South Padre Island Bay Fishing: Targeting Sand Trout and Whiting

Experience the thrill of South Padre Island bay fishing, targeting sand trout and whiting. Catch delicious fish like sheepshead, black drum, and red fish. Book your trip now!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 33256 State Park Rd 100 - Welcome aboard the 49-foot vessel, the Hard Bottom Too! Prepare for an unforgettable journey as you embark on the sparkling waters of lower Laguna Madre and South Padre Island Bay. Our experienced crew, with years of expertise, is committed to delivering the ultimate fishing adventure!
    Feel the excitement as you cast your…
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Fishing equipment provided: rod, reel, tackle, and bait
  • Live commentary on board
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Discount Coupons Not Accepted with this Offer
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

The aquatic pursuits in the bay offer excellent catches, including Sheepshead, Black Drum, Whiting and numerous others like Red Fish. Angling expeditions in the bay mainly seek the delicious sand trout and whiting, but patrons also stand a chance to reel in red drum and black drum. Patrons are welcome to bring their own equipment, but accountability…

Location
33256 State Park Rd 100
State Park Road 100
Turn right off Queen Isabella Causeway, travel 1/2 mile, turn right into Sea Ranch Marina. Look for Captain Murphy's Fishing Charters at the end of the blue and white building. Check in at Captain Murphy's office before boarding. Your fishing boat will be the Hard Bottom Too.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Pearl_o
Aug 3, 2025
I purchased this for my... - I purchased this for my dad and nephews and then love it. Thank you so much! The capital and staff were nice and helpful!
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918swimbikerun
Aug 3, 2025
Memorable Bay fishing trip with family - We caught the most fish which probably made it a great first trip experience with our kids. Just be prepared if concerned for any motion sickness. Caesar the deckhand was outstanding and helping bait lines and get fish off. We will be back if return to South Padre.
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Brandy_h
Aug 2, 2025
Great catch - We had a great time w/ Cesar & skipper David! Did the 6 o’clock bay fishing & the boat brought in enough to feed us all
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Franklin_n
Jul 31, 2025
Go to bay fishing in SPI - Boat left on time. Plenty of bait. Captan Dave and deck hand Michael were very helpful They cleaned your fish
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Margaret
Jul 30, 2025
Best Bay Fishing trip in town!! - This fishing experience was great! Caesar and David were awesome! They took us to the best fishing spot. Everyone caught plenty of fish! David and Ceasar, helped with bait and removing fish from hooks. They were both knowledgeable and entertaining! They also cleaned and cut our fish to take home. I highly recommend this Bay fishing trip. Keep an eye out for Cesar and David!
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Joseph_m
Jul 29, 2025
The excursion was fun! I... - The excursion was fun! My wife caught one fish and I caught none, but the experience and the sunset views on the water were great! Glad we went on the 6pm excursion. Mike was awesome.
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Warren_p
Jul 29, 2025
Great family fun - Easy to do, fun and we caught many different things! My wife caught a stingray, my son a blue crab and plenty of other fish along the way.
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Wesley_d
Jul 29, 2025
The crew was very... - The crew was very friendly and patient with rookie fishermen. My family really enjoyed our outing as it was not rushed or commercialized. It felt like we were out with friends!
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Nathan_m
Aug 10, 2025
Caught 3 fish - There were a lot of people on the boat and space felt limited. I did Catch 3 and my husband caught zero.
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Qwyintonh
Aug 4, 2025
Good trip - For my first time on a boat I did great the crew was great the whole experience was good I caught slot of fish and spout of people did too will definitely do it again
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From $38
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).