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Jody Tarver

October 27, 2025
Trip taken October 27, 2025

Very professional knew exactly where the fish were on both species that we fished for and put us right on top of them my wife and I both got our bull red tags filled and put more reds and some blacks on the boat would highly recommend for anyone from beginner to pro this was both...

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Phillip Barnett

October 15, 2025
Trip taken October 15, 2025

Booked Drift Water Charters for a vacation 5-hour fishing trip and it did not disappoint. Cpt Pena was awesome and knew the spots to catch some monster fish. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and ensured we had a blast. I will definitely book again next time I’m in South Padre Isla...

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Kellie Meyer

October 11, 2025
Trip taken October 11, 2025

Excellent charter! We worked to find the fish, but eventually got them! My husband and I both caught a red drum and some sea trout. Great captain. Great experience!

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Velma Hughes

October 6, 2025
Trip taken October 6, 2025

If you want the greatest trip of your life, book with Capt. Joaquin! He has one of the calmest souls you'll ever meet. Caught our limit and learned a few tricks! Thanks Capt! A+

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K K

October 1, 2025
Trip taken October 1, 2025

Awesome guide service! Driftwater Charters really knows how to find fish — from start to finish, it was a great experience. Our guide worked hard to put us on fish and didn’t waste any time. The equipment and bait were top-notch, and you could tell they take pride in doing things...

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Miguel Garza

September 29, 2025
Trip taken September 29, 2025

Very good captain ! We won a tournament !

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Jessie Waggoner

September 28, 2025
Trip taken September 28, 2025

Have went out 4 times and have had an amazing time each time out. He puts you on top of them and is a great mix of safety snd fun. Can’t recommend him enough.

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Miguel Garza Pérez Obregón

September 28, 2025
Trip taken September 28, 2025

Very good fishing

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Kaleb Sanchez

September 22, 2025
Trip taken September 22, 2025

Would highly recommend drift water charters! Great experience and guide!

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Stephanie Martin

September 21, 2025
Trip taken September 21, 2025

We have been fishing with Captain Joaquin for the past 10 years, he is patient with our girls, he is great with us, and always catches fish!

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Cynthia Ward

September 20, 2025
Trip taken September 20, 2025

What an awesome experience. We really got lucky picking Mr. Pena to take us fishing. He is a very knowledgable fisherman, a capable Captain and polite gentleman. He was focused on making this a safe, but also a fun trip, where we learned more about fishing and caught some fish !!...

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Ken Woodring

September 15, 2025
Trip taken September 15, 2025

If you want a great fishing trip, check out Drifwater Charters very knowledgeable in fishing for all types of fish. My wife and I were quite pleased.👍🎣😎

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Dave Baitinger

September 14, 2025
Trip taken September 14, 2025

Great trip!! We caught a lot of fish and some big ones!! Definitely would use Joaquin again. Very knowledgeable and very friendly.

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Marissa Sandoval

September 4, 2024
Trip taken September 4, 2024

I recently had the pleasure of joining a friend’s fishing trip with Driftwater Charters, and it was an outstanding experience. Captain Joaquin was nothing short of amazing! His expertise, friendliness, and professionalism made the trip truly enjoyable. I can’t wait to visit South...

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Ricky King

July 18, 2024
Trip taken July 18, 2024

We did a trip on Dec 6 with Joaquin Peña and had an incredible time fishing with him as our captain and guide. He was the ultimate gentleman, and his experience in fishing the bay was obvious. We caught our limit of redfish and took home a speckled trout as well. Joaquin was als...

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Read real customer reviews from anglers who’ve fished with Drift Water Charters in South Padre Island. Our 5-star rated fishing charters consistently earn praise for expert guiding, clean boats, quality gear, and memorable days on the water. Whether you're looking for inshore fishing for redfish and trout or family-friendly charters on the Laguna Madre, our guests highlight the professionalism and passion that Captain Joaquin Pena brings to every trip.


Drift Water Charters is proud to be one of the top-rated fishing charters in South Padre Island. These verified reviews show why we're a trusted choice for deep sea fishing, half-day and full-day trips, and personalized fishing experiences. See why families, first-time anglers, and seasoned fishermen keep coming back to book with us year after year.

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