Sail Padre Catamaran 

5.0/5 (3 reviews)
 40 Tarpon Avenue, Port Isabel, TX 78578, United States

Sail Padre Catamaran 

Port Isabel, TX, United States
32 ft
6
5.0/5 (3 reviews)

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Sail Padre is here to show you the stunning waters of the Laguna Madre Bay. Your guide for the day is Captain Phillip Fruge, giving you access to their lifetime local, South Texas experience on the water.

Depending on the time of year, you might hook Snook, Croaker, Black Drum, Flounder, Ladyfish, Ray, Sheepshead, Redfish, Whiting, Speckled Trout, and whatever else takes the bait.

You can expect to do some spinning, drifting, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized. For the more adventurous among you, there's spearfishing most of the year.

You'll be dropping lines from a 32' catamaran that can carry up to 8 passengers. It has everything you need for a day on the water. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, as well as lures and live bait is available.
Alcohol is allowed in moderation, there will be some light snacks included on board.

Get in touch with Capt. Phillip below and start planning your trip today!

Sail Padre is here to show you the stunning waters of the Laguna Madre Bay. Your guide for the day is Captain Phillip Fruge, giving you access to their lifetime local, South Texas experience on the water.

Depending on the time of year, you might hook Snook, Croaker, Black Drum, Flounder, Ladyfish, Ray, Sheepshead, Redfish, Whiting, Speckled Trout, and whatever else takes the bait.

You can expect to do some spinning, drifting, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized. For the more adventurous among you, there's spearfishing most of the year.

You'll be dropping lines from a 32' catamaran that can carry up to 8 passengers. It has everything you need for a day on the water. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, as well as lures and live bait is available.
Alcohol is allowed in moderation, there will be some light snacks included on board.

Get in touch with Capt. Phillip below and start planning your trip today!

Phillip Fruge
Captain
Phillip Fruge
9 years of experience
responds within an hour

Trip availability and prices

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Dolphin Watch
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
2 hour trip multiple starting times (11:00 AM, 3:00 PM, 6:30 PM)
US $450
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Sunset & Fireworks Cruise
In high demand Last booked: 2 days ago
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 7:00 PM
Seasonal trip
(Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat)
Snook
Black Drum
Redfish
Ladyfish
+6
US $550
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3 Hour Trip – Aquatic Life Tour
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 hour trip multiple starting times (11:00 AM, 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM)
US $600
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Night Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 9:00 PM
Snook
Black Drum
Redfish
Ladyfish
+6
US $650
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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5.0
3 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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Amanda Jackson
Amanda Jackson
Repeat angler
us
Allegan, MI, US
Member since 2020
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Reelin’ in the memories!
3 Hour Trip – Aquatic Life Tour on April 6, 20266 adults

If you’re looking for a spectacular fishing trip, this is the one to choose. Captain Phill possesses a rare blend of intellectual depth and interpersonal warmth. Hecwas extraordinarily patient with our 10 year old, allowing him to assist in tbe filleting of the fish, shared a personal story about God with two of our older sons, and secured my safety aboard the boat, while I tried to reel in a large stingray. He even worked around the poor weather and allowed us to reschedule our trip. You’d be blessed to spend a few hours with Phill, aboard his catamaran.

Reported catch:
Flounder
Ray
Whiting
Speckled Trout
Phillip Fruge
Response from Captain

A great family to fish with! See yall next time for sunset fireworks & fishing on the bay 🤙

Justin Gray
Justin Gray
us
Florida, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Great Experience!
Sunset & Fireworks Cruise on June 26, 20265 adults

Phil was exceptional. He patiently and skillfully guided our family of five who have almost no fishing experience. He even grew up here so he knows the island and these waters by heart. We will almost certainly book him again if we ever return.

Britton Crone
Britton Crone
us
Colorado, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Knowledgeable and a great host
3 Hour Trip – Aquatic Life Tour on May 24, 20266 adults

Phillip showed us a wonderful time. Very accommodating and knowledgeable. I originally booked it for a morning trip but he recommended a sunset cruise which was definitely the right call. We even got to see a firework show on the water. Thank you for a wonderful time and a everlasting memory!

Reported catch:
Redfish
Phillip Fruge
Response from Captain

Thanks for fishing with Sail Padre! Yall are welcome back anytime! It was a great trip with yall aboard 👍🤙🤙

FAQs about Sail Padre Catamaran

Sail Padre Catamaran offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group - Dolphin Watch (2 hours)
  • US $450 per group - Dolphin Watch - 3:00 PM (2 hours)
  • US $450 per group - Dolphin Watch - 6:30 PM (2 hours)
  • US $550 per group - Sunset & Fireworks Cruise (3 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Aquatic Life Tour (3 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Aquatic Life Tour - 3:00 PM (3 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Aquatic Life Tour - 5:00 PM (3 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 3 Hour Trip – Aquatic Life Tour - 7:00 PM (3 hours)
  • US $650 per group - Night Fishing (3 hours)
When you book a trip with Sail Padre Catamaran, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Marine Toilet
  • GPS
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Kitchen
  • Multimedia system
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Sail Padre Catamaran include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Shrimp)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Dockside Fillet Table )
  • Snacks (Trail-mix & Chips)
  • Drinks (Bottled Water)
Sail Padre Catamaran offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (The Laguna Madre Bay)
Sail Padre Catamaran offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Spinning
  • Drift fishing
  • Spearfishing
Top targeted fish species with Sail Padre Catamaran include:
  • Atlantic Croaker
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Ladyfish
  • Ray
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Snook
  • Speckled Trout
  • Whiting

Your captain

Phillip Fruge
Phillip Fruge
Phillip Fruge

Port Isabel, Texas, United States

3 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since June 2025

Capt. Phillip is experienced in navigating the waters of Port Isabel, Texas and is ready to take you on adolphin watch, sunset cruise or fishing excursion. Keep your eyes peeled for Redfish, Ladyfish and Atlantic Croaker as you try your hand at bottom fishing, drifting, and more. For special requests, such as gigging or spearfishing, message Capt. Phillip.

3 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since June 2025

Capt. Phillip is experienced in navigating the waters of Port Isabel, Texas and is ready to take you on adolphin watch, sunset cruise or fishing excursion. Keep your eyes peeled for Redfish, Ladyfish and Atlantic Croaker as you try your hand at bottom fishing, drifting, and more. For special requests, such as gigging or spearfishing, message Capt. Phillip.

The fish you can target

Atlantic Croaker
Atlantic Croaker
Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Ladyfish
Ladyfish
Ray
Ray
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Snook
Snook
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Whiting
Whiting
Atlantic Croaker
Atlantic Croaker
Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Ladyfish
Ladyfish
Ray
Ray

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Catamarans
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
32 ft
Year built
1985
Restored in
2023
Boat manufacturer
Fisher
Boat type
Catamaran
Engine model
Yanmar
Powered by
1 x 34HP
Max cruising speed
4 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
The Laguna Madre Bay

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Drift Fishing
Spearfishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Marine Toilet
GPS
Bed
Flybridge
Kitchen
Multimedia system
Ice box
Radar

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Shrimp
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Dockside Fillet Table
Snacks
Trail-mix & Chips
Drinks
Bottled Water

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup included in price

Transfer from hotels or jetties in Port Isabel to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child friendly
Family Friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

Book with 50% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 50% 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

 Checks

 Bank transfer

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Port Isabel right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
FlounderFlounder
RedfishRedfish
SheepsheadSheepshead
SnookSnook
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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