Most visitors to South Padre Island never think past the bay. Capt. Cliff thinks about the jetties, the Ship Channel, and the deep structure that holds fish other guides don't know about.
The North Jetties are a year-round producer — spadefish that school in formation around the rocks, speckled trout that run the edges, and the occasional tarpon pushing through the pass. The Brownsville Ship Channel opens up an entirely different world: mangrove snapper, lookdown fish, filefish, and species that don't show up on most Texas charter menus.
If you've done the standard bay trip and want something different, this is it.
Target Species
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Spadefish — school in tight formations around jetty structure, great on light tackle
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Mangrove Snapper — aggressive, great table fare, found in the Ship Channel
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Tarpon — seasonal runs through the jetties, a bucket-list catch
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Speckled Trout — present along the jetty edges
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Spanish Mackerel and Kingfish — fast-moving pelagics, spring and fall
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Lookdown Fish and Filefish — Ship Channel specialties
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Sharks — always a possibility in deeper water
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Cobia — migratory spring fish worth targeting
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, 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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Experienced anglers looking for species variety beyond standard inshore fare
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Anglers who've done bay fishing and want something new
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Anyone targeting tarpon, cobia, or pelagics on a South Padre trip
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Groups of up to 6 who want a private, local-knowledge charter
