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Private Bay Fishing South Padre Island

Recommended by 97% of travelers
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South Padre Island, USA
Great choice
5+ bookings last month.
  • 4 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Benefit from personalized attention on this private fishing charter on the Laguna Madre from South Padre Island. With your private group of up to six passengers, you'll head out to the best secret fishing spots to catch local fish such as sheepshead, drum, whiting, and sand trout. Depending on your level of experience, you'll get instruction from the captain or be left to your own devices.
  • Enjoy a private tour for a group of up to six people
  • Use of all fishing equipment included
  • Bottled water and cooler to store beverages you bring with you
  • Professional local captain ensures a tailored fishing experience

What's Included

  • Private tour
  • Bottled water
  • All taxes, fees
  • Professional Local Captain
  • Fishing Gear reels,bait & tackle
  • Fishing license
  • Cooler food & drink ( alcohol or non NO GLASS containers)
  • Fish Cleaning Available for additional Fee - $1 small fish or $5 Big Fish

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • SPI Excursions
    204 Palm St, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA

    Check in 15 min prior to departure time. Next to the restaurant, Lobo Del Mar Cafe we are located at the activity center, SPI EXCURSIONS

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

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SPI Excursions

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Contact info
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q:Is the price per person for the Private Bay Fishing South Padre Island?

A:No - the price is per group. Please make one reservation for your total group (up to 6 guests.) Be sure to notate how many people will be joining in the "Special Requirements" box at checkout.

Mar 2023

The answers provided are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Mike_B
Our Captain Brady was awesome. He was so helpful, very pleasant, very informative and patient with us non-fishers. We would definitely book again if we go fishing. He was the best!

Reviews

4.9
based on 94 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Best Captain Ever!!

Mike_B, Oct 2025
Our Captain Brady was awesome. He was so helpful, very pleasant, very informative and patient with us non-fishers. We would definitely book again if we go fishing. He was the best!

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Wow what a compliment for Captain Brady. Glad you enjoyed yout fishing trip with SPI EXCURSIONS

Best Experience Ever

Michael_P, Sep 2025
We have fished in many different waters with many different captains, but this was the best excursion ever. Rett gave just the right amount of guidance and hands off to make it an amazing experience!

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you for your review, glad you had fun with Captain Rett

Great for a family day of fishing!

Scott_H, Jul 2025
Took my kids fishing (12,15,18), they don't have much fishing experience but Bradey was awesome and was very helpful, so much so that we limited out on Black Drum inside 90 minutes. He put us right on the fish and we all had a blast!

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you, glad yall had fun. Captain Brady is the best!

Father’s Day Fishing

Kelin_B, Jun 2025
Had a wonderful trip. Our guide Choppo was phenomenal. We enjoyed a great day on the boat on our father days excursion. They even had the option to fillet and cook the fish caught on site. Which we definitely chose which was a great option for lunch.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you for that wonderful review.

Brady was kind and made a...

John_B, Apr 2025
Brady was kind and made a good effort to try to find the fish when we went out. We were disappointed that the fishing was no good and the water was rough. It was too windy. We also weren’t told that the first day we booked would be canceled due to wind until after 9 PM when we made multiple efforts to contact them. We spent extra money and time on fishing license for the day when we didn’t go. The communication should have been better.

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Sorry to hear that, that's why they call in fishing and not catching Lol.

Limit caught!

Robert_G, Mar 2025
Captain Chapo was great! Caught our limit1 They called us to come early because the fish were biting - very respectful! Restaurant at harbor made us fish tacos from our catch. Delicious!

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Thank you! see you next time.

Will do it again

Telha_G, Dec 2024
Amazing trip even though the weather was a bit cold. Our host was awesome and took time in guiding and showing everyone tips and tricks.

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Awesome!

Highly recommend 👌

BEN_C, Oct 2024
Captain was great, very helpful and knowledgeable. Caught our limit in about an hour. Hook and cook is a great option.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

That's awesome! thank you for your review.

Amazing, Family Friendly

Guillermo_G, Aug 2024
SPI Excursions is the best! Captain Chapo was amazing. Super family friendly environment. Hands down, the best charter we’ve ever taken. Thank you, SPI excursions!!

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Thank you, love to hear that you enjoyed your time with Captain Chapo

Excellent time on the water

GILBERT_M, Mar 2024
Chapo was Amazing! We met our limit and had a great time on the water. Our family will definitely be back and we are even booking a corporate trip for our employees because we had such a great time!

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Awesome, Glad you enjoyed your trip with Captain Chapo.

Outstanding Customer Service

Lori_W, Mar 2024
Very kind and patient guide who led us directly to the fish. They help you every step of the way from the moment you get to the dock, to the point you walk away with your fish filets.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Glad to hear you enjoyed your fishing trip!

Awesome Fishing Trip

ryan_p, Mar 2024
Great Experience - Capt Brady and his first mate were amazing, we had so much fun and we all caught at least 5 fish each - about 25 total for our group of 5. Everyone was happy. We enjoyed our adventure.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Thank you for your review!

Best fishing ever

Myrna_C, Jun 2023
Great fishing trip! Brady was our tour guide, he did a great job. We caught 4 big fish, approx 20 lb each! Can’t wait to go back.

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Awesome, Captain Brady definitely knows the spots!!

Pleasurable Trip

Doug_R, May 2023
Fished the bay & the jetties with Brady. He worked very hard & continuously to put us on the fish. We docked at Lobo Del Mar and he delivered our catch to the kitchen. The Redfish was blackened and plated as fish taco's and was delicious. I would choose Brady and SPI Excursions again. It was very pleasurable Spring weather, even saw some Dolphins too.

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Thank you for booking with us- we're glad to hear that everyone had a great trip! 🐬

THEY WILL STEAL YOUR MONEY DO NOT BOOK

Jeffrey_S, Mar 2023
Guess what WE DID NOT CATCH ANY FISH!!!! The ppl that manage this place should know when the weather is not good for fishing. That's the reason that we where the only boat out there, bc everyone else go the message and cancel. # 2 I did send a message to find out if the trip will b cancel bc we were concerned about the weather, but ya didn't and you are in the business of fishing????, instead ya asked to upgrade according to ya it will b better due to the weather and help catch more fish, instead of canceling. What kind of crap is that???// bc were out there litter freezing going to different spots and all of them with no luck NO 1 fish. Believe this is not the 1st time we go fishing and never we came out without anything. STOP STEALING PPL MONEY!!!!!!

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Hi Jeffrey, sorry about your experience. It is called "fishing" for a reason. You asked about the weather nearly 2 weeks prior to the trip, and had you requested to cancel we would have considered it because it was 65 degrees. The weather was fine for fishing the day you went. Being Overcast doesn't make the fish hide. There were other fishing boat companies that were out because they depart from our dock. The upgrade was putting you on a boat better to operate in shallower waters (nothing to do with the weather). REMEMBER WE REFUNDED YOU BACK FOR THAT. And your reply was you wanted a refund for everything because you didn't catch fish and if we didn't refund you fully you were going to contact your lawyer and sue us. ***************************************************Because of this aggressive behavior and also rude at the arrival, you are no longer welcome at our establishment........... I would also like to mention it was your request to cut the trip short and come in.

Great time!

Apryl_S, Jan 2023
Fishing trip was fantastic! Caught fish and had a great experience! Captain Brady was great! Would recommend him for your SPI activities. We recommend him for our sunset boat cruise. Thanks again to the Lobo family!

Response from Host, Feb 2023

Thank you so much for the amazing review! We will be sure to let our captain Brady know you & your party had a great experience!

Brady was an excellent...

Dennis_S, Oct 2022
Brady was an excellent guide, friendly, professional and hardworking. He put on our fish all afternoon, almost none stop action. Beautiful weather and calm seas. Would highly recommend a trip with SPI Excursions.

Response from Host, Oct 2022

We will gladly let our captain Brady know that you had a FINtastic trip with him, thank you so much for your wonderful review! :)

Great trip in the Bay with the kids.

James_P, Jul 2022
Had a morning trip with Chapo. We left on time and headed to a shallow spot to catch some whiting and sand trout. Later some of his other captains told him the black drum were starting to move so we went up a channel and caught 7 keepers and a lot of smaller fish. Chapo was great with the grandkids (13 boy &16 girl) putting them on fish and gently coaching them on how to hold their rods and play the fish. My wife and I have been on many charters and she said this was her favorite. ( She may have forgotten Cozumel and wading with the stingrays while we were eating fresh ceviche). Totally different kind of trip though. Bottom line it was a great trip. Had our small fish fillets cooked into fish tacos at their restaurant Lobo Del Mar. So good.

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Sounds like a memorable experience! So glad you all enjoyed Capatin Chapo and caught some yummy fish. thanks for taking the time to leave a review 😊

Fishing with the family

Holly_F, Jul 2022
Our family had a fabulous time! Wonderful experience and had a great guide, Chapo, he made sure we were all having a great time and also knowledgeable about the best way to fish!

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Thank you for the review!

Great trip with work crew

Paul_G, Jul 2020
Easy checkin experience and very helpful staff. Captain Chapo was very cool and helpful for our group which included some non-fishermen. We had a great time out on the bay and will do it again some time.

Fantastic trip

Kraig_N, Jul 2020
Great Experience Chappo made sure we got on the fish! Caught several trout for the catch and eat blackened fish tacos prepared for us at Lobo Del Mar cafe - All about the experience!! Loves it ❤️

From $539.00

per group (up to 1)

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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On average, this is booked 24 days in advance.

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