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Laguna Mare Guide Service offers exciting adventures on the waters of the laguna and Baffin Bay, Texas. The company is run and operated by Captain Zach, a professional guide, who is passionate about everything outdoors. Join him on his day out for a fun and productive experience. Like everybody says, it’s a lot better to be on the bay than in the office!

Zach will take you out aboard a 24-foot Sun Tracker pontoon, which is a stable and well-maintained boat. It comes powered by a 200 HP Mercury 4-stroke engine and is prepared for the current bite. The vessel provides comfortable fishing space for up to six anglers and is rigged with modern navigational electronics and safety equipment. There is a toilet on board, as well as a multimedia system, an ice-box for the catch, and a live well loaded with bait.

Whether you want to fish the waters of Baffin Bay or enjoy the thrill of fishing the Laguna Madre, Captain Zach will work hard to help you make a great catch possible. The trips are from four to eight hours on the water. Choose the trip that suits you best, take your family and friends, and get ready for some rod-bending action. Your main targeted species will include Redfish, Black Drum, Speckled Trout, and Flounder.

Captain Zach is great with kids so feel free to bring your child with you. After all, there’s nothing better than seeing a child’s smile when they land their first ever fish!

All trips come with quality rods, reels, tackle, and lures. You will need to purchase a license prior to the trip. When you return to the shore, your catch will be cleaned and filleted. You can feel free to bring your own drinks and food with you.



FAQs about Laguna Madre Guide Service

Laguna Madre Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Wader Fishing (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 6 Hour Trip–Baffin Bay Spring Break (6 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 8 Hour Trip - Cast And Blast (6 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Wader Fishing (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Laguna Madre Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Multimedia System
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Laguna Madre Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate (Some trips may require first mate)

Laguna Madre Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing (Baffin Bay and the Laguna Madre)
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Laguna Madre Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Spinning
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Laguna Madre Guide Service include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Speckled Trout

Meet the Captain

Zach Dagel
Riviera, Texas, United States
19 Customer reviews
Member since May 2017
After spending four years in the United States Marine Corps, I returned back to Northern Minnesota to pursue my passion for fishing. After running a successful Guide Service in northern Minnesota, I sold it and started up Laguna Madre Guide Service in South Texas. I enjoy shallow water fishing.

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Flounder Flounder
Redfish Redfish
Sheepshead Sheepshead

Boat specs

Sun Track (Pontoon) originally built in 2021. Powered by a 200HP Mercury engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
24 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Baffin Bay and the Laguna Madre
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
Some trips may require first mate

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 agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
Great with kids
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Disabled Accessible

Payment

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2.5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 19 reviews
Equipment
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
89%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
92%
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Jerrel S.
Houston, Texas
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We had a Great Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on November 20, 2021
It was my wife’s and my Fortieth Anniversary and we decided to celebrate by doing a Private Fishing Charter out of Corpus...
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William L.
McKinney, TX
Excellent
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Awesome experience for kids! Pontoon Boat is the way to go!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on December 27, 2021
Captain was great. Been on other trips before on “normal” boats… pontoon is the way to go. So much more room and definitely...
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Tynika B.
Dallas, Texas
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Spring Break fun🐟⚓

VERIFIED   Sunset/ Birding Tour on March 17, 2022
We had an amazing time with Captain Zach. He was so informative and helpful. The boat was very nice and comfortable. Great...
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Eric A.
McAllen, Texas
Excellent
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Full day Captain Zach

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on February 13, 2022
Great time…lots of fish!  Very accommodating
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Tracy K.
Mason, OH
Excellent
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Fishing with Zach

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on March 28, 2022
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