Captain Gus took me and a friend out last Thursday and we had a fantastic time! Perfect boat for…read morethe bay and Captain Gus was more than accommodating with his helpful hints on catching reds and trout! We also caught a plethora of other things we couldn't keep but were fun to catch anyway. If you are going to Padre and want to have fun on the water definitely concact Captain Gus!

We didnt have the best day of fishing but it wasnt because of Capt Gus. Dude actually got out of…read morethe boat and dragged the boat in the flats to get at some reds that were hanging in the nearby grass. They just werent biting. We still had a great time and hit all the potential hot spots and never gave up. Ended up catching one big speck and one nice red which fed a couple of guys two solid meals.. Had a great time and i highly recommend booking with Capt Gus. We will be back in 2019 fo sho'!

Capt. Kevin delivered a great experience for us on my first day charter fishing trip in South Padre…read moreisland. He went above and beyond by not only being punctual in the morning, and relentlessly helpful throughout the day, but also giving us extra time since I had mentioned I really wanted to get onto some redfish. He wasn't the type of guide to watch the clock and bring it in on the dot, he wanted us to catch fish. when we went out there was a tournament happening so there were a lot of boats around. That wasn't an issue for him though as he knew exactly what he was doing and caught us fish around the tournament. Would absolutely recommend.

My son and I went out with Captain Kevin this past Wednesday. This was my sons first fishing trip,…read moreso he was really excited. Captain Kevin was exceptional at making our fishing trip a memorable one. We caught several fish, though not all were keepers. Captain Kevin was quick on the go to find different types of fish and if they weren't biting within a few minutes he knew where to go next to find them. My son and I also learned a lot from Captain Kevin since we are not familiar to saltwater fishing. Captain Kevin was very knowledgeable of the surrounding area telling us about the history of the bay. He also kept us out a little longer to try and catch some more keepers but to no avail. Regardless, we had the best time fishing in the bay that day and my son can't wait to go again. Definitely will recommend this charter to my friends.

When we spoke with the owner " Captain Chris", on the phone, it made us feel confident that he was…read moregoing to show us a good time for the $750 we agreed on. We were just disappointed. His character was a C average to sayvtge least. He brought baby trout poles to bottom fish with my older sons and husband . He made them catch their own bait, truly tachy. He didn't pith the caught fish, he let them flop around in the cooler. To top it all off, he didn't want slime or blood on his boat when a fish was caught. What??? Finally, the captain cleans our fish at the end so we can take it to a restaurant and eat it.vHe left huge tooth pick sized bones in the fish. Wasnt safe to feed the grandkids. Tachy. I will say his hired help , Captain Derick was stellar! Take the trophy if Derrick is driving. Period.

This boat charter company is by far the BEST on SPI! We booked a charter with Captain Chris and…read morelet me tell you, he was top notch all the way. He spends a lot of money on his fleet of boats. They are clean, cool, shaded and you can be in the sun if you want to. We've been on so many boat charters on the island and this is the only one we book with now. Your requests are his specialty. He took us to some really awesome places that only the locals know about plus when we were in the water, he waited on us hand and foot. If you want a fun day or sunset on the water, Chillin' The Most Charters is for you (and me ). Trust me folks, I call them as I see them and you won't be disappointed! If you want to grill, he will bring the grill. Ice? On the boat. He even has a restroom on board. Now I will say this, if you want to go with a big group of strangers, this isn't your place but if you want something you've never seen, this is it. I hope you give yourself a gift of a beautiful day on the water with these guys!

This place is a little misnamed, it's not so much a windsurf place as a kiteboarding, windsurfing,…read moreand every other type of (non-motorized) watersport place - they've even added stand-up paddle boards this year. I first came here several years ago to continue the kiteboarding lessons I has started in Aruba. They had the really nice (and at the time revolutionary) Cabrinha bow kites, so I was able to progress a lot faster than in Aruba (no fault of Vela's, the kites were not in production yet the summer I was there). Phillip, the owner, is a great instructor, and just an all around cool guy. All the other instructors I've had there have also been great - knowledgable and proficient yet patient and laid back with beginners. I've been back a couple of times a year since that first time, for advanced lessons or bringing beginners for lessons, and have always been happy (when the wind cooperates, of course). The location is perfect, with shallow, flat water, and you can't beat the boat support and radio helmets. And they have outdoor showers, so on your last day you can check out of your condo, come kite here, then get cleaned up before you head home. Whether you want kiteboarding or windsurfing lessons or just want to rent gear, I highly recommend this place!

I have been coming here to windsurf for years. You can either bring your own windsurf or kite…read more gear or rent it. The bay (Laguna Madre), is a perfect place to either learn how to windsurf, or improve your skills. You can stand up for several hundred yards out so if you want to rest, you just stand up. Phillip Money, the owner, is a great instructor! This is also a great place to kiteboard. Phillip is a great instructor and he gives beginner and intermediate lessons, again in the bay where you can stand up quite a ways off shore which makes it less tiring and more secure feeling as a beginner. He has a two-way radio set up where he can go along with you in his boat and instruct you as you are actually sailing or kiting. He also rents kayaks and paddleboards. There are two outdoor, enclosed changing rooms/showers and inside there is a bathroom. Highly recommende!!

Walter and his wife are nice folks. I took my wife and daughters fishing with him and we had a good…read moretime. We limited on trout, caught some nice reds, and my eldest caught her first Texas slam when she finished up the trip with a flounder. We would definitely fish with him again. I'm pretty competent with a rod and once I know how we are fishing (live bait, popping, artificials, etc) I'm fine. He's patient and good with kids and folks that need more help too.

4th of July fishing!!! Capt. Bode took myself and my two…read moreyoung nephews for early morning fishing. Although the fishing was tough, it wasn't because of a lack of trying. We did land several large Trout. Just not our limit. With that said, Capt. Bode treated my nephews as if they were family. At the same time he's going to every sweet spot he knows to help us catch the trophy fish we all want. Maybe it was the several nights of a full moon, we just had a hard time finding the fish. I live and work in Dallas and I fished with several Port Isabel guides but none work as hard to guarantee that everyone has fun and great memories. If you a skilled fisherman or a firs ttimer I can't recommend a better guide.

Like to fish? Here's your (Shark) man! From the website: "My…read morefocus is all things surf fishing. My ultimate focus right now is catching fish from the sand. There are times when it is best to fish elsewhere but my primary goal is learning and sharing my knowledge of surf fishing. That being said, my secondary goal is lots of fish, big fish and small fish on the end of my fishing partners rod. We catch lots of fish here at Sharkman Surf Fishing, if the tide and fish gods allow it, I hope we catch fish till your arms wear out." How can you eat that? There are also kayak adventures, beach-combing and birding trips & other fun things to do. There are Light Tackle Trips and Big Game Trips. Everything from bull and tiger sharks, to blacktips and lemons - all right from the shore. You can also catch big game fish like bluefish and mackerels, and many other species, including snook, whiting, pompano, skip jacks, drums and croakers. Right now trout fishing in the Arroyo River is a really big deal. Sharkman Surf Fishing is a way to make sure you get the fishing trip of your dreams. David Woods has been fishing for over 13 years and he specializes in surf fishing, resaca, bay, and kayak fishing. He is an expert in all types of fishing and even makes his own lures and crimps. Sharkman Surf Fishing is a fully licensed and professional organization that uses Penn and Shimano reels and are part of the apex predator tagging program for scientific research. These are private tours & trips, so you pick the time and day. Sharkman includes free pick up and delivery from the SPI area in an air conditioned 4X4, drinks, snacks, field guilds, binoculars, buckets, shovels, and car seats and life jackets for children. This is a great way for nature photographers to safely & conveniently get to the areas where they can take some great shots like Boca Chica beach or the Arroyo River valley. And, of course, there is that great fishing! 5 YELP STARS for Sharkman Surf Fishing.

Had a great time kayaking in So. Padre. All the employees were very friendly and answered all our…read morequestions.

Great little place. Our family went there for kayak rentals. Reasonably priced but exceeded…read moreexpectations on service. Had a small issue with one of the kayaks, the staff helped us and made sure the new one offered the comfort and room requested. Sounds simple but the process was kind, attentive and genuine.

Captain Blaze took my friend and I out Thanksgiving morning to fish for speckled trout and red…read morefish. I cannot stress this enough--he knows where the fish are and he knows how to catch them. I'm sure he will tell you that every day is different, because that is what he told us at the beginning of the day, so I will say this--if the fish are out there and they're hungry, this guy will get you to them and teach you how to get them on your hook. He is an incredibly nice and funny guy and even if we had not caught a single fish, we would have had a great time just riding in the boat and talking to him. Fortunately, that was not the case for us as we reeled in nine speckled trout and five red fish all between 7 at and 1 pm. Those fourteen that we kept did not include the ten or so fish we caught that weren't big enough to keep. It was a great day! Every spot he took us to, we had a bite on the first cast! After a great half-day of fishing, Blaze took us back to the pier, cleaned our haul and sent us on our way with a bunch of fish to eat. I highly recommend him as your boat captain. Or, as I found out during our trip, he does duck hunts as well, so if you wanted to give that a shot, ask him. Happy fishing!