Captain John Lower Laguna Madre Charters
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If you're looking for a captain who specializes in big fish and shallow water, Captain John Martinez of Set T Hook Charters is the guy you'll want to fish with. Offering exciting inshore action in the stunning flats and bays of South Laguna Madre, he has spent his life on the hunt for the area's top gamefish. Now he's ready to put you on them.
Spend your trip aboard a Dargel 21ft 175hp Suzuki designed and built right here in the Texas. This vessel was born to rule the shallow waters of South Laguna Madre. She can get into just a few inches of water while chasing tailing Reds. She can also get you and your party to the best spots in no time, thanks to her 150 HP Evinrude engine.
The boat comes equipped with modern electronics to pinpoint your location. Combined with Capt. John's years of local knowledge, you will be locked onto the best honey holes and secret spots in the bay. The boat also has a livewell bursting with bait and a full array of safety equipment to keep your trip fun and worry-free.
The waters around Port Isabel are famous for their huge bull Reds, gator Trout, trophy Snook, and tasty Flounder. These are exactly the fish you'll be targeting on your trip. In order to bring in the best of each species, you'll be given quality light tackle that can be set up for spinning, popping, and drift fishing. You can also bring your fly rod along if that's more your style.
All Set T Hook Charters trips come with rods, reels, and live bait. At the end of the day, Capt. John will clean and fillet all you fish for you, ready to enjoy as soon as you get home. Just bring your Texas fishing license and whatever food and drinks you want for the day and get ready for a trip you will never forget!
If you're looking for a captain who specializes in big fish and shallow water, Captain John Martinez of Set T Hook Charters is the guy you'll want to fish with. Offering exciting inshore action in the stunning flats and bays of South Laguna Madre, he has spent his life on the hunt for the area's top gamefish. Now he's ready to put you on them.
Spend your trip aboard a Dargel 21ft 175hp Suzuki designed and built right here in the Texas. This vessel was born to rule the shallow waters of South Laguna Madre. She can get into just a few inches of water while chasing tailing Reds. She can also get you and your party to the best spots in no time, thanks to her 150 HP Evinrude engine.
The boat comes equipped with modern electronics to pinpoint your location. Combined with Capt. John's years of local knowledge, you will be locked onto the best honey holes and secret spots in the bay. The boat also has a livewell bursting with bait and a full array of safety equipment to keep your trip fun and worry-free.
The waters around Port Isabel are famous for their huge bull Reds, gator Trout, trophy Snook, and tasty Flounder. These are exactly the fish you'll be targeting on your trip. In order to bring in the best of each species, you'll be given quality light tackle that can be set up for spinning, popping, and drift fishing. You can also bring your fly rod along if that's more your style.
All Set T Hook Charters trips come with rods, reels, and live bait. At the end of the day, Capt. John will clean and fillet all you fish for you, ready to enjoy as soon as you get home. Just bring your Texas fishing license and whatever food and drinks you want for the day and get ready for a trip you will never forget!
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Carter Sexton5.0VerifiedRough day on the water but he still got us on fish.
Half Day Trip on July 30, 2025 • 2 adultsAlthough the conditions were not good he was able to find trophy fish and had the right gear so we never felt we needed anything more. His boat was clean and he was prepared with snacks and drinks. It was overall a great day on the water!
Bruce Nelson4.0VerifiedVery good day on the water.
Half Day Trip on September 25, 2026 • 2 adultsJohn was on time and ready to go. Fishing started out a bit slow, but he shifted gears using his knowledge of the local waters. He got into fish and the action was consistent. Caught a variety of fish in decent numbers. Snook, Red Drum, Speckled Trout and a few pesky Hard Head Catfish. John had good spinning gear and plenty of it. All rigged in advance. Fished live bait (shrimp and croaker) and then we shifted to artificials for awhile then back to live. He was prepared for whatever method was working. Got back to the dock and he quickly and efficiently filleted some Speckleds and I had them prepared that evening at a local restaurant. Strongly recommend John. Prepared, helpful, equipped, knowledgeable.
Juan GuzmanRepeat angler5.0VerifiedHad the best fishing trip.
Half Day Trip on June 26, 2026 • 2 adultsHad a great fishing trip and a great time, we caught the limit on trout and some good big drums in no time. Captain John Martinez was amazing he was very helpful and very patient he got us on fish very quickly. I would recommend.
James RobertsonRepeat angler5.0Verifiedgreat time
SpaceX rocket launch on April 9, 2026 • 2 adultsHe worked hard and put us on fish. highly recommend!!!
Dustin Pinson5.0VerifiedFishing with John
Three hour dolphin trip on May 6, 2025 • 3 adults
FAQs about Captain John Lower Laguna Madre Charters
- US $500 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (5 hours)
- US $600 per group - SpaceX rocket launch (3 hours)
- US $800 per group - 8hr bay Fishing Trip (8 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Ice box
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (I supply live bait on all trips)
- Lures (Supply all plastics)
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Drinks
- Inshore fishing
- Flats fishing
- Light tackle
- Spinning
- Popping
- Fly fishing
- Drift fishing
- Flounder
- Redfish
- Snook
- Speckled Trout
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