Captain
Ryan Mccain

Member since August 2023 Corpus Christi, United States
Background
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!
Techniques
Live bait and artificial,along with wade fishing

Hey, I'm Captain Ryan Mccain

Corpus Christi, United States
Background
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!
Techniques
Live bait and artificial,along with wade fishing
Anglers Choice
64
Reviews
13
Fishing Reports
Verified

My Charter Listing

McCainโ€™s Shallow Water Experience

State licensed
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(64 reviews)
Angler's choice
Corpus Christi
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Trips from US $600

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 64 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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An outstanding trip
Captain Ryan
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
98%
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Jason R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fantastic Experience

VERIFIED   Half Day live bait trip on July 12, 2025
Capt Ryan was phenomenal. Put us on Trout right away. Once we caught our legal limit we were treated with some epic Drum action....
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Mitch M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great time!

VERIFIED   Full Day live bait trip on June 21, 2025
We book with captain Ryan every year and always have a great time. Ryan did a awesome job of getting us on fish and we all...
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Brandon B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Freaking Awesome

VERIFIED   Half Day live bait trip on March 20, 2025
Took my son and wife out with Ryan.ย  Ryan was awesome.ย  Put us on fish immediately.ย  Limited out on black drum in 2 hours...
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Mike B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Too Many Fish

VERIFIED   Half Day live bait trip on June 17, 2025
Ryan was so knowledgeable, we had to end the trip early because we had too many fish! Highly recommend Ryan McCain!
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Jordan H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great time, great captain, great experience

VERIFIED   Half Day live bait trip on May 8, 2025
Had an absolute blast with Capt. McCain. He was nothing but professional and very patient. If you have people that are new...
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