SPI Excursions
If you’re ready to go fishing in South Padre Island, we’ve got you covered with SPI Excursions. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Chapo can tell you all about them.
The fish in these waters include Redfish, Speckled Seatrout, Flounder, Mangrove Snapper, sheephead, drum, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Cobia, Snook, Tarpon, Blacktip Shark, Bull Shark, and more.
On the day of your trip, you’re likely to throw live bait, lures, or bottom fish using light or heavy tackle depending on the time of year.
Families who love fishing together will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! If you don’t have a child-sized life vest of your own, we will provide. Don’t forget to bring snacks and BYOB for a boost of energy when needed! The charter provides bottled water.
You’ll be casting lines from a 22.6’ Majek Illusion bay boat with room for 6 passengers. It has all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Your captain will provide rods and reels, along with lures. Live bait, cut bait, and whatever is needed to catch.
Our cafe Lobo Del Mar will also cook your catch once its filleted. Amazing fresh fish tacos!
You’ll need to get a fishing license at any Walmart or local fishing store or online.
Don’t forget to bring sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen, and drinks and food. Alcohol is allowed, just be sure to avoid glass bottles.
Let’s have fun and catch some fish. Book today with SPI Excursions
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (11)
+8Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
100%
Jun 3, 2025
Half Day Trip – Bay Fishing (AM)
Great Captain, Boat, and Gear
Captain Chapo was so nice and friendly. We had many laughs, learned a lot about the area, and caught our limit for the day in 2 hours. He was very knowledgeable about the fish, taught us how to catch the trout, and put us right on them!!!!! We booked a 4 hour day so we then checked out the bay, watched the dolphins, and checked out Space X!!!! It was a really need experience and one we wouldn’t have gotten from most Captains. Our catch was cleaned right there and cooked at their restaurant. It was soooooo good!!!!! We highly recommend the Captain and already booked a trip for tomorrow!!!!! Amazing customer service on the water and in the restaurant. Five stars all around!!!!
Captain Chapo was so nice and friendly. We had many laughs, learned a lot about the area, and caught our limit for the day in...
Captain replied
Jul 28, 2025
Half Day Trip – Bay Fishing (AM)
The GOAT
Chapo was fantastic in helping and teaching the whole group. We all fished up to the limit on drums and then he took us dolphin watching. Great captain. The GOAT
Chapo was fantastic in helping and teaching the whole group. We all fished up to the limit on drums and then he took us dolphin...
Captain replied
Jun 21, 2025
Half Day Trip – Bay Fishing (PM)
Drum limit in an hour.
New where the drum were biting. Limited out in an hour the proceeded to hit some other spots for reds. Would recommend. Had 2 adults and 4 kids, captain was awesome. Helped with all the kids needs. Then the restaurant will cook ur fish for you. Fried fish tacos.
New where the drum were biting. Limited out in an hour the proceeded to hit some other spots for reds. Would recommend. Had 2...
Jun 29, 2025
Half Day Trip – Bay Fishing (AM)
Pick this one.
My Brother-in-law and I took our boys fishing (7,10, &12). We limited out on Speckled Trout and caught 3 Blackdrum (we would've caught more but the rain ruined our last hour). Easily the Best fishing experience... Ever! Many thanks to Captain Chapo.
My Brother-in-law and I took our boys fishing (7,10, &12). We limited out on Speckled Trout and caught 3 Blackdrum (we would've...
Captain replied
Dec 23, 2024
Half Day Trip – Bay Fishing (PM)
December fishing trip
Chapo was great. He took extra good care in showing the kids how to catch fish, and me. We went thru a lot bait and had a great time. Caught a variety of fish. Would highly recommend. We had the fish cooked up right there in the restaurant, that was so good
Chapo was great. He took extra good care in showing the kids how to catch fish, and me. We went thru a lot bait and had a great...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (11)
+8Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
100%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great Captain, Boat, and Gear
Half Day Trip – Bay Fishing (AM) on June 3, 2025
Captain Chapo was so nice and friendly. We had many laughs, learned a lot about the area, and caught our limit for the day in 2 hours. He was very knowledgeable about the fish, taught us how to catch the trout, and put us right on them!!!!! We booked a 4 hour day so we then checked out the bay, watched the dolphins, and checked out Space X!!!! It was a really need experience and one we wouldn’t have gotten from most Captains. Our catch was cleaned right there and cooked at their restaurant. It was soooooo good!!!!! We highly recommend the Captain and already booked a trip for tomorrow!!!!! Amazing customer service on the water and in the restaurant. Five stars all around!!!!
Captain Chapo was so nice and friendly. We had many laughs, learned a lot about the area, and caught our limit for the day in 2 hours. He was very knowledgeable about the fish, taught us how to catch the trout, and put us right on them!!!!! We booked a 4 hour day so we then checked out the bay, watched the dolphins, and checked out Space X!!!! It was a really need experience and one we wouldn’t have gotten from most Captains. Our catch was cleaned right there and cooked at their restaurant....
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
The GOAT
Half Day Trip – Bay Fishing (AM) on July 28, 2025
Chapo was fantastic in helping and teaching the whole group. We all fished up to the limit on drums and then he took us dolphin watching. Great captain. The GOAT
Chapo was fantastic in helping and teaching the whole group. We all fished up to the limit on drums and then he took us dolphin watching. Great captain. The GOAT
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Drum limit in an hour.
Half Day Trip – Bay Fishing (PM) on June 21, 2025
New where the drum were biting. Limited out in an hour the proceeded to hit some other spots for reds. Would recommend. Had 2 adults and 4 kids, captain was awesome. Helped with all the kids needs. Then the restaurant will cook ur fish for you. Fried fish tacos.
New where the drum were biting. Limited out in an hour the proceeded to hit some other spots for reds. Would recommend. Had 2 adults and 4 kids, captain was awesome. Helped with all the kids needs. Then the restaurant will cook ur fish for you. Fried fish tacos.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Pick this one.
Half Day Trip – Bay Fishing (AM) on June 29, 2025
My Brother-in-law and I took our boys fishing (7,10, &12). We limited out on Speckled Trout and caught 3 Blackdrum (we would've caught more but the rain ruined our last hour). Easily the Best fishing experience... Ever! Many thanks to Captain Chapo.
My Brother-in-law and I took our boys fishing (7,10, &12). We limited out on Speckled Trout and caught 3 Blackdrum (we would've caught more but the rain ruined our last hour). Easily the Best fishing experience... Ever! Many thanks to Captain Chapo.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
December fishing trip
Half Day Trip – Bay Fishing (PM) on December 23, 2024
Chapo was great. He took extra good care in showing the kids how to catch fish, and me. We went thru a lot bait and had a great time. Caught a variety of fish. Would highly recommend. We had the fish cooked up right there in the restaurant, that was so good
Chapo was great. He took extra good care in showing the kids how to catch fish, and me. We went thru a lot bait and had a great time. Caught a variety of fish. Would highly recommend. We had the fish cooked up right there in the restaurant, that was so good
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