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.
126
Reviews
3
Fishing Reports
Verified

My Charter Listing

Laguna Lure Fishing: No Fish No Pay

State licensed
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(126 reviews)
Corpus Christi
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 126 reviews
See details
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (429)
GREAT TRIP
GREAT TRIP
GREAT TRIP
+426
Angler rating
125
1
0
0
0
Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
97%
Sort by:
Featured  
Showing:
5 of 126 reviews
Josh V.
Neosho, MO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

8 hr trip

VERIFIED   Weekend Half Day Trip on June 17, 2022
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
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Jon Darnell Captain replied
Read more
Robin P.
Purcell, OK
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Jon

VERIFIED   Weekend Half Day Trip on July 27, 2023
Robin P. recommends Laguna Lure Fishing: No Fish No Pay
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Jon Darnell Captain replied
Read more
Adam G.
Pflugerville, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Weekend Half Day Trip on July 21, 2023
Adam G. recommends Laguna Lure Fishing: No Fish No Pay
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Jon Darnell Captain replied
Read more
Stephanie B.
Prineville, OR
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

May fishing trip

VERIFIED   Weekend Half Day Trip on May 19, 2023
Stephanie B. recommends Laguna Lure Fishing: No Fish No Pay
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Jon Darnell Captain replied
Read more
Scott R.
Leakey, TX
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day on the water

VERIFIED   Weekend Half Day Trip on May 4, 2023
Capt Jon is a likable knowledgeable guide who put us on fish. Nice fish.ย  It was a great trip.
Scott R. recommends Laguna Lure Fishing: No Fish No Pay
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Jon Darnell Captain replied
Read more
  • Settings