South Padre Island Bay Fishing: Targeting Sand Trout and Whiting

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
  • 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…
What's Included
  • 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
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…

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.

Customer Ratings
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Mike_b
Jan 4, 2025
Great family trip! - The staff were awesome! They made my family trip an experience to remember. We will definitely be back!
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Stacey
Jan 3, 2025
Fun Had By All - The trip was great! Fishing was slow as the tide brought current. Family of 5 enjoyed our day. Staff tried to find the fish at three different spots. We caught 2/5 keepers of the day.
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Ewaphillippy
Dec 25, 2024
Great time fishing. We do... - Great time fishing. We do not fish often so 1/2 day was a perfect amount of time. Nice boat ride to the fishing spot and smooth return. Did it with a 9 year old and he had a great time.
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Cynthia
Dec 24, 2024
2024 Christmas family vacation. - We had a blast. First time fishing.It was so much fun. We plan to come back. It was a slow day, but just the excitement made it all worthwhile.
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Caroline_m
Nov 28, 2024
SPI Bay Fishing - Amazing trip - Captain and Guides were so experienced and knowledgeable - amazingly kind and helpful!
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Yvettejj2330lh
Nov 9, 2024
Bay fishing fun - Even though we didn’t catch much we had a blast. The crew was fun and professional. They made the trip worth every penny. Great trip
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Mariah_r
Nov 9, 2024
Best ever - Amazing fishing trip with my mom, had the best tour guides and fishing group. 10/10 experience on the Gulf of Mexico. Now I enjoy fishing :)
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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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Kevin_b
Jan 2, 2025
Fun in Padre - Fun trip. Crew was knowledgeable and helpful. Kids loved it. Unfortunately, the fish weren't biting today. We only caught a small drum, which they graciously cleaned for us. Good value.
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Maryhb1636rs
Nov 18, 2024
Disappointed - I feel like due to winds, this trip should have been cancelled. The Guide admitted right up front that the afternoon trip had already been canceled and he would have canceled if it had been his decision to make, and fishing would be difficult. Very few fish were caught. I also didn’t understand the discrepancy in prices. We booked online for $66 but several people on board payed $38. I read that max number of people was 20 and I counted at least 25.
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