Full Day Redfish & Sea Trout Fishing in Corpus
Private Trip
Inshore Fishing
Full day guided inshore fishing for redfish and sea troutProfessional fly fishing instruction included with trip experienceSmall group trip accommodates up to four guests maximum
Looking to step up your fly fishing game on some of the Texas coast's most productive waters? Our full day guided trip in Corpus Christi puts you right where the action is – chasing redfish and sea trout in the shallow flats and grass beds that make this area legendary among saltwater anglers. Whether you're new to the fly rod or looking to dial in your technique, this top-rated charter gives you eight solid hours to work these waters with a guide who knows every productive flat, every tidal movement, and every trick to getting these fish to eat your fly.
We'll start early, meeting at the dock while it's still cool and the fish are actively feeding. Your captain will have the boat rigged and ready, with fly rods set up for the conditions we're facing that day. The beauty of Corpus Christi's bay system is the variety – one minute you're sight-casting to tailing redfish in knee-deep water, the next you're working a grass edge where sea trout are ambushing bait. The flats here are pristine, and on calm mornings, you can see fish from 50 feet away. We'll move throughout the day based on tides, wind, and fish activity, hitting multiple spots to keep you on productive water. This isn't a rushed half-day trip where you barely get warmed up – eight hours gives us time to really work different areas and adjust tactics as conditions change. Small groups of up to four anglers mean everyone gets plenty of shots and personalized instruction.
We're talking sight fishing at its finest here. Most of our fishing happens in water shallow enough to pole, using an 8-weight fly rod that's perfect for the wind conditions you'll face on the Texas coast. Your guide will have you rigged with everything from Clouser minnows to spoon flies, depending on what the fish are eating. The key technique we'll focus on is accurate casting – getting your fly within two feet of a cruising redfish without spooking it. We'll work on your strip retrieve, teaching you how to make that fly look like a fleeing shrimp or wounded baitfish. The boat setup is designed for fly fishing, with a clean casting deck and elevated poling platform so your guide can spot fish and position you for the best shots. Don't worry if you're not dialed in yet – part of what makes this trip world-class is the instruction you'll get. By the end of the day, you'll be casting tighter loops and reading water like you've been doing this for years.
Redfish are the bread and butter of Corpus Christi fly fishing, and for good reason. These copper-colored bruisers average 20-28 inches in our waters and fight like they're twice that size. Spring and fall are prime time when they're feeding heavily in the shallows, but summer fishing can be lights-out if you know where to look. What makes reds so addictive is the visual aspect – watching a 6-pound fish cruise the flats, seeing it turn on your fly, feeling that solid hookup. They're not the fastest fish, but they're bulldogs that will test your drag and make multiple runs toward structure. The best part? They're year-round residents, so every month offers different opportunities and behaviors to figure out.
Sea trout bring a completely different game to the table. These spotted beauties are more finicky but absolutely explosive when they eat. Running anywhere from 14 inches up to 24-inch gator trout, they're ambush predators that love grass edges and drop-offs. Summer is peak season when they're shallow and aggressive, but winter can produce some of the biggest fish of the year for anglers willing to work deeper water. What gets people hooked on trout fishing is their unpredictability – one day they want a fast-stripped Deceiver, the next they'll only eat a slowly crawled shrimp pattern. When a good trout eats your fly, it's often a surface explosion that'll get your heart racing. They're also excellent table fare, making them a customer favorite for anglers who like to take a few fish home.
This full day fly fishing trip gives you the complete Corpus Christi experience – quality instruction, productive waters, and enough time to really get into a rhythm with these fish. CL Guide Service has built a reputation on putting clients on fish while teaching proper techniques that'll make you a better angler for life. The combination of sight fishing for reds and working structure for trout means you'll leave with skills that translate to saltwater fly fishing anywhere. Weather permitting, we fish year-round, but spring and fall dates fill up fast when conditions are most consistent. Whether you're looking to master your first redfish on fly or add some new techniques to your arsenal, this trip delivers the goods. Ready to get your line wet? Give us a call and let's get you set up for a day on the water that'll have you planning your next trip before this one's even over.
Your fishing platform is a 20-foot Everglades flats boat powered by a reliable 150hp Yamaha outboard - built specifically for chasing redfish and sea trout in Corpus Christi's shallow waters. This shallow-draft design lets you access those hard-to-reach spots where the big fish hang out, from grass flats to back bay pockets. The boat comes equipped with GPS navigation to mark productive holes and a quality fish finder to locate schools and structure below. With room for up to 4 anglers, there's plenty of casting space whether you're working topwater lures at first light or sight-fishing the flats. The stable platform gives you confidence when battling those drag-screaming reds, while the shallow-water capability opens up miles of prime fishing grounds that bigger boats simply can't reach.
Sciaenops OcellatusRed drum are the bread and butter of our shallow water fishing, running 20-35 inches with that distinctive copper color and black eyespot near the tail. These bruisers love super shallow flats, oyster reefs, and marsh edges - sometimes in water so thin their backs show. They're here year-round but spring through fall brings the best action when they're tailing in the shallows. What gets anglers hooked is their bulldogging fight and willingness to eat everything from topwater plugs to live shrimp. They're also excellent table fare with firm, mild meat. My go-to trick: look for muddy water or nervous bait, then throw a gold spoon past the disturbance and work it back slowly. These fish spook easy, so approach quietly and make long casts.
Salmo TruttaAlso called speckled trout, these spotted beauties run 14-24 inches and 1-5 pounds in our waters. You'll find them cruising grass flats and shallow bays, especially at dawn and dusk when they're actively feeding on shrimp and small baitfish. They hit topwater plugs, soft plastics, and flies with surprising aggression for their size. What makes them special is their delicate white meat - some of the best table fare you'll find inshore. They're year-round residents here, but fall and winter offer the most consistent action when they school up in deeper channels. Pro tip: work your lure slow and steady over grass beds. These fish are spooky, so keep noise down and watch for nervous water - that's usually trout feeding just below the surface.
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