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

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 146 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (151)
Good for bay fishing, not so much for offshore
Good for bay fishing, not so much for offshore
Wasted my money
+148
Angler rating
109
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
82%
Friendly captain
96%
Recommend this charter
90%
Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
89%
Caught fish
88%
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Bryan D.
Pittsburg, TX
Very good
3.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Half day June 11, 2023

VERIFIED   Half day A.M. on June 11, 2023
Captain was easy to communicate with throughout the process. The Captain and crew was very nice and professional and seemed...
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Eric W.
Round Rock, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with John D

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (PM) on June 17, 2022
We had a great time with Captain John and First Mate Jake. I took my daughter and 2 grandsons, it was a first for all of us...
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Andrew B.
Bad
2.0 / 5
Experience:
Bad
2.0 / 5
Boat
Bad
2.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
Overall

Please read before booking

VERIFIED   Half day A.M. on January 17, 2025
Just facts here: -captain said two sentences to our group -2hr boat ride to the reef. (No trolling) 2hr back.
Andrew B. does not recommend SPI Freedom Fishing
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Jevon D.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Beautiful day just no bites.

VERIFIED   Half day A.M. on March 30, 2024
The crew was great, it was beautiful day. Unfortunantly no catches, it was definitely a day of fishing. Tried multiple locations,...
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Clayton H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

First Timers

VERIFIED   Half day P.M. on August 3, 2023
It was a great trip for those who havenโ€™t ever fished off shore. We caught what we could, the crew was patient and showed...
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