What would you recommend to anglers fishing in Corpus Christi, Texas for the first time?
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Mark Klimpel
United States
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!!!!!!!

Ethelbert Oglesby
Dallas, Texas
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.

James Carson
Killeen, Texas
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

Lindsay Johnson
East Peoria, Illinois
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!

William Bowers
Tyler, TX
Be ready to catch fish. Bring a wind breaker and sunglasses. Be prepared to be soar the next day from reeling in big fish.

Debra Nester
Chester, VA
Hire Capt.Tim Johnson!!!!! What an incredible experience and day. He is such a down to earth and real man.

Amy Goodwin
Decatur, Texas
The fish were not biting on our morning out, but I believe it was related to a storm that was coming in. I would still recommend fishing in the bay.

Gerald Jepson
Junction City, Kansas
Due to all the extreme temp's they had our guide targeted drum. smart move.landed 3 big ones

Bob Grzywa
San Antonio, TX
Corpus Christi is a great place to go fishing. Planning on doing a week fishing trip next year.

Travis Weitzel
Corpus Christi, Texas
Stay in the channels and bay for your first trip. Action out in the Gulf is hit or miss and there can be long waits between.

Lee Stalnaker
Round Rock, TX
Make sure to follow all recommendations such as sun screen and hats. Pack the patience. Not all fish will bite. Enjoy the scenery and the company.

Josh Lapierre
Republic, MO
Just have fun and wear lots of sun screen wow very hott and dont be like me I'm a lobster cause I thought it would not be that bad lol

Sybille Stagner
Mabank, Texas
Be prepared if the winds are high. Fishing is rough. We stayed for a week and only one day was decent, can't control the weather obviously.

Andy Villasana Iii
Houston, Texas
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Went fishing with Shallow Minded Guide Services on June 15, 2019
Went fishing with Shallow Minded Guide Services on June 15, 2019
Bring sunscreen, snacks, drinks, sunscreen, sunglasses and caps. Be prepared for occasional windy conditions.

Dan Patterson
Corpus Christi, TX
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Went fishing with Captain Lens Fishing Guide Service on June 3, 2019
Went fishing with Captain Lens Fishing Guide Service on June 3, 2019
It is hot. Hiring a guide for a morning trip is the way to go. They supply the bait and usually get you on some fish.

Michael Chrastecky
Pflugerville, Texas
Bait availability close to Memorial Day is limited. Everything depends on the quality of the guide and weather conditions. This was not my first time to fish in Corpus.

Ronald Engel-wilson
United States
do not expect to catch crabs in March. Also maps of the local area would be very helpful, they do sell a hook and line map but it is somewhat costly.

Tom Lowrie
Henderson, NV
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Went fishing with Get Hooked – No Fish, No Pay! on March 10, 2019
Went fishing with Get Hooked – No Fish, No Pay! on March 10, 2019
If you can, get a guide. If you can't, talk to others that are on piers, working the shores, talk to the guys at the bait shops. They're a friendly bunch down there.

Heith Wilkerson
Killeen, TX
Costal cowboy's deep sea fishing. Sunscreen.Shuttle butts grill is the most amazing place to eat.

Gary Quon
Buffalo, NY
Prepare for fishing shallow water. Average depth we fished was 4 ft. The fishery is tremendous!

William Drath
San Antonio, TX
This was our first time fishing in Corpus Christi. All our time here was pretty windy.