Bay Fishing South Padre Island: 3-4 Hour Party Boat

Three to four hours on the water, fishing for sand trout and black drum instead of watching from the dock.

Bay fishing adventure aboard the Danny B, a 50-foot party boat in South Padre Island, where you cast for whiting, sand trout, black drum and shark with rod, reel and bait included. A U.S.C.G. licensed captain and deckhand provide onboard instruction and handle fish removal. The crew works in English and Spanish. The trip runs 3 to 4 hours and suits families, first-time anglers and anyone who wants to spend time on the water without arranging their own boat or gear.

The experience

The Danny B holds up to 43 anglers and departs for bay waters where the catch runs to sand trout, whiting, black drum, croaker, kingfish, shark, sheepshead and stingray. You get a rod, reel and bait. The crew shows you how to work the equipment and removes the fish as you land them, so the mechanics don't slow you down. Ice chests are welcome for drinks and snacks, and fish cleaning is available at the end of the trip if you want to take your catch home.

This is a shared boat, which means you're fishing alongside other anglers instead of chartering a private vessel. That's what keeps the cost down and the boat full of people who came for the same reason. The captain and deckhand work the whole boat, so instruction happens as needed rather than as a formal lesson, and the pace moves with the fishing itself. Dolphins often appear in the bay, and the Texas coast stays visible the whole time.

What’s included

• U.S.C.G. licensed captain and deckhand.
• onboard instruction in handling the rod, reel and equipment.
• rod, reel and bait for all anglers.
• fish removal by crew.
• fish cleaning at the end of the trip.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 14:00 and 18:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (4 and older) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 43

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Danny B Fishing Charters

Is this one for you?You fish the whole time instead of watching a guide demonstrate. The crew handles instruction and fish removal so you cast and reel without stopping. A shared boat keeps the cost lower than a private charter and fills the day with other anglers who came to catch something, not to watch.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What species can I catch on the Danny B?

The Danny B targets sand trout, whiting, black drum, croaker, kingfish, shark, sheepshead and stingray in South Padre Island bay waters. What you actually hook depends on the season and the day's conditions.

Do I need to bring my own fishing rod and tackle?

No. The Danny B provides rod, reel and bait for all anglers, and the crew shows you how to handle the equipment once you're aboard. You don't need experience or your own gear to fish.

How long does the bay fishing trip last?

The trip runs 3 to 4 hours on the water. Fish cleaning is available at the end if you want to keep your catch.

Can I bring food and drinks aboard?

Yes. Ice chests are welcome for any drinks and snacks you want to bring along for the trip.

Is the Danny B accessible for people with mobility needs?

The Danny B and all areas of the boat are wheelchair accessible. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and service animals are allowed.