What would you recommend to anglers fishing in Corpus Christi, Texas for the first time?

Corpus Christi is an outstanding destination for saltwater fishing in July. I highly recommend Captain Ryan’s Guide Services (https://captryansguideservices.com/). Captain Ryan was extremely friendly, highly professional, and truly focused on making sure his clients had a fun, successful day on the water. He fishes from a custom 23-foot Haynie bay boat that is perfectly suited for the Laguna Madre and Baffin Bay. Captain Ryan coached my fishing buddy, Richard Ortiz, and me on his proven technique for catching fish using live croaker, then taught us how to sight-cast for Black Drum. His instruction was outstanding, and he genuinely wanted us to learn—not just catch fish. Thanks to his expertise, we limited out on Speckled Trout and Black Drum, and I landed an unforgettable 45-inch Redfish. If you’re visiting Corpus Christi for the first time, book an experienced local guide, start early, wear lightweight sun-protective clothing, stay hydrated, and bring polarized sunglasses. Most importantly, trust your captain and follow their advice—they know where the fish are and what techniques are producing. Captain Ryan exceeded every expectation and made this one of the best fishing trips I’ve ever experienced. I recommend him without reservation and will definitely be booking another trip with him.

This is year 2 with Roger and Hondo...and the trip with these great guides again didn't disappoint! Knowledgeable, fun, experienced, safe, helpful and professional! Not only would we recommend their services, but we will definitely book again!

Patrick was awesome! We showed up about 45 minutes early, and he was already ready to get us out on the water, which is my kind of people. We got started early, had such a good time that we even extended the trip, and the fishing was top notch.

Follow whatever your captain tells you. Captain Ryan’s boat was clean and he keeps it that way! Be on time, bring snacks maybe. Our guys needed them. Stay as near to the pier you will be going out of so you get there on time. Captain Ryan has someone at the dock you can pay to clean and fillet your fish ( very reasonable) and he (Billy) seperates into bags for you. We bought smaller bags and seperated it at the condo so it was easier when we got home. We highly recommend Captain Ryan!

We booked a charter with Low Tide Adventures and Captain Allen, and it was an absolute blast! Captain Allen went above and beyond, doing his scouting ahead of time to make sure my sons and I had the ultimate adventure. The fishing wasn’t perfect, but having Captain Allen there made all the difference—we were able to fill the box and had a great time doing it. I would not hesitate to book with Captain Allen and Low Tide Adventures again. The next time we’re here, we will definitely be using him! Thanks again, Captain Allen!

Check wind speed and direction on days requesting guided fishing service. Also check local forecast to have a good idea of current fishing conditions. If locals are or are not catching fish, expect to have similar results.

Go out and enjoy your time fishing. Enjoy the scenery of the Gulf of Mexico. Make sure your phone is fully charged because the phone can quickly run out of power in the deep sea 50-miles offshore. Listen to the captain and crew. Be patient if the captain and crew has to throw the fish back in the water due to Game Warden regulations. They have rules they have to adhere to. Enjoy the fish you catch and take lots of pictures.

Here’s to anyone looking to take home some fish..I booked Captain Cortez again due to an awsome first time trip. Well what can I say Captain Cortez did it again. With out hesitation He put us on some big reds and drum.. Man I could not believe this.. I was so happy and pleased on how Awsome his trips have been. I will continue to book him as well as anyone should, trust me you will not be disappointed. Thanks again Captain you are the man….

Fishing from our condo, lets say, loosing bait and catching palm size fish is not what we expected but got. Fishing from piers and jetties has been just as productive. If it wouldn't of been for booking Captain Grant's Backlash Charter's, the fishing part of our trip would of been very disappointing. If you can't bring your own boat, look for Backlash Charter's. Grant did a wonderful job!!!!!!!

Take dramamin in case the waves become choppy and rocks the boat. Be inquisitive to your captain and first mate about fishing and about the conditions of the sea. They will be glad to answer your questions.

fishing from the beach can be just as exhilarating as from a boat. We fished from shore and our guide was very knowledgeable about fish in the area and how to catch them. Check out sharka brah, you will not be disappointed.

Captain Dale with “Always an Adventure” was the best. We all had a great time. Caught the biggest fish on the first cast!! Had 6 in our group and he had all he could do to keep bait on our lines. I’ve never done this kind of fishing before and would do again in a heartbeat. We all had a blast!! Thanks Dale. Wendy ~ The winner from Wisconsin ?

This was our first fishing trip in Corpus Christi. Knowing the reefs and estuaries in the bay is key. Highly recommend booking a trip with an experienced local guide. Apex fishing was awesome group. Both boats that went out yesterday came back with lots of fish.

There are a lot of guides in the area to book with, do yourself a favor and book with Pins and Fins Captain Trey Clement. You’ll be glad you did. He’s as good with people as he is with fish and boats!

Make sure you purchase your fishing licenses the day prior and give atleast 30 minutes to do so. It requires computer data input by the associate which can take about 5 minutes a person. I do not have experience doing it online. Only used live shrimp and it was working for us all day. The fish cleaners at the dock are pretty convenient and charge about $0.50/lb.

In you are fishing in Jan. Make sure and layer clothing. Make sure you have rain gear. We layered up and down through out the day and as she said. I didn't get cold. We got our fishing license at one of the three Stripes stores on the island. Be happy with catching what is at hand. Not many Redfish around in Jan.

I was surprised we caught as many fish as we did since I never thought October was a great time to go. Our schedules pushed us out a bit, and we were happily surprised! We caught way more fish on this one trip than we had on any of our previous ones!

Great experience. I recommend Capt Jason Thornton as a guide as he has a smooth riding boat that's easy to move around on. Cold beverages (water, etc) to keep you hydrated. Very knowledgeable of the area and excellent communicator. Makes sure you have a very enjoyable trip and catch what you're intending.

Fish a full day with a guide. Live shrimp can be tough to come by in mid to late June. You will find sone if you keep checking throughout the day! June weather can be windy and UV rays high so be prepared to cover up and keep hydrated.

We heard fishing in April-May or Sep-Oct was best because of the weather. It was over 90 degrees and too windy to fish in mid June when we went. I was told Corpus Christi was in the top 10 windiest cities in the USA.

Understand that fishing is mostly about conditions, the angler’s skill, and then luck. The only thing a guide can do is get you onto fish. It’s up to you to hook them and reel them in. Catching fish is never guaranteed so go in with the right expectations and you will have a wonderful day and hopefully catch something to eat for dinner.

Corpus Christi has lots to offer for anglers of all different levels of experience. If and when you do get out on the water, please wear sunscreen and reapply ever so often! Next time you are out on the water I wish you nothing but the best and fish on!

We came to Corpus Christi because my dad did his flight training at the NAS, but the quality of fishing completely blew us away. We did a full day charter and then fished on our own for two more days, and we had an absolute blast. Lots of different areas to fish and very good accessibility to public waters.

We have used Captain OBT several times. He is great for tournaments or just a great day out on the water. My girlfriends and I look forward to our trips with him every year. He is patient, provides all the equipment we need, knows just where to go, and makes sure we always come back with fish! Looking forward to our 2022 trips!

If you want to catch fish theres alot of little bait shop piers to fish on. The surf is also great. I suggest if you go on a charter, find out how it works first before you pay. Alot of these guys know their stuff when ot comes to targeted fish. As long as you know the rules up front you should leave happy.

Be sure the 1st Mate is on Boat for the longer Trips and the Catch is Cleaned and Filleted as Advertised while Fishing. Cleaning Fish after 8-Hour Trip can be time consuming and unnecessary. Not expected Additional Expense

Lure and bait fishing in the shallows seems to be the ticket for speckled trout, drum, and flounder. The people are wonderfully friendly and helpful. We hired Laguna Lure Fishing with Captain John and couldn't be happier!

Expect that it will be very hot and without shade. Also recommend going early in the morning and bring sunscreen, a hat and plenty of snacks and beverages.

It was our first time...we wish we wore long leg fishing pants to keep our legs from getting burned.

We had a great experience but remember it is called fishing not catching. Just being on the water and enjoying others company is nice but when you hook a fish, it does make it that much better.