Captain
John D Fowler Sr

Member since April 2021 South Padre Island, United States
Background
I’ve been fishing since I could walk. I lost my father at a young age but it never stopped me from the outdoors. A lot of my younger life was spent in freshwater but as I went on through the years I felt like I mastered it, so I moved to saltwater. My inspiration has always been to show people a great experience and watch the smiles on people, and I love to make kids have a good time with their parents or family.
Techniques
On Freedom we specialize in many different types of fishing whether it be bottom fishing for snapper, to going out 100 miles to chase a trophy marlin or tuna. We prefer trolling or bottom fishing. COMING SOON: We will be adding BAY FISHING CHARTERS on HIGH VOLTAGE a customized 20’ tunnel boat that will run in 6” of water along with 200 HP Evinrude Ocean Runner. Fully equipped with top of the line fishing gear. More to come on BAY FISHING!!

Hey, I'm Captain John D Fowler Sr

South Padre Island, United States
Background
I’ve been fishing since I could walk. I lost my father at a young age but it never stopped me from the outdoors. A lot of my younger life was spent in freshwater but as I went on through the years I felt like I mastered it, so I moved to saltwater. My inspiration has always been to show people a great experience and watch the smiles on people, and I love to make kids have a good time with their parents or family.
Techniques
On Freedom we specialize in many different types of fishing whether it be bottom fishing for snapper, to going out 100 miles to chase a trophy marlin or tuna. We prefer trolling or bottom fishing. COMING SOON: We will be adding BAY FISHING CHARTERS on HIGH VOLTAGE a customized 20’ tunnel boat that will run in 6” of water along with 200 HP Evinrude Ocean Runner. Fully equipped with top of the line fishing gear. More to come on BAY FISHING!!

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.6 / 5
(152 reviews)
South Padre Island
 Last booking: 9 hours ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $975

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 152 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (165)
July fishing trip
July fishing trip
6 Hour trip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
83%
Friendly captain
96%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
89%
Caught fish
88%
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Scott S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half day A.M. on July 15, 2025
Captain and crew were very professional, on time and just all around great people to be around for the day. They had us all...
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Jason M.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Excellent trip.

VERIFIED   NEW  8 Hour Trip on June 23, 2025
Captain called and suggested change days due to ocean conditions having 7ft swells. Said we could go if we really wanted to...
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Marie C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

We caught 20+ fish!!

VERIFIED   NEW  8 Hour Trip on June 26, 2025
We had an amazing day in the Gulf of America! My brothers, nephew, and I all caught our limit on red snapper!! We also caught...
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Jesse B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

6 Hour trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half day A.M. on June 27, 2025
Took the family out for the 6hour trip.ย  First time catching baracuda.ย  Thanks Captain John and crew for the awesome time.
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Tracy H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

These guys fish!!!!

VERIFIED   Half day P.M. on May 31, 2025
Put us on fish , reds and grouper. Jake had a full time job untangling the lines of the amateurs on board , but took it in...
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