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Gary Farmer
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Gary Farmer

Port Isabel, United States
50+ reviews
Captain Gary Farmer is a true local, he grew up in the Laguna Madre Bay. He's got over two decades of experience guiding his guests on amazing fishing trips under his belt, and he's not showing any signs of stopping any time soon! His first goal is to make sure you have a great time while catching your dinner. He loves teaching kids and first-timers and is full of tips and tricks to share. If you're an experienced angler he'll help you get that dreamed-of personal best.

Charter

Rating

4.9
60 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

98%
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
94%
Caught fish

All reviews (60)

Showing 1 – 5 of 60 reviews
  • Joshua Sarro
    Joshua Sarro
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best experience

    4-5 Hour Trip (AM) • 5 adults • 1 child

    I wanted to take my sons on they’re first fishing trip was able to book with Captain Gary and he was more then expected. Explained the tour to is play by play and put us fish within the fist 30mins of the guide. All five of us were able to limit out before our time expired so he took us to other spots to just keep fishing. He was able to get my son’s from beginners to self sufficient fisherman in no time. Look forward to further trips with Captain Gary.

    Reported catch:
    Speckled Trout
    Redfish
  • April L Gibson
    April L Gibson
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fantastic Experience - as always!

    3 Hour Trip – Anytime Fishing • 2 adults

    We have fished with Caot Gary several time. itvis always a great experience. This trip ww caught several reds, a black drum and a couple of trout. If you are specific about what you woukd like to catch - let him know!

  • JD Goodrich
    JD Goodrich
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Captain

    4-5 Hour Trip (AM) • 2 adults

    Capt Gary knows where the fish are. He takes great care to make sure the trip is successful and easy on the angler. Highly recommend

  • Tom Darr
    Tom Darr
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip Captain Gary

    4-5 Hour Trip (AM) • 3 adults

    We had an enjoyable outing with Captain Gary. We enjoy fishing but don’t get to do it often. He was very patient and gave us all the instruction we needed and found some good spots to fish. My son had eaten something the night before that had made him sick in the morning and Captain Gary brought him back to the dock so he could drive back to the condo and took us back out to continue fishing. We caught enough trout for 2 big meals on a shortened outing. I highly recommend Captain Gary.

    Reported catch:
    Speckled Trout
  • Cliff Carnahan
    Cliff Carnahan
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing trip in July

    4-5 Hour Trip (AM) • 4 adults • 2 children

Real catches shared by our community

  • Captain Gary Farmer
    Captain Gary FarmerPort Isabel, TX
    A smiling angler proudly displays a large Redfish while fishing on a sunny day, with a scenic backdrop of calm waters.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    April L.
    April L.
    We have fished with Caot Gary several time. itvis always a great experience. This trip ww caught several reds, a black drum and a couple of trout. If you are specific about what you woukd like to catch - let him know!
  • Captain Gary Farmer
    Captain Gary FarmerPort Isabel, TX
    Solo angler holding a large speckled trout aboard a fishing boat in calm coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Speckled Trout
    Joshua S.
    Joshua S.
    I wanted to take my sons on they’re first fishing trip was able to book with Captain Gary and he was more then expected. Explained the tour to is play by play and put us fish within the fist 30mins of the guide. All five of us were able to limit out before our time expired so he took us to other spots to just keep fishing. He was able to get my son’s from beginners to self sufficient fisherman in no time. Look forward to further trips with Captain Gary.
  • Captain Gary Farmer
    Captain Gary FarmerPort Isabel, TX
    Adult angler holding a large silver snook aboard a center-console fishing boat at sunset.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Speckled Trout
    Brian T.
    Brian T.
    We were on fish the very first stop ( and cast). Very knowledgeable about the area and where the fish are hiding. Did a great job of varying up the technique. ( casting, popping, live bait & lures). I have fished the laguna for may years and Gary is a top notch guide.
  • Captain Gary Farmer
    Captain Gary FarmerPort Isabel, TX
    A young angler proudly displaying a Speckled Trout while fishing on a boat, enjoying a sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Great Barracuda
    Chelsy S.
    Chelsy S.
    Gary was a great captain. We really enjoyed our trip. He was very knowledgeable of the area. He's very nice and super friendly. He was very patient with my boys and showing them how to cast.
  • Captain Gary Farmer
    Captain Gary FarmerPort Isabel, TX
    Two young anglers proudly displaying their catches of Snook while fishing off the coast, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Black Drum
    The 5-Hour morning trip we are seeing redfish and black drum, some real Pole benders! Come join the fun.
  • Captain Gary Farmer
    Captain Gary FarmerPort Isabel, TX
    Two adult anglers proudly display a spotted seatrout aboard a fishing boat in coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Speckled Trout
    Catching a good variety of fish on the 5-Hour morning trip right now!
  • Captain Gary Farmer
    Captain Gary FarmerPort Isabel, TX
    A display of several Speckled Trout arranged on a board at the White Sands Motel & Marina in Port Isabel, TX, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Tom D.
    Tom D.
    We had an enjoyable outing with Captain Gary. We enjoy fishing but don’t get to do it often. He was very patient and gave us all the instruction we needed and found some good spots to fish. My son had eaten something the night before that had made him sick in the morning and Captain Gary brought him back to the dock so he could drive back to the condo and took us back out to continue fishing. We caught enough trout for 2 big meals on a shortened outing. I highly recommend Captain Gary.
  • Captain Gary Farmer
    Captain Gary FarmerPort Isabel, TX
    A young angler and an adult proudly displaying a large Redfish aboard a boat during a fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    The 40-in redfish was a surprise I thought it was a big black drum! Overall really good catch even with releasing the big red!
  • Captain Gary Farmer
    Captain Gary FarmerPort Isabel, TX
    A group of anglers proudly posing in front of a catch board displaying an impressive haul of fish, including several species, at a marina.
    Fish 1
    Black Drum
    Found a school of black drum on the west side of the icw. Follow them until we got our limits had a few Reds mixed in as well! Great day9
  • Captain Gary Farmer
    Captain Gary FarmerPort Isabel, TX
    Young angler posing beside a catch board displaying multiple fish outside White Sands Motel & Marina.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Black Drum
    Using mostly live shrimp and fish bites! Also catching trout early. Come September 1st we can keep the 15 in trout Iagain!

What's biting with Captain Gary Farmer in Port Isabel

The weather is getting colder, but fishing is still hot. November is all about fishing inshore for Reds or offshore for Yellowfin Tuna – just choose your game, and anything's possible. 

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

Two young anglers proudly displaying their catches of Snook while fishing off the coast, showcasing a successful day on the water.

Redfish and black trim are hitting hard

Aug 15, 2024 • Port Isabel
The 5-Hour morning trip we are seeing redfish and black drum, some real Pole benders! Come join the fun.
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Two adult anglers proudly display a spotted seatrout aboard a fishing boat in coastal waters.

Reds & trout biting!

Aug 10, 2024 • Port Isabel
Catching a good variety of fish on the 5-Hour morning trip right now!
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A young angler and an adult proudly displaying a large Redfish aboard a boat during a fishing trip.

40 inch redfish today! Lots of black dru

Aug 12, 2023 • Port Isabel
The 40-in redfish was a surprise I thought it was a big black drum! Overall really good catch even with releasing the big red!
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Young angler posing beside a catch board displaying multiple fish outside White Sands Motel & Marina.

Awesome fishing big fish biting! Reds an

Aug 10, 2023 • Port Isabel
Using mostly live shrimp and fish bites! Also catching trout early. Come September 1st we can keep the 15 in trout Iagain!
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A group of anglers proudly posing in front of a catch board displaying an impressive haul of fish, including several species, at a marina.

Limits of black drum and several Reds al

Aug 10, 2023 • Port Isabel
Found a school of black drum on the west side of the icw. Follow them until we got our limits had a few Reds mixed in as well! Great day9
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Two anglers proudly displaying a large Redfish while enjoying a sunny day on the water.

Reds are biting this week!

Apr 19, 2022 • Port Isabel
With the springtime wind blowing, we are using popping corks with shrimp and catching Redfish and trout to put in the box. There is a bi-catch as well of Skip Jacks, Catfish, and occasional Black drum, flounder, and others to keep you reeling! Let's get out there and enjoy the water!
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