McCain’s Shallow Water Experience
McCain’s Shallow Water Experience
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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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What anglers say
All reviews (72)
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!
i had a great time fishing with you all.
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.
thank you for booking with me i enjoyed fishinn with yall i look forward to fishing with yall again.
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!
had a great time fishing with yall i lookforward to foshing with yall again
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.
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.
i enjoyed fishing with yall again and look forward to the next trip.
FAQs about McCain’s Shallow Water Experience
- 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)
- GPS
- Live bait well
- Multimedia system
- Wireless trolling motor
- Ice box
- 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 )
- Inshore fishing
- Flats fishing
- Light tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Drift fishing
- Black Drum
- Redfish
- Speckled Trout
Your captain
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!
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!
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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.
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:
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