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Where does Drift Water Charters fish?

We fish the South Padre Island area, including Laguna Madre, Port Isabel Channel, South Bay Pass, Stover Cove, Brownsville Fishing Harbor, Port Isabel Side Channel, Brownsville Ship Channel, Laguna Vista Cove, South Bay, El Realito Bay, Back Bay, Arroyo Colorado, Port Mansfield Channel, Boca Chica Bay, Brazos Santiago Pass, Port Isabel Turning Basin, Red Head Cove, Brownsville Ship Harbor, Goose Island Passing Basin, Townsite Point, Verdolaga Lake, Red Fish Bay, Land Cut, The Hole, Bahia Grande, Rio Grande, Laguna Larga, Vadia Ancha, Port Isabel Reservoir.


What are the target fish?

Target fish include Black Drum (Also Called Drum, Drummer), Southern Flounder (Also Called Flounder, Plie ), Redfish (Also Called Red Drum, Channel Bass, Spottail Bass), Sheepshead  (Also Called Convict Fish, Sheephead  ), Grey Snapper  (Also Called Mangrove Snapper, Gray Snapper ), Snook  (Also Called Common Snook, Sergeant Fish, Thin Snook), Sea Trout  (Also Called Speckled Trout, Spotted Sea Trout)


Where in South Padre Island to we meet our guests?

We meet at Drift Water Charters Boat Launch( W Polaris Dr, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA ), West Polaris Drive Boat Ramp ( 201 W Polaris Dr, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA ), Drift Water Charters Boat Launch ( 201 W Polaris Dr, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA )


Do I need a STATE Fishing license?

Yes, a Fishing license is required


Where do I get a STATE Fishing license?

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Texas Parks & Wildlife - Fishing

Texas residents and visitors 17 years of age and older are required to possess a Texas fishing license when fishing in the public waters of Texas.

How much should I Tip?

It is customary to tip 20% of the trip total. We work tirelessly to make sure you have a guest experience!


Do I need to bring my own gear?

No, we provide standard gear such as rods and reels so you don’t need to worry about anything. But please feel free to bring you own gear if you prefer.


For further questions, please visit our Contact Us page.

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