The Laguna Madre runs shallow and clear from South Padre Island down toward Port Brownsville. Redfish and speckled trout work the grass flats year-round. Flounder stack up before the fall run. Black drum and sheepshead hold near structure.
Capt. Cliff Fleming has been reading this water for over 50 years. He knows which flat is holding fish on a given tide, what they're eating, and how to get to them before conditions change. That's the difference between a guided trip and a day of hoping.
Target Species
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Redfish (Red Drum) — hard-fighting, year-round staple of the Laguna Madre
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Speckled Trout (Spotted Seatrout) — prime table fare, especially in cooler months
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Flounder — prized catch, best in fall
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Black Drum — powerful fighter, common in the bay
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Sheepshead — structure-oriented, challenging and rewarding
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Ladyfish — feisty and great for kids learning to fight fish
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Croaker and Whiting — reliable bait-stealers that make for a busy day
Trip Details
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Price: $550 for 1-2 passengers | $650 for 3 | $750 for 4 | $100 each for 5th and 6th passenger
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Duration: 4 to 5 hours
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Max passengers: 6
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Departure: Morning — time confirmed at booking
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What's included: All rods, bait (live or artificial), tackle, and ice
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What to bring: Sunscreen, water, snacks, Texas fishing license
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Payment: Cash, Venmo, Zelle, Cash App
Who This Trip Is For
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Families with kids patient captain, calm bay water, easy for all ages
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First-time anglers no experience needed, Capt. Cliff handles the teaching
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Serious inshore anglers looking for a local edge on the Laguna Madre
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Small groups of 2 to 6 looking for a private, focused day on the water
Fishing Techniques
Capt. Cliff adapts his approach to what the fish want that day. Common methods include:
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Light tackle spin fishing with braided line and a monofilament shock leader
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Popping corks over live shrimp in the grass
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Swimbaits and soft plastics for sight casting on the flats
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Topwater lures during low-light feeding windows
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Bottom fishing for black drum and sheepshead
