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Bay Fishing, South Padre Island, TX June 2005

Bay Fishing, South Padre Island, TX June 2005

At the Pirate's Landing in Port Isabelle, they have bay fishing, deep-sea fishing, and dolphin-watching excursions. My husband and I always take our boys fishing at least one time while we are there for the week. They love it. My 5-year-old caught the most. He caught eight fish, and he was so proud.

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Fishing at South Padre Island

  • June 25, 2003
  • Rated 4 of 5 by Zetty Carrillo from San Antonio, Texas
The Pirate's Landing is where the boat is located. It has two decks. They furnish the fishing rods and the bait, and take you out into the bay either from 8am - 12pm or from 7pm - 11pm. They move around to different spots several times. We caught a lot of fish that were kind of small compared to deep sea fishing. However all the fish added up.

The crew expect to get tipped. They will help pull your fish in, or help you get bait your hook. They will also clean the fish for you for a small fee. The kids really enjoyed the trip, and it was a good experience for them.

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Fishing at South Padre Island

  • July 14, 2002
  • Rated 4 of 5 by txtraveler from Houston, Texas
Fishing at South Padre Island

We always keep our boat, and buy all of our supplies (gas, beverages, ice) at Jim's Pier. They run a great business, and we keep returning to them. After you come in, you can clean your fish right there on the pier, with their hoses, and the whole set-up. The bay is very shallow..and you should talk to a local (or better yet, get a guide the first time you go out) about channel markers - critical to understand - and where the best fishing is. There is a strong network of fishing guides on the island. Jim's Pier can recommend to you. Go out before sunrise (if you know your way) and enjoy the stillness of the water, like glass, and the sunrise. The bay is still pristine, and so shallow in some spots that you can see the bottom, and often stingrays and fish. Fishing is really good at this location. Many of the restaurants will cook your catch for you...ask about that.

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