By: Dianté Marigny
editor@portisabelsouthpadre.com
1. Captain Paco Hinojosa – Fish Killer Charters (SPI)
(956) 792-1316 (spifishkillercharters.com)
2. Captain Darryl Adams – Darryl Adams Outdoors (Port Isabel/SPI)
(956) 546 4868 or (956) 346-3700 (fishspi.com)
3. Captain Craig Woolly – SPI4Fish (Port Isabel/SPI)
(956) 984-9730 (fishspi.com)
4. DeWitt Thomas – Custom Sport Fishing (Port Isabel/SPI)
(956) 943-3332 or (956) 551-1965 (fishspi.com)
5. Blast to Cast Guide Service (Captain Mike Knox) (SPI)
(956) 243-0039 (blasttocast.com)
6. Capt. Lee Alvarez – South Padre Island Fishing Trips (SPI)
(956) 330-8654 (southpadreislandfishingtrips.com)
7. Capt. Eddie Curry (Port Isabel/SPI)
(956) 433-1179 (texasguidefishing.com)
8. Captain Bryan Ray Fishing Adventures (SPI Offshore)
(956) 433-6469 (texasguidefishing.com)
9. Captain Skipper Mock (SPI)
(956) 739-7698 (texasguidefishing.com)
10. Captain Big John – Big Johns Fishing Guide Service (Port Isabel)(956) 266-2102 (piratespier.com)
11. Captain Andy Salinas – Thumbs Up Charters (Port Isabel)
(956) 543-8624 (piratespier.com)
12. Reel Therapy Charter Service – Captain Jaime De La Fuente (Port Isabel)
956 793 0149 (piratespier.com)
13. Captain Walter Bode – Bode’s Bay Fishing (Port Isabel/SPI)
(956) 832-3761 (piratespier.com)
14. Captain Rudy B – Capt Rudy B’s Fishing (Port Isabel)
(956) 551-9472 (piratespier.com)
15. Danny B Bay Fishing Charters (SPI)
(956) 761-1389 (riograndelocal.com)
Bonus:
• Captain Murphy’s Fishing (SPI)
(956) 761 2764 (pirentals.com)
• Captain Randy’s Charters (SPI)
(956) 761-1663 (pirentals.com)
Water Sports & Eco-Tours
1. **South Padre Island Water Sports, LLC**
– Rentals (kayak, SUP, surf, kiteboard, more) + lessons
5709 A Padre Blvd, SPI
(956) 299-9463 (southpadreislandwatersports.com)
2. SPI Excursions (at Lobo Del Mar docks, SPI)
– Parasailing, jet ski, banana boat, snorkel, dolphin & fireworks cruises + bay fishing
(888) 709-8283 (business.spichamber.com)
3. Breakaway Cruises (Sea Ranch Marina, SPI)
– Dolphin watching, eco tours, fireworks, bay & deep sea fishing
(956) 761 2212 (business.spichamber.com)
4. Isla Tours (Sea Ranch Marina, SPI)
– Dolphin tours, bay fishing, fireworks cruises, Port of Brownsville tours, eco tours
(956) 761-4752 (business.spichamber.com)
5. **Dolphin Docks** (Port Isabel)
– Dolphin tours, bay fishing, eco cruises, sunset trips
(956) 943-3185 (business.spichamber.com)
6. **Osprey Cruises** (Port Isabel)
– Dolphin/eco/sunset/wildlife tours
(956) 943-6283 (business.spichamber.com)
Tips for Guide Selection
• Bay trips typically last 4–5 hours; tackle and bait usually provided.
• Many guides welcome families and beginners.
• Offshore charters offer deep-sea species (snapper, mahi-mahi, tuna, billfish).
• Book early—summer spots fill up fast!
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