5.0(1 Reviews)Weekday Fishing Charter in Corpus Christi
5.0(1 reviews)
Private Trip
Inshore Fishing
Private 8-hour charter targets redfish, black drum, and snapperWeekday trips feature less boat traffic and better fishingAll gear and bait included on 24' Blazer Bay vessel
Smart anglers know the secret to better fishing lies in timing, and weekday charters in Corpus Christi deliver exactly what you're looking for. With Backlash Fishing Charter, you'll skip the weekend crowds and enjoy prime waters with minimal boat traffic. Captain Grant runs these 8-hour private trips aboard his 24' Blazer Bay 24GTS, targeting everything from hard-fighting redfish to dinner-worthy red snapper. This isn't your typical tourist charter – it's designed for serious anglers who want maximum time on productive water without the hassle of crowded fishing spots.
Your day starts early, which means you'll be working the best bite times when fish are most active. The Blazer Bay 24GTS is perfectly sized for up to 6 anglers, though this particular charter accommodates 2 guests for a more personalized experience. Powered by a reliable Mercury ProXS engine, you'll cover both inshore flats and nearshore structure efficiently. Captain Grant provides all tackle and bait, so you can focus on fishing rather than rigging. The boat's shallow draft opens up skinny water opportunities for redfish, while its seaworthiness lets you venture to nearshore reefs when conditions allow. Expect to move between spots throughout the day as the captain reads conditions and follows the bite.
You'll fish multiple techniques depending on target species and conditions. Light tackle spinning gear dominates the inshore action, perfect for sight-casting to redfish in shallow water or working structure for black drum. When targeting snapper and larger bottom species, you'll switch to conventional reels with enough backbone to pull fish away from structure. Trolling comes into play when covering water to locate active schools or when targeting species like crevalle jack. Bottom fishing with circle hooks ensures solid hooksets on drum and snapper while reducing deep-hooking mortality. Live bait, cut bait, and artificials all have their place depending on what's working best. The captain reads conditions and adjusts tactics accordingly – that's the advantage of fishing with an experienced local guide.
"We had an exceptional trip with Capt. Grant and his first mate Larry. We took our first fishing charter 4 years ago and enjoyed it so much we booked him again! We caught a ton of fish yesterday including drum, redfish, flounder, and speckled trout. In addition to being on the fish, Grant is highly knowledgeable about fish and fishing. I give him the highest recommendation." - Laura
Sheepshead are the convict-striped specialists of structure fishing, and Corpus Christi's jetties, piers, and reefs hold excellent populations. These fish have human-like teeth designed for crushing barnacles and small crabs, making them notorious bait stealers. The best sheepshead fishing happens during cooler months when they move inshore to spawn, typically from December through March. What makes them exciting is their finicky nature – you need perfect bait presentation and quick reflexes to hook up. When you do connect, sheepshead fight with surprising strength and make excellent table fare.
Sea trout, locally called speckled trout, patrol grass flats and oyster reefs throughout the bay system. These spotted predators are most active during dawn and dusk, ambushing shrimp and small baitfish near structure. Peak season runs from fall through spring when cooler water temperatures concentrate fish in deeper holes and channels. Specks are exciting because they'll hit both live bait and artificial lures aggressively, often jumping when hooked. Their delicate mouths require careful handling, but their sweet, flaky meat makes them a favorite target for dinner.
Redfish are the crown jewel of Texas inshore fishing, and Corpus Christi's expansive bay system holds some of the state's best populations. These copper-colored bruisers cruise shallow flats, oyster reefs, and marsh edges year-round. Summer brings sight-fishing opportunities in skinny water, while winter pushes them to deeper channels and mud flats. What makes reds special is their power – even smaller fish will peel drag and test your tackle. Plus, they're incredibly adaptable, eating everything from live shrimp to topwater plugs.
Crevalle jack bring the chaos factor to any fishing trip. These silver torpedoes travel in aggressive schools, often pushing baitfish to the surface in spectacular feeding frenzies. Summer months offer the best jack fishing as they patrol nearshore waters and bay mouths. They're exciting because they hit lures with reckless abandon and fight way above their weight class. Jack may not be table fare, but they'll give you an arm workout and provide non-stop action when you locate a feeding school.
Red snapper represent the premium bottom fishing opportunity when seasons and regulations allow. These ruby-red reef dwellers inhabit hard bottom structure in nearshore waters, typically 30-80 feet deep. Federal and state seasons vary, but when open, snapper fishing is outstanding around Corpus Christi's artificial reefs and natural hard bottom. They're prized for their excellent table quality and respectable fight. Snapper fishing requires precise boat positioning over structure and quality bottom tackle to pull fish away from their rocky homes.
Weekday fishing charters offer unbeatable value for serious anglers who can escape the 9-to-5 grind. You'll fish cleaner water with less pressure, enjoy personalized attention from the captain, and often experience better bite windows. Captain Grant's local knowledge combined with quality equipment and prime timing creates the recipe for memorable days on the water. Remember to bring your valid Texas fishing license, plenty of food and drinks for the 8-hour trip, and realistic expectations – some days the fish cooperate more than others, but the experience always delivers. Book your weekday charter with
Jump aboard Backlash Charters' 24' Blazer Bay for some serious fishing action in Corpus Christi's productive waters. Captain Grant Coppin knows these Texas flats and nearshore spots like the back of his hand, putting you on redfish, black drum, and snapper when the weekday crowds thin out. This Mercury ProXS-powered rig handles everything from shallow grass flats to deeper structure with ease. The wireless trolling motor keeps things quiet when stalking spooky reds in skinny water, while the fish finder marks bottom structure holding snapper and drum. Whether you're working live bait around oyster reefs or casting artificials to cruising schools, this boat's built for the job. The onboard icebox keeps your catch fresh and drinks cold during those long Corpus Christi summer days. Light tackle, bottom rigs, and everything you need comes with the trip - just grab your license and some snacks.
Caranx HipposCrevalle jacks are the bullies of the bay - aggressive, powerful fish that'll test your tackle and your arms. These brassy-gold speedsters average 12-24 inches but can hit 4 feet and 60 pounds. They roam both shallow flats and deeper water, often schooling up to terrorize baitfish. Year-round fishing, but summer months see the biggest schools. What makes them exciting is that raw power and never-give-up attitude - they'll pull drag from the first hook-set to the boat. Look for diving birds, that's your jackpot. They're pushing bait to the surface. Fast-moving lures work best - silver spoons, topwater plugs, anything that mimics fleeing baitfish. Pro tip: when you find the school, cast past it and rip your lure through fast. They can't resist the chase.
Lutjanus CampechanusRed snapper are the prize of our nearshore trips, those beautiful pink-red fish that grow up to 3 feet and 35 pounds. We target them around structure in 30-200 feet - oil rigs, artificial reefs, hard bottom. Summer is prime season when they're most active and regulations allow harvest. What makes them special is that hard fight when hooked - they'll dive straight for cover and test your drag system. Plus, there's no better eating fish in the Gulf with that sweet, mild flavor. Most fish we catch run 15-25 inches, perfect for the dinner table. The trick is getting fresh bait down to the bottom quickly and keeping steady pressure once hooked. Use heavy tackle and don't give them an inch, or they'll wrap you up in the structure below.
Sciaenops OcellatusRedfish are the bread and butter of Texas inshore fishing, and for good reason. These copper-colored fish with their distinctive black spots cruise shallow flats in 1-4 feet of water, sometimes so shallow their backs stick out. Most run 20-30 inches, but those bull reds over 35 inches will test your drag. They hang around oyster reefs, grass beds, and structure year-round, though fall brings the best action when they school up. What guests love is the aggressive strike and bulldogging fight - they'll make multiple runs and really bend the rod. Plus, slot-size fish make excellent table fare with that mild, sweet flavor. My go-to trick is throwing topwater plugs early morning over shallow shell. That explosive strike never gets old, and the visual bite is pure adrenaline.
Salmo TruttaSpeckled trout are a mainstay of our inshore fishing, running 14-24 inches with those distinctive spots along their sides. They love grass flats in 2-6 feet of water, especially around dawn and dusk when they move shallow to feed. Spring through fall are your best bets, with cooler months pushing them into deeper channels. These fish hit topwater plugs, soft plastics, and live shrimp with equal enthusiasm. What makes them special is that delicate fight and the quality table fare - their white, flaky meat is outstanding when not overcooked. The key is working the grass edges where they ambush baitfish. Try a slow retrieve with a paddle tail under a popping cork - it mimics wounded bait perfectly and drives them crazy.
Archosargus ProbatocephalusSheepshead are one of the most recognizable fish around with their black and white stripes and those crazy human-like teeth. Most run 1-8 pounds, but we've seen 20-pounders come off the jetties. They love hanging around any structure with barnacles - piers, bridges, oil rigs. Get your bait right up against the pilings because these guys won't chase it far. They're notorious bait thieves, so when you feel that nibble, set the hook hard. Winter months are prime time when they school up. The meat is fantastic - sweet and flaky white flesh that's worth the effort to clean around those tough scales. Pro tip: scrape some barnacles off the structure to create a chum slick and they'll come right to you.
5.0 out of 5.0We had an exceptional trip with Capt. Grant and his first mate Larry. We took our first fishing charter 4 years ago and enjoyed it...
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