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Michael Barrera
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Michael Barrera

South Padre Island, United States
5 reviews
Captain Michael Barrera's got more than 20 years of experience fishing inshore SPI. He welcomes you to his base in Port Isabel and invites you for a great day on the sea.

Charter

Rating

4.9
5 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

All reviews (5)

Showing 1 – 5 of 5 reviews
  • Jim Littleton
    Jim Littleton
    us
    Oklahoma, US
    Member since 2024
    4.7
    Verified

    Old Salt made our trip good

    3/4 AM Trip • 2 adults

    Old Salt captain had a family emergency but set us up with Captain Kevin. He work hard for us to catch fish on a day that was a slow fish day. Kevin fought for us to limit out. He is experienced & knows the waters. Enjoyed our trip & the fish we caught.

  • Lucas Runyon
    Lucas Runyon
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day with Captain Mike

    3/4 Winter AM Trip • 2 adults • 1 child

    Trip started off slow and there wasn't much action, we caught several skip jack and one keeper speckle trout, but Captain Mike didn't give up! He put us on some big black drum and some sheep's head!! It was my 8 year old son's first trip he managed to land 2 big drum one was too big and the other was just right. I caught one keeper and one was oversize. We also landed several sheep's head but they were all too small. Captain Mike was very professional, and I would recommend Old Salt Charters to everyone of all ages.

  • Daniel Luedecke
    Daniel Luedecke
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    August fishing trip

    3/4 AM Trip • 2 adults
    Reported catch:
    Speckled Trout
    Black Drum
    Mangrove Snapper
  • Jerry Shimek
    Jerry Shimek
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2021
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day

    3/4 Winter AM Trip • 2 adults

    Great guide. Started off a little slow but he took me to another place and caught fish and had a great time.

  • Ernest Aliseda
    Ernest Aliseda
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips

    The captain canceled

    Trip was supposed to happen on May 28, 2023
    The charter operator canceled 1 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.

Real catches shared by our community

  • Old Salt Charters
    Old Salt ChartersSouth Padre Island, TX
    Several speckled trout stored in a cooler, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Jim L.
    Jim L.
    Old Salt captain had a family emergency but set us up with Captain Kevin. He work hard for us to catch fish on a day that was a slow fish day. Kevin fought for us to limit out. He is experienced & knows the waters. Enjoyed our trip & the fish we caught.
  • Old Salt Charters
    Old Salt ChartersPort Isabel, TX
    Young angler proudly holding a large black drum on a center-console boat in clear coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Black Drum
    Lucas R.
    Lucas R.
    Trip started off slow and there wasn't much action, we caught several skip jack and one keeper speckle trout, but Captain Mike didn't give up! He put us on some big black drum and some sheep's head!! It was my 8 year old son's first trip he managed to land 2 big drum one was too big and the other was just right. I caught one keeper and one was oversize. We also landed several sheep's head but they were all too small. Captain Mike was very professional, and I would recommend Old Salt Charters to everyone of all ages.
  • Old Salt Charters
    Old Salt ChartersSouth Padre Island, TX
    Two anglers proudly posing in front of a catch board displaying a variety of fish, including several species, at the White Sands Motel & Marina.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Sheepshead
    Our clients enjoyed fighting some red and black drum. They also caught a flounder centimeters away from legal size....so we released it to fight another day. FISHON!

What's biting with Old Salt Charters in South Padre Island

The water is starting to cool down but the fishing stays hot. Find a bay fishing guide to take you after Redfish and Snook. If you're heading far out, you may come across Tuna, Wahoo, and even Sailfish.

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

Two anglers proudly posing in front of a catch board displaying a variety of fish, including several species, at the White Sands Motel & Marina.

Red and black drums

Jan 17, 2021 • South Padre Island
Our clients enjoyed fighting some red and black drum. They also caught a flounder centimeters away from legal size....so we released it to fight another day. FISHON!
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