Explore Port Isabel, Texas with “Bob’s Guide Service”! Owned and operated by Guide Bob Sirvello, this local pro is an expert at hooking inshore fish. If it’s a trophy you’re after, he’s the guide for you!

Hop aboard a 26’ Majek center console, powered by a single 250 HP engine. She’s the ideal choice for up to 6 anglers and delivers a fast and smooth ride to get you to the productive spots quickly. You’ll make good use of the wireless trolling motor to sneak up on your targets and keep your catch fresh in the icebox.

The lower Laguna Madre is the spot to be for Snook, Trout, Redfish, Black Drum, the super delicious Flounder. If you’re in town during Tarpon season, you won’t want to miss out on the opportunity to battle it out with the mighty “Silver King”!

There’s no need to worry about gear. Your guide provides rods, reels, tackle, and lures. He’ll even catch live bait along the way. At the end of the day, your catch is cleaned and filleted to take home for dinner. Just be sure to bring along a cooler for easy transport.

You’re free to pack any drinks and snacks you’d like to enjoy and, most importantly, remember to pick up a fishing license before you head out. Experience some of the best fishing in all of Texas with Bob’s Guide Service!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $500
    This 5-hour trip will see you targeting Trout, Redfish, Flounder, Black Drum, Snook, and Tarpon. You'll have enough time to explore a couple of different spots and fill up the cooler to make your trip a success! Your guide provides all of the gear you need. Feel free to bring along any drinks and snacks you'd like to enjoy and don't forget to buy a fishing license beforehand!
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Fall/Winter
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Feb 28
    US $700
    Take advantage of Texan mild winters and get out for 8-hours of fishing! You'll chase Redfish, Trout, Snook, Flounder, and Black Drum in the Lower Laguna Madre's waters. Anglers of all skill levels are looking at filling up the cooler with ease. No need to worry about gear – your guide takes care of that. Bring along any drinks and snacks you'd like to enjoy and don't forget your fishing license!
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Spring
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - May 10
    US $700
    It's high season and the weather is beautiful! Make the most of it by heading out on an 8-hour fishing adventure in the Lower Laguna Madre. Your target list is long and you'll go after everything from Tarpon to Redfish, Trout, Snook, Flounder, and Black Drum. All of the gear you need for a productive day awaits on board. Remember to buy a fishing license beforehand and feel free to bring along drinks and snacks.

FAQs about Bob's Guide Service

Bob's Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip – Fall/Winter (8 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip – Spring (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Bob's Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Bob's Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting

Bob's Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing

Bob's Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning

Top targeted fish species with Bob's Guide Service include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Snook
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon

Meet the Captain

Bob Sirvello
Port Isabel, Texas, United States
ID & license verified
6 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since January 2017
Guide Bob has been fishing and guiding on the Texas coast all his life. He loves the thrill it still gives him to go out on the water and chase Snook, Tarpon, Redfish and Trout. Bob is a great teacher to kids who come aboard his charter and is patient with them. He can teach anyone anything about fishing.

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Flounder Flounder
Redfish Redfish
Snook Snook

Boat specs

Majek (Center console) originally built in 2013. Powered by a 250HP Evinrude E-TEC engine.

Length
26 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Spinning

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

Listing policies

Pickup included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Port Isabel to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 6 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (2)
Shit tons of sea trout
Half day with Captain Bob
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
80%
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Shawn N.
Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Shit tons of sea trout

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 3, 2023
Lots of sea trout. Caught about 50 fish. 8 keepers. will be back
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Robert B.
South Padre Island, TX
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Fishing with Captain Bob

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on March 2, 2019
We had a good morning fishing. Captain Bob was helpful with each of us and made it very easy for my group to have a good time....
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Steven M.
Dallas, TX
Excellent
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Half day with Captain Bob

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 12, 2019
Had a great time catching Trout!
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Jerry G.
Austin, Texas
Excellent
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Half day with Captian BoB

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 16, 2017
There was no doubt Bob is good at what he does. He put our group right on the fish. Weather conditions could not have been...
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Robert B.
United States
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Hald day w/Capt. Bob

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on February 18, 2017
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