South Water Charters
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!
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (121)
+118Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
97%
Jul 18, 2025
Half Day Trip (PM)
Excellent Fun Catching Family Fishing Trip
Skylar was wonderful! He was super friendly, knew his fishing, super clean nice boat that provided shade, plenty of room and sun if you wanted it. My kids that are teens 16 and 18 had so much fun. We caught are limit of 20 the kids caught 17 of those, lol! He provided drinks and music as well. The location was perfect to meet and easy to find. He even made suggestions on where to take the fish if we wanted to have it cooked for dinner, which we did and they did fantastic. We really enjoyed this family fishing trip. He assisted and did so much to make this enjoyable for all of us. Thank you! We will definitely book again with him.
Skylar was wonderful! He was super friendly, knew his fishing, super clean nice boat that provided shade, plenty of room and...
Jun 29, 2025
Half Day Trip (PM)
Best fishing charter in Texas! Hi
South Water Charters – Capt. Skylar Wilhite Highly Recommended! We had an incredible experience with Capt. Capt. Skylar Wilhite. From the moment we arrived, the Captain was welcoming, organized, and clearly knew the best fishing spots. The captain was professional yet friendly, making sure everyone felt comfortable, whether it was their first time fishing or they were experienced anglers. We caught plenty of fish, including a few big ones that made the trip especially exciting. The boat was clean, well-maintained, and had plenty of shade and seating, which made the day comfortable. The captain also provided all the bait, tackle, and guidance we needed, and they even cleaned and bagged our catch to take home. If you’re looking for a fun, relaxing, and successful fishing trip, I highly recommend booking with South Water Charters /Capt. Skylar Wilhite. It’s a perfect way to spend a day on the water, and we’ll definitely be back.
South Water Charters – Capt. Skylar Wilhite Highly Recommended! We had an incredible experience with Capt. Capt. Skylar Wilhite....
Dec 29, 2024
Half Day Trip (AM)
Awesome Capitan! Awesome fishing trip!
Skylar was a great Capitan! Put us on the fish and made for a great fishing trip! His boat is definitely comfortable and roomy. Provided us with the right fishing tackle for our trip as well as a stocked cooler of drinks to keep us hydrated! This was my first bay trip and I couldn’t have asked for a more enjoyable time! Me, my 2 sons and my son- in-law all caught several fish, finishing the trip with a total of 23 keepers and over 50 total fish caught, I would highly recommend Skylar for a great fishing trip! He is super friendly and knowledgeable of all things in the area! Thank you for great day in the bay!
Skylar was a great Capitan! Put us on the fish and made for a great fishing trip! His boat is definitely comfortable and roomy....
Aug 26, 2024
Half Day Trip (AM)
Skylar put us on fish
This was our first charter, and with two kids we weren’t sure what to expect. Captain Skylar explained to us how he takes a different approach than the average charter. He explained that he likes to target the seasonal fish, which happened to be Spanish mackerel. We left the bay and found the fish quickly. Skylar was great with the kids and worked his tail off putting us on fish. We could have caught many more than we did, except my son fought, and landed a king mackerel. The fight lasted Probably ten minutes, while Skylar patiently helped and explained calmly to my 14 year old son how to land the fish without breaking the line. Once we caught a glimpse of the fish we all got excited praying and hoping to get it in the boat. The fish would get close and then strip the line out running for a bit, and all the while Skylar was explaining exactly what to do to not loose the fish. We had to get that big boy on ice. We had a great time and would recommend highly to anyone (especially with families) to give south water charters a shot.
This was our first charter, and with two kids we weren’t sure what to expect. Captain Skylar explained to us how he takes a different...
Jul 9, 2025
Half Day Trip (AM)
Absolutely Splendid
Captain Skylar is a personable and proficient fishing guide. This guy really works to find the fish, and he also really wants his guests to have a great time. That said, he has a special knack regarding working with kids and the patience to work with the elderly as well.
Captain Skylar is a personable and proficient fishing guide. This guy really works to find the fish, and he also really wants...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (121)
+118Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
97%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Excellent Fun Catching Family Fishing Trip
Half Day Trip (PM) on July 18, 2025
Skylar was wonderful! He was super friendly, knew his fishing, super clean nice boat that provided shade, plenty of room and sun if you wanted it. My kids that are teens 16 and 18 had so much fun. We caught are limit of 20 the kids caught 17 of those, lol! He provided drinks and music as well. The location was perfect to meet and easy to find. He even made suggestions on where to take the fish if we wanted to have it cooked for dinner, which we did and they did fantastic. We really enjoyed this family fishing trip. He assisted and did so much to make this enjoyable for all of us. Thank you! We will definitely book again with him.
Skylar was wonderful! He was super friendly, knew his fishing, super clean nice boat that provided shade, plenty of room and sun if you wanted it. My kids that are teens 16 and 18 had so much fun. We caught are limit of 20 the kids caught 17 of those, lol! He provided drinks and music as well. The location was perfect to meet and easy to find. He even made suggestions on where to take the fish if we wanted to have it cooked for dinner, which we did and they did fantastic. We really enjoyed...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Best fishing charter in Texas! Hi
Half Day Trip (PM) on June 29, 2025
South Water Charters – Capt. Skylar Wilhite Highly Recommended! We had an incredible experience with Capt. Capt. Skylar Wilhite. From the moment we arrived, the Captain was welcoming, organized, and clearly knew the best fishing spots. The captain was professional yet friendly, making sure everyone felt comfortable, whether it was their first time fishing or they were experienced anglers. We caught plenty of fish, including a few big ones that made the trip especially exciting. The boat was clean, well-maintained, and had plenty of shade and seating, which made the day comfortable. The captain also provided all the bait, tackle, and guidance we needed, and they even cleaned and bagged our catch to take home. If you’re looking for a fun, relaxing, and successful fishing trip, I highly recommend booking with South Water Charters /Capt. Skylar Wilhite. It’s a perfect way to spend a day on the water, and we’ll definitely be back.
South Water Charters – Capt. Skylar Wilhite Highly Recommended! We had an incredible experience with Capt. Capt. Skylar Wilhite. From the moment we arrived, the Captain was welcoming, organized, and clearly knew the best fishing spots. The captain was professional yet friendly, making sure everyone felt comfortable, whether it was their first time fishing or they were experienced anglers. We caught plenty of fish, including a few big ones that made the trip especially exciting. The boat was...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Awesome Capitan! Awesome fishing trip!
Half Day Trip (AM) on December 29, 2024
Skylar was a great Capitan! Put us on the fish and made for a great fishing trip! His boat is definitely comfortable and roomy. Provided us with the right fishing tackle for our trip as well as a stocked cooler of drinks to keep us hydrated! This was my first bay trip and I couldn’t have asked for a more enjoyable time! Me, my 2 sons and my son- in-law all caught several fish, finishing the trip with a total of 23 keepers and over 50 total fish caught, I would highly recommend Skylar for a great fishing trip! He is super friendly and knowledgeable of all things in the area! Thank you for great day in the bay!
Skylar was a great Capitan! Put us on the fish and made for a great fishing trip! His boat is definitely comfortable and roomy. Provided us with the right fishing tackle for our trip as well as a stocked cooler of drinks to keep us hydrated! This was my first bay trip and I couldn’t have asked for a more enjoyable time! Me, my 2 sons and my son- in-law all caught several fish, finishing the trip with a total of 23 keepers and over 50 total fish caught, I would highly recommend Skylar for a great...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Skylar put us on fish
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 26, 2024
This was our first charter, and with two kids we weren’t sure what to expect. Captain Skylar explained to us how he takes a different approach than the average charter. He explained that he likes to target the seasonal fish, which happened to be Spanish mackerel. We left the bay and found the fish quickly. Skylar was great with the kids and worked his tail off putting us on fish. We could have caught many more than we did, except my son fought, and landed a king mackerel. The fight lasted Probably ten minutes, while Skylar patiently helped and explained calmly to my 14 year old son how to land the fish without breaking the line. Once we caught a glimpse of the fish we all got excited praying and hoping to get it in the boat. The fish would get close and then strip the line out running for a bit, and all the while Skylar was explaining exactly what to do to not loose the fish. We had to get that big boy on ice. We had a great time and would recommend highly to anyone (especially with families) to give south water charters a shot.
This was our first charter, and with two kids we weren’t sure what to expect. Captain Skylar explained to us how he takes a different approach than the average charter. He explained that he likes to target the seasonal fish, which happened to be Spanish mackerel. We left the bay and found the fish quickly. Skylar was great with the kids and worked his tail off putting us on fish. We could have caught many more than we did, except my son fought, and landed a king mackerel. The fight lasted Probably...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Absolutely Splendid
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 9, 2025
Captain Skylar is a personable and proficient fishing guide. This guy really works to find the fish, and he also really wants his guests to have a great time. That said, he has a special knack regarding working with kids and the patience to work with the elderly as well.
Captain Skylar is a personable and proficient fishing guide. This guy really works to find the fish, and he also really wants his guests to have a great time. That said, he has a special knack regarding working with kids and the patience to work with the elderly as well.
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