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Inshore Fishing Charters in Corpus Christi

9 inshore guides in Corpus Christi, North Padre Island and the upper Laguna Madre that fish the bays, flats and passes, listed A to Z with their boats and published prices. Call the guide directly – we never take a commission.

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The guides

Corpus Christi inshore fishing guides, A to Z

Every guide here lists inshore, bay, flats or backcountry trips on its own published trip menu. Confirm the trip, the price and what is included before you book.

Come N' Take It Outfitters

Corpus Christi

Capt. Clint SmithUp to 6 guests

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

OffshoreDeep seaBay

Targets: Speckled trout, Redfish, Black drum, Red snapper, King mackerel, Cobia, Shark

Bay half day (5 hr), 1-3 guests, from $750Bay full day (8 hr), 1-3 guests, from $850Offshore (8 hr), 1-3 guests, from $850+4 more on their site
(512) 804-8589Website

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ESCape Charters

Marker 37 Marina, 13317 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78418

Capt. Ken Cotton24 ft Blazer BayUp to 4 guests

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

OffshoreBay

Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout, Black drum, Red snapper, King mackerel, Wahoo, Amberjack, Cobia

Offshore, party of 2 (starting at) $550Bay, party of 2 (starting at) $450
(361) 563-8186Website

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Laguna Madre Anglers

Corpus Christi (North Padre Island)

Capt. Mitch Deane

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

InshoreBay

Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout, Red snapper, Flounder, Black drum

Fishing package, 1-2 people (March-December) $650
(361) 549-7381Website

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Noe Garza's Guide Service

1026 Bradshaw Dr., Corpus Christi, TX 78412

Capt. Noe Garza22 ft bay boat, 250 hp SuzukiUp to 6 guests

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

InshoreBay

Targets: Redfish, Black drum, Speckled trout

Full day (8 hr), 1-2 people $650Full day (8 hr), 3 people $750Full day (8 hr), 4 people $850+2 more on their site
(361) 991-0775Website

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Southbound Fishing Charters

Clems Marina, 13304 S. Padre Island Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78418

Capt. Pierre PetrilaMajek Xtreme 25, 300 hp SuzukiUp to 6 guests

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

InshoreOffshoreBay

Targets: Speckled trout, Redfish, Black drum, Flounder, Red snapper, Shark, King mackerel, Cobia

Full day bay (6 hr), up to 2 $800Full day bay (6 hr), up to 6 $1,200Morning half day bay (4 hr), up to 3 $800+3 more on their site
(361) 271-9870Website

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Listed alphabetically – this is not a ranking. Updated October 2026. All 10 operators: Corpus Christi fishing charters.

What to expect

Inshore fishing in Corpus Christi at a glance

Inshore trips fish calm bays, flats, marsh and the passes close to land. Short runs, smaller boats and steady action make them the usual pick for kids and first-timers.

  • Trip lengths these guides publish: Half day (about 4 hours) – 2; Full day (8 hours or more) – 2; Three-quarter day (about 6 hours) – 2.
  • Fish they list most: Speckled trout, Redfish, Black drum, Red snapper, King mackerel, Cobia, Shark, Flounder.
  • Group size: most of these boats that publish a limit take up to 6 guests.
  • Coast Guard license: 7 of 9 show the captain’s US Coast Guard license on their own site.

Inshore fishing follows the tide. The Corpus Christi fishing report shows today’s tide times, wind and the best fishing times, and how to read a tide chart explains what they mean.

Questions

Inshore charters in Corpus Christi: questions

What fish do inshore charters target in Corpus Christi?

The fish these guides list most often are Speckled trout, Redfish, Black drum, Red snapper, King mackerel, Cobia. What bites depends on the month – see the season calendar.

Is inshore or deep sea fishing better in Corpus Christi?

Inshore trips are calmer, shorter and better for kids and first-timers; offshore trips run farther for bigger fish and take more time. Corpus Christi also runs offshore trips: 5 offshore boats. Inshore vs offshore explained.

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