Knee-deep in the Laguna by sunrise.
Wade and drift trips for redfish, speckled trout and flounder, with a captain who's fished these flats for 22 years.
Tap a numbered pin or trip to see the details. Soundings in feet.Bay flats, half day
- Time
- 4 hours, leave at 6:30 am
- Target
- Redfish and speckled trout
- Best
- Year-round
Four trips, one boat
Prices cover the boat, captain, bait, tackle and cleaning your fish. Add $100 per extra angler, up to 4.
| Trip | Time | What you're after | Price | Pick |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Bay flats, half dayDrift and wade the grass flats | 4 hours | Redfish, speckled trout | $475 | |
| 2 · Full day wadeUpper Laguna Madre, lunch on the boat | 8 hours | Redfish, trout, flounder | $675 | |
| 3 · Jetty and surfRocks and passes, good for kids | 5 hours | Sheepshead, black drum, bull reds | $525 | |
| 4 · Baffin Bay trophy troutLong run south, artificial lures only | 9 hours | Big speckled trout | $825 |
What's biting
Pick a month. These are typical patterns from years of trip logs, not a promise. Fish don't read calendars.
The boat and the captain
Captain Dale has run the Laguna since he was a deckhand at fourteen. He's licensed by the Coast Guard, patient with first-timers, and knows when the fish are on the shoreline.
- Boat
- 24-foot shallow-water bay boat
- Runs in
- 10 inches of water
- Seats
- Up to 4 anglers
- On board
- Shade top, cooler, restroom stop on full days
What's included
- Rods, reels and tackle
- Live and artificial bait
- Ice and a cooler for your catch
- Fish cleaned and bagged at the dock
What to bring
- Texas fishing license with saltwater stamp
- Polarized sunglasses and a hat
- Wading boots if you have them
- Drinks and snacks
Good to know
- We leave at first light, about 6:30 am
- Weather cancels are fully refunded
- Kids 6 and up are welcome
- Tips for the captain are appreciated
From the boat
Logbook notes
First time wade fishing. Dale had me casting right in under an hour and I landed a 27-inch red.
Took my two boys to the jetty. They caught sheepshead all morning and haven't stopped talking about it.
Baffin delivered: a 29-inch trout on a topwater at sunrise. Worth the long ride.
Book a trip
Pick a date and trip. The captain calls within a day to confirm and talk about the forecast.
Anglers 17 and older need a Texas fishing license with a saltwater endorsement. You can buy one online from Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Request sent. Tight lines.
The captain will call to confirm. This is a sample site, so nothing was sent.