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.

My Charter Listing

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
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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Cezanne C.
Frederick, CO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A Good 1/2 Days Catch

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (PM) on March 26, 2022
J.W. and A J. were awesome.ย  We didnโ€™t have a good experience the previous year with a different company as there were about...
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Tom C.
New Franken, WI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome day and excellent fishing!!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip AM on February 13, 2023
JW rearranged his schedule and took us out a different day due to the windy forecast. The weather was perfect.ย  He and AJ...
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David Y.
Grandview, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Dadโ€™s Take Your Kids

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on August 10, 2022
JW called starting three days out to keep us updated on sea conditions. AJ was our deck hand and let me say this guy was awesome....
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Richard H.
Gering, NE
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Six of us limited out!!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip AM on January 15, 2022
Even though it was heavy fog we made it out to the reef. The captain knew where the fish were and when we werenโ€™t getting...
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Todd B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on October 1, 2024
JW got us into the fish and AJ did a fantastic job keeping us baited a ready to fish - great job - thanks for a fantastic day...
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