Join Captain Michael Barrera and Old Salt Charters for an exciting fishing adventure in Texas. Our inshore, nearshore, and flats fishing trips depart from Port Isabel, offering diverse fishing spots with various quality fish awaiting your skills. Whether you're a seasoned angler or a beginner, Captain Michael ensures a memorable family adventure, welcoming kids to join in the fishing fun. Experience the thrill of reeling in big catches as we explore the region's inshore waters, flats, and back bays, guided by Captain Michael's expertise in chasing multiple species. Create unforgettable moments on the water with Old Salt Charters for an exceptional fishing experience in Texas. Experience a diverse range of fishing techniques on board, including bottom fishing, popping, drift fishing, and Flounder gigging, adding excitement and variety to your fishing experience. The selection of targeted species is excellent, giving you the chance to reel in Mangrove and Lane Snapper, King Mackerel, Black Drum, Speckled Trout, Snook, and more. With such a fantastic variety, the trip becomes even more enjoyable for both young and old anglers. You can choose to release the fish you catch or take them home for a delicious feast. Your journey starts on a 20’ Shallow Stalker bay boat, a sturdy and reliable vessel that can accommodate up to 4 guests comfortably. Powered by a 150 HP Suzuki engine, the boat ensures a smooth and efficient ride. Equipped with a livewell to provide you with live bait and an ice box for storing your prized catches and refreshing drinks, you'll have everything you need for a fantastic day on the water. Rest assured that Captain Michael will take care of all your fishing gear needs. He will provide you with all the rods, reels, tackle, and lures required for a successful fishing outing. Additionally, water will be available to keep you hydrated throughout the trip. Plus, Captain Michael offers a generous service of cleaning and filleting your catch free of charge, saving you the hassle and allowing you to enjoy your fresh catch hassle-free. All you need to bring are your fishing licenses and some food to keep you energized. So, pack your gear, bring your enthusiasm, and hop aboard Old Salt Charters for an unforgettable fishing experience. The thrill of the catch and the beauty of the waters await you. Don't wait any longer – book your trip now and embark on an adventure of a lifetime with Old Salt Charters.

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Flounder are plentiful near jetties, waiting to crush your bait. Specks and Snook hide under piers—ready to attack anything that swims by them. The Reds? Well they're about as unpredictable as a fish can get! Offshore, Blackfin and Yellowfin Tuna patrol the waters. 

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Reel in the excitement with Captain Michael on thrilling fishing trips in South Padre Island, departing from Port Isabel. Old Salt Charters promises unforgettable inshore, nearshore, and flats fishing experiences that will keep you coming back for more. Book now and let Captain Michael guide you to the best fishing spots in South Padre Island with Old Salt Charters!

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Captain Michael Barrera runs Old Salt Charters, a South Padre Island fishing charter that offers year-round fishing trips in the bay area and Port Isabel. Captain Mike got more than 20 years of experience fishing in this area. He will spend time trying to find the best spots in the area where he can fish for quality fish. Captain Mike is an expert at bottom fishing, popping, drift fishing, and flounder gigging—but you can also try other angling methods. The fish species in the area are varied and plentiful. Captain Mike loves to teach children how to fish. So bring the kids along and make a day of it! Captain Mike's trips are the perfect way for families to enjoy an exciting and memorable adventure together! Your adventure begins as you board Captain Mike's 20-foot Shallow Stalker vessel, which can accommodate up to 5 guests. This vessel is powered by a 150-horsepower Suzuki engine, and its live well can store bait. The ice box allows you to keep your catch or drinks cold as desired.

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South Padre Island Fishing Charters

A fantastic day on the water with non-stop action all morning! Daniel, his children, and friend Jaime had a blast with our South Padre Island Fishing Charters in Port Isabel, Texas. The red drum were biting, making it an unforgettable inshore fishing experience. Book now for your own epic adventure!

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South Padre Island Fishing

It was a foggy morning, but we arrived at the spot in time for the action. My folks caught their limit of state snapper, as well as a bonus mangrove.

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Common Questions Is South Padre Island good for fishing?Deep sea fishing SPI is some of the best in Texas thanks to its proximity to deep water and productive structure.&nbsp;Speckled trout and black drum are also some of the best inshore fish to catch in South Padre Island. These fish can also be found alongside redfish but are often outshined in appearance or size. What kind of fish do you catch on South Padre Island?Trout, redfish and puppy black drum&nbsp;are good. Best action is in the South Bay small channels, and the Old Causeway. Redfish are schooling in the intracoastal at Three Islands, with black drum and trout mixed in. Red snapper are good on the artificial reefs. Do you need a fishing license to fish in South Padre Island?Licenses. A valid Texas fishing license package (license and endorsement) is required to fish in the park although exceptions may apply, and fees vary. Children under 17 years of age do not require a license.

Port Isabel Channel - Cameron, TX Fishing Report

Port Isabel Channel - Cameron, TX Fishing Report

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Port Isabel Channel - Cameron, TX

Redfish

Total catch - 7

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Total catch - 7

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