Rolo's Fishing Adventures 

5.0/5 (9 reviews)
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State licensed
 205 W Palm Street, South Padre Island, TX 78597, United States

Rolo's Fishing Adventures 

Up to 9 miles
South Padre Island, TX, United States
22 ft
3
5.0/5 (9 reviews)

Spend the day with Rolo’s Panga Adventures and get hooked on fishing the beautiful clear gulf waters just off the coast of South Padre Island!  VERY IMPORTANT: My fishing trip capacity for both offshore and inshore is normally 3 persons.  However, a 4th person may be added when possible if the weight on the boat is not too much.  Please message me to get specifics. 

Specializing in nearshore Red Snapper charters in state reefs and wrecks. At times bonus catches like Mahi, Mangrove Snapper, Gag Grouper, Lane Snapper, and/or Cobia. On these trips, it’s common to use mainly cut bait.  However, on occasion lures may be more fun.  The trips are mainly for 2 to 3 persons, however, 4 persons can also work if they are kids or teens.  Do inquire.

Make sure you bring your favorite sandwiches, tacos, and/or snacks. Make sure to bring additional water or hydrating drinks in the summer.

You will be fishing on a 22' Imemsa panga. It is definitely a small Gulf fishing adventure. Folks usually enjoy the boat ride as much as the fishing, especially the kids.  Reel important to discuss details of your group to see if a 4th person can go. 

Before coming aboard, you need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online with Texas Parks and Wildlife, 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.

Some essentials to bring are a hat, sunglasses, and sunblock. Bring bottled water or your favorite hydrating drinks, especially in the summer. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid overdoing it.

Take a small boat nearshore fishing trip off your bucket list. Let's go out there and enjoy the beautiful waters off of South Padre Island, and catch some tasty snapper that you can enjoy the day you caught it.
Catch the moment, keep the fish!

Spend the day with Rolo’s Panga Adventures and get hooked on fishing the beautiful clear gulf waters just off the coast of South Padre Island!  VERY IMPORTANT: My fishing trip capacity for both offshore and inshore is normally 3 persons.  However, a 4th person may be added when possible if the weight on the boat is not too much.  Please message me to get specifics. 

Specializing in nearshore Red Snapper charters in state reefs and wrecks. At times bonus catches like Mahi, Mangrove Snapper, Gag Grouper, Lane Snapper, and/or Cobia. On these trips, it’s common to use mainly cut bait.  However, on occasion lures may be more fun.  The trips are mainly for 2 to 3 persons, however, 4 persons can also work if they are kids or teens.  Do inquire.

Make sure you bring your favorite sandwiches, tacos, and/or snacks. Make sure to bring additional water or hydrating drinks in the summer.

You will be fishing on a 22' Imemsa panga. It is definitely a small Gulf fishing adventure. Folks usually enjoy the boat ride as much as the fishing, especially the kids.  Reel important to discuss details of your group to see if a 4th person can go. 

Before coming aboard, you need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online with Texas Parks and Wildlife, 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.

Some essentials to bring are a hat, sunglasses, and sunblock. Bring bottled water or your favorite hydrating drinks, especially in the summer. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid overdoing it.

Take a small boat nearshore fishing trip off your bucket list. Let's go out there and enjoy the beautiful waters off of South Padre Island, and catch some tasty snapper that you can enjoy the day you caught it.
Catch the moment, keep the fish!

Rolando Gonzalez
Captain
Rolando Gonzalez
21 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour

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Trip availability and prices

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4 Hr SnapperTrip: 1 person $400
In high demand Last booked: 2 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Snapper (Red)
US $450
Entire boat: 2 people
Bay fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM)
US $450
Entire boat: 2 people
5 Hr. Snapper Trip -
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip multiple starting times (6:30 AM, 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM)
Cobia
Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Mangrove)
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
8 Hour Trip, 2 persons
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Cobia
Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Mangrove)
US $750
Entire boat: 2 people
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5.0
9 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
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Dave Angotti
Dave Angotti
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2026
5.0
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Amazing Red Snapper Trip.
5 Hr. Snapper Trip - on March 2, 20262 adults

Just got back from a half-day offshore trip with Captain Rolo and I can't recommend him enough! From the moment we left the dock, Captain Rolo knew exactly where to find the fish. We were hooked up with Red Snapper within the first hour. He was incredibly knowledgeable, helping us manage lines and getting the fish in the boat quickly. The boat was clean, fast, and equipped with top-notch gear. We caught our limit and had a blast. If you’re looking for a professional, hard-working captain , this is it! We will definitely be booking again next season.

Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Rolando Gonzalez
Response from Captain

Thank you for your review and that was indeed a special trip. Sometimes things don't turn out exactly as planned, but they can still turn out amazing. Beautiful day with good people is what it’s all about. Muchas gracias😊.

Monica Rodriguez
Monica Rodriguez
us
Texas, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
New
Awesome day!
5 Hr. Snapper Trip - - 6:30 AM on July 25, 20263 adults

Hit our limit on red snappers! Was a great day on the water. Great weather. Everything worked out great. Great guide. Knew were the fish were. Thanks for a great experience.

Rolando Gonzalez
Response from Captain

Thank you Monica, Enrique, and Matthew for a great time. You guys were awesome, and I am so glad you got to see how beautiful our area is.

Luis Martell
Luis Martell
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2024
4 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Awsome trip
4 Hr SnapperTrip: 1 person $400 on July 26, 20261 adult1 child

it was an amazing trip took my 10 year old daughter, and he made sure to cater to her. also, put us on some big ass snappers!!!

Reported catch:
Red Snapper
Leonel Salazar
Leonel Salazar
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
awesome capton
8 Hour Trip, 2 persons on August 8, 20262 adults

good capton, great spots! limited out.

Rolando Gonzalez
Response from Captain

Thank you for a good time on the water and at Longboards. The ceviche was great!! Have a safe trip back home and enjoy the snapper chicharrones!

Christopher Holliday
Christopher Holliday
Repeat angler
us
Colorado, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Caught our red snapper limit!!
5 Hr. Snapper Trip - on June 3, 20263 adults

Excellent guide and really knows the area, wife and daughter got sea sick and captain was nice enough to take them back to the docks and took me back out to fish and catch our limit.

FAQs about Rolo's Fishing Adventures

Rolo's Fishing Adventures offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - 4 Hr SnapperTrip: 1 person $400 (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Bay fishing (5 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Bay fishing - 7:00 AM (5 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Bay fishing - 8:00 AM (5 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $200 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hr. Snapper Trip - (5 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $200 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hr. Snapper Trip - - 6:30 AM (5 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $200 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hr. Snapper Trip - - 8:00 AM (5 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $200 per person after 2 guests - 8 Hour Trip, 2 persons (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Rolo's Fishing Adventures, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Five gallon bucket with seatand hand held urinal.
  • GPS Garmin GPS system
  • Fishfinder Garmin fish finder plus
  • Wireless trolling motor mainly used for nearshore and ICW fishing
  • Ice box Bring your own or add to my ice chest
Trips booked with Rolo's Fishing Adventures include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn and Shimanos reels)
  • Live bait (For cobia nearshore, and for bay fishing)
  • Lures (Jigging, structure fishing and under popping corks)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Filleting has an additional fee at times)
  • Snacks (Great to have dry or cold snacks)
  • Drinks (Bring water or other favorite drinks)
  • Fishing license (Texas state saltwater liscense is required)
  • Lunch (Snacks or sandwiches are great for refueling)
Rolo's Fishing Adventures offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing (Speckled trout, redfish, drum, flounder, sheephead)
  • Reef fishing (red snapper, at times, mangroves, mahi, or cobia)
  • Wreck fishing (red snapper, at times, mangroves, mahi or cobia)
  • Flats fishing (Speckled trout, redfish, sheepshead, drum, founder)
Rolo's Fishing Adventures offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle (Option to use lighter tackle with client request)
  • Bottom fishing (Both offshore and bay fishing)
  • Trolling (Speckled-trout at the ditch or bars)
  • Jigging (Buck tail and vertical jigs available)
  • Popping (Cajun thunders and FP3's with lure or live bait )
  • Drift fishing (Flats fishing for speckled-trout and redfish)
  • Deep sea fishing (Heavy to light tackle used, Carolina rig)
Top targeted fish species with Rolo's Fishing Adventures include:
  • Cobia
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)

Your captain

Rolando Gonzalez
Rolando Gonzalez
Rolando Gonzalez

South Padre Island, Texas, United States

13 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
9 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since August 2023

I, Capt. Rolo, run trips out of the Lower Laguna Madre area aboard a 22' Imemsa panga. I was born in Port Isabel in 1962 and lived on the docks and piers as a kid. Now I have extensive knowledge on catching the delicious, red snapper off the shores of South Padre Island. I have learned that the smaller boat, offshore fishing experience is definitely preferred by my repeat customers. It's a fishing, eco-watch, and exhilarating boat-ride experience all in one. Take it off your bucket list. It's a true adventure.

13 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
9 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since August 2023

I, Capt. Rolo, run trips out of the Lower Laguna Madre area aboard a 22' Imemsa panga. I was born in Port Isabel in 1962 and lived on the docks and piers as a kid. Now I have extensive knowledge on catching the delicious, red snapper off the shores of South Padre Island. I have learned that the smaller boat, offshore fishing experience is definitely preferred by my repeat customers. It's a fishing, eco-watch, and exhilarating boat-ride experience all in one. Take it off your bucket list. It's a true adventure.

The fish you can target

Cobia
Cobia
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Cobia
Cobia
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Red Snapper
Red Snapper

Real catches by this captain

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What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2019
Boat manufacturer
Imemsa
Boat type
Panga
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 90HP
Max cruising speed
28 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Speckled trout, redfish, drum, flounder, sheephead
Reef Fishing
red snapper, at times, mangroves, mahi, or cobia
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Speckled trout, redfish, sheepshead, drum, founder

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Option to use lighter tackle with client request
Bottom Fishing
Both offshore and bay fishing
Trolling
Speckled-trout at the ditch or bars
Jigging
Buck tail and vertical jigs available
Popping
Cajun thunders and FP3's with lure or live bait
Drift Fishing
Flats fishing for speckled-trout and redfish
Deep Sea Fishing
Heavy to light tackle used, Carolina rig

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Five gallon bucket with seatand hand held urinal.
GPS
Garmin GPS system
Fishfinder
Garmin fish finder plus
Wireless trolling motor
mainly used for nearshore and ICW fishing
Ice box
Bring your own or add to my ice chest
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Penn and Shimanos reels
Live bait
For cobia nearshore, and for bay fishing
Lures
Jigging, structure fishing and under popping corks
Catch cleaning & filleting
Filleting has an additional fee at times
Snacks
Great to have dry or cold snacks
Drinks
Bring water or other favorite drinks
Fishing license
Texas state saltwater liscense is required
Lunch
Snacks or sandwiches are great for refueling

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

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

Child friendly
Welcomed if assisted when very young
No smoking
You keep catch
Absolutely if fish is legal
Catch and release allowed
Absolutely, client discretion
Catch and release mandatory
That's up to the clients

How you can pay

Book with 50% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 50% 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

 Bank transfer

What’s biting in South Padre Island right now

CobiaCobia
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)

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