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Kenneth Hanke Jr.
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Kenneth Hanke Jr.

Corpus Christi, United States
10+ reviews
Capt Ken will do everything possible to put you on fish and make your fishing trip to the Coastal Bend an exciting and memorable experience. Beginners and experienced fishermen alike will learn and benefit from Capt Kens knowledge of the local waters and proven techniques for catching fish. Depending on season/conditions you may be fishing Nueces Bay, Corpus Christi Bay, Upper Laguna Madre or Baffin Bay.

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Rating

5.0
16 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

All reviews (16)

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  • Elizabeth Peters
    Elizabeth Peters
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2024
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Laid Back - Great Time

    Half Day Trip • 2 adults

    Capt Kenneth was top notch. I took my 13 year old son and my husband stayed back with the little one, so it was just the two of us. Kenneth was so genuine and laid back. He helped my son with so much and gave him some pointers to add to his own skill set. He’s been thinking about fishing every day since! After we were done he cleaned out fish and gave us some fish for a great dinner to reminisce on our experience! I will definitely book again on our next trip to Corpus/North Padre Island.

    Reported catch:
    Redfish
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Captain

    Thanks for the great review. It was a pleasure taking you guys out.

  • Jim Tol
    Jim Tol
    Repeat angler
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2022
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Pefect day fishing

    Half Day Trip • 4 adults

    We had 5 people on the boat 4 people fishing on a beautiful sunny day. Boat handled that many people no problem, very nice fishing boat. Fishing started slow even though we had all caught fish would have been very happy. Near the end of the trip Ken found us place where the red drum were biting and everyone caught at least one very nicely sized redfish/red drum that was a blast to close the day, Ken worked very hard to get us on the fish and he did in spite of a slow bite that day. Caught lots of fish, had lots of fun, with beautiful scenery to boot. Was the perfect day fishing. Caught red drum, black drum, spec trout, all ready to cook.

    Reported catch:
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Captain

    Thanks for the review guys, it was a pleasure taking y’all out.

  • Lisa Bockholt
    Lisa Bockholt
    Member since 2023
    5.0

    WOW! Awesome time!!

    3/4 Day Trip

    We had a wonderful time! Captain Ken is extremely knowledgeable in different fishing techniques to target specific species such as trout, redfish and black drum! He is passionate about his work and it shows in the dedication and hard work he puts in to make your trip memorable. We got the morning started at sunrise with solid action that didn't stop until it was time to go home. Capt. Ken runs a beautiful 23 ft Shoalwater with all the bells and whistles which made for a smooth ride. Book your next trip with Ken and you will have an awesome time!

    Reported catch:
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Captain

    Thanks for the review.👍

  • Douglas Piehl
    Douglas Piehl
    Repeat angler
    us
    Washington State, US
    Member since 2022
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing Morning on the Bay

    Half Day Trip • 4 adults

    What started as a sweet morning ride on the Bay, with views of the city lights, just got better as the morning progressed. Captain Ken's 1st fishing spot landed us multiple catches of the red drum we were looking for and even a few fun-to-catch skipjack that could be used for bait later on. One thing about it, he was patient with teaching us how to cast and how to set our hooks. He let us do as much or as little as we wanted. His casting skills put us in the right spot when our own attempts weren't quite far enough. Capt. Ken was professional and knowledgeable about the terrain, tides,and fishing rules. As soon as two bonus tags for 28" plus Reds were caught, he ensured the tags were approved and immediately stopped the boat action to report them to the state; his ethics as a fisherman are top notch! Following our time in the bay, our fish (of which we limited out) were displayed for a photo op, and he proceeded to clean them for us. His handling of them was done with cleanliness and speed; one could tell he had done this a few times before. All we had to do was rinse them one more time when we got home and put them in the freezer. Truly, booking a trip with Captain Ken will leave you wanting to book another when your time is over. Thanks for a memorable day with good friends!

    Response from Captain

    Thanks for the review, you guys were awesome.

  • Jennifer Montalvo
    Jennifer Montalvo
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Half Day Trip with Kenneth

    Half Day Trip • 4 adults • 1 child

    This was an absolute good time! Kenneth is very knowledgeable about the area, rigs and best baits to use for targeting fish. He put us on fish the entire time during out trip. This boat easily got right up in the flats to fish. Very accommodating for any skill level from beginner to experienced. Never seen anyone with such skill at getting tackle back from rocks or reefs, this is the pefect guide for an ultimate fishing experience. Kenneth was in contact the entire time leading up to our day trip due to the weather being unpredictable. Overall best experience and will be booking Kenneth's Guide Service again in the future.

    Response from Captain

    Thanks for the review guys, see y’all next time.

Real catches shared by our community

  • Kenneth's Guide Service
    Kenneth's Guide ServiceCorpus Christi, TX
    A young angler casting a line into the shimmering waters during a sunny fishing trip, showcasing the excitement of fishing.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Elizabeth P.
    Elizabeth P.
    Capt Kenneth was top notch. I took my 13 year old son and my husband stayed back with the little one, so it was just the two of us. Kenneth was so genuine and laid back. He helped my son with so much and gave him some pointers to add to his own skill set. He’s been thinking about fishing every day since! After we were done he cleaned out fish and gave us some fish for a great dinner to reminisce on our experience! I will definitely book again on our next trip to Corpus/North Padre Island.
  • Kenneth's Guide Service
    Kenneth's Guide ServiceCorpus Christi, TX
    Two anglers proudly displaying a variety of fish on a catch board at a dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Black Drum
    Live shrimp under popping cork continues to be the ticket. Limited out on trout, black drum and reds then made it back to the dock by 10:30.
  • Kenneth's Guide Service
    Kenneth's Guide ServiceCorpus Christi, TX
    A group of three anglers proudly displaying a variety of fish, including Black Drum and Flounder, arranged neatly on a boat's surface after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Fishing is excellent right now. Live shrimp under popping cork has been doing the trick for redfish and black drum. Free-lining croaker has the trout fired up.
  • Kenneth's Guide Service
    Kenneth's Guide ServiceCorpus Christi, TX
    Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while standing on a boat, showcasing a successful day of fishing in coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Black Drum
    We are catching good mixed boxes of nice upper slot fish with a few oversized fish. Live shrimp under popping cork is the ticket. The croaker action is about to be on fire for speckeled trout.
  • Kenneth's Guide Service
    Kenneth's Guide ServiceCorpus Christi, TX
    Three anglers proudly displaying their catch of Redfish and Black Drum at a dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Black Drum
    I haven’t done a report in a while. Fishing has been excellent. We are catching good mixed boxes of fish, redfish, black drum and speckled trout. Live shrimp under popping cork is the ticket. We are getting into the best fishing time of the year. Book your trip now through January for some fast action.
  • Kenneth's Guide Service
    Kenneth's Guide ServiceCorpus Christi, TX
    Angler proudly holding a redfish aboard a center-console fishing boat in coastal waters, with another adult visible nearby.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Tommy K.
    Tommy K.
    This trip we took with Kenneth was amazing. Awesome service he made a tough day of fishing come through and get a 3 man limit of red fish and a bunch of trout. We all had a fantastic time can’t wait to book again next year.
  • Kenneth's Guide Service
    Kenneth's Guide ServiceCorpus Christi, TX
    A young angler proudly displaying a Speckled Trout while fishing on a sunny day.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Speckled Trout
    Ralph C.
    Ralph C.
    Captain Ken isthe ultimate professional! This man cares about you having an outstanding fishing experience. He is so knowledgeable and has numerous fishing spots to keep the fishing active. My Son and I had the time of our lives! Thank you Captain Ken, you went above and beyond and we appreciate it so much!
  • Kenneth's Guide Service
    Kenneth's Guide ServiceCorpus Christi, TX
    A smiling angler poses beside a neatly arranged catch of Black Drum on a dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Black Drum
    Had a great day fishing today, 2 limits of upper slot black drum and released plenty more of this quality. We also caught lots of just undersized trout and redfish. Live shrimp under popping cork is the ticket.
  • Kenneth's Guide Service
    Kenneth's Guide ServiceCorpus Christi, TX
    A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of various species, including Redfish, on a dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    The morning started off slow with gusty north winds but we worked through it and ended up putting a good mixed box of fish together. Also caught 80+ just undersized redfish. Live shrimp under popping cork continues to do the trick.
  • Kenneth's Guide Service
    Kenneth's Guide ServiceCorpus Christi, TX
    A group of three anglers proudly posing with their catch of several Redfish on a dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    The gusty and always changing seasonal winds have made fishing tough lately but we are working through it and still managing to put together good mixed boxes of fish. Live shrimp under popping cork is the ticket. Booking has been slow but its about to fire up and so is the fishing, dont miss out because the available dates are going to book up fast.

What's biting with Kenneth's Guide Service in Corpus Christi

Excellent fall fishing continues in November in Corpus Christi. Make sure you have a Redfish tag so you can keep one over-sized Redfish - you most probably will need it! Flounder gigging is not allowed in November.

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

Two anglers proudly displaying a variety of fish on a catch board at a dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

FISHING IS EXCELLENT

May 21, 2024 • Corpus Christi
Live shrimp under popping cork continues to be the ticket. Limited out on trout, black drum and reds then made it back to the dock by 10:30.
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A group of three anglers proudly displaying a variety of fish, including Black Drum and Flounder, arranged neatly on a boat's surface after a successful fishing trip.

FISHING IS ON FIRE

May 18, 2024 • Corpus Christi
Fishing is excellent right now. Live shrimp under popping cork has been doing the trick for redfish and black drum. Free-lining croaker has the trout fired up.
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Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while standing on a boat, showcasing a successful day of fishing in coastal waters.

Fishing is heating up

May 4, 2024 • Corpus Christi
We are catching good mixed boxes of nice upper slot fish with a few oversized fish. Live shrimp under popping cork is the ticket. The croaker action is about to be on fire for speckeled trout.
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Three anglers proudly displaying their catch of Redfish and Black Drum at a dock after a successful fishing trip.

Fishing is on fire

Oct 22, 2023 • Corpus Christi
I haven’t done a report in a while. Fishing has been excellent. We are catching good mixed boxes of fish, redfish, black drum and speckled trout. Live shrimp under popping cork is the ticket. We are getting into the best fishing time of the year. Book your trip now through January for some fast action.
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A smiling angler poses beside a neatly arranged catch of Black Drum on a dock after a successful fishing trip.

Fish On

Apr 28, 2023 • Corpus Christi
Had a great day fishing today, 2 limits of upper slot black drum and released plenty more of this quality. We also caught lots of just undersized trout and redfish. Live shrimp under popping cork is the ticket.
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A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of various species, including Redfish, on a dock after a successful fishing trip.

Fishing is heating up

Apr 9, 2023 • Corpus Christi
The morning started off slow with gusty north winds but we worked through it and ended up putting a good mixed box of fish together. Also caught 80+ just undersized redfish. Live shrimp under popping cork continues to do the trick.
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