Laguna Lure Fishing: No Fish No Pay

5.0/5 (133 reviews)

State licensed

15410 Cuttysark Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78418, United States–

State licensed

5.0/5 (133)

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15410 Cuttysark Street

Corpus Christi, TX, United States

Trips & prices Targeted species Boat info What's biting What's included Contact captain

Trips & prices What's included Targeted species Boat info Reviews Contact captain

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 HP Suzuki outboard 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!

Popular features

Live bait

You keep catch

Catch cleaning & filleting

Drinks

Ice box

Popular features

Live bait

You keep catch

Catch cleaning & filleting

Drinks

Ice box

Rating

5.0

133 reviews

5.0

Boat & equipment

5.0

Captain & crew

5.0

Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (447)

What anglers say

98%

Great experience

94%

Family friendly

100%

Friendly captain

99%

Good boat

100%

Recommended

97%

Caught fish

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Tyler Jackson

San Antonio, TX, US

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Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

6 Hour Trip — Bay Fishing on April 15, 2026 • 2 adults

If you’re looking for an unforgettable day on the water, I can’t recommend Jon highly enough. From the moment we set out, it was clear he knows his craft inside and out. His knowledge of the local waters, fish behavior, and best techniques made all the difference—not just in how much we caught, but in how much we learned along the way.
What really stood out was Jon’s patience and attitude. He’s the kind of guide who genuinely wants you to succeed and have a great time doing it.The equipment was top-notch, the boat was clean and well-maintained, and every detail was handled professionally. But beyond that, Jon just makes the whole experience enjoyable—easygoing, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about what he does.By the end of the trip, it felt less like hiring a guide and more like spending the day fishing with a friend who happens to know all the best spots. I’d book with Jon again in a heartbeat and would recommend him to anyone looking for a first-class fishing experience.

Reported catch:

Response from Captain

April 16, 2026

Thank you Tyler!! So glad y’all enjoyed! 

Austin Woodall

Repeat angler

Texas, US

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Member since 2023

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4 trips

5.0

Verified

New

Great Day on the Water

6 Hour Trip — Bay Fishing on May 26, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 child

Jon was great. He got us on fish and when the winds picked up he battled the conditions and made sure we had a great trip and left with a cooler of fish. We will definitely fish with him again.

Response from Captain

May 26, 2026

Thank you Austin! So glad y’all enjoyed! 

Nels Fossum

Iowa, US

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Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

Best Charter I’ve gone on

6 Hour Trip — Bay Fishing on March 6, 2026 • 2 adults

Captain Jon got is on the Fish quick and we got our limit of trout and caught a couple nice Reds and a some Black Drum as well. Easy set up, and was enjoyable for me and my Fiancé.

Reported catch:

Response from Captain

March 23, 2026

Thank you Nels! So glad y’all enjoyed! 

Gary Todd

Repeat angler

Texas, US

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Member since 2023

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3 trips

5.0

Verified

Jon Darnell is an excellent guide

6 Hour Trip — Bay Fishing on October 30, 2025 • 2 adults

Jon put my friend Brian and I on fish on a tough fishing day (day after a cold front with 25 mph north winds). Jon found fishable water, moved around to better fishable water as the day progressed, had a great inshore boat, and was totally focused on the needs of his clients. Will fish again with him in Corpus Christi

Response from Captain

November 1, 2025

Thank you Gary! So glad y’all enjoyed! 

Chris Qualley

Minnesota, US

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Member since 2018

5.0

Verified

February fishing trip

6 Hour Trip — Bay Fishing on February 17, 2026 • 3 adults

Jon the captain was helpful and professional we had a great time and caught our limit of sea trout and threw many under size back

Response from Captain

February 19, 2026

Thank you Chris! So glad y’all enjoyed! 

Trip availability and prices

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4 Hour Trip — Bay Fishing

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice

4 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM

Seasonal trip

Jul 5 - Sep 29 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)

US $450

Entire boat: 2 people

US $450

Entire boat: 2 people

4 Hour Trip — Bay Fishing

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice

4 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM

Seasonal trip

Nov 14 - Mar 7 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)

US $450

Entire boat: 2 people

US $450

Entire boat: 2 people

4 Hour Trip — Bay Fishing

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice

4 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM

Seasonal trip

Jun 27 - Aug 16 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)

US $500

Entire boat: 2 people

US $500

Entire boat: 2 people

6 Hour Trip — Bay Fishing

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice

6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM

Seasonal trip

Mar 8 - Aug 16 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)

US $500

Entire boat: 2 people

US $500

Entire boat: 2 people

6 Hour Trip — Bay Fishing

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice

6 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM

Seasonal trip

Aug 17 - Mar 7 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)

US $500

Entire boat: 2 people

US $500

Entire boat: 2 people

6 Hour Trip — Bay Fishing

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice

6 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM

Seasonal trip

Mar 23 - May 15 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)

US $500

Entire boat: 2 people

US $500

Entire boat: 2 people

6 Hour Trip - Bay fishing (Weekend)

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice

6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM

Seasonal trip

(Sun)

US $700

Entire boat: 2 people

US $700

Entire boat: 2 people

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Rating

5.0

133 reviews

5.0

Boat & equipment

5.0

Captain & crew

5.0

Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (447)

What anglers say

98%

Great experience

94%

Family friendly

100%

Friendly captain

99%

Good boat

100%

Recommended

97%

Caught fish

All reviews (133)

Filter

Sort by: Featured

Frequently mentioned

Showing 1 – 5 of 133 reviews

Tyler Jackson

San Antonio, TX, US

Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

6 Hour Trip — Bay Fishing on April 15, 2026 • 2 adults

If you’re looking for an unforgettable day on the water, I can’t recommend Jon highly enough. From the moment we set out, it was clear he knows his craft inside and out. His knowledge of the local waters, fish behavior, and best techniques made all the difference—not just in how much we caught, but in how much we learned along the way.
What really stood out was Jon’s patience and attitude. He’s the kind of guide who genuinely wants you to succeed and have a great time doing it.The equipment was top-notch, the boat was clean and well-maintained, and every detail was handled professionally. But beyond that, Jon just makes the whole experience enjoyable—easygoing, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about what he does.By the end of the trip, it felt less like hiring a guide and more like spending the day fishing with a friend who happens to know all the best spots. I’d book with Jon again in a heartbeat and would recommend him to anyone looking for a first-class fishing experience.

Reported catch:

Response from Captain

April 16, 2026

Thank you Tyler!! So glad y’all enjoyed! 

Austin Woodall

Repeat angler

Texas, US

Member since 2023

4 trips

5.0

Verified

New

Great Day on the Water

6 Hour Trip — Bay Fishing on May 26, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 child

Jon was great. He got us on fish and when the winds picked up he battled the conditions and made sure we had a great trip and left with a cooler of fish. We will definitely fish with him again.

Response from Captain

May 26, 2026

Thank you Austin! So glad y’all enjoyed! 

Nels Fossum

Iowa, US

Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

Best Charter I’ve gone on

6 Hour Trip — Bay Fishing on March 6, 2026 • 2 adults

Captain Jon got is on the Fish quick and we got our limit of trout and caught a couple nice Reds and a some Black Drum as well. Easy set up, and was enjoyable for me and my Fiancé.

Reported catch:

Response from Captain

March 23, 2026

Thank you Nels! So glad y’all enjoyed! 

Gary Todd

Repeat angler

Texas, US

Member since 2023

3 trips

5.0

Verified

Jon Darnell is an excellent guide

6 Hour Trip — Bay Fishing on October 30, 2025 • 2 adults

Jon put my friend Brian and I on fish on a tough fishing day (day after a cold front with 25 mph north winds). Jon found fishable water, moved around to better fishable water as the day progressed, had a great inshore boat, and was totally focused on the needs of his clients. Will fish again with him in Corpus Christi

Response from Captain

November 1, 2025

Thank you Gary! So glad y’all enjoyed! 

Chris Qualley

Minnesota, US

Member since 2018

5.0

Verified

February fishing trip

6 Hour Trip — Bay Fishing on February 17, 2026 • 3 adults

Jon the captain was helpful and professional we had a great time and caught our limit of sea trout and threw many under size back

Response from Captain

February 19, 2026

Thank you Chris! So glad y’all enjoyed! 

FAQs about Laguna Lure Fishing: No Fish No Pay

The fish you can target

What is the boat like?

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

1 x 200HP

Laguna Lure Fishing: No Fish No Pay

Rating

Anglers' gallery (447)

What anglers say

All reviews (133)

Trip availability and prices

Rating

Anglers' gallery (447)

What anglers say

All reviews (133)

FAQs about Laguna Lure Fishing: No Fish No Pay

The fish you can target

What is the boat like?

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