SPI Excursions 

4.8/5 (16 reviews)
 
State licensed
 West Palm Street 204, South Padre Island, TX 78597, United States

SPI Excursions 

Up to 9 miles
South Padre Island, TX, United States
23 feet
5
4.8/5 (16 reviews)
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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

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

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Rating

4.8
16 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

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Josue Lugo
Josue Lugo
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Texas, US
Member since 2025
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Family fishing outing
Half Day Trip – Bay Fishing (PM) on August 1, 20256 adults
Our captain Chapo was absolutely great! Thanks to him our smallest kiddo, 3y, reeled in the biggest fish of our group. We had never been out fishing like this before and had a blast. We had our catch cooked up for some tacos at the restaurant when we got done and they did not disappoint!
Jason Miller
Jason Miller
Repeat angler
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
Drum limit in an hour.
Half Day Trip – Bay Fishing (PM) on June 21, 20252 adults4 children
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.
Reported catch:
Redfish
Santos Cerda
Santos Cerda
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2023
3 trips
0
5.0
Verified
Pick this one.
Half Day Trip – Bay Fishing (AM) on June 29, 20252 adults4 children
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.
Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Response from Captain
July 28, 2025
Thank you! Hopefully see y’all again sometime!
George Guzman
George Guzman
Repeat angler
mx
Mexico City, FD, Mexico
Member since 2019
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
second time around, again EXCELLENT
Half Day Trip – Bay Fishing (AM) on October 4, 20256 adults
went out with Chapo on a cloudy and a bit rainy day and when a tournament was happening. turns out we did better than most of the tournament boats! highly experienced captain here.
Casey Quintanilla
Casey Quintanilla
us
Texas, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
captin chapo is a class act!!!
Half Day Trip – Bay Fishing (PM) on September 20, 20256 adults
The captin was awesome! put us right on good fish. after we reached our limit he took us to catch a shark and see dolphins. great time
Response from Captain
September 23, 2025
Thank you for coming out with us! Hope to see y’all again!

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Half Day Trip – Bay Fishing (AM)
4 hour trip starts at 6:45 AM
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US $550
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Half Day Trip – Bay Fishing (PM)
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
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US $550
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Full day fishing
8 hour trip starts at 6:45 AM
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US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 5 people
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Rating

4.8
16 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (15)

All reviews (16)

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Josue Lugo
Josue Lugo
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Texas, US
Member since 2025
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5.0
Verified
Family fishing outing
Half Day Trip – Bay Fishing (PM) on August 1, 20256 adults
Our captain Chapo was absolutely great! Thanks to him our smallest kiddo, 3y, reeled in the biggest fish of our group. We had never been out fishing like this before and had a blast. We had our catch cooked up for some tacos at the restaurant when we got done and they did not disappoint!
Jason Miller
Jason Miller
Repeat angler
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
Drum limit in an hour.
Half Day Trip – Bay Fishing (PM) on June 21, 20252 adults4 children
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.
Reported catch:
Redfish
Santos Cerda
Santos Cerda
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2023
3 trips
0
5.0
Verified
Pick this one.
Half Day Trip – Bay Fishing (AM) on June 29, 20252 adults4 children
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.
Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Response from Captain
July 28, 2025
Thank you! Hopefully see y’all again sometime!
George Guzman
George Guzman
Repeat angler
mx
Mexico City, FD, Mexico
Member since 2019
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
second time around, again EXCELLENT
Half Day Trip – Bay Fishing (AM) on October 4, 20256 adults
went out with Chapo on a cloudy and a bit rainy day and when a tournament was happening. turns out we did better than most of the tournament boats! highly experienced captain here.
Casey Quintanilla
Casey Quintanilla
us
Texas, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
captin chapo is a class act!!!
Half Day Trip – Bay Fishing (PM) on September 20, 20256 adults
The captin was awesome! put us right on good fish. after we reached our limit he took us to catch a shark and see dolphins. great time
Response from Captain
September 23, 2025
Thank you for coming out with us! Hope to see y’all again!

FAQs about SPI Excursions

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2013
Restored in
2024
Boat manufacturer
Majek
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Honda
Powered by
1 x 225HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots
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