Corpus Christi
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Captain
Ryan Mccain
Corpus Christi, United States
Angler's choice
50+ reviews
Captain Ryan McCain is to take you on an adventure out in Padre Island. Picture yourself aboard his Shoalwater Catamaran, and the excitement is building. He'll show you the art of reeling in Redfish, Black Drum, Speckled Trout, and Flounder. Capt. Ryan knows these waters like a treasure map. He's got the insider scoop on where those fish are hiding and the tricks up his sleeve to catch 'em!
Charter
Rating
5.0
73 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (138)
What anglers say
100%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
All reviews (73)
Showing 1 – 5 of 73 reviews
Orlando Avalos5.0Verifiedbest trip ever. 100% Recommend
4 hour am trip • 2 adultsAs soon as we arrived at the dock, Ryan welcomed us like we had known him forever. He has a very nice boat with a smooth, comfortable ride, and he was professional throughout the entire trip. He really knows the best fishing spots — we ended up catching 13 fish, including redfish and speckled trout, ranging from 22 to 28 inches long. Overall, it was a great experience!
Reported catch:
Response from Captainhad a great time fishing with yall i lookforward to foshing with yall again
Juan Escobedo5.0VerifiedGreat fishing trip
4 hour am trip • 4 adultsCaptain McCain is great. We had an amazing time fishing with him. He’s patient and very knowledgeable of the area and almost guarantees you will catch fish. We love the experience and will continue going with him. We recommend him to anyone that wants to have fun and catch fish.
Reported catch:Response from Captaini enjoyed fishing with yall again and look forward to the next trip.
Kevin Mixon5.0VerifiedGreat day with Capt. Ryan and the family
Full Day live bait trip • 4 adultsWe had family visiting from out of town and decided a day in the water would be a wonderful shared experience. Despite less than ideal conditions, Captain Ryan of McCain’s Shallow Water Experiences persevered putting us on multiple schools of fish. The result: a great day with the family and some beautiful redfish, drum, and speckled trout that will not only make for great stiries but several wonderful dinners. Thanks Capt. Ryan!
Reported catch:
Response from Captaini had a great time fishing with you all.
Sara Potter5.0VerifiedGreat First Experience with a Guide
4 hour am trip • 4 adults • 2 childrenCapt. Ryan was super friendly and knowledgeable. He knew exactly were the fish were biting. We limited out on Blackdrum and Speckled Trout. We had a blast would definitely recommend him and book with him again the next time we are in town.
Reported catch:Response from Captainthank you for booking with me i enjoyed fishinn with yall i look forward to fishing with yall again.
Cade Lever5.0VerifiedCaptain Ryan
Half Day live bait trip • 4 adults • 2 childrenI took my son on his 10th birthday fishing trip. with my other son 12 and my father 75. We have fished all over the world. But this day was something special. Ryan is the MAN. All i can say is we left the boat and booked another trip. Fishing was incredible, but more so Ryan and his way of creating an experience was what made the day it was. Plus we caught so many good fish it was so fun!
Response from Captaini had a blast fishing with yall and i look forward to the next trip
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- McCain’s Shallow Water ExperienceCorpus Christi, TX
- McCain’s Shallow Water ExperienceCorpus Christi, TX
- McCain’s Shallow Water ExperienceCorpus Christi, TX
- McCain’s Shallow Water ExperienceCorpus Christi, TX
- McCain’s Shallow Water ExperienceCorpus Christi, TX
- McCain’s Shallow Water ExperienceCorpus Christi, TX
What's biting with McCain’s Shallow Water Experience in Corpus Christi
As the weather settles into its fall patterns, adult Bull Redfish gather at the beaches and jetties to spawn. This is one of the best times to fish in Corpus Christi. The Flounder migration is also in full swing and will last through December.
Top catches for October
Fishing reports
November fishing
Nov 18, 2025 • Corpus Christi
Cooler air and water temps have made for some great fishing with a good variety of fish. Redfish, black drum and trout
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Black drum season
Jan 14, 2025 • Corpus Christi
As the temperatures cool off fishing heats up for black drum. Fishing deeper drop offs and sand bars produce great numbers of solid keeper drum as well as big over sized drum that are a blast to catch.
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Fall fishing
Nov 18, 2024 • Corpus Christi
As the colder air and water temperatures arrive great numbers of black drum show up all over the laguna madre as well as red fish and speckled trout. If you dont mind being on the water in cooler temperatures fishing is amazing
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Black drum season
Oct 28, 2024 • Corpus Christi
As the weather cools down large schools of black drum are abundant, and fun for the whole family while sight casting for them. For the ones looking for a personal best trout the time is here. Water temps have cooled and the chances for a trophy trout a great
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Trout slam
May 18, 2024 • Corpus Christi
Trout fishing is on fire. Were finding quality box sized trout with several over the size limits. Later in the mornings redfish push into the flats. Live croaker and shrimp have had great success for trout and the reds.
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Fishing in may
May 11, 2024 • Corpus Christi
Tides are high and the trout and redfish are fired up. Quality trout are in great numbers fishing grass flats with sand pockets or around rock piles. With the high tides redfish are pushing into the sand flats and up on spoil island live croaker and shrimp have been bait of choice as well as soft plastics during wades.
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