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
(167 reviews)
South Padre Island
 3 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $975

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 167 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (185)
Great Snapper
Great Snapper
Great Snapper
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Angler rating
127
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
84%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
88%
Caught fish
90%
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Donovan S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Hell of a day

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 31, 2025
Booked the trip for my 4 years birthday all he wanted to do was fish. Had 3 adults 3 kids all avid fishermen dedicated inshore...
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David F.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Very attentive and Prompt

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on November 15, 2025
We arrived as suggested 15 minutes early and within 2 minutes of all the members of the party entering the boat we were heading...
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A D.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Family memories were made!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on November 25, 2025
We did the 6 hour, since it was the kids first time, ages from 7-17. We hit the nicest day of the week, went to the reef and...
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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   Half Day Trip (AM) 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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Steve W.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Great Snapper

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on December 26, 2025
We caught several Red Snapper. What brought my stars down to 4 instead of 5 was Captain John was all business and didnโ€™t...
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