Port Isabel
Trips from
US $100
Captain
Zach Dagel
Port Isabel, United States
25+ reviews
After spending four years in the United States Marine Corps, I returned back to Northern Minnesota to pursue my passion for fishing and hunting. After running a successful Guide Service in northern Minnesota, I sold it and started up Laguna Madre Guide Service in South Texas. My wife, Jill and I built a house in Port Isabel, right on the channel where I have the boat sitting right in the backyard. I enjoy shallow water fishing and putting customers on as many fish as possible in an outing.
Jill D.
First mate
Charter
Rating
5.0
26 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience
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All reviews (26)
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Jessica Garcilazo
Texas, US•Member since 20265.0Verifiedbest last min trip
4 Hour Trip – Bay Fishing pm • 2 adultsthe captain was amazing me and boyfriend had so much fun!
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Response from Captainthank you very much guys it was a great time beautiful weather
Garrett ColeTexas, US•Member since 20265.0VerifiedFishing with Zach
2 hr dolphin cruise 6 per • 2 adultsResponse from Captain👍
Chad DickersonMichigan, US•Member since 20245.0VerifiedAWESOME GUIDES
4 Hour Trip – Bay Fishing pm • 2 adultsMy son and I recently visited S.P.I and booked laguna madre guides to gobbay fishing and let me tell you the fishing and the guides a top notch...we were originally supposed to fishing with Zach bit due to a lower unit problem he couldn't go but he set us up with his partner John Martinez for a 4 hr morning trip. Day started out beautiful we were on the water and fishing by day break and within 30 minutes we had our limit of speckled trout.....we caught more but because of the size we had to throw them back...after our limit of trout we cruises around the bay and tries for some red fish. My son caught one small red and had another on but it snapped the line at the boat.....we had a blast and we will fish with John and Zach when we visit S.P.I again....no more capital Murphys for this guy ..the real fishing is with laguna madre..
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Anna BoschRepeat anglerMinnesota, US•Member since 2024•3 trips5.0VerifiedSuccessful trip
8 Hour Trip – Bay Fishing (AM) • 5 adults • 1 childZach took us out for a full day. We wanted to bring home fish to eat and he delivered. We caught enough sheepshead to feed the whole family many times over. He was very accommodating of my mobility limited father, as well as providing fishing guidance for my two kids. His equipment was all in great shape.
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Response from CaptainThank you very much. I had a blast with you guys. Hope to see you in the future.
Cody BurgettTexas, US•Member since 20255.0VerifiedGreat day on the water!
4 Hour Trip – Bay Fishing pm • 4 adults • 2 childrenCaptain Zach showed us a great time on the water. He put us right on the sheep head and within a couple hours we had almost limited out. Helpful & good with our boys. Our youngest, at 10 years old, had an absolute amazing time!… And usually he gets bored lol Definitely recommend
Reported catch:Response from CaptainI had a blast, Cody thank you very much
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What's biting with Laguna Madre Guide Service in Port Isabel
September is all about Flounder fishing on the flats. But that doesn't mean that Reds, Specks, Snook, and Tarpon are slowing down. Snapper fishing is still hot, hot, hot.
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Fishing reports
Fishing in South Padre Island has been f
May 4, 2025 • Port Isabel
Catching speckled trout and redfish up shallow in the beautiful Laguna Madre, fishing bait and plastic. After the rain we had the last couple days Fishing should be on fire. The croaker bite is gonna start pretty soon. and we are looking forward to catching a ton of trout.
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Yes I think they are biting
Apr 13, 2025 • Port Isabel
50 fish in the boat yesterday two different groups it’s wide open
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Lights out
Mar 12, 2025 • Port Isabel
I had the pleasure of hosting a family from Minnesota, specifically Brainerd, which is adjacent to my former residence in Grand Rapids, MN, for an exceptional day on the water. This morning's fishing excursion at South Padre Island was outstanding, yielding a diverse array of fish. Although strong winds prevailed, my 26-foot Shallow Sport X3 ensured a comfortable experience, and the weather was beautiful. If you are interested in booking a trip, please do not hesitate to contact me at **hidden content**. I don’t go fishing. I go catching.
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Crushing big sheephead
Feb 19, 2025 • Port Isabel
A steady school of sheepshead and redfish have been biting out by the jetties. We are catching limits of beautiful size sheepshead and chasing schools of big ole' bull redfish. I'm finding schools of fish using Garmin live scope. Live shrimp dropped into their face and you've got a bite!
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Crushing big sheep head in South Padre
Feb 17, 2025 • Port Isabel
We’re catching big sheep head on the jetties in South Padre Island with spring break coming give me a call. Let’s go catching.
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Giant redfish
Feb 8, 2025 • Port Isabel
Redfish bite has been off the hook at the jetties tons of oversized fish anywhere from 30 to 40 inches quite a few keepers mixed in and lots of sheephead. The bite has been fantastic. I’m running a trip this afternoon. Also, stay tuned.
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