I recently had the pleasure of joining a friend’s fishing trip with Driftwater Charters, and it was an outstanding experience. Captain Joaquin was nothing short of amazing! His expertise, friendliness, and professionalism made the trip truly enjoyable. I can’t wait to visit South Padre again & book a trip of my own!

What an exciting time out on the water, The captain was very knowledgeable and put us on fish right from the start. Definitely glad we didn’t just settle on a charter and was able to find and book 1 of the best in South Padre. Will definitely use again when we return!!!!

Capt. Joaquin did a fantastic job! He was well prepared with gear and bait. He first covered safety with my family (my wife, our three daughters ages 14, 13 & 11) before we even got on the boat. That meant allot to us. He covered his game plan and we then headed out. Once at our first stop, capt. Joaquin coached us on the technique he wanted us to follow as we were drifting. Even though we didn't execute quite like a pro would, he was very patient with us. We quickly got on some red drum but my oldest daughter lost them before we could get them in the net. A while later, I reeled in a very nice unicorn of a fish in the way of a 30 & 1/4" trout. What a treat that was for me, my family and Captain Joaquin. After a lull of no fish, Captain Joaquin moved us to a different spot where we had no luck other than a few catfish but it kept my daughters engaged. At our 3rd stop, Captain Joaquin put us on some great fish. Within minutes of the first two lines being in the water my 13yo daughter hooked a nice red drum which is exactly what Captain Joaquin said he hoped we caught running. Soon after my wife also reeled in a nice 28" red. Minutes later our youngest reeled in a small red but she was happy! Minutes later my 14yo daughter reeled in her own 26" red and while she was reeling hers in our 13yo had hooked another red, this time an oversized 29". What I truly enjoyed about this tussle was how Captain Joaquin encouraged my 13yo when she kept saying that she couldn't do it! He kept encouraging her and she reeled him in all on her own with no one's help. Minutes later she reeled in her 3rd red. Our 11yo added a 21" trout before it was all said and done. Captain Joaquin was great and professional with our daughters, never getting or showing any frustration in his tone of voice or body language. He is a class act and knows what he is doing. What a great half day of fishing! This was our daughters first time salt water fishing and also fishing from a boat and they are so ready to do it again and we give thanks to Captain Joaquin for that! My wife and I would definitely recommend him and we plan on returning and booking again with Captain Joaquin at Drift Water Charters!

We had a wonderful trip with the Captain. He was full of information. He told us exactly how to catch the BIG ones and we did. Not enough stars to rate our trip.

We first met when we booked a 1/2 day with Captain Joaquin last year October 2023. We had such a great time that we booked another day that same week! We told him that we would see him in a year, we only made it 6 months as we’re here now and just finished our 3rd day in a row out slamming the trout and red fish!! I caught a 32 inch and a 29 inch red fish. Please enjoy the pictures that I added and Thanks again Captain you do anything and everything to get us on FISH!!!! Until next time and CAN’T wait 😁

We did a trip on Dec 6 with Joaquin Peña and had an incredible time fishing with him as our captain and guide. He was the ultimate gentleman, and his experience in fishing the bay was obvious. We caught our limit of redfish and took home a speckled trout as well. Joaquin was also a patient and gentle teacher. He worked hard to put us on fish and make sure we caught them while having a good time. My wife and I would highly recommend Captain Joaquin as your captain!!!