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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

(123 reviews)

5.0 / 5

(123 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 123 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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Jim M.

INVER GROVE, MN

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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Baffin Bay with Captain Jon’s Laguna Lure Fishing

VERIFIED Weekday Full Day Trip on February 15, 2022

Jim M.

INVER GROVE, MN

5.0 / 5

Feb 15, 2022

Weekday Full Day Trip

Baffin Bay with Captain Jon’s Laguna Lure Fishing

VERIFIED

Awesome day on the water! Highly recommend Jon to anyone that wants to experience a true Texas adventure. Jon very easy going guide and will show you what’s up in the Corpus Christie area! Limits on sea trout, some big drum, and a bull red. Loved it!

Awesome day on the water! Highly recommend Jon to anyone that wants to experience a true Texas adventure. Jon very easy going...

Jim M. recommends Laguna Lure Fishing: No Fish No Pay

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Jon Darnell (The Captain)

Replied on February 17, 2022

Thank you Jim! So glad you enjoyed!

Jon Darnell (The Captain)

Replied on February 17, 2022

Thank you Jim! So glad you enjoyed!

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Michael L.

Holliston, MA

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

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Full day with Capt. Jon

VERIFIED Weekday Full Day Trip on November 2, 2020

Michael L.

Holliston, MA

5.0 / 5

Nov 2, 2020

Weekday Full Day Trip

Full day with Capt. Jon

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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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Josh V.

Neosho, MO

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

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8 hr trip

VERIFIED Weekend Half Day Trip on June 17, 2022

Josh V.

Neosho, MO

5.0 / 5

Jun 17, 2022

Weekend Half Day Trip

8 hr trip

VERIFIED

Captain Jon put us on the fish immediately! First cast yielded a great Red within 10 seconds. We consistently caught fish throughout the whole trip. We couldn’t ask for a better experience. Would highly recommend!

Captain Jon put us on the fish immediately! First cast yielded a great Red within 10 seconds. We consistently caught fish throughout...

Josh V. recommends Laguna Lure Fishing: No Fish No Pay

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Jon Darnell (The Captain)

Replied on June 19, 2022

Thank you Josh! So glad y’all enjoyed!

Jon Darnell (The Captain)

Replied on June 19, 2022

Thank you Josh! So glad y’all enjoyed!

Captain replied

Robin P.

Purcell, OK

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

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Fishing with Jon

VERIFIED Weekend Half Day Trip on July 27, 2023

Robin P.

Purcell, OK

5.0 / 5

Jul 27, 2023

Weekend Half Day Trip

Fishing with Jon

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

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Jon Darnell (The Captain)

Replied on July 28, 2023

Thank you Robin! So glad you enjoyed!

Jon Darnell (The Captain)

Replied on July 28, 2023

Thank you Robin! So glad you enjoyed!

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Adam G.

Pflugerville, TX

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED Weekend Half Day Trip on July 21, 2023

Adam G.

Pflugerville, TX

5.0 / 5

Jul 21, 2023

Weekend Half Day Trip

July fishing trip

VERIFIED

Adam G. recommends Laguna Lure Fishing: No Fish No Pay

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Jon Darnell (The Captain)

Replied on July 22, 2023

Thank you Adam!

Jon Darnell (The Captain)

Replied on July 22, 2023

Thank you Adam!

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