My family is planning a trip down to South Padre in May and I thought it would be alot of fun if the guys could do a half day fishing trip or so. Has anyone used a guided fishing tour down there and would recommend someone? Most of us will be flying down so we won't have our fishing gear with us.

RR26

I just got back from S. Padre and went out on Capt Murphys boat by the Sea Ranch. I caught a 43 inch 34 lb redfish and my limit of red snapper to 14lbs. It was an 8 hr trip for $50. Nearly 70lbs of fish caught that day. They also have a 4-5 hr bay trip for $15 that is supposed ot be very good. They are a family run business and really treat the customers well and know where the fish are. Check them out.

Oh forgot to add that they furnish everything. Just bring your drinks and snacks.

Snapper season will have started by then and Murph is THE best at findin them.

Thx for the information...I will give him a call. I am a freshwater fisherman so saltwater fishing will be new but I can't wait. It will be a blast catching fish I have never caught before.

RR26

I might check that out myself, do you have a phone number


Scott

I emailed him about pricing and here is what he sent me:

All day fishing will be from 7am to 4 or 5 pm. Fishing for Red Snapper , Grouper, Shark, Trigger fish, Ling and Amberjack. The fee is $65.00 per person, all equipment and bait are furnished. All you would have to bring on any of our trips is whatever you want to eat or drink for the day. The half day trip is from 7am to 12 noon or 1pm to 6pm. Fishing for Snapper , Ling, Trigger fish Shark and Kingfish.The fee here is $45.00 per person. The bay trips are from 8am to 12noon 1 pm to 5pm or 7pm to 10pm. Fishing for Sand Trout and Whiting. The fee here is $20.00 per person.

His webiste is: http://captmurphys.com/

http://www.ospreyfishingtrips.com/

Check these guys out if your looking for a 1/2 to full day trip. I have been out with them 3 times and they are great. Great Captain and crew. We SLAYED the snapper every time. They provide everything you need as well. I am going back there in June. I cant wait! BTW; Get there EARLY to get a back corner; tip your deck hand $20 and they will treat you like royalty the whole trip. They were slipping ladyfish into my bait bucket and I was catching 4 snapper to everyone elses 1. They had a limited supply. Oh yea, and GET THERE EARLY! I usually get my ticket the day before and ask what time they board in the morning. Get there at least an hour before that if you want a corner. And you do. Trust me.

Have fun and good luck!

ScottB