Captain
J.W. Watson

Member since April 2018 South Padre Island, United States
Background
I grew up in South Texas, and have always enjoyed fishing out on the water. I enjoy getting to share this love of fishing with others. I believe that you can't catch a fish if your hook isn't in the water. For that reason, I incorporate trolling, bottom fishing, site-casting, and jigging, along with other methods to increase our productivity.

Hey, I'm Captain J.W. Watson

South Padre Island, United States
Background
I grew up in South Texas, and have always enjoyed fishing out on the water. I enjoy getting to share this love of fishing with others. I believe that you can't catch a fish if your hook isn't in the water. For that reason, I incorporate trolling, bottom fishing, site-casting, and jigging, along with other methods to increase our productivity.
192
Reviews

My Charter Listing

What's On Fishing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(192 reviews)
South Padre Island
Trips from US $1,050

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 192 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (192)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
91%
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Jessica D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Boat 9 barracudaโ€™s 5 ๐ŸŽฃ

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip AM on July 3, 2025
Captain JW was amazing and had no problem at getting us on fish! AJ is the best deckhand he was so helpful and always on it....
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Gilbert B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fun exciting trip.

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip AM on June 25, 2025
Both the captain and AJ were amazing hosts.ย  Tons of patience and always going the extra effort to help us enjoy the trip.
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Elizabeth D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Highly Recommend

VERIFIED   10 Hour Trip on July 17, 2025
Great Experience!ย  Would definitely do it again!!!
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Deryk D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing trip in March

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip AM on March 12, 2023
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Alvin T.
Newark, NJ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Birthday Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip AM on May 28, 2022
My birthday was this past May 2022, my wifeโ€™s gift was a fishing trip to South Padre. Captain JW and First Mate AJ were awesome!...
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