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Q: Who are the best rated guides in Brownsville?

Some of the best rated guides in Brownsville are: Chachi Charters Red Vision Fishing Charters Down South Fishing Charters Reel Action Charter Services Reel Off Charters Reel Adventures Reel Therapy Charter Service South Padre Island Fishing Charters DriftAwayCharters Drift Water Charters

Q: What are the top fishing types in Brownsville?

Some of the best trip types in Brownsville are: Offshore Fishing Flats/Shallows Fishing Inshore Fishing Airboat Hunts Bird hunting River Fishing Hunting from Blinds Active hunting

Q: What are the top species I can catch in Brownsville?

Some of the top fish species you can catch in Brownsville are: Agujon Needlefish Alligator Gar Barracuda Black Drum Black Marlin Blackfin Tuna Blacktip Shark Blue Marlin Bonnethead Shark Bull Shark

Q: Do I need experience to go on a Fishing Charter?

Absolutely not! Most charter captains welcome anglers of all skill levels and specialize in teaching beginners. Many charters are family-friendly and will teach basic fishing techniques, help with equipment, and ensure everyone has a great time. Let your captain know your experience level when booking so they can tailor the trip accordingly.

Brownsville Fishing Charters(54 charters available)54 charters available

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South Padre Island

25 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • I Tie My Own Flies • Saltwater Fishing • Bass Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing • Freshwater Fishing • Drift Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers rave about his 43 years of expertise and ability to put them on fish immediately

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1-5 Guests

5-9 Hours

5 Trips

Available in 2 Months

Starts from$400

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South Padre Island

29 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing

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Customers praise Ruben's expertise and patience, calling him the best guide in South Padre Island

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1-6 Guests

5-7 Hours

5 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$450

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South Padre Island

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Customers praise Captain Ruben's expertise and ability to put guests on impressive fish consistently

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1-5 Guests

5-8 Hours

7 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$450

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South Padre Island, TX

21 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Drift Fishing

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Praised for finding fish when others can't and exceptional teaching skills

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1-6 Guests

3-5 Hours

2 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$400

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South Padre Island

24 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Drift Fishing

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Customers rave about Captain Mike's fish-finding expertise and exceptional work with kids

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5-6 Guests

3-9 Hours

14 Trips

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Starts from$350

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Port Isabel

10 Yrs experience • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing

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Praised for exceptional patience with kids and expert local knowledge finding fish

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1-6 Guests

4-8 Hours

4 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$350

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South Padre Island, TX

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Customers praise Captain Skylar's expertise and ability to consistently put them on productive trout fishing

(15)

5-10 Guests

2-4 Hours

5 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$30

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South Padre Island, TX

26 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Technical Fishing • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Drift Fishing

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Praised for expert fish-finding skills and ensuring great catches even on tough days

(19)

5-8 Guests

5-8 Hours

7 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$425

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South Padre Island

17 Yrs experience

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers love Captain Marc's patience with beginners and consistent fish-catching success

(15)

1-4 Guests

3-8 Hours

6 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$200

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Texas

5 Yrs experience • Good with kids • Technical Fishing • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Drift Fishing

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Guests love Captain Steven's fish-finding expertise and top-notch equipment maintenance

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1-5 Guests

2-4 Hours

4 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$100

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Texas

4 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Freshwater Fishing • Drift Fishing

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Customers praise Captain DLS for exceptional local knowledge and consistent big catches

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3-4 Guests

6 Hours

9 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$500

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South Padre Island, TX

9 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Technical Fishing • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Drift Fishing

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Customers praise Captain Brett's expertise and ability to find fish in tough conditions

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1-3 Guests

5 Hours

2 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$450

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Fishing in Brownsville, Texas offers saltwater adventures in local bay waters where anglers target diverse species using proven techniques. The area's productive fishing spots provide opportunities for both seasoned fishermen and newcomers to experience quality saltwater action. Guides demonstrate extensive knowledge of local waters and fishing methods, positioning clients in the most productive areas. The fishing atmosphere welcomes families with children, creating memorable experiences for first-time saltwater anglers. Patient instruction and enthusiasm from local captains ensure stress-free trips, while well-maintained boats and quality tackle enhance the overall fishing experience for all skill levels.

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5 / 5

Based on 468 reviews by Guidesly users

Chris

June 19, 2025

Trip taken June 11, 2025

Inshore, AM - 5 hrs Trip

8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

6 Guests

The trip was AMAZING! CPT Arturo was AWESOME! He was very professional and friendly, we had 4 adults and 2 kids. He worked his butt off the entire time and we caught a TON of fish. We had some weather roll in and he was very flexible with options and what we wanted to do. Highly recommend him, clearly knowledgeable and experienced in the area!

South Padre Island

26 Yrs experience • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Drift Fishing

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Guests love Captain Arturo's local knowledge and consistent fish-catching success

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1-6 Guests

5-8 Hours

3 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$425

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Jordan S.

June 8, 2025

1 Guest

Booked last minute day before and had a great time! Captain Marc was super chill, fun, and helpful! He got us out there on some reds and trout in a couple different spots and let us get at it. Most impressive thing was how quick he’d get us set up to have lines in the water as much as possible, whether it was putting new bait on, getting a fish off the hook, or fixing a rod up if it was tangled, we always had a line in. Very cool boat with plenty of space to get after it!

South Padre Island

17 Yrs experience

Guest Reviews Say:

Customers love Captain Marc's patience with beginners and consistent fish-catching success

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1-4 Guests

3-8 Hours

6 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$200

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Trevor W

December 29, 2024

1 Guest

I had an incredible experience! It was my first time here and trying this type of fishing, and Captain Jason was fantastic. I highly, highly recommend it!

Brownsville

7 Yrs experience

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for big redfish catches and going above and beyond on charter time

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1-2 Guests

6-8 Hours

2 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$550

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David D

November 30, 2024

1 Guest

Captain Jaime will make sure you have a great time.

South Padre Island, TX

26 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Technical Fishing • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Drift Fishing

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Praised for expert fish-finding skills and ensuring great catches even on tough days

(19)

5-8 Guests

5-8 Hours

7 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$425

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Pablo Saldana Pablo Saldana

November 24, 2024

1 Guest

My son and I had an unforgettable saltwater fishing adventure with Captain Chu Dog! The captain's expertise, patience, and passion made our experience truly exceptional. Captain Chu Dog's knowledge of the waters and fishing techniques ensured we were always in the right spot. Clean, well-maintained gear made the experience enjoyable and stress-free. The captain tailored the trip to our needs, making sure we both had a blast. Captain Chu Dog's enthusiasm was contagious, and his stories about the marine life added depth to our experience. Watching my son reel in his first saltwater catch was priceless! Heck, even I reeled in my first saltwater catch. If you're seeking a professional, fun, and family-friendly fishing experience, look no further than Captain Chu Dog. We can't wait to book our next trip!

Captain Chu Dog

Replied on March 16, 2025

Pablo Saldana Pablo Saldana, Thank you! You folks were awesome. Looking forward to our next trip.

South Padre Island

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for expertise, patience, and ensuring successful saltwater catches for all skill levels

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3-4 Guests

6 Hours

5 Trips

Available This Week

Starts from$500

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Top Species

Agujon Needlefish

Alligator Gar

Barracuda

Black Drum

Black Marlin

Blackfin Tuna

Blacktip Shark

Blue Marlin

Bonnethead Shark

Bull Shark

California Flounder

Cobia

Crevalle Jack

Florida Pompano

Gag Grouper

Grey Snapper

King Mackerel

Lake Trout

Lane Snapper

Lemon Shark

Lingcod

Mahi Mahi or Common Dolphinfish

Pacific Pompano

Permit

Rainbow Trout

Red Snapper

Redfish

Sea Trout

Sheepshead

Shortfin Mako Shark

Snook

Southern Flounder

Spanish Mackerel

Summer Flounder

Tarpon

Tiger Shark

Wahoo Fish

White Marlin

Yellowfin Tuna

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Who are the best rated guides in Brownsville?

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What are the top species I can catch in Brownsville?

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