Captain Jon’s Laguna Lure Fishing is based in Corpus Christi, Texas, and is ideally located on North Padre Island for convenient access to inshore saltwater fishing. It is owned and operated by Capt Jon, a Corpus Christi-based fishing guide who offers inshore fishing trips in the Upper Laguna Madre and Baffin Bay. With over two decades of experience fishing these areas, Capt. Jon is well qualified to guide you on a safe, enjoyable bay fishing trip.

You will be fishing aboard a comfortable 22’ Mako that is powered by a very reliable 200 HP Mercury Optimax engine. This boat offers a smooth, dry, comfortable and safe ride. The boat is equipped with quality navigational equipment and has plenty of seating, making it perfect for an enjoyable inshore fishing trip.

Captain Jon specializes in catching Speckled Trout, Redfish, Flounder, and Black Drum. He will tailor the best fishing strategy and lures or bait for that day based on the current conditions, what you want to achieve, and what will provide you the most enjoyable fish catching experience.

Captain Jon enjoys teaching the skill of lure fishing or fishing with live bait to all age groups and welcomes every level of angler on board. All fishing equipment, lures/bait are included in the price of the trip, so all you need to bring with you is snacks, drinks, and a valid Texas fishing license with a saltwater stamp to have a great time!

No fish, no pay!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Weekday Half Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jul 5 - Sep 29 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    Price for 2 persons
    US $450
    Fully guided weekday half day fishing trip in the beautiful Laguna Madre, fishing for trophy Speckled Trout, Redfish, & Flounder. No fish, no pay! Weekdays only.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    Weekday Half Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Nov 14 - Mar 8 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    Price for 2 persons
    US $450
    Fully guided weekday half day fishing trip in the beautiful Laguna Madre, fishing for trophy Speckled Trout, Redfish, & Flounder. No fish, no pay! Weekdays only.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    Weekday Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 11 - Aug 16 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    Price for 2 persons
    US $500
    Fully guided weekday fishing trip in the beautiful Laguna Madre &/or Baffin Bay, fishing for trophy Speckled Trout, Redfish, & Flounder. No fish, no pay! Weekday rate only.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    Weekday Half Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 27 - Aug 16 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    Price for 2 persons
    US $500
    Fully guided weekday half day fishing trip in the beautiful Laguna Madre, fishing for trophy Speckled Trout, Redfish, & Flounder. No fish, no pay! Weekdays only.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    Weekend Half Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 28 - Sep 29 (Sun)
    Price for 2 persons
    US $500
    Fully guided weekday fishing trip in the beautiful Laguna Madre &/or Baffin Bay, fishing for trophy Speckled Trout, Redfish, & Flounder. No fish, no pay! Weekday rate only.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    Weekday Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Aug 17 - Mar 10 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    Price for 2 persons
    US $500
    Fully guided weekday fishing trip in the beautiful Laguna Madre &/or Baffin Bay, fishing for trophy Speckled Trout, Redfish, & Flounder. No fish, no pay! Weekday rate only.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 116 reviews
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Excellent
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Crew
Excellent
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Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
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David U.
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Fish’n is Catch’n with Capt. Jon

VERIFIED   NEW  Weekday Full Day Trip on December 26, 2024
My two sons and I fished with Jon day after Xmas 2024. We were targeting Specs and caught a boat full. Fish at every stop....
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Jeannine H.
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Amazing experience!

VERIFIED   Weekday Full Day Trip on October 4, 2024
Two female anglers.  One experienced.  One not.  Captain Jon focused on meeting our goal of catching a red fish and limiting...
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Sheri P.
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Enjoyed our trip!

VERIFIED   Weekday Full Day Trip on October 15, 2024
Jon was very communicative and listened to our requests. He knows the area and put us on the fish. We enjoyed...
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Adam S.
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Excellent Trip!

VERIFIED   Weekday Half Day Trip on July 5, 2024
Excellent trip! We got ‘em all. Trout limit, redfish, black drum and a flounder. Great day! Captain Jon was very professional...
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Bobby H.
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VERIFIED   Weekend Half Day Trip on June 6, 2024
Captain Jon put us on fish right away. He was prepared and knowledgeable. Good conversation and great day on the water. Wore...
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FAQs about Laguna Lure Fishing: No Fish No Pay

Laguna Lure Fishing: No Fish No Pay offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group, additional US $150 per person after 2 guests - Weekday Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $150 per person after 2 guests - Weekday Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $150 per person after 2 guests - Weekday Full Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Weekday Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $150 per person after 2 guests - Weekend Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Weekday Full Day Trip (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Laguna Lure Fishing: No Fish No Pay, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Laguna Lure Fishing: No Fish No Pay include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Fishing using live bait is included in the overall price of the trip. )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish filleting is included in the price of the trip. )
  • Drinks (Bottled water)

Laguna Lure Fishing: No Fish No Pay offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Laguna Lure Fishing: No Fish No Pay offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle (Bay fishing)
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing (Fly fishing welcome, but gear not provided)
  • Drift Fishing
  • Bowfishing (Bow fishing welcome, but gear not provided)

Top targeted fish species with Laguna Lure Fishing: No Fish No Pay include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Speckled Trout
  • Spotted Seatrout

Your captain

Jon Darnell
Corpus Christi, Texas, United States
3 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
116 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2016
I love to fish and take people fishing, and have been fishing the Texas coast from the Upper Laguna Madre to Baffin Bay for over 20 years. Specialize in catching speckled trout, redfish, flounder and black drum in the upper Laguna Madre, Baffin Bay and Landcut. Enjoy drift fishing with lures and live shrimp.

The fish you can target

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

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2008
Restored in
2021
Boat manufacturer
Mako
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
2022 Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 200HP

Which types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bay fishing
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Fly fishing welcome, but gear not provided
Drift Fishing
Bowfishing
Bow fishing welcome, but gear not provided

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Fishing using live bait is included in the overall price of the trip.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fish filleting is included in the price of the trip.
Drinks
Bottled water

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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
PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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