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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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Marc Vrban

July 10, 2024
Trip taken July 10, 2024

Best fishing trip I've ever been on! Captain Joaquin is highly experienced, 43 years of being on the water. Every piece of advice he gave us worked. So if you don't listen and don't catch fish it's your own fault lol. He keeps things interesting with his humor, and makes feel lik...

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Brandy Vrban

June 7, 2024
Trip taken June 7, 2024

We first met when we booked a 1/2 day with Captain Joaquin last year October 2023. We had such a great time that we booked another day that same week! We told him that we would see him in a year, we only made it 6 months as we’re here now and just finished our 3rd day in a row ou...

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Marissa S

December 16, 2023
Trip taken December 16, 2023

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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Nikko A

December 6, 2023
Trip taken December 6, 2023

Exceptional experience with Drift Water Charters! Captain Joaquin's expertise led us to prime fishing spots, where we caught a variety of fish. Professionalism, knowledge, and a passion for fishing made this trip unforgettable. Highly recommend!

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Lance P

November 10, 2023
Trip taken November 10, 2023

Five-star fishing adventure with Drift Water Charters and Captain Joaquin! From booking to the final catch, everything was seamless. Captain Joaquin's guidance ensured a successful trip, and we left with memories to cherish. Can't wait to book again

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Art Rodriguez

May 10, 2023
Trip taken May 10, 2023

Capt. Joaquin did a fantastic job! He was well prepared with gear and bait. He first covered safety with my family (my wife, our three daughters ages 14, 13 & 11) before we even got on the boat. That meant allot to us. He covered his game plan and we then headed out. Once at our ...

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Joanne Cliff Widman

February 10, 2023
Trip taken February 10, 2023

We had a great time, caught lots of fish. Very well organized and knowledgeable. Definitely will use him and tell anyone looking for a charter to use him.

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Brian

October 12, 2022
Trip taken October 12, 2022

Book Captain Joaquin now! I highly recommend Capt. Joaquin - a great experience overall! First class boat and equipment and obviously a wealth of experience. Fish speed - caught about 20 spotted trout in the first 45 minutes! Moved as the bite got slower and kept catching fish th...

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Frederick

October 9, 2022
Trip taken October 9, 2022

This trip was for my 12 year old granddaughter's birthday. Captain Joaquin worked very hard to get us fishing, despite the weather (rain) and a slow day for sentinel fish. Best of all, a 12-year-old girl caught a keeper red and her 10-year-old sister caught a keeper flounder. We ...

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Lisa Bliss

October 9, 2022
Trip taken October 9, 2022

My husband and I had an amazing time on our fishing trip with Joaquin! He went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience and was very knowledgeable about where to take us to find specific fish. He clearly was passionate about his job and wanted us to be happy. We ca...

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Robert

October 8, 2022
Trip taken October 8, 2022

From not fishing, to being afraid of boats, to becoming an experienced Rockport fisherman who does this every weekend, Captain Joaquín Peña was a perfect fit for the three of us. He was patient, a teacher, and able to handle multiple tasks regardless of our abilities. He was so...

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Tami Taylor

October 7, 2022
Trip taken October 7, 2022

We had an AWESOME day fishing today with Captain Joaquin! Such a nice guy and he knows his stuff when fishing at South Padre. My husband and I caught a lot of fish (not all large enough to keep) and we could not be happier with our trip! I highly recommend Drift Water Carters

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Francisco

September 17, 2022
Trip taken September 17, 2022

My son and his friend's afternoon birthday weekend trip was a success. Captain Peña worked hard and got the fish caught. The boys were very excited after the trip and experience. Most importantly, they all came back and said they learned something. Not only is it a fun trip, but...

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