Full Day Scenic Fishing Trip - Corpus Christi, TX
Private Trip
Inshore Fishing
Sevenhour scenic charter combining fishing with coastal sightseeingTarget redfish, trout, and drum in beautiful Baffin Bay watersAll fishing gear, bait, and bottled water included onboard
Captain Kevin knows these waters like the back of his hand, and he's designed this 7-hour charter to give you the best of both worlds – solid fishing action and jaw-dropping scenery along Corpus Christi's pristine coastline. This isn't your typical hammer-down fishing trip where you're racing from spot to spot. Instead, you'll cruise Baffin Bay at a comfortable pace, watching the sunrise paint the sky while keeping your lines wet for redfish, trout, drum, and flounder. Perfect for couples looking for a romantic day on the water, families wanting to introduce kids to fishing without the pressure, or anyone who appreciates the finer side of angling. With all gear, bait, and bottled water included, you just need to show up ready to enjoy one of Texas's most beautiful fishing destinations.
Your day starts early – we're talking sunrise departure to catch the fish during their most active feeding periods. Captain Kevin runs a spacious inshore boat that comfortably handles two guests, giving you plenty of room to cast and move around without bumping elbows. Baffin Bay is legendary among Texas anglers for its crystal-clear water and healthy fish populations, and you'll understand why the moment you see it. The bay's grass flats and oyster reefs create perfect ambush points for predator fish, while the deeper channels hold bigger specimens cruising for an easy meal. Between fishing spots, you'll have plenty of opportunities to spot bottlenose dolphins playing in the boat's wake, roseate spoonbills working the shallows, and maybe even a manatee if you're lucky. The pace is deliberately relaxed – this top-rated charter focuses as much on soaking in the coastal beauty as it does on filling the cooler.
Captain Kevin keeps things simple and effective, using light tackle that lets you feel every bump and run without overpowering the fish. You'll primarily fish with live shrimp under popping corks – a deadly combination in these waters that mimics injured baitfish struggling at the surface. The captain also brings along soft plastics rigged on jig heads for working deeper structure and topwater plugs for those heart-stopping surface strikes. All rods are rigged and ready, but if you prefer throwing artificials, Kevin's got an arsenal of proven lures that work year-round in Baffin Bay. The boat's equipped with a shallow water anchor system that keeps you positioned perfectly over productive spots without spooking fish in the skinny water. Drift fishing is another favorite technique here, especially when working the grass beds where redfish love to cruise and feed. Kevin provides all tackle, but if you've got a lucky rod or favorite reel, feel free to bring it along – he's always happy to accommodate personal preferences.
Redfish are the crown jewels of Corpus Christi inshore fishing, and Baffin Bay produces some absolute giants. These copper-colored bruisers typically run 20 to 30 inches in these waters, with occasional bulls pushing 35 inches or more. Spring through fall offers the most consistent action, but winter fishing can be spectacular when you find schools staged in deeper holes. What makes reds so special is their fighting spirit – they'll make long, powerful runs and use every oyster bar and grass bed to try breaking your line. Plus, they're incredibly photogenic with their distinctive black spot and bronze coloration, making them perfect for those hero shots.
Sea Trout, locally called speckled trout or just "specks," are another customer favorite that calls Baffin Bay home. These sleek predators average 14 to 18 inches, with trophy fish reaching 20 inches or better during peak season. They're most active during cooler months, especially from October through March, when they school up in deeper water near structure. What anglers love about trout is their willingness to hit both live bait and artificials, plus they're excellent table fare. Their silver sides and distinctive black spots make them beautiful fish, and they fight with surprising strength for their size, often jumping and tail-walking when hooked.
Black Drum are the heavyweights of the inshore scene, and Baffin Bay's clear water lets you sight-fish for these powerful bottom-dwellers. Drum typically range from 20 to 40 pounds in these waters, with some true monsters exceeding 50 pounds. They're most active during spring spawning runs and fall feeding periods, when they move into shallower water to feed on crabs and shrimp. What makes drum fishing so exciting is the visual aspect – you'll often see their backs and tails breaking the surface as they root around oyster bars and sand flats. When hooked, they use their broad bodies and powerful tails to make bulldogging runs that test your tackle and patience.
Southern Flounder round out the slam possibilities, and these master predators are perfectly adapted to Baffin Bay's sandy bottom and grass beds. Most flounder here run 16 to 22 inches, with occasional doormat-sized fish pushing 24 inches or more. Fall is prime time for flounder fishing as they fatten up before their winter migration to deeper Gulf waters. These ambush predators lie buried in sand or mud, waiting for unsuspecting baitfish to swim within striking distance. What's fascinating about flounder fishing is watching them materialize from the bottom when they strike – one second there's nothing there, the next your rod is bent double from a fish you never saw coming.
This scenic fishing charter offers something most trips can't – the perfect balance between productive angling and pure coastal enjoyment. Captain Kevin's laid-back approach and intimate knowledge of Baffin Bay creates an atmosphere where everyone can relax and enjoy the day, whether the fish are biting or just cruising. With only two spots available per trip, you'll get personalized attention and plenty of
Captain Kevin's Shallow Sport boat is your floating basecamp for exploring Corpus Christi's inshore waters. This well-equipped motorboat handles Baffin Bay's shallow flats with ease, getting you to prime redfish and trout spots without spooking the fish. The wireless trolling motor keeps things quiet when you're working structure, while the fish finder helps locate schools holding in deeper pockets. GPS and radar ensure safe navigation, especially during those early morning launches when visibility is low. An icebox keeps your drinks cold and your catch fresh throughout the 7-hour trip. The sound system adds a nice touch during travel between fishing spots, but you'll probably find yourself listening to the water and watching for dolphin pods instead. Built for two anglers, this boat strikes the right balance between fishing functionality and comfort for a full day on Texas waters.
Pogonias CromisThese are the heavyweights of our inshore waters, often running 15-30 pounds with some real monsters over 40. You'll find them around oyster bars, muddy flats, and creek mouths where they use those powerful jaws to crush shellfish. Spring is prime time when they school up for spawning - that's when you hear their famous drumming sounds underwater. They're incredible fighters that will test your gear, making long, powerful runs. The smaller ones under 15 pounds are excellent table fare with firm, white meat. My go-to trick is using fresh crab on a carolina rig fished right on the bottom near structure. Be patient - they take their time inspecting bait, but once they commit, hang on tight.
Sciaenops OcellatusOur signature species here in Texas waters, these copper-colored beauties with their distinctive black spots are what dreams are made of. Most run 20-28 inches, perfect slot fish that fight like freight trains in shallow water. You'll find them tailing on grass flats, cruising oyster reefs, and hanging around structure in 1-4 feet of water. Fall and spring offer the best action, but they bite year-round. The smaller slot fish are excellent eating with sweet, firm meat. What guests love most is sight fishing - watching these bronze backs cruise the shallows and seeing them explode on topwater lures. My best advice: when you spot one feeding, cast well ahead of where it's heading and let your lure sink to the bottom before starting a slow retrieve.
Salmo TruttaSpeckled trout are our bread and butter fish here in Corpus Christi waters. These beautiful silver fish with distinctive spots typically run 14-20 inches, though we catch some real slabs over 25 inches around grass flats and drop-offs. They love shallow water early morning and evening, especially around structure in 2-6 feet of water. Spring through fall are peak seasons, with cooler months finding them in deeper holes. They're fantastic eating - tender, flaky white meat that's hard to beat. Guests love their aggressive strikes and acrobatic jumps when hooked. My local trick is working soft plastics or topwater lures along grass edges during moving water - the bite often turns on right at sunrise when they're actively feeding in the shallows.
Paralichthys LethostigmaThese flatfish are masters of disguise, hiding in sandy and muddy bottoms throughout our bays and shallow waters. Most run 15-18 inches, but we see some nice ones pushing 25+ inches around structure like oyster reefs and grass flats. They're ambush predators with both eyes on one side of their head - pretty wild to see up close. Fall and winter are prime time when they're feeding heavily before moving offshore to spawn. The meat is excellent - white, flaky, and mild. They put up a solid fight once hooked, and guests love the uniqueness of catching a "pancake fish." Pro tip: fish your bait right on the bottom and give them time to fully take it before setting the hook - they're not speed demons when they strike.
Corpus Christi, TX