South Water Charters
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South Padre Island has a fish with your name on it, so let South Water Charters help you catch it! Your guide for the day is Captain Skylar, allowing you to benefit from years of local experience.
Local species include Permit, Spanish Mackerel, Flounder, Redfish, Pompano, Whiting, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Black Drum, Sheepshead, Snook, and more, depending on the time of year. You'll target your catch by light tackle fishing, drifting, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. Skylar can also have you Flounder gigging.
Thinking of bringing the whole family? Kids are absolutely welcome! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Snacks are permitted onboard — bring your favorites so that nobody gets cranky on an empty stomach!
You'll be casting lines from a 24' Starcraft pontoon boat that holds up to 10 passengers. It comes with a fighting chair and all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Capt. Skylar has rods and reels for you, as well as lures. Live bait is included, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.
Before coming aboard, it will be necessary to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.
Some essentials to bring are sunglasses, a hat, and sunscreen (non-spray). There will be some drinks on offer, but let the captain know if you wish to bring your own. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
Now, come aboard with South Water Charters and get hooked!
South Padre Island has a fish with your name on it, so let South Water Charters help you catch it! Your guide for the day is Captain Skylar, allowing you to benefit from years of local experience.
Local species include Permit, Spanish Mackerel, Flounder, Redfish, Pompano, Whiting, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Black Drum, Sheepshead, Snook, and more, depending on the time of year. You'll target your catch by light tackle fishing, drifting, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. Skylar can also have you Flounder gigging.
Thinking of bringing the whole family? Kids are absolutely welcome! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Snacks are permitted onboard — bring your favorites so that nobody gets cranky on an empty stomach!
You'll be casting lines from a 24' Starcraft pontoon boat that holds up to 10 passengers. It comes with a fighting chair and all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Capt. Skylar has rods and reels for you, as well as lures. Live bait is included, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.
Before coming aboard, it will be necessary to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.
Some essentials to bring are sunglasses, a hat, and sunscreen (non-spray). There will be some drinks on offer, but let the captain know if you wish to bring your own. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
Now, come aboard with South Water Charters and get hooked!

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My wife and I had a great time. We caught four keeper trout and two nice in the slot redfish as well as lots of smaller trout that were too small to keep but kept it interesting. Can’t say enough good things about the captain who was very helpful and even gave us some extra time. He was ready to go when we got there at 6:35 so we left early and stayed out a little longer since we’re catching fish. We will book with him again in we get back in the area.

Captain Skylar gave us an absolutely unforgettable day on the water! From the moment we left the dock, his knowledge, professionalism, and enthusiasm made the trip a fantastic experience. He knew exactly where to go and worked hard to keep us on the fish all day. We caught an incredible variety, including speckled trout, redfish, black drum, and even a hard-fighting crevalle jack that made for an unforgettable battle! Captain Skylar was there every step of the way with helpful tips, encouragement, and a great attitude. Whether you're an experienced angler or it's your first time fishing, he makes sure everyone has an amazing time. The boat was spotless, comfortable, and well-equipped, and Captain Skylar's friendly personality made the trip even more enjoyable. We couldn't have asked for a better day or a better guide. If you're looking for an exciting, successful, and memorable fishing charter, Captain Skylar is the one to book. We can't recommend him highly enough and are already looking forward to our next trip. Five stars all the way!

Captain Wilhite was an outstanding captain and guide. We brought our two boys, ages 6 and 7, on their very first fishing trip, and he went above and beyond to make sure they felt comfortable, welcomed, and had a great time. He patiently walked them through the fishing process and kept them engaged throughout the trip. He was also friendly and personable with my wife and me, making the entire experience enjoyable for our family. His boat was clean, well-maintained, and clearly cared for. Best of all, we hit our limit! We highly recommend Captain Wilhite and look forward to fishing with him again.

It was a wonderful day. Like fishing with a good friend. Great time, family atmosphere. Captain Got us on fish even though the weather was not ideal, the fish were biting and the Pontoon boat really handled the choppy water no problem. What did we catch alot everyone left with fish, Speckled Trout, Sharks yummy and there were Reds, Sting Rays, Gaf top, and even a Hammerhead, lots to see along the way Pelicans, seagulls, even dolphin. Our Captain was right there to assist with baiting and casting, had the net ready, for every catch measuring and kept the good ones! On the dock photos taken, fish were cleaned and ready for lunch, just ask the Captain; there's a wonderful restaurant that will cook your catch. We definitely will be back!
Skylar was great. Very friendly and knowledgeable about the Laguna Madre. There was a storm on its way in that made him have to change up his normal routine. But he kept us moving ahead of the storm. My 12 year old caught a big Black Drum, the biggest fish of the day and that made the whole trip. We followed some birds on the way in and caught a couple Trout. We are going to fry up our catch for fish tacos tonight. We will definitely book Skylar again. Had a great time.

Brought my son fishing for his birthday and we had a fantastic day with Captain Skylar! Timely, helpful, friendly, and made sure we got to take home a variety of fish! We will definitely be back and would highly recommend Captain Skylar to anyone looking for a fishing guide!

Captain Skylar was a great host! He gave us a wonderful experience with his boating knowledge, fishing tips, baiting our hooks, helping us net our catches, and learn about the area! We caught the limit of speckled trout and even had time to try to catch some black drum! We definitely will fish with Captain Skylar again! Highly recommend this fishing trip on his covered pontoon boat! It was an amazing time for the 5 of us!

we had an awesome day! Captain Skylar was wonderful - very knowledgeable and accommodating. His boat was very comfortable, clean and well taken care of. We caught shark, trout, and kingfish. Captain Skylar knew spots where we caught our limit quickly and we are novice saltwater anglers. Highly recommend him! We will book with him again on our next trip to South Padre.
Had an excellent time on our charter fishing trip! The captain was knowledgeable, friendly, and made sure we had a great experience from start to finish. The boat was clean and well-equipped, and the fishing was fantastic. Highly recommend this charter to anyone looking for a fun, professional, and enjoyable day on the water. We’ll definitely be booking another trip!

Skylar is such a laid-back and patient guy. He patiently taught my 14 year old daughter, who had never picked up a fishing rod, how to cast. After about half an hour she had it down and was catching some trout. My family and I had a memorable experience and we will be back. 10 out of 10. Keep up the good work, Skylar.
My wife and I had a great time. We caught four keeper trout and two nice in the slot redfish as well as lots of smaller trout that were too small to keep but kept it interesting. Can’t say enough good things about the captain who was very helpful and even gave us some extra time. He was ready to go when we got there at 6:35 so we left early and stayed out a little longer since we’re catching fish. We will book with him again in we get back in the area.
took my wife and 6 year old grandaughter. my grandaughter got to reel in an 18" speckled trout. My wife was not looking forward to the excursion but afterwards said she had a lot of fun and would do it again. our captain Skylar was very friendly and knowledgeable abut fishing that just added to the whole experience. we were able to catch some speckled trout and afterwards captain Skylar even recommended a great restaurant where we could take our catch and they cooked it up for us. a special treat was captain Skylar spotted a pair of dolphins jumping in the water on our way in. his boat has shade and a private potty if you happen to need one. highly recommend.

Captain Skylar gave us an absolutely unforgettable day on the water! From the moment we left the dock, his knowledge, professionalism, and enthusiasm made the trip a fantastic experience. He knew exactly where to go and worked hard to keep us on the fish all day. We caught an incredible variety, including speckled trout, redfish, black drum, and even a hard-fighting crevalle jack that made for an unforgettable battle! Captain Skylar was there every step of the way with helpful tips, encouragement, and a great attitude. Whether you're an experienced angler or it's your first time fishing, he makes sure everyone has an amazing time. The boat was spotless, comfortable, and well-equipped, and Captain Skylar's friendly personality made the trip even more enjoyable. We couldn't have asked for a better day or a better guide. If you're looking for an exciting, successful, and memorable fishing charter, Captain Skylar is the one to book. We can't recommend him highly enough and are already looking forward to our next trip. Five stars all the way!
This was our kids’ first experience bay fishing and Captian Skylar made it so much fun! He was great with the kids and explained everything to them, from how the currents and wind can affect fishing to how certain fish prefer different kinds of bait. My son actually learned a lot! The fish weren’t as active at first but he went out of his way to try all the spots to make sure we caught as many fish as possible! The boat was clean and comfortable and the shaded canopy was definitely a plus. He made our comfort top priority. Would highly recommend this trip and will definitely be booking with him again!

Captain Wilhite was an outstanding captain and guide. We brought our two boys, ages 6 and 7, on their very first fishing trip, and he went above and beyond to make sure they felt comfortable, welcomed, and had a great time. He patiently walked them through the fishing process and kept them engaged throughout the trip. He was also friendly and personable with my wife and me, making the entire experience enjoyable for our family. His boat was clean, well-maintained, and clearly cared for. Best of all, we hit our limit! We highly recommend Captain Wilhite and look forward to fishing with him again.
