Water Activities
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.
Plan your visit
- Location
- 211 W Swordfish St, South Padre Island, TX, 78597
- Phone
- (956) 243-0039
- Ownership
- 🏝️ Island Resident Owned
What the trip includes
The operator's bay-fishing page lists bait, tackle, ice and bottled water as provided, with light-tackle spinning rods and a choice of live bait, cut bait or artificial lures. It names redfish, spotted seatrout, flounder, snook and black drum among its target fish. Those are possibilities, not a catch guarantee; ask which trip makes sense for your dates and group.
Where to meet
The listed boat-launch address is 211 W Swordfish Street, South Padre Island. Confirm the exact meeting point, departure time and parking with Captain Mike when booking. If you're bringing children or someone who needs help boarding, discuss ages, life-jacket sizing and access before paying.
What to arrange before booking
Ask for the full price, trip length, cancellation terms and what happens if weather changes the plan. The captain asks anglers to bring suitable clothing, sun protection, polarized glasses, snacks and any fishing license they need. Check the current Texas license and saltwater requirements for each person rather than assuming tackle rental includes a license. Save the captain's confirmation alongside the outing in My Trip.
What to know before you go
Details checked . Confirm prices, schedules and policies with the business when planning your visit.
Services 1 detail
All bait, tackle, ice and bottled water are provided on fishing charters; guides prefer light-tackle spinning rods with artificial lures, cut bait and/or live bait.
Amenities 2 details
Hog hunts are conducted from stationary blinds over feeders that are stocked year-round, rather than spot-and-stalk hunting.
Turkey hunts can be done either from a blind over feeders or as a call-and-stalk hunt, guest's choice.
Policies 1 detail
Anglers should bring their own Texas fishing license, sunscreen, a camera, weather-appropriate clothing, polarized sunglasses, and any snacks/drinks they want.
Prices 5 details
Dove hunts are $150 per person, in farm fields within 45 minutes of South Padre Island, during two seasons: September-October and December-January.
Guided duck hunts (2-person minimum, 4 hours, Lower Laguna Madre from South Padre Island to Arroyo City) run $400 for 2 people, $600 for 3, or $800 for 4, during the Nov-Jan season.
Hog hunts run year-round from feeder-stocked blinds within an hour of South Padre Island: $500 per person for the first hog, $200 for each additional hog.
The half-day bay fishing charter is $500 for 2 people, $600 for 3 people, or $700 for 4 people; croaker-fishing trips (in season) add $50.
Turkey hunts near McAllen (within an hour of SPI) are $650 per person for the first bird, $350 for an additional bird, across a fall season (Nov-Jan) and a spring season (Mar-May); half-day rates available on request.
Suggested: Any time · No set time — you choose