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​Inshore Bay Fishing in South Padre Island, TX

Redfish, Trout & Flounder on the Lower Laguna Madre

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.

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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.

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Target Species

  • Redfish (Red Drum) — hard-fighting, year-round staple of the Laguna Madre
     

  • Speckled Trout (Spotted Seatrout) — prime table fare, especially in cooler months
     

  • Flounder — prized catch, best in fall
     

  • Black Drum — powerful fighter, common in the bay
     

  • Sheepshead — structure-oriented, challenging and rewarding
     

  • Ladyfish — feisty and great for kids learning to fight fish
     

  • Croaker and Whiting — reliable bait-stealers that make for a busy day

Trip Details

  • Price: $550 for 1-2 passengers | $650 for 3 | $750 for 4 | $100 each for 5th and 6th passenger
     

  • Duration: 4 to 5 hours
     

  • Max passengers: 6
     

  • Departure: Morning — time confirmed at booking
     

  • What's included: All rods, bait (live or artificial), tackle, and ice
     

  • What to bring: Polarized sunglasses, sunscreen, water, snacks, Texas fishing license
     

  • Payment: Cash, Venmo, Zelle, Cash App - All major credit cards add 5% to total

Who This Trip Is For

  • Families with kids patient captain, calm bay water, easy for all ages
     

  • First-time anglers no experience needed, Capt. Cliff handles the teaching
     

  • Serious inshore anglers looking for a local edge on the Laguna Madre
     

  • Small groups of 2 to 6 looking for a private, focused day on the water

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Fishing Techniques

Capt. Cliff adapts his approach to what the fish want that day. Common methods include:

  • Light tackle spin fishing with braided line and a monofilament shock leader
     

  • Popping corks over live shrimp in the grass
     

  • Swimbaits and soft plastics for sight casting on the flats
     

  • Topwater lures during low-light feeding windows
     

  • Bottom fishing for black drum and sheepshead

FAQ

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Dates on the Laguna Madre Go Fast in Spring and Fall

Call or text Capt. Cliff directly to get on the calendar.

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