Full-Day Speckled Trout Fishing with Captain Rudy
Private Trip
Inshore Fishing
Fullday speckled trout charter in Laguna Madre watersCaptain Rudy provides expert guidance and quality tackleEight hours targeting larger fish with included gear
When you want to spend a full day chasing speckled trout in some of Texas' most productive waters, Captain Rudy's 8-hour charter puts you right where the action happens. The Laguna Madre holds some of the best trout fishing along the entire Gulf Coast, and with a full day on the water, you'll have plenty of time to work different spots, adjust your techniques, and really dial in on what these fish want. This isn't a rushed trip where you're watching the clock - it's a proper fishing day where you can settle into the rhythm of the water and focus on putting quality fish in the boat.
Your day starts early, meeting Captain Rudy at the marina before sunrise to make the most of those prime morning hours when trout are actively feeding. The Laguna Madre system offers incredible variety - from shallow grass flats to deeper channels and drop-offs where bigger fish like to cruise. Rudy knows these waters like the back of his hand, and he'll move you around based on conditions, tides, and where the fish are showing up that particular day. With 8 hours to work with, there's no pressure to rush between spots. You can really take your time working a productive area, or explore multiple locations to pattern the fish and figure out what's working best. The boat is set up specifically for this kind of fishing, with a shallow draft that lets you access those prime skinny water spots where speckled trout love to ambush baitfish.
Captain Rudy provides all the gear you'll need, from rods and reels matched perfectly to this style of fishing, to a full selection of lures and live bait. Speckled trout fishing here involves a mix of techniques depending on conditions and what the fish are doing. You'll likely throw soft plastics rigged on jig heads, work topwater plugs during the right conditions, and use live shrimp under popping corks when the trout are being finicky. The beauty of an 8-hour trip is having time to experiment with different presentations. If the fish aren't responding to one approach, you can switch it up without feeling like you're wasting precious fishing time. Rudy will coach you through the techniques, helping you read the water, understand how to work your lures, and recognize the subtle strikes that speckled trout are known for. The tackle is light enough to feel every bite, but with enough backbone to handle those bigger fish that call these waters home.
Speckled trout are the stars of the show in the Laguna Madre, and for good reason. These fish are smart, aggressive when they want to be, and absolutely beautiful with their distinctive spotted flanks and subtle colors that seem to change in different light. South Padre Island trout typically run anywhere from keeper size around 15 inches up to genuine trophies pushing 6-7 pounds or more. The best part about targeting them here is the consistency - while you might have better and worse days, the Laguna Madre holds trout year-round, with different seasonal patterns that keep things interesting. Spring and fall tend to produce the most active fishing, but even summer and winter have their moments when conditions line up right. Trout are ambush predators that like to hold around structure - grass beds, drop-offs, shell reefs, and anywhere baitfish congregate. They'll hit fast and hard when they're feeding, but they can also be maddeningly subtle when they're just mouthing baits. That's part of what makes them so addictive to target - you're constantly learning and adjusting your approach.
An 8-hour charter gives you the kind of fishing experience that day-trippers and shorter trips just can't match. You'll have time to really connect with the fishery, understand how these trout behave, and put together the kind of day on the water that you'll be talking about for years. Captain Rudy's local knowledge combined with quality gear and a full day to explore makes this trip perfect for serious anglers who want to maximize their time on some of Texas' best inshore waters. The Laguna Madre isn't going anywhere, but good weather windows and prime fishing conditions don't wait around. Whether you're looking to improve your speckled trout techniques, targeting a personal best, or just want to spend a full day doing what you love most, this charter delivers exactly what you're looking for. Book your spot and get ready for the kind of fishing day that reminds you why you fell in love with this sport in the first place.
You'll spend your day targeting speckled trout aboard a reliable 24' Shallow Sport that handles the Laguna Madre waters with ease. This motorboat comfortably fits up to 6 anglers and comes loaded with everything you need for a productive fishing day. The wireless trolling motor lets Captain Rudy position you quietly over prime trout spots without spooking the fish, while the fish finder helps locate schools holding in the grass flats and drop-offs. Keep your catch fresh in the onboard icebox, and stay comfortable with the multimedia system during travel between fishing spots. The GPS ensures you'll hit all the best trout grounds around South Padre Island's productive back bays. This shallow-running boat gets you into those skinny water haunts where the bigger specks like to hang out.
South Padre Island