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
(155 reviews)
South Padre Island
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Trips from US $975

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 155 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
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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
92%
Satisfied with the boat
89%
Caught fish
89%
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Levi W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing Trip

VERIFIED   Half day A.M. 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
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic

VERIFIED   Half day A.M. 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!
Kevin C. recommends SPI Freedom Fishing
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Mark G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great family outing

VERIFIED   Half day A.M. on June 10, 2024
We went on a half day trip with 4 kids. Had a great time. We caught 8 keepers and a 5 or 6 we tossed back.
Mark G. recommends SPI Freedom Fishing
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Darla M.
Round Rock, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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10 Hour trip in the SPI Freedom

VERIFIED   10 Hour Trip on June 17, 2023
Captain and crew (Jake & JD) were great.ย  First time we took our 13 yr. old granddaughter deep sea fishing and she is now...
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Tiffany B.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Captain John

6 Hour Trip (AM) on September 1, 2022
Captain John and Jake were outstanding. Our family of 4 had never been offshore before and we were kind of nervous about how...
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