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South Padre Island Bay Fishing: Targeting Sand Trout and Whiting
4.3
136 Ratings
South Padre Island
Experience the thrill of South Padre Island bay fishing, targeting sand trout and whiting. Catch delicious fish like sheepshead, black drum, and red fish. Book your trip now!
Experience the thrill of South Padre Island bay fishing, targeting sand trout and whiting. Catch delicious fish like sheepshead, black drum, and red fish. Book your trip now!
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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33256 State Park Rd 100 - Welcome aboard the 49-foot vessel the Hard Bottom Too! Get ready for an unforgettable adventure as we set sail on the shimmering waters of lower Laguna Madre and South Padre Island Bay. Our seasoned crew, with years of expertise, is dedicated to providing you with the ultimate fishing experience!
Imagine the thrill as you…
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33256 State Park Rd 100 - Welcome aboard the 49-foot vessel the Hard Bottom Too! Get ready for an unforgettable adventure as we set sail on the shimmering waters of lower Laguna Madre and South Padre Island Bay. Our seasoned crew, with years of expertise, is dedicated to providing you with the ultimate fishing experience!
Imagine the thrill as you cast your line and reel in a variety of fish including the elusive sand trout, the feisty whiting, the powerful drum, the awe-inspiring shark, and the cunning sheepshead! And that’s just the beginning—our catches change with the seasons, offering you a fresh challenge every time you step aboard.
Captain Murphy’s has you covered with all the bait and tackle you’ll need to make your fishing trip a success. Just bring your spirit of adventure and a valid Texas Salt Water Fishing License if you’re 17 or older. Don’t worry, securing your license is a breeze—you can get it online in minutes!
So, are you ready to create memories that will last a lifetime? Join us on the Hard Bottom Too and discover the thrill of South Padre Island Bay Fishing like never before
What's Included
- Local guide
- Fishing equipment provided: rod, reel, tackle, and bait
- Live commentary on board
- Local guide
- Fishing equipment provided: rod, reel, tackle, and bait
- Live commentary on board
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Discount Coupons Not Accepted with this Offer
- Bottled water
- Children ages 3 and under not allowed Jun-Aug. 8am & 1pm
- Gratuities
- Discount Coupons Not Accepted with this Offer
- Bottled water
- Children ages 3 and under not allowed Jun-Aug. 8am & 1pm
Additional Information
The aquatic pursuits in the bay offer excellent catches, including Sheepshead, Black Drum, Whiting and numerous others like Red Fish. Angling expeditions in the bay mainly seek the delicious sand trout and whiting, but patrons also stand a chance to reel in red drum and black drum. Patrons are welcome to bring their own equipment, but accountability…
The aquatic pursuits in the bay offer excellent catches, including Sheepshead, Black Drum, Whiting and numerous others like Red Fish. Angling expeditions in the bay mainly seek the delicious sand trout and whiting, but patrons also stand a chance to reel in red drum and black drum. Patrons are welcome to bring their own equipment, but accountability will not be held by Captain Murphy’s for any personal gear.
Every individual engaging in the fishing activity, 17 years and older are obliged to possess a legitimate Texas Saltwater Fishing License. This license can be conveniently acquired online by visiting the Texas Parks and Wildlife website and clicking on Fishing License.
- Only Children Age 5+ Allowed and must be accompanied by an adult
Location
33256 State Park Rd 100
State Park Road 100
Turn right off Queen Isabella Causeway, travel 1/2 mile, turn right into Sea Ranch Marina, keep right of Sea Ranch Restaurant, Look for Captain Murphy's Fishing Charters at end of blue and white buildings. Your fishing boat will be the Hard Bottom Too.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.3
(136 Ratings)
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Nicole
Oct 20, 2024
A blast! - Our 7 year old son is obsessed with fishing and had a great time. Captain Harley and his crew did a great job with all age levels!
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O3231zlscottm
Oct 19, 2024
Great Time Fishing - Cesar and crew did a fantastic job keeping the trip fun. The current was bad so the fish weren’t biting but I still managed to get a couple trout. It was an amazing time and I highly recommend it.
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Esteban_b
Oct 16, 2024
Summer time where the living is easy - All very easy, from beginning to end. Plenty of good catch. Nothing difficult nor a chore on anything. Easy living, on a boat with good company.
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Maegan_w
Aug 18, 2024
Birthday Trip - It was my birthday trip so I traveled from Dallas, Tx. It was everything I expected. It was hot and I had motion sickness but still was worth it.
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Steven
Jul 30, 2024
Lots of action and great crew! - The crew was great and after a first stop that yielded very little action, the captain moved us to a much better location. Our group caught 40-50 fish (mostly hard heads) - but still super fun. My family had a great time.
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Chelsea_t
Jul 28, 2024
Chummin it up - The staff and boat crew were all friendly. Very convenient that they had bait, tackle, and rods onboard. Pricing was fair. Accommodated young and older individuals. Had at least 15-20 people (probably more). Bathroom onboard.
Now for the experience, let me tell you. The ride started out wonderful. The evening trip had a nice breeze. We stopped along our first spot. Swells were ok. The fish were only biting on one side of the boat. Mainly, catfish, whiting, and croakers. On our side it was a tangle fest. We move to the second spot. This spot defied everything about bay fishing. Swells were slamming against the boat. We went from normal swaying to feeling like I was in the North Sea. It felt like a game of survival of the fittest for who wasn’t chumming and had the strongest sea legs. At least 25-40% of the people onboard were chumming, dry heaving, or sweating profusely. The last spot was very much bay like. Calm waters.
Nobody on our trip caught anything spectacular but the memories will last forever. Needless to say, this story will live on forever and we will laugh hysterically when we think back on paying $179 dollars to throw up onboard and catch one fish.
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760jesslyng
Jul 28, 2024
AMAZING EXPERIENCE! - It was my first time at South padre island and decided to try a bay fishing trip not knowing what to expect. To my surprise, the staff was very nice! The ride was bearable, and the water was calm. I didn’t know much about the fish in this area, thankfully I had a young man Carlos who was very attentive, informative, and friendly! Even though we didn’t catch much fish the views were good and the conversations were good! I will definitely be recommending this spot to my family and friends.
I plan on taking another trip, hope to see Carlos there!
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350asaiahh
Sep 28, 2024
Decent no permit - It was fine I caught a decent red fish had to throw it back the because they didn’t have a permit for bay fishing only reason for four stars
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Dianna_s
Jul 31, 2024
Nice boat ride, ok fishing, ok crew - I as expecting more interaction with the captain and crew giving a little bit of info about the area we were in. We got an extremely quick lesson with the fishing poles. For those who had never fished before, it would have been impossible to figure out how to drop a line. Vacationing with another family and 6 kids between both families, we had to assist the kids and show them what to do. Not much fish to be caught. About 30 mins was wasted because there was a problem with the anchor so that was frustrating. They drove to a few different spots, but not much fish were caught at any locations. It was just ok. The boat ride was nice being on the water.
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Christina_s
Aug 12, 2024
An “OK” experience - Pros: The crew was friendly and knowledgeable. We got to catch some fish. Cons: we arrived 1 hour prior as instructed. So not necessary. Left the doc late. Then a few people were sick and a toddler was crying almost the whole time. Apparently the captain polled the people and the vote was to go back early. There was 6 people in our party and 3 guys next to us that wanted to stay. But we went back to doc early. We felt a bit robbed of our time out there.
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