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
(164 reviews)
South Padre Island
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $975

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 164 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
91%
Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
89%
Caught fish
89%
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Sherman A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Bachelor fishing party

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 30, 2025
This trip was great. Captain and crew made sure party was entertained.
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Rachel A.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great say fishing

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on October 11, 2025
went in October during King High Tide so notuch fish but kept two snappers and had 2 red snappers that were too small to keep....
Rachel A. recommends SPI Freedom Fishing
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Travis R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Had a great time!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on April 15, 2025
Capt John put us on fish all day! Deckhand Jake was right on top of it! We limited out on snapper and were able to catch several...
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Justin R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with John D

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on September 1, 2025
Justin R. recommends SPI Freedom Fishing
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Sean C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   10 Hour Trip on July 17, 2025
Sean C. recommends SPI Freedom Fishing
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