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
(165 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 165 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (180)
good fisherman. Solid experience.
good fisherman. Solid experience.
good fisherman. Solid experience.
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
84%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
89%
Caught fish
89%
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Blake M.
Port Isabel, Texas
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 30, 2023
We had a good experience on a half day trip. The captain and crew are experienced and efficient. Messaging the captain the...
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Kathryn G.
Rifle, CO
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day with Capt. John F.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 25, 2023
The only thing that could have been better was beyond the control of captain and crew- catching more fish! We were still successful...
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Leonie W.
Katy, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great first fishing experience

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (PM) on November 23, 2021
With no previous fishing experience, we couldnโ€™t have had a better time. The crew was very helpful preparing all the rods...
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Levi W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 13, 2024
Captain and deck hand were both awesome, we caught a lot of fish and had fun! We will def book with SPI in the future!
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Kevin C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fantastic

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 17, 2024
These guys are amazing! Kind, friendly and know right where the fish are at. I would highly recommend them. We will be back!
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