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Captain Murphy's Bay Fishing 

 33256 State Park Road 100, South Padre Island, TX 78597, United States

Captain Murphy's Bay Fishing 

South Padre Island, TX, United States
46 ft
30

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Captain Murphy's invites you to experience the stunning waters of the Laguna Madre Bay System around South Padre Island.

The Laguna Madre Bay System is known for Seatrout, Sheepshead, Blacktip Shark, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Black Drum, Whiting, and more – with any luck, you'll hook into a few! For these species, you're likely to bottom fish using light tackle.

Looking to get the whole family outdoors? Kids are absolutely welcome! Customers are encouraged to bring snacks so that everyone stays happy and energized!

Your trip begins aboard a 46' HB Headboat with space for 30 passengers. It has all the essentials, including covered seating and a restroom on board. Rods and reels are provided, however you may bring your own if you prefer.

You'll have the help of a deckhand if needed. The crew works hard for you, and tips are greatly appreciated. It's customary to offer them a 10–20% tip.

Anyone 17 and older will need a valid Texas Saltwater Fishing License before the trip. This information is available online at Texas Parks & Wildlife.

Remember to bring a hat, sunglasses, food, drinks, bottled water, and sunscreen. Alcohol is allowed if you'd like; just be sure to avoid hard liquor and glass bottles.

Your trip with Captain Murphy's is just a click away, so why not make it happen?

Captain Murphy's invites you to experience the stunning waters of the Laguna Madre Bay System around South Padre Island.

The Laguna Madre Bay System is known for Seatrout, Sheepshead, Blacktip Shark, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Black Drum, Whiting, and more – with any luck, you'll hook into a few! For these species, you're likely to bottom fish using light tackle.

Looking to get the whole family outdoors? Kids are absolutely welcome! Customers are encouraged to bring snacks so that everyone stays happy and energized!

Your trip begins aboard a 46' HB Headboat with space for 30 passengers. It has all the essentials, including covered seating and a restroom on board. Rods and reels are provided, however you may bring your own if you prefer.

You'll have the help of a deckhand if needed. The crew works hard for you, and tips are greatly appreciated. It's customary to offer them a 10–20% tip.

Anyone 17 and older will need a valid Texas Saltwater Fishing License before the trip. This information is available online at Texas Parks & Wildlife.

Remember to bring a hat, sunglasses, food, drinks, bottled water, and sunscreen. Alcohol is allowed if you'd like; just be sure to avoid hard liquor and glass bottles.

Your trip with Captain Murphy's is just a click away, so why not make it happen?

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FAQs about Captain Murphy's Bay Fishing

Captain Murphy's Bay Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $30 per person - 3 Hour Trip – Evening Bay Fishing (3 hours)
  • US $30 per person - 4 Hour Trip – Bay Fishing (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $30 per person - 4 Hour Trip – Bay Fishing (PM) (4 hours)
When you book a trip with Captain Murphy's Bay Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Radar
Trips booked with Captain Murphy's Bay Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • First mate
Captain Murphy's Bay Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
Captain Murphy's Bay Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
Top targeted fish species with Captain Murphy's Bay Fishing include:
  • Black Drum
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Sheepshead
  • Speckled Trout
  • Whiting

Your operator

Captain Murphy's
Captain Murphy's
Captain Murphy's

South Padre Island, Texas, United States

Member since July 2021

Captain Murphy's was established in 1967. It's South Padre Island's oldest and most respected bay and deep-sea fishing charter company. Come aboard and see for yourself!

Member since July 2021

Captain Murphy's was established in 1967. It's South Padre Island's oldest and most respected bay and deep-sea fishing charter company. Come aboard and see for yourself!

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Whiting
Whiting
Black Drum
Black Drum
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Headboats
Capacity
30 persons
Boat length
46 ft
Year built
1998
Boat manufacturer
HB
Boat type
Headboat
Engine model
Caterpillar
Powered by
2 x 280HP
Max cruising speed
20 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Radar

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
First mate

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

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

Child friendly
You keep catch

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

What’s biting in South Padre Island right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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