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

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!

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!!!!!!!

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!

April is the windiest month in this area, so keep that in mind when planning your trip, inshore is better when the tide is low in the morning as well. Good luck!

We didn’t have the best fishing conditions, but caught a fair amount of fish. Definitely choose an experienced guide that knows the ins and outs.

If you are looking for a great experience fishing whether you have been fishing or not this is definitely the place to go!

Weather in Corpus can be an issue, but that's true anywhere . We did well in late March fishing in Baffin Bay

Only thing you need to bring is camera or cell phone to take lots of pics of your catch. Everything else provided for you, also be sure to have your Texas fishing license before your trip.

Ryan was one of those captains that loves to fish, he kept on fish the whole 6 hours helped everyone on board casting and netting for us, very good captain

Get out early, know your fishing holes and the hazards around them. Using a cast net ensures you get the bait that the fish are naturally eating in the area and that they are fresh.

October is an excellent time to fish in CC. The weather is great (usually) & it’s not as crowded as summer months

If you want to have have a blast and catch fish, book a trip with McCain's Shallow Water Experience, Ryan is the best

September, while the start of fall, will still be quite hot in South Texas -- treat it as you would any summer fishing outing.