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• Big Mother Bay Fishing

  Capt. Kevin runs private bay trips on a 20-foot Shallow Stalker for up to 4 anglers, targeting redfish, trout, flounder, black drum and snook; $550 for two, $100 per additional guest, gear and water included.

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• Black Dragon Cruises

  Family pirate-ship cruise operated from Port Isabel by Osprey Cruises, with live pirate performances, water battles, treasure-hunt activities, and themed sunset and fireworks sailings. Check Osprey's schedule and booking pages because the Black Dragon uses the operator's shared system.

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• Blast to Cast Fishing Guide Service

  Captain Mike Knox's Blast to Cast offers guided bay fishing around South Padre Island and the Laguna Madre. The operator advertises half- and full-day trips for beginners as well as experienced anglers; this is a bay charter, not an offshore trip.

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• Breakaway Cruises

  Four decades of island water sports and marine tours based at Sea Ranch Marina, offering dolphin watch excursions, high-speed jet ski rentals, parasailing 600 feet over the Laguna Madre, bay snorkeling, and sunset cruises.

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• Captain Murphy's

  Legendary South Padre Island deep-sea and bay fishing charters operating from Sea Ranch Marina since the 1970s. Experience offshore red snapper, kingfish, and shark adventures aboard the Hard Merchandise, family Laguna Madre bay drift fishing, dolphin watches, and sunset fireworks cruises.

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• Crystal Flats Guide Service

  Capt. Cliff Fleming runs private light-tackle trips across the Laguna Madre for redfish, speckled trout and flounder, plus jetty and Brownsville Ship Channel trips for snook and snapper. Up to 6 passengers, all gear included, no experience needed.

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• Danny B Bay Fishing Charters

  South Padre Island's premier family-friendly bay drift fishing excursion departing from Sea Ranch Marina. Enjoy four-hour morning and afternoon trips across the calm Laguna Madre flats targeting sand trout, speckled trout, red drum, and whiting. All rods, reels, tackle, bait, and complimentary fish cleaning are included.

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• Dolphin Docks

  Dolphin Docks departs from Port Isabel for dolphin watches, bay fishing, eco, sunset and fireworks cruises, Port of Brownsville tours, school field trips and private charters.

  ⭐ Local Independent📍 Port Isabel
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• Double Mermaid Outdoors

  Double Mermaid Outdoors runs private South Padre Island charters for bay fishing, seasonal cast-and-blast hunts, dolphin and birding trips, sunset and fireworks cruises, and SpaceX viewing.

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• George's Fishing Charter

  Port Isabel charter running half- and full-day trips on the Lower Laguna Madre and into the Gulf for redfish, black drum, flounder and speckled trout, from $350; up to six anglers, rods, tackle and live bait included. Bring a Texas saltwater fishing license.

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• H2O Sports

  One-on-one kiteboarding, wingfoiling, towfoil and surf lessons from IKO-certified owner/head coach Teran Hughes, who also holds a USCG captain's license; waverunner-assisted instruction and guided boat trips available.

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• Isla Tours

  Runs dolphin watch and eco-tours, sunset and fireworks cruises, and bay and deep-sea fishing trips from Sea Ranch Marina at the south end of the island. Separate fishing line is (956) 761-2764.

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• Jim's Beach Service

  On-sand umbrella and chair rentals with setup at beachfront properties including Sunchase, Wanna Wanna, Parkshore, Seabreeze, Tiki, Suntide II, Aquarius and Sangria; also banana boat rides and beach games.

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• Jim's Pier

  Historic South Padre Island waterfront landmark and full-service marine outfitter on Laguna Boulevard. Features live and frozen bait, customized tackle, professional fishing guide dispatch, kayak and paddleboard rentals, boat slip leasing, and an official weigh station for Gulf and Laguna Madre tournament anglers.

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• Ocean Kissed Rentals⭐ Local Independent
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• Osprey Cruises

  Headquartered at Pier 19 / Port Isabel and Sea Ranch Marina, Osprey Cruises operates the Laguna Madre's premier fleet, including deep-sea Gulf fishing charters, bay fishing trips, dolphin watches, and pirate ship adventures aboard the Black Dragon.

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• Parrot Eyes Watersports

  Full-service bayside aquatic adventure center and waterfront restaurant on the Laguna Madre. Rent late-model Yamaha WaveRunners in open bay riding zones, soar 600 feet on safe parasail flights, book private inshore bay fishing charters, or relax on the open-air sunset deck with fresh coastal dining.

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• Port Isabel Marina, RV Park & Property Management

  Port Isabel Marina and RV Park offers short- and long-term RV stays with utility hookups, laundry, a small dock and a boat ramp on the channel.

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• Prokite South Padre

  World-class kiteboarding, wing foiling, and hydrofoil school capitalizing on South Padre Island's legendary shallow Laguna Madre flats and consistent coastal winds. Offering IKO-certified private instruction, jet-ski water support, cutting-edge gear rentals, and downwinder excursions for beginners through advanced riders.

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• Quik Stop

  Port Isabel bait shop on Hwy 100 just before the causeway with live shrimp, tackle, rods, fresh local fish, shrimp and oysters, and trip basics; opens 5:30am seven days a week.

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• SPI Beach Services

  Umbrella-and-two-chairs day passes booked online or by QR code, with same-day availability, at the Courtyard by Marriott, Hilton Garden Inn, La Copa Inn and Sand Rose Beach Resort beachfronts.

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• SPI Excursions

  Bayside operator offering parasailing over the Gulf, Sea-Doo rentals and guided jet ski tours, banana boat rides, dolphin and sunset cruises, bay fishing charters and North Bay snorkeling trips.

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• SPI Wahoo Classic, Inc.

  The SPI Wahoo Classic is an annual offshore boat-fishing tournament based at Jim's Pier, with competition for wahoo, dorado, blackfin tuna and total catch weight.

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• Sea Ranch Marina

  Premier deep-water marina at the southernmost tip of South Padre Island, providing direct, bridge-free access to the Laguna Madre and the Gulf of Mexico via Brazos Santiago Pass. Features transient wet slips, dry storage, non-ethanol marine fuel dock, fish cleaning stations, ship's store, and is the departure home for the island's premier offshore and bay charter fleet.

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• Sonny's Beach Service

  Sonny's Beach Service offers ocean and bay parasailing, banana-boat rides, and chair-and-umbrella rentals on South Padre Island.

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• South Padre Boat Rentals

  Laguna Madre bay boat and pontoon rentals located on Laguna Boulevard. Cruise the calm bayside waters with premium tritoon and pontoon boats equipped with Garmin GPS navigation, Bluetooth audio systems, and Bimini sunshades. Perfect for family island-hopping, sandbar lounging, dolphin spotting, and private flats fishing trips.

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• South Padre Surf Company

  One-hour surf lessons daily year-round at Isla Blanca Beach Park by the jetty, taught in standing-depth water on soft boards; suitable for all ages, non-swimmers and special needs. Board rentals $30/day with delivery available.

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• South Padre Watersports

  Bayside rental shop for jet skis, single and double kayaks and paddleboards, plus guided jet ski dolphin and SpaceX-viewing tours. Same operator as the SPI Sessions brand.

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• Southern Wave Sailing Charters

  Experience the Laguna Madre aboard the Southern Wave, a luxurious 48-foot ocean sailing catamaran. Offering world-class afternoon snorkeling excursions, sunset dinner cruises with freshly grilled beef and chicken fajita buffets, and front-row seats for South Padre Island's seasonal bayside fireworks displays.

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• TJ Boom Fishing

  TJ Boom Fishing runs private bay-fishing charters on South Padre Island and also sells custom tackle under the TNA Tackle name.

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• TWISTED CHARTERS

  Twisted Charters runs private hourly boat trips from Pike Street on South Padre Island, including dolphin watches, sunset and fireworks cruises, shelling, snorkeling and party cruises.

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• Texas International Fishing Tournament, Inc.

  The Texas International Fishing Tournament is an annual multi-day Port Isabel and South Padre Island event with bay, offshore, tarpon and fly-fishing divisions for adult and junior anglers.

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• The Original Dolphin Watch

  Cruising the Lower Laguna Madre from Sea Ranch Marina, The Original Dolphin Watch operates 90-minute eco-tours, resident bottlenose dolphin watching excursions, marine life trawl netting demonstrations with onboard touch tanks, and breathtaking sunset tours across the bay.

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• The Sportsman

  The Sportsman is a San Benito boat dealership selling shallow-water fishing boats and offering parts, service and financing.

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• The Texas Sportsman - Capt. Fred Rodriguez

  Texas Sportsman is Capt. Fred Rodriguez's fishing and hunting media brand, with a TV show and magazine alongside guided inshore, offshore and hunting trips.

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• Tritoon Charters

  Tritoon Charters offers private, build-your-own outings on the Lower Laguna Madre that can combine fishing, dolphin watching, shelling, snorkeling, turtle watching, tubing and cruising.

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