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Corpus Christi Fishing Charters

10 charter captains and guides fishing from Corpus Christi, North Padre Island and the upper Laguna Madre, listed A to Z with their boats, trip types and published prices. Call the captain directly – we never take a commission.

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Corpus Christi fishing charters and guides, A to Z

Trip types, species and prices are shown as each operator publishes them. Ask the captain what fits your group, and confirm prices before you book.

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Blue Rush Charters

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

Capt. Spencer Arnold

OffshoreDeep sea

Targets: Gag grouper, Goliath grouper, Red snapper, Wahoo, Yellowfin tuna, Sailfish

Deep sea private (6 hr), starting at $1,500Full day offshore (8 hr), starting at $1,750Full day offshore (10 hr), starting at $1,750
(361) 944-3904Website

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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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Trip types

Deep sea, inshore or party boat in Corpus Christi?

How the 10 operators listed here split by the trips they run. Not sure which fits? Read inshore vs offshore fishing.

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Deep sea and offshore boats

Offshore and deep sea trips run past the beaches to reefs, wrecks, ledges and open water for bigger fish. Expect longer runs, more swell and longer trips – full days are common.

Usually after: Red snapper, Speckled trout, Redfish, King mackerel.

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Inshore and bay guides

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.

Usually after: Speckled trout, Redfish, Black drum, Red snapper.

Inshore fishing charters in Corpus Christi: all 9 guides →

Today on the water

Conditions in Corpus Christi right now

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Live from NOAA tide station 8775296, the National Weather Service. Tide times are predictions. Sunrise and moon are calculated for Corpus Christi.

Full tide table and what is biting: Corpus Christi fishing report.

Prices

What a fishing charter costs in Corpus Christi

Calculated from the prices captains publish (private trips for the whole boat, not per person), checked October 2026. Most prices cover up to 4 to 6 anglers; tips, fuel surcharges and fish cleaning can be extra.

TripMedianRangeBoats
Private full day (about 8 hours)$850$650 – $1,7503

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Know before you go

Fishing in Corpus Christi: local notes

The Laguna Madre, south of Corpus Christi, is one of the world's largest hypersaline lagoons and can be fished by kayak.

Source: visitcorpuschristi.com

Padre Island National Seashore offers more than 60 miles of undeveloped Gulf shoreline for surf fishing.

Source: visitcorpuschristi.com

Shallow flats of the Upper Laguna Madre and Nueces Bay hold redfish, speckled trout, flounder and black drum year-round.

Source: visitcorpuschristi.com

Marker 37 Marina (13317 S Padre Island Dr) in Corpus Christi is the departure point for several charters.

Source: escape-charters.net

Bob Hall Pier, Cole Park Pier and the Red Dot Fishing Pier are public fishing piers in the area.

Source: visitcorpuschristi.com

Questions

Corpus Christi fishing charter questions

How many fishing charters are in Corpus Christi?

We list 10 charter captains and guides fishing from Corpus Christi, North Padre Island and the upper Laguna Madre, A to Z – not ranked.

How much is a fishing charter in Corpus Christi?

7 of the 10 operators listed here publish prices – you will see them on each listing. Prices depend on trip length, the boat and how far offshore you go, so confirm with the captain.

What fish can you catch in Corpus Christi?

The species Corpus Christi captains list most often are Speckled trout, Redfish, Black drum, Red snapper, King mackerel and Cobia.

Do I need a fishing license on a charter in Texas?

Ask the captain when you book: in many coastal states a licensed charter boat covers its paying passengers, but not in every state or on every trip. A Texas resident annual license is $30 and a nonresident annual license $58. Texas fishing license prices and rules.

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No. You book with the captain directly by phone or on their own website, and they keep 100% of the trip price.

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