Captain
Jon Darnell

Member since March 2016 Corpus Christi, United States

Background: I love to fish and take people fishing, and have been fishing the Texas coast from the Upper Laguna Madre to Baffin Bay and Landcut for over 20 years. Specialize in catching speckled trout, redfish, flounder and black drum in the upper Laguna Madre, Baffin Bay and Landcut. Enjoy drift fishing with lures and live shrimp.
Techniques: Specialize in fishing with artificial lures and enjoy teaching all ages and levels of angler about lure fishing for the local inshore species. Also experienced with fishing live bait. Prefer drift fishing with lures and live shrimp.

Hey, I'm Captain Jon Darnell

Corpus Christi, United States

Background: I love to fish and take people fishing, and have been fishing the Texas coast from the Upper Laguna Madre to Baffin Bay and Landcut for over 20 years. Specialize in catching speckled trout, redfish, flounder and black drum in the upper Laguna Madre, Baffin Bay and Landcut. Enjoy drift fishing with lures and live shrimp.
Techniques: Specialize in fishing with artificial lures and enjoy teaching all ages and levels of angler about lure fishing for the local inshore species. Also experienced with fishing live bait. Prefer drift fishing with lures and live shrimp.

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Laguna Lure Fishing: No Fish No Pay

65 reviews

Corpus Christi • 22 ft • 3 persons

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Limits of trout, big redfish & flounder!

Jan 15, 2020 Corpus Christi

New clients had an action packed morning catching their limits of trout along with a big redfish & a big flounder on cool foggy morning!

Lots of redfish on first saltwater trip!

Mar 28, 2016 Corpus Christi

This was the first saltwater trip for two brothers from Wisconsin with their sons & it was a good one! The weather was not very cooperative, but after dodging a thunderstorm early the weather cleared up & it turned out to have a fun day on the water for everyone. A total of 32 redfish were caught & 10 keepers boxed with everyone getting in on plenty of action!

Boy's first redfish!

Mar 15, 2016 Corpus Christi

I had a great father and son duo from the San Antonio area on a fishing trip to Baffin Bay, and the son caught his first keeper redfish! He was very happy about it & enjoyed the great fight big redfish always give! We caught several more redfish and speckled trout, with some big ones over 20 inches long caught by the father! Everything was caught on soft plastic artificial lures. It was a great day on the water and fun was had by all!

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4.96

out of 5 stars from 65 reviews

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Anglers Claimed

Good experience
	97%
Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
	100%
Appropriate for children
	93%
Satisfied with the boat
	98%
Catch intended fish
	96%

Appropriate for children
	93%
Satisfied with the boat
	98%
Catch intended fish
	96%

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Harry S.

Cedar Creek, TX

5.00

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Full day of fishing with Captain Jon

VERIFIED Weekday Full Day Trip on October 29, 2020

Harry S.

Cedar Creek, TX

5.00

Oct 29, 2020

Weekday Full Day Trip

Full day of fishing with Captain Jon

VERIFIED

My wife and I spent the day fishing with Captain Jon. From the the time that we booked the charter to the morning of the trip there was excellent communication. I can’t say enough about how much fun we had catching reds, black drum, and trout (look out for those pesky lady fish too :-) We caught our limit due to the expertise of Captain Jon. We learned alot about fishing as well. We have used other guides in the past, but Captain Jon has been the best for us. We highly recommend Captain Jon... More

My wife and I spent the day fishing with Captain Jon. From the the time that we booked the charter to the morning of the trip...

Harry S. recommends Laguna Lure Fishing: No Fish No Pay

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Jon Darnell (The Captain)

Replied on October 31, 2020

Thank you Harry & Gina!! So glad y’all enjoyed! Looking forward to fishing with y’all again!

Jon Darnell (The Captain)

Replied on October 31, 2020

Thank you Harry & Gina!! So glad y’all enjoyed! Looking forward to fishing with y’all again!

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Michael L.

Holliston, MA

5.00

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Full day with Capt. Jon

VERIFIED Weekday Full Day Trip on November 2, 2020

Michael L.

Holliston, MA

5.00

Nov 2, 2020

Weekday Full Day Trip

Full day with Capt. Jon

VERIFIED

I booked a full day AM trip with Capt. Jon for my father, brother-in-law, and myself. We had a great time filling our limit on trout with a nice 28” Red as well. We got on the fish immediately after arriving at our first spot and had consistent action for the entire trip. Capt. Jon knew exactly where to find them and was right there to help land every fish. Great guy with a great personality! I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a great time and great value. We... More

I booked a full day AM trip with Capt. Jon for my father, brother-in-law, and myself. We had a great time filling our limit...

Michael L. recommends Laguna Lure Fishing: No Fish No Pay

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Jon Darnell (The Captain)

Replied on November 5, 2020

Thank you Mike! So glad y’all enjoyed! Looking forward to fishing with you again!

Jon Darnell (The Captain)

Replied on November 5, 2020

Thank you Mike! So glad y’all enjoyed! Looking forward to fishing with you again!

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Sean K.

SIENNA PLANT, TX

5.00

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Full day trip with captain Jon

VERIFIED Weekend Full Day Trip on May 3, 2020

Sean K.

SIENNA PLANT, TX

5.00

May 3, 2020

Weekend Full Day Trip

Full day trip with captain Jon

VERIFIED

Me and my wife had an amazing day fishing with captain Jon. Very professional and knowledgeable, a top knotch experience. He put us on the fish and we spent the entire day putting them in the boat. We both caught our limit of speckle trout, caught and released a ton more. We also landed 1 keeper red and 1 black drum. Also caught a couple more reds that just missed the cut, that we will be back very soon to catch on our next trip, hoping they will grow an inch or two before we get back.... More

Me and my wife had an amazing day fishing with captain Jon. Very professional and knowledgeable, a top knotch experience....

Sean K. recommends Laguna Lure Fishing: No Fish No Pay

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Jon Darnell (The Captain)

Replied on May 5, 2020

Thank you Sean!! So glad y’all enjoyed! Can’t wait to fish with y’all again too!

Jon Darnell (The Captain)

Replied on May 5, 2020

Thank you Sean!! So glad y’all enjoyed! Can’t wait to fish with y’all again too!

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Drew P.

Leander, TX

5.00

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Max Trout Limit!!

VERIFIED NEW Weekday Full Day Trip on March 18, 2021

Drew P.

Leander, TX

5.00

Mar 18, 2021

Weekday Full Day Trip

Max Trout Limit!!

VERIFIED NEW

Maxed out on trout even post freeze in Corpus Christi! Great job by Capt. Jon, he took care of everything!

Drew P. recommends Laguna Lure Fishing: No Fish No Pay

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Jon Darnell (The Captain)

Replied on March 19, 2021

Thank you Drew! So glad y’all enjoyed!

Jon Darnell (The Captain)

Replied on March 19, 2021

Thank you Drew! So glad y’all enjoyed!

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Mike C.

Magnolia, TX

5.00

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December fishing trip

VERIFIED Weekday Full Day Trip on December 11, 2020

Mike C.

Magnolia, TX

5.00

Dec 11, 2020

Weekday Full Day Trip

December fishing trip

VERIFIED

Absolutely great experience! Superb fishing skills, very helpful and a great guy

Mike C. recommends Laguna Lure Fishing: No Fish No Pay

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Jon Darnell (The Captain)

Replied on December 13, 2020

Thank you Mike! So glad you enjoyed!

Jon Darnell (The Captain)

Replied on December 13, 2020

Thank you Mike! So glad you enjoyed!

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Laguna Lure Fishing: No Fish No Pay

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Full day of fishing with Captain Jon

Full day of fishing with Captain Jon

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Full day with Capt. Jon

Full day trip with captain Jon

Full day trip with captain Jon

Max Trout Limit!!

Max Trout Limit!!

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