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.
Anglers Choice
130
Reviews
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Laguna Lure Fishing: No Fish No Pay

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Excellent
5.0 / 5
(130 reviews)
Angler's choice
Corpus Christi
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Trips from US $450

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Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 130 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Jon Darnell is an excellent guide
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Angler rating
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
97%
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Mac S.
Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Day on the Water

VERIFIED   Weekday Full Day Trip on June 10, 2025
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...
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Frank H.
Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip

VERIFIED   Weekday Full Day Trip on June 3, 2025
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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Curtis D.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Caught fish all day !

VERIFIED   Weekday Full Day Trip on July 21, 2025
Fun Fun Fun
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Jacob G.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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NO LIMITS LIFESTYLE

VERIFIED   Weekday Full Day Trip on April 14, 2025
Great trip for all ages and family members. Kids, Wifeโ€™s, Parents Very calm Captain!
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Fran G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Highly recommend Capt Jon!

VERIFIED   Weekday Full Day Trip on November 3, 2023
My husband and I had a great time. Capt Jon kept in touch with me via text letting me know where to meet and what to bring.ย ...
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