Elisa Petsley
Elisa Petsley
us
San Antonio, TX, US
Member since 2022
5.0
Verified

Birthday Fishing Trip

6 Hour Trip AM6 adults1 child

My birthday was this past May 2022, my wife’s gift was a fishing trip to South Padre. Captain JW and First Mate AJ were awesome! There were a total of four of us, Three Adults and one 11 year old. We did the 5 hour trip and every minute was worth it. When we got to our first spot, as soon as we dropped lines we were getting bites and catching fish. Captain JW knew exactly where to go and when the fish were biting. I would definitely recommend Captain JW and the 5 hour (or longer trip). On our trip we caught all Red Snapper. We caught total of 16 Red Snapper. Due to size we had to release 6, so we brought home 10 good sized Red Snapper.

Reported Catch
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
What's On Fishing
South Padre Island
Free cancellation
Trips from
US $1,050

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6 hour trip • 6 persons
US $1,050

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What anglers say

  • 96%
    Great experience
  • 94%
    Family friendly
  • 100%
    Friendly captain
  • 99%
    Good boat
  • 99%
    Recommended
  • 91%
    Caught fish

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  • Deryk Damon
    Deryk Damon
    Repeat angler
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2020
    8 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing trip in March

    6 Hour Trip AM6 adults4 children
  • Jessica Dykstra
    Jessica Dykstra
    Repeat angler
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Boat 9 barracuda’s 5 🎣

    6 Hour Trip AM6 adults1 child

    Captain JW was amazing and had no problem at getting us on fish! AJ is the best deckhand he was so helpful and always on it. 9 kings two red snapper💕

    Reported Catch
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Red Snapper
  • Elisa Petsley
    Elisa Petsley
    us
    San Antonio, TX, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Birthday Fishing Trip

    6 Hour Trip AM6 adults1 child

    My birthday was this past May 2022, my wife’s gift was a fishing trip to South Padre. Captain JW and First Mate AJ were awesome! There were a total of four of us, Three Adults and one 11 year old. We did the 5 hour trip and every minute was worth it. When we got to our first spot, as soon as we dropped lines we were getting bites and catching fish. Captain JW knew exactly where to go and when the fish were biting. I would definitely recommend Captain JW and the 5 hour (or longer trip). On our trip we caught all Red Snapper. We caught total of 16 Red Snapper. Due to size we had to release 6, so we brought home 10 good sized Red Snapper.

    Reported Catch
    Red Snapper
  • Cezanne Cross
    Cezanne Cross
    us
    Colorado, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    A Good 1/2 Days Catch

    5 Hour Trip (PM)4 adults

    J.W. and A J. were awesome. We didn't have a good experience the previous year with a different company as there were about 40 people all fishing from one boat and we didn't catch anything big enough to keep. This year's trip with Captain J. W. was a far different outcome and a very satisfying experience. He put us on the fish and when we drifted away, he moved the boat back on them. We caught a lot of fish but many were too small to keep. It was a little early in the season for the Red Snapper although we did catch one big enough to keep. A. J. was always right there to take the fish off and rebait our hook so we could drop it back in the water. I would highly recommend J. W. for your private charter. His communication was excellent about the weather leading up to our trip and it was a beautiful day on the water. Thank you J. W. and A. J.

    Reported Catch
    Red Snapper
  • Gilbert Baca
    Gilbert Baca
    us
    New Mexico, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Fun exciting trip.

    6 Hour Trip AM4 adults

    Both the captain and AJ were amazing hosts. Tons of patience and always going the extra effort to help us enjoy the trip.

    Reported Catch
    Red Snapper