Finding Fishing Charters South Padre Island

By Etta Bowen


Vacationing in Texas is something most people never forget. There are so many different things to do and see including the warm coastal areas found in the southern Gulf of Mexico region. Here you are able to participate in some of the most exciting boat tours found in America. Arranging your vacation time to include fishing charters South Padre Island can add a very special touch to the time spent with family or close friends away from home.

The gulf shores area enjoys good weather most of the year and this allows people to visit the area and charter tours at any time weather permits it. Some charter companies operate through the autumn months and into the holiday season. The main tourist season is during the summer months of July through September and daily excursions are available for deep sea and in-shore fishermen.

The charter boats supply all equipment and tackle you may need for your day on the water. They also provide bait and lures as well as well vetted guides to the very best sites for catching whatever fish you are looking for. There are over eighteen different species of fish available for catching during your tour and boat captains are always willing to educate guests as to how to catch and land them.

Although some tours are able to supply food and refreshments upon request for their guests most require that food be supplied by those chartering the boat. They also suggest that polarized sun glasses, hats and sun screen be purchased prior to departure from the docks. You will also need identification, a license to fish in Texas waters and it is a good idea to carry some cash for tipping and casual expenses. Other miscellaneous items mentioned are cameras and motion sickness medication for those unaccustomed to the ocean movement.

Hooking and fighting a big game fish is something many fishermen look forward to. Searching for marlin, tuna and shark is a specialty for most captains. They have fish finders that help locate the larger species for their guests. Many of the larger fish must be released after they are caught without harming them and some captains carry this catch and release policy over to every species of fish they hook. They release all fish that are not going to be use as food for the client.

On shore there are restaurants that will prepare your catch for your dinner when you return to the docks. The boat crew will also help out by cleaning and filleting your catch prior to docking for the evening. The cost for these services is nominal and tipping for the crew is acceptable payment.

Most boats welcome family groups and children aboard. They have specific safety measures in place that help to ensure a safe cruise for everyone on the boat. The boats may hold as few as three people or as many as eighty as is seen on the double decked party boat available for larger parties.

Whether you plan to spend your entire vacation here or use it as a side trip that can serve as the ultimate finish to some great family time getting a charter boat in the Gulf of Mexico on the coast of Texas offers a vacation you will never forget.




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