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Guided Fishing Trip with Captain Steven Hillary – Rates & Booking

Captain Steven Hillary of Today We Fish Charter and Adventures on Tuesday June provides professional fishing guide services from South Padre Island. Our 5-Hour Bay Fishing Trip targets redfish, speckled trout, and black drum in the productive waters of the Texas Gulf Coast. All fishing equipment, bait, and tackle are included in your charter rate. We depart at 6:30 AM to take advantage of optimal fishing conditions and cooler morning temperatures. Our licensed guides have extensive local knowledge of the best fishing spots around South Padre Island's mangrove forests and tidal flats. Book online or call to reserve your fishing adventure and check current availability.

Highlights of South Padre Island Fishing Charter

South Padre Island's unique ecosystem creates exceptional fishing opportunities year-round. The extensive mangrove forests and shallow tidal flats provide perfect habitat for popular gamefish species. During falling tides, redfish, speckled trout, and black drum concentrate in deeper channels and around shell reefs to feed on baitfish. Our guides focus on these productive areas using proven techniques with live shrimp and topwater lures.

The clear June waters offer excellent visibility for sight fishing, while the morning departure time ensures comfortable conditions before afternoon heat builds. Our experienced crew provides all necessary equipment and shares local fishing knowledge to maximize your success on the water.

Local Species Insights

South Padre Island's inshore waters support healthy populations of redfish, speckled trout, and black drum throughout the year. These species thrive in the area's diverse habitat of grass flats, oyster reefs, and mangrove shorelines. Redfish patrol the shallow flats during high tide, moving to deeper channels as water levels drop. Speckled trout prefer areas with good current flow and structure, often found around shell reefs and drop-offs.

Black drum frequent deeper holes and channels, particularly during cooler months. All three species respond well to live shrimp presentations, while topwater lures can produce explosive strikes during early morning and late afternoon feeding periods. The key to success is understanding tidal movements and positioning yourself where fish naturally funnel during their feeding cycles.

Plan Your Fishing Charter Day

Our South Padre Island fishing charters accommodate up to six anglers comfortably. We provide all fishing rods, reels, tackle, bait, and safety equipment. The boat features modern electronics for fish finding and navigation, plus comfortable seating and shade for all-day comfort. We recommend bringing sunscreen, polarized sunglasses, a hat, and plenty of water. Snacks and drinks are welcome aboard.

Charter includes fish cleaning service, and we're happy to recommend local restaurants that will cook your catch. Our guides are CPR certified and maintain all required Coast Guard safety equipment. Weather conditions are monitored closely, and we'll reschedule if conditions are unsafe for fishing.