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Captain Steven Hillary
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Captain Steven Hillary

Rio Hondo, United States
Angler's choice
100+ reviews
Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping fishing adventure in the lower Laguna Madre waters! I've been exploring these epic fishing grounds since 2014, when I moved here from Chicago, Illinois. I am a marine veteran with 10 years of service and a passionate angler. I can't wait to share my love for fishing with you and teach you some incredible techniques that will make your fishing experience unforgettable!

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Rating

4.9
220 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

99%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish

All reviews (220)

Showing 1 – 5 of 220 reviews
  • Richard Clayton
    Richard Clayton
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Another fantastic trip with Capt. Steve.

    1/2 Day AM Bay Fishing Trip • 2 adults

    Another fantastic trip with Capt. Steve. This is our 4th trip with him and he has never disappointed, He put us instantly of Specs, all in the upper slot limit. We had to catch and release several over the size slot, but fun non the less. We cannot say enough good things about the trip. Steve is very concerned about the environment and conservation and is a true sportsman. After hitting our limit, and at our request, Steve took us an ecotour of the bay. We saw more dolphins than we saw 3 weeks ago on the SPI dolphin tour. Highly recommend and will always book with Steve. We support our Veterans.

    Reported catch:
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Captain

    thank you again Richard and Laura. I hope to see you guys here soon within the next few months until then stay healthy and continue doing your stuff. Talk to you later. Thank you again.

  • Huan Bui
    Huan Bui
    Repeat angler
    us
    Colorado, US
    Member since 2024
    5 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Challenging But Walk & Wade is Most Fun Technique

    Morning Bay Fishing Trip (1/2 Day) • 3 adults

    Day 3 - Beautiful sunrise for our morning trip. Captain Hilary planned a Walk & Wade and it did not disappoint. Captain gave instructions to make sure we were safe and turned us loose. My brother got into Speckled Trout right away and so did my niece. My niece learned a new technique and waded for the first time. She learned seversl new skills today such as landing and unhooking fish on her own without a net, while doubling her casting distance. Between us we caught over two dozen Specks, and my niece caught the only Redfish of the day. She said it was her favorite method of fishing so far on the trip and already wants to do another Walk & Wade.

    Reported catch:
    Redfish
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Captain

    Awesome job today

  • Chamonix Mann
    Chamonix Mann
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2022
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Incredible Fishing Trip!!

    Morning Bay Fishing Trip (1/2 Day) • 2 adults • 1 child

    From start to finish, this experience was memorable, fun, and incredibly well run. Captain Steve was friendly, knowledgeable, and made us feel welcome and comfortable. My 7 year old son hasn’t stopped talking about the adventure and was thrilled with everything they saw and the amount of fish they caught. What really stood out was how family friendly the trip was while still being exciting and engaging. You can tell Captain Steve genuinely cares about creating a great experience for his guests. If you’re looking for a fun outing near South Padre that both adults and kids will love, this is it. We highly recommend it and would absolutely book again!

    Reported catch:
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Captain

    Thank You and hope you come again

  • Danny Lopez
    Danny Lopez
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    good day of fishing

    Morning Bay Fishing Trip (1/2 Day) • 2 adults

    Captain Steven was awesome! We had a tough day out on the water, but he never gave up and still managed to put us on some really good fish. His experience, effort, and determination really showed. You can tell he genuinely wants his clients to have a great experience. We had a great time and would absolutely recommend Captain Steven to anyone looking for a fishing guide. We’ll definitely be booking with him again!

    Reported catch:
    Black Drum
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Captain

    thank you

  • Cody Cox
    Cody Cox
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2024
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Family Fishing Memory

    Full Day 8 Hour Fishing Trip • 4 adults • 2 children

    Big Thanks to Captain Steve. He helped make a memorable fishing trip for my family. He made both my daughters feel very comfortable the whole trip, and gave them great advice on casting. We used live bait and lures throughout the trip leading to a successful fishing trip. He took us to multiple fishing spots as the bite changed. We caught 7 trout and 1 redfish in the slot, and many more outside the allowable slot size. My daughter even caught an oversized 25" trout. Thanks for memories Captain!!

    Reported catch:
    Speckled Trout
    Redfish
    Response from Captain

    thank you for the trip and allowing myself to make memories for you

Real catches shared by our community

  • Today We Fish Charter – Rio Hondo
    Today We Fish Charter – Rio HondoRio Hondo, TX
    Redfish held over coastal water beside a fishing boat, with the angler’s fishing shirt and rod visible.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Edward F.
    Edward F.
  • Today We Fish Charter – Rio Hondo
    Today We Fish Charter – Rio HondoRio Hondo, TX
    Two adult anglers pose beside a dockside table displaying a large catch of speckled trout in a coastal fishing environment.
    Fish 1
    Speckled Trout
    Gary B.
    Gary B.
    Had a great day fishing with my Dad and Captain Steve! Highly recommend.
  • Today We Fish – South Padre Island
    Today We Fish – South Padre IslandSouth Padre Island, TX
    Two adult anglers pose beside a large catch of speckled trout and redfish arranged on a fish-cleaning table at a coastal dock.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Speckled Trout
    Kristi G.
    Kristi G.
  • Today We Fish – South Padre Island
    Today We Fish – South Padre IslandSouth Padre Island, TX
    Two adult anglers stand beside a mixed catch of several fish arranged on an outdoor cleaning table.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Speckled Trout
    Cole and I headed out for a fall morning trip starting early morning. The conditions were set up perfectly for our bottom fishing adventure with Today We Fish Charter and Adventures. We focused on bottom fishing techniques using live bait and light tackle to target the structure. Cole managed to land some solid Mangrove Snapper along with a few Speckled Trout that put up a good fight on the light gear. We also hooked into a couple Pompano that really tested our tackle setup. The combination of live bait fishing and bottom fishing worked perfectly for the species we were after. We wrapped up the trip with great catches and smiles all around.
  • Today We Fish – South Padre Island
    Today We Fish – South Padre IslandSouth Padre Island, TX
    Teen angler proudly displays a large redfish aboard a center-console boat in coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Thomas and their crew joined us for an early morning fall trip starting before sunrise. The conditions set us up well for a productive day on the water with Today We Fish Charter and Adventures. We focused on drift fishing techniques throughout our time out there. Thomas and their crew landed some solid redfish and speckled trout during the trip. These techniques work great in our area because they let us cover different depths and structures where these species like to hang out. We wrapped up the trip with good fish in the boat and smiles all around.
  • Today We Fish – South Padre Island
    Today We Fish – South Padre IslandSouth Padre Island, TX
    Two adult anglers pose behind a table displaying multiple inshore fish, including redfish and speckled trout, at a dockside cleaning area.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Mike and their crew joined us for an early morning fall fishing trip. The October conditions set us up perfectly for our 5 Hour Morning Bay Fishing Trip with Today We Fish Charter and Adventures. We focused on drift fishing throughout the morning. Mike and their crew landed some solid redfish and Spotted Sea Trout during our time on the water. The techniques work well in these bay waters, giving us multiple opportunities to connect with fish. Bottom fishing proved especially productive as we drifted through the prime spots. We wrapped up the trip with great catches and smiles all around.
  • Today We Fish – South Padre Island
    Today We Fish – South Padre IslandSouth Padre Island, TX
    Adult angler displaying a slender fish while holding a spinning rod on the bow of a center-console boat in open coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Jack Crevalle
    Sarah H.
    Sarah H.
    Captain Steve was great. We caught a lit of fish
  • Today We Fish – South Padre Island
    Today We Fish – South Padre IslandSouth Padre Island, TX
    A young angler proudly displaying three Speckled Trout on a table after a successful fishing trip.
    Paul B.
    Paul B.
    Had a great trip with Capt. Steve, he is a very good professional captian and guide. Great with kidos, and this is a big plus in my evaluation of a fishing guide.
  • Today We Fish – South Padre Island
    Today We Fish – South Padre IslandSouth Padre Island, TX
    A young angler proudly displaying three Speckled Trout on a table after a successful fishing trip.
    Paul and their crew joined us for an early morning fall trip that started right at dawn. The conditions were set up perfectly for our 5 Hour Morning Bay Fishing Trip with Today We Fish Charter and Adventures. We focused on drift fishing fishing techniques throughout the morning, with some trolling mixed in to cover more water. Paul's crew managed to land some solid Speckled Trout and Redfish during our time on the bay. These techniques work great in our area because they let us target the structure and current breaks where these species like to hang out. We wrapped up the trip with great catches and smiles all around.
  • Today We Fish – South Padre Island
    Today We Fish – South Padre IslandSouth Padre Island, TX
    Angler proudly displaying a large Speckled Trout while fishing from a boat in calm waters.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Richard and their crew joined us for an early morning fall trip on the water. The conditions set up perfectly for our half-day bay fishing adventure with Today We Fish Charter and Adventures. We focused on bottom fishing techniques using light tackle throughout the morning. Richard and their crew landed some solid Mangrove Snapper, Redfish, and Speckled Trout during our session. The bay fishing really delivered with these techniques, giving us consistent action on the light tackle setup. We wrapped up the trip with great catches and smiles all around.

Our Fishing Locations

What's biting with Today We Fish Charter – Rio Hondo in Rio Hondo

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Fishing reports

Two adult anglers stand beside a mixed catch of several fish arranged on an outdoor cleaning table.

Mangrove Snapper, Sea Trout and Pompano

Oct 14, 2026 • South Padre Island
Cole and I headed out for a fall morning trip starting early morning. The conditions were set up perfectly for our bottom fishing adventure with Today We Fish Charter and Adventures. We focused on bottom fishing techniques using live bait and light tackle to target the structure. Cole managed to land some solid Mangrove Snapper along with a few Speckled Trout that put up a good fight on the light gear. We also hooked into a couple Pompano that really tested our tackle setup. The combination of live bait fishing and bottom fishing worked perfectly for the species we were after. We wrapped up the trip with great catches and smiles all around.
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Teen angler proudly displays a large redfish aboard a center-console boat in coastal waters.

3 Hour Produces Dinner

Oct 13, 2026 • South Padre Island
Thomas and their crew joined us for an early morning fall trip starting before sunrise. The conditions set us up well for a productive day on the water with Today We Fish Charter and Adventures. We focused on drift fishing techniques throughout our time out there. Thomas and their crew landed some solid redfish and speckled trout during the trip. These techniques work great in our area because they let us cover different depths and structures where these species like to hang out. We wrapped up the trip with good fish in the boat and smiles all around.
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Two adult anglers pose behind a table displaying multiple inshore fish, including redfish and speckled trout, at a dockside cleaning area.

Another Great Experience

Oct 12, 2026 • South Padre Island
Mike and their crew joined us for an early morning fall fishing trip. The October conditions set us up perfectly for our 5 Hour Morning Bay Fishing Trip with Today We Fish Charter and Adventures. We focused on drift fishing throughout the morning. Mike and their crew landed some solid redfish and Spotted Sea Trout during our time on the water. The techniques work well in these bay waters, giving us multiple opportunities to connect with fish. Bottom fishing proved especially productive as we drifted through the prime spots. We wrapped up the trip with great catches and smiles all around.
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A young angler proudly displaying three Speckled Trout on a table after a successful fishing trip.

Dawn fishing delivers speckled trout & r

Sep 30, 2026 • South Padre Island
Paul and their crew joined us for an early morning fall trip that started right at dawn. The conditions were set up perfectly for our 5 Hour Morning Bay Fishing Trip with Today We Fish Charter and Adventures. We focused on drift fishing fishing techniques throughout the morning, with some trolling mixed in to cover more water. Paul's crew managed to land some solid Speckled Trout and Redfish during our time on the bay. These techniques work great in our area because they let us target the structure and current breaks where these species like to hang out. We wrapped up the trip with great catches and smiles all around.
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Angler proudly displaying a Redfish while standing on the water's edge, showcasing a calm fishing environment.

Richard's crew strikes gold with snapper

Sep 27, 2026 • South Padre Island
Richard and their crew joined us for an early morning fall trip on the water. The conditions set up perfectly for our half-day bay fishing adventure with Today We Fish Charter and Adventures. We focused on bottom fishing techniques using light tackle throughout the morning. Richard and their crew landed some solid Mangrove Snapper, Redfish, and Speckled Trout during our session. The bay fishing really delivered with these techniques, giving us consistent action on the light tackle setup. We wrapped up the trip with great catches and smiles all around.
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A couple proudly poses with their catch of Redfish displayed on a table after a successful fishing trip.

Morning Bay Redfish Action with Today We

Sep 25, 2026 • South Padre Island
Carlos and crew headed out for an early morning fall fishing trip. The conditions were set up nicely for our Morning Bay Fishing Trip with Today We Fish Charter and Adventures. We focused on drift fishing, and bottom fishing techniques throughout the morning. Carlos and crew managed to land some solid redfish during our session. These techniques work really well in our local waters because they let us cover different depths and structure effectively. We wrapped up the trip with great catches and smiles all around.
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