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Jon Darnell

Experience: 9 years

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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 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 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

5.0 / 5

(124 reviews)

5.0 / 5

(124 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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5.0 / 5

out of 5 stars from 124 reviews

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5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

Experience

5.0 / 5

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Anglers claimed

Good experience
	98%
Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
	100%
Appropriate for children
	94%
Satisfied with the boat
	99%
Caught fish
	97%

Appropriate for children
	94%
Satisfied with the boat
	99%
Caught fish
	97%

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David U.

5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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Fish’n is Catch’n with Capt. Jon

VERIFIED Weekday Full Day Trip on December 26, 2024

David U.

5.0 / 5

Dec 26, 2024

Weekday Full Day Trip

Fish’n is Catch’n with Capt. Jon

VERIFIED

My two sons and I fished with Jon day after Xmas 2024. We were targeting Specs and caught a boat full. Fish at every stop. Progressively larger as the day went on. By 1pm we were worn out having caught more than 20 each including a full limit of keepers in the 17 to 20 range. Thanks Capt. Jon. We’ll be back.

My two sons and I fished with Jon day after Xmas 2024. We were targeting Specs and caught a boat full. Fish at every stop....

David U. recommends Laguna Lure Fishing: No Fish No Pay

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Jon Darnell (The Captain)

Replied on December 28, 2024

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

Jon Darnell (The Captain)

Replied on December 28, 2024

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

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Mac S.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

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Great Day on the Water

VERIFIED Weekday Full Day Trip on June 10, 2025

Mac S.

5.0 / 5

Jun 10, 2025

Weekday Full Day Trip

Great Day on the Water

VERIFIED

Caught tons of fish and Captain Jon was helpful to ensure we had a great day on the water! Would book another trip with him for sure!

Caught tons of fish and Captain Jon was helpful to ensure we had a great day on the water! Would book another trip with him...

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

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Jon Darnell (The Captain)

Replied on June 12, 2025

Thank you Mac! So glad y’all enjoyed!

Jon Darnell (The Captain)

Replied on June 12, 2025

Thank you Mac! So glad y’all enjoyed!

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Frank H.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED Weekday Full Day Trip on June 3, 2025

Frank H.

5.0 / 5

Jun 3, 2025

Weekday Full Day Trip

Great trip

VERIFIED

Knowledgeable, easy to get along with, had a great day two teenagers and my wife and I.

Frank H. recommends Laguna Lure Fishing: No Fish No Pay

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Jon Darnell (The Captain)

Replied on June 3, 2025

Thank you Frank! So glad y’all enjoyed!

Jon Darnell (The Captain)

Replied on June 3, 2025

Thank you Frank! So glad y’all enjoyed!

Captain replied

Jeannine H.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Amazing experience!

VERIFIED Weekday Full Day Trip on October 4, 2024

Jeannine H.

5.0 / 5

Oct 4, 2024

Weekday Full Day Trip

Amazing experience!

VERIFIED

Two female anglers. One experienced. One not. Captain Jon focused on meeting our goal of catching a red fish and limiting out on trout. He is very friendly, experienced and knowledgeable of the area. Looking forward to booking another guide.

Two female anglers. One experienced. One not. Captain Jon focused on meeting our goal of catching a red fish and limiting...

Jeannine H. recommends Laguna Lure Fishing: No Fish No Pay

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Jon Darnell (The Captain)

Replied on October 4, 2024

Thank you Jeannine! So glad y’all enjoyed! Looking forward to seeing y’all again!

Jon Darnell (The Captain)

Replied on October 4, 2024

Thank you Jeannine! So glad y’all enjoyed! Looking forward to seeing y’all again!

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Sheri P.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Enjoyed our trip!

VERIFIED Weekday Full Day Trip on October 15, 2024

Sheri P.

5.0 / 5

Oct 15, 2024

Weekday Full Day Trip

Enjoyed our trip!

VERIFIED

Jon was very communicative and listened to our requests. He knows the area and put us on the fish. We enjoyed our trip and would use him again.

Jon was very communicative and listened to our requests. He knows the area and put us on the fish. We enjoyed...

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

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Jon Darnell (The Captain)

Replied on October 16, 2024

Thank you Sheri! So glad y’all enjoyed!

Jon Darnell (The Captain)

Replied on October 16, 2024

Thank you Sheri! So glad y’all enjoyed!

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Fish’n is Catch’n with Capt. Jon

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