Laguna Madre Fishing Charters

The average price for a private 4 hour Laguna Madre fishing trip is US $559, while an 8 hour private trip will cost you US $1,089 based on prices on FishingBooker.com.

Which fishing charters in Laguna Madre are good for families?

Fishing charters in Laguna Madre that received great reviews from families are:

What are the top fish species I can catch in Laguna Madre?

The top 3 fish species targeted on guided fishing trips in Laguna Madre are:

What are the top fishing techniques in Laguna Madre?

The top 3 fishing techniques in Laguna Madre are:

What are the top types of fishing in Laguna Madre?

The top 3 types of fishing in Laguna Madre are:

Do Laguna Madre fishing charters provide rods, reels and tackle?

Many fishing charters in Laguna Madre provide rods, reels and tackle. Some of the top rated are:

Who are the best rated captains in Laguna Madre?

According to customer reviews on FishingBooker.com, some of the best rated charter captains in Laguna Madre are:

Who are the top awarded captains in Laguna Madre?

Who are the top awarded captains in Laguna Madre?

What fishing trips are offered by fishing charters in Laguna Madre?

Some of the fishing trips offered by fishing charters in Laguna Madre are:

3-hour fishing trips – US $325
4-hour fishing trips – US $411
5-hour fishing trips – US $533
6-hour fishing trips – US $325
7-hour fishing trips – US $663
8-hour fishing trips – US $850
10-hour fishing trips – US $1,900

Fishing in Laguna Madre

Where to start when thinking of fishing the Laguna Madre? This 130-mile-long shallow lagoon is one of Southern Texas’ true gems. Protected from the choppy waters of the Gulf by San Padre Island, it’s a haven for a range of spooky fish, meaning there’s plenty of action for anglers of all levels.

Some of the nation’s most-loved inshore fish can be found perusing these stunning fishing grounds year-round. Bull Redfish rub shoulders with tough-fighting Snook, Jack Crevalle, and Tarpon to give you the chance of landing that trophy catch. Meanwhile, delicious Flounder, Tripletail, and Speckled Trout will make sure you head home with a real treat.

If you’re a beginner, then these calm waters are a great place to learn the ropes, and a half-day adventure gives you the chance to see if you like it. Avid anglers will get a kick out of the sheer number of fish that call Laguna Madre home, and a full-day trip can get you maxing out on all the limits.

Laguna Madre fishing trips are run by professional fishing guides, and they’ll sometimes offer specialty trips. Enquire for special Shark-fishing excursions or head nearshore to target Red Snapper, and you could head home with more than just some good memories.

From the Baffin Bay to the South Bay, you’re in for an incredible angling adventure when you come fishing the Laguna Madre. Hop aboard a charter anywhere from Riviera Beach in the north, all the way to South Padre Island, and see why this is one of Texas’ prime fishing destinations!

Rules & Regulations

With Texas’ relatively liberal catch limits, all you’ll need to worry about when fishing the Laguna Madre is your fishing license. Grab one before coming aboard a charter and focus your attention on the incredible fish on offer.

Laguna Madre

4.8 / 5

Based on 28565 reviews by FishingBooker anglers

Laguna Madre Fishing Seasons

January

There’s one fish eager to welcome you into the new year and that’s Snook. This tough-fighting creature flourishes in January, so come and start your year in style as you waste no time going fishing.

February

One of Texas’ most famous fish is the flavor of the month, so hit the Laguna Madre in February for the bite of delicious Speckled Trout and you’re sure to head home with a real treat for dinner and beyond.

March

Before the inshore season hits its full stride, some exciting fish make their way to the nearshore reefs. Go after exciting and delicious Kingfish beyond San Padre Island or target Jack Crevalle in the shallows.

April

Red Snapper start making their way into state waters, giving you the chance to go after these prized creatures before the federal season opens. Hop aboard a special charter and land every angler’s dream catch!

May

As the weather warms up, so does the fishing. You’ll face a dilemma of where to go and what to target as all of Texas’ favorites fill up the lagoon, giving you an even better chance of landing that prized catch.

June

No matter what you want to target, Laguna Madre has it, as summer kicks off with a splash. Hit the bays for your fill of Drum, Trout, and more, or head offshore where Mahi Mahi, Tuna, and Sailfish show up.

July

If you really want to test your strength, then there’s never been a better time to target tough-fighting Tarpon. Get out on the bay and go after the “Silver King” to find out what you’re really made of!

August

Tournament season hits Laguna Madre in August, with the Texas International Fishing Tournament getting underway. Come and join thousands of other anglers as you go after a trophy catch.

September

While they’ve always been a feature of the fishing, September is Redifsh’s time to shine. The monsters come out to play, giving you the chance to spot them tailing, before entering into a real battle.

October

There are two fish that top every angler’s wishlist in Laguna Madre in fall. Come aboard and target tough-fighting Redfish and delicious Flounder, as you get it all on your Texan angling adventure.

November

Laguna Madre’s year-round warm climate means there’s never a bad time to get out on the water. Jack Crevalle fill up the shallow fishing grounds as the year comes to an end, meaning the fun never stops.

December

While plenty of other fishing destinations across the country shut up shop for Christmas, Laguna Madre is open for business. Get your fish on and land a delicious treat for the whole family to enjoy.

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What anglers said about fishing in Laguna Madre

Not only the great fishing, the bay is also so beautiful. The boat ride was awesome

5.0 / 5

Not only the great fishing, the bay is also so beautiful. The boat ride was awesome

Slick Fin Charters

Either do a personal charter with Henry or fish the Jetti at the state park

5.0 / 5

Either do a personal charter with Henry or fish the Jetti at the state park

Henry's Charters

Wind was strong making it challenging, but that is just the nature of it. They can’t all be perfect days

5.0 / 5

Wind was strong making it challenging, but that is just the nature of it. They can’t all be perfect days

Rio Fishing Guide Service - SPI

Don’t bring a bunch of snacks, you won’t have time to eat them. Too busy bringing in fish!

5.0 / 5

Don’t bring a bunch of snacks, you won’t have time to eat them. Too busy bringing in fish!

Emilio’s Fishing Adventures

Everything is there. Seems to be plenty of housing and RV parks. Restaurants are limited but the main one there is damn good, Chili Willies I believer they call the place.

5.0 / 5

Everything is there. Seems to be plenty of housing and RV parks. Restaurants are limited but the main one there is damn good, Chili Willies I believer they call the place.

Today We Fish Charter – Rio Hondo

Book a trip with Hector Lopez, he does everything possible to make the experience a great time.

5.0 / 5

Book a trip with Hector Lopez, he does everything possible to make the experience a great time.

Capt.Hector Lopez Fishing Charters

If you are going in February, don't expect to limit out due to the nature of the fish! They are less active this time of year. The captains will put you on fish though, and it is always an amazing experience to fish the Texas bays!

5.0 / 5

Drift Water Charters

We caught the one chilly weekend in the season, but we still caught max redfish and had a blast!

5.0 / 5

We caught the one chilly weekend in the season, but we still caught max redfish and had a blast!

Slick Fin Charters

This was our first time here. And it’s January, so I know it’s not prime time. But the fishing Josh put us on kept our heads on a swivel! I will be coming back during peak season to troll for bigger fish : ) Josh knows his Sh@!, trust his process.

5.0 / 5

Capt Josh’s Offshore Charters – 30'

Capt. Jerry Bradford is top notch Capt. He is a must book for a fun time of fishing and will put you on the fish. Had a great time and found a chater for life when we vist. If you want a no presure great time fishing then pick Capt. Jerry you are not just a client you are famly.

5.0 / 5

Laguna Madre Madness

The bay is extremely shallow. I was surprised to find that we were only fishing in two to three feet of water. Spent a lot of time looking for schools of fish.

4.7 / 5

The bay is extremely shallow. I was surprised to find that we were only fishing in two to three feet of water. Spent a lot of time looking for schools of fish.

Bodes Bay Fishing

Top notch charter and captain from booking until he cleaned all of our fish! Amazing day

5.0 / 5

Top notch charter and captain from booking until he cleaned all of our fish! Amazing day

Laguna Madre Madness

If you're going to go fishing in the lower Laguna Madre, I highly recommend Capt. Ryan Falls. We had an awesome experience with him.

5.0 / 5

If you're going to go fishing in the lower Laguna Madre, I highly recommend Capt. Ryan Falls. We had an awesome experience with him.

South Padre Outfitters – Ryan Falls

Captain said that the seaweed is worse this time of year which makes it harder with lures.

5.0 / 5

Captain said that the seaweed is worse this time of year which makes it harder with lures.

Get'm Hook'd Fishing Charters

I was surprised we caught as many fish as we did since I never thought October was a great time to go. Our schedules pushed us out a bit, and we were happily surprised! We caught way more fish on this one trip than we had on any of our previous ones!

5.0 / 5

TNT Bay Charters

Take a private charter if you want a more personal experience, otherwise go out into the gulf on a bigger boat.

5.0 / 5

Take a private charter if you want a more personal experience, otherwise go out into the gulf on a bigger boat.

Emilio’s Fishing Adventures

Hire an expert guide like Captain Hector Lopez and tell him what kind of fish you want to catch. He knows the different locations that hold different species.

5.0 / 5

Hire an expert guide like Captain Hector Lopez and tell him what kind of fish you want to catch. He knows the different locations that hold different species.

Capt.Hector Lopez Fishing Charters FAIR OAKS, TX

Trout were slow because of the Texas heat but overall a great time, even in the dead of summer.

5.0 / 5

Trout were slow because of the Texas heat but overall a great time, even in the dead of summer.

Drift Water Charters San Antonio, TX

The water was warm, definitely worth fishing on the laguna, I would recommend the morning because I think it would be really hot in the afternoon if there wasn't much of a breeze.

5.0 / 5

The water was warm, definitely worth fishing on the laguna, I would recommend the morning because I think it would be really hot in the afternoon if there wasn't much of a breeze.

Drift Water Charters San Antonio, TX

Book early and on weekdays if possible. Figure at least16 oz of water or Gatorade per hour per person. Your cooler and your ice and drinks. Save the alcoholic drinks for the ride back in.

5.0 / 5

Book early and on weekdays if possible. Figure at least16 oz of water or Gatorade per hour per person. Your cooler and your ice and drinks. Save the alcoholic drinks for the ride back in.

Todds Sportfishing McAllen, TX

How did anglers rate fishing charters in Laguna Madre?

Sunrise Charters
Fishing charter in South Padre Island

5.0 / 5

(5 reviews)

Noe was very professional and knowledgeable, and he did an excellent job of putting us on both trout and redfish!

Mike W.

Laguna Madre Madness
Fishing charter in South Padre Island

5.0 / 5

(17 reviews)

We had a great time & caught some really good fish! Jerry is not only knowledgeable, but very friendly & easy to talk to. It was like going fishing with your dad's buddy.

Donald M.

Drift Water Charters
Fishing charter in South Padre Island

5.0 / 5

(353 reviews)

Today was my wife's birthday. We flew in from New Jersey and could not wait to go fishing. The wind was substantial and made it difficult to catch fish. Captain Joaquin would not give up. We were relentless to find a bite. Our preserverence and determination paid off. We ended up limiting out on trout. Thank you sir for the experience. Whatever the max is on stars, add 10. Highly recommend.

William C. C.

Get'm Hook'd Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in South Padre Island

5.0 / 5

(131 reviews)

Arturo was super active and helpful throughout our trip. All on the boat caught some nice trout and had a great time. Captain was smooth, enjoyable, and knowledgeable.

Scot M.

Drift Water Charters
Fishing charter in South Padre Island

5.0 / 5

(353 reviews)

Captain is knowledgeable, patient and provides a fun atmosphere. He knew what he was doing, and found us fish. He didn't bat an eye after I broke multiple lines during casts, just handed me a new pole and fixed my mess up. Despite the wind, it was a great time, fish were caught, and 5 hours felt like 30 minute s

Tye K.

Drift Water Charters
Fishing charter in South Padre Island

5.0 / 5

(353 reviews)

Joaquin was a fabulous captain and did a great job getting us on the fish despite the uncooperative wind. The experience overall was great and we would highly recommend to anyone looking to spend time on the bay.

Shannon & Joel Gorski

Laguna Madre Madness
Fishing charter in South Padre Island

5.0 / 5

(17 reviews)

If there is one thing you do while in SPI, book a trip with Captain Jerry. Best captain I have ever booked. Very knowledgeable and he works to find the fish and did we ever find them. He is an all around great person with much knowledge and great stories. We wouldn’t have needed to catch one fish and it still would have been a great time. You can tell he really enjoys what he does. Thanks again Captain Jerry, until next time.

John H.

Slick Fin Charters
Fishing charter in Port Mansfield

5.0 / 5

(5 reviews)

Ruben is an excellent guide and very personable too. He tended to all the fine details the entire trip. He made your fishing trip experience very enjoyable. . Caught some great fish and just had a perfect time. Ruben will be my fishing guide for all my future trips. Thank you

Virginia A. D.

EASY FIX FISHING CHARTERS
Fishing charter in Port Isabel

4.7 / 5

(43 reviews)

Although we didn’t catch a lot due to it being off season, we enjoyed the weather! The captain was knowledgeable, and he didn’t make us wait too long before trying somewhere new. Definitely a great starter trip!

Lacey S.

Henry's Charters
Fishing charter in South Padre Island

5.0 / 5

(86 reviews)

Trip was moved to the 11th due to high winds. Had a great time, Henry and JP were awesome

Kevin F.

Laguna Madre Madness
Fishing charter in South Padre Island

5.0 / 5

(17 reviews)

Booked this trip to take my father in law out to fish in Laguna Madre. Captain Jerry was amazing. He was friendly, patient, helpful and got us on fish. Boat and equipment are top notch. I highly recommend booking with Captain Jerry!

Josh C.

Drift Water Charters
Fishing charter in South Padre Island

5.0 / 5

(353 reviews)

Second time booking with Joaquin and as always he strives to seek out the best areas to get some good catch. He makes the experience enjoyable and took good care of our group.

Michael T.

Drift Water Charters
Fishing charter in South Padre Island

5.0 / 5

(353 reviews)

Captain Joaquin was amazing! If you want a knowledgeable Captain, he is it! He was so friendly, patient, and passionate about what he does. We have done many fishing charters over the years and this was one of THE BEST. He was great with my 13 yr old daughter. He taught her the best way to cast, reel in the big one, and hold the fish. He made sure not only us adults, but the kids had a great trip. We will definitely be booking again for our next trip down to SPI!

Jennifer H.

Henry's Charters
Fishing charter in South Padre Island

5.0 / 5

(86 reviews)

Had a great time with wife and kids catching fish the entire trip out. Kids had a blast my teenage daughter even had fun catching fish which hasn’t happened in several years! The youngest didn’t get bored because of the amount of fish being caught! Great Time really was perfect!

Michael S.

Today We Fish Charter – South Padre Island
Fishing charter in Port Isabel

5.0 / 5

(35 reviews)

Capt Steven was great over all and would definitely recommend and use him again.

Jonathan V.

Laguna Madre Madness
Fishing charter in South Padre Island

5.0 / 5

(17 reviews)

Captain Jerry put us on the fish! Caught our limit of redfish and speckled trout. Great trip, friendly captain, everything we could have hoped for!

David P.

Get'm Hook'd Fishing Charters
Fishing charter in South Padre Island

5.0 / 5

(131 reviews)

Arturo was great! We all caught several fish and he kept us on the action. Some guides have their predetermined spots but Arturo was great about keep us moving to make sure we were on the fish. We had two kiddos with us and he was great with them. Also told us about some great local hangs for after the fishing trip.

David K.

SPI Freedom Fishing
Fishing charter in South Padre Island

4.3 / 5

(109 reviews)

The crew was great, it was beautiful day. Unfortunantly no catches, it was definitely a day of fishing. Tried multiple locations, multiple types of bait it was just one of those days. Great convo with the crew and overall good experience.

Jevon D.

Custom Sport Angler Charters
Fishing charter in Port Isabel

4.7 / 5

(117 reviews)

My husband and I enjoyed this trip. Very nice and friendly captain. Live shrimp provided and the boat rode smoothly in lots of wind. We caught out limit of trout and had a good time.

Mindy S.

Emilio’s Fishing Adventures
Fishing charter in South Padre Island

5.0 / 5

(125 reviews)

Emilio was super helpful showing my son and I the techniques to catch fish. We got on a school of Black Drum and were catching fish one after another. Emilio was friendly, knowledgeable and got us on the fish. Great trip, I highly recommend Emilio’s Fishing Adventures.