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
(145 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 145 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (149)
Wasted my money
Trustworthy and Committed !!!!
Trustworthy and Committed !!!!
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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
91%
Satisfied with the boat
90%
Caught fish
88%
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Kristen D.
Austin, Texas
Very good
3.7 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Half day family trip with Capt John

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on March 10, 2022
The crew tried to find fish.ย  Not much luck for us but it wasnโ€™t because they didnโ€™t try.ย  Wish we would have gotten...
Kristen D. recommends SPI Freedom Fishing
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Eric B.
Good
2.7 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
Overall

Paid fir a fishing trip, got a boating trip.

VERIFIED   Half day P.M. on June 7, 2024
I was originally scheduled for a 8 hour trip, but it was canceled due to weather. I totally understand that. The captain said...
Eric B. does not recommend SPI Freedom Fishing
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Katherine J.
Helotes, TX
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with John D

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on August 17, 2021
Our fishing trip was great the only bad experience we had is the toilet was not cleaned & had full of shit. We tried to flush...
Katherine J. recommends SPI Freedom Fishing
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Mitchell P.
Richmond, TX
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

A day of fishing

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on November 21, 2021
The captain and crew were very attentive and the captain put us on the fish
Mitchell P. recommends SPI Freedom Fishing
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Duane S.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with John D

VERIFIED   10 Hour Trip on July 14, 2021
Duane S. recommends SPI Freedom Fishing
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