresh fish that evening.

FAQs about McCain’s Shallow Water Experience

McCain’s Shallow Water Experience offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group, additional US $150 per person after 2 guests - 4 hour am trip (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Half Day live bait trip (6 hours)
  • US $850 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Full Day live bait trip (8 hours)
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
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 )
McCain’s Shallow Water Experience offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Flats fishing
McCain’s Shallow Water Experience offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with McCain’s Shallow Water Experience include:
  • Black Drum
  • Redfish
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Ryan Mccain
Ryan Mccain
Corpus Christi, Texas, United States
13 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
73 Customer reviews
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Member since August 2023
Angler's Choice
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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!
Ryan Mccain
Ryan Mccain
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Angler's Choice
13
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73
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2023
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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

Black Drum
Black Drum
Redfish
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Black Drum
Black Drum
Redfish
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout

Real catches by this captain

  • Large display of multiple fish arranged on a catch board at Clem's Marina in Corpus Christi, Texas.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Speckled Trout
    Sara P.
    Sara P.
    Capt. Ryan was super friendly and knowledgeable. He knew exactly were the fish were biting. We limited out on Blackdrum and Speckled Trout. We had a blast would definitely recommend him and book with him again the next time we are in town.
  • A family group proudly displaying their catch of several Speckled Trout on a catch board at Cleats Marina.
    Fish 1
    Black Drum
    Frank P.
    Frank P.
    I took my son & grandson's out the morning after July 4th 2026 & had a wonderful experience. We caught black drum and had fantastic tasting fresh fish that evening.
  • A group of four anglers proudly displaying their catch of Speckled Trout on a catch board at a marina.
    Juan E.
    Juan E.
    Captain McCain is great. We had an amazing time fishing with him. He’s patient and very knowledgeable of the area and almost guarantees you will catch fish. We love the experience and will continue going with him. We recommend him to anyone that wants to have fun and catch fish.
  • A young angler proudly displaying a large shark caught during a fishing trip on a boat.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Bull Shark
    Orlando A.
    Orlando A.
    As soon as we arrived at the dock, Ryan welcomed us like we had known him forever. He has a very nice boat with a smooth, comfortable ride, and he was professional throughout the entire trip. He really knows the best fishing spots — we ended up catching 13 fish, including redfish and speckled trout, ranging from 22 to 28 inches long. Overall, it was a great experience!
  • Angler proudly displaying a freshly caught Redfish while on a fishing trip, with a scenic water backdrop.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Kevin M.
    Kevin M.
    We had family visiting from out of town and decided a day in the water would be a wonderful shared experience. Despite less than ideal conditions, Captain Ryan of McCain’s Shallow Water Experiences persevered putting us on multiple schools of fish. The result: a great day with the family and some beautiful redfish, drum, and speckled trout that will not only make for great stiries but several wonderful dinners. Thanks Capt. Ryan!
  • Adult angler proudly holding a large black drum at a marina in Corpus Christi, Texas, with additional fish collected in a basket.
    Fish 1
    Black Drum
    Dewayne W.
    Dewayne W.
    What a great time we had! Ryan is an excellent captain and our family has used him more than once. Highly recommend for his accommodations, his ability to find fish, and his kind and fun personality. Great experience for young and old. You won’t regret booking with him.
  • Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Speckled Trout on a catch board at Clem's Marina in Corpus Christi.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Cooler air and water temps have made for some great fishing with a good variety of fish. Redfish, black drum and trout
  • Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Redfish and Black Drum on a catch board at Cleo's Marina in Corpus Christi.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Shelby W.
    Shelby W.
    Ryan knows exactly where to go and worked hard to keep us reeling in fish the entire time. The whole experience was smooth, fun, and full of action. If you’re looking for a guide who delivers a great time and a great catch, Ryan is the one to book. We’ll definitely be back for a third time.
  • A family proudly displays their catch of the day, featuring several fish arranged on a board at Clem's Marina in Corpus Christi, Texas.
    Cade L.
    Cade L.
    I took my son on his 10th birthday fishing trip. with my other son 12 and my father 75. We have fished all over the world. But this day was something special. Ryan is the MAN. All i can say is we left the boat and booked another trip. Fishing was incredible, but more so Ryan and his way of creating an experience was what made the day it was. Plus we caught so many good fish it was so fun!
  • Two anglers proudly displaying a catch of Redfish on a board at Clem's Marina, showcasing a successful day of fishing.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Michael H.
    Michael H.
    Captain Ryan put us on the fish. My first cast,first red was one of my top three personal bests, in the 25 plus (lbs not inches) range. We had to toss lots of over the slot reds to get a limit, with several keeper trout in the mix. Just a great trip!!! Thank you Captain Ryan!!!

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2025
Boat manufacturer
Majek
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots

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.
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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
5 years or older. Any younger wouldn't be safe
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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 DrumBlack Drum
RedfishRedfish
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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