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Pricing Matrix

	4 Hours
3 People	$650.00
2 People	$650.00
1 Person	$650.00

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About Your Trip

Hunting Type

Duck

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

About Your Trip

This is a three person half day private bay duck hunting trip near South Padre Island, Texas. The Lower Laguna Madre has some of the finest duck hunting in the United States when conditions are right. Hunting along the edges of the fronts is absolutely the most ideal time to plan a trip. Multiple species move through this bay system on their way South. Large concentrations of redheads and pintails winter here. Other species that migrate through the South Padre area are widgeon, teal, shovelers, scaup, and others. Clients can bring their own retriever if discussed beforehand with the guide. Typically, hunt over decoy spreads consisting of at least 75 decoys. Season starts in November and goes out for two weeks after Thanksgiving Sunday. Starts again on Second Saturday in December and typically goes to last Sunday in January. Guides prefer to duck hunt in the afternoon and will provide a seasoned retriever. This is a fun activity and most clients return to go again. These are not easy hunts and do require some labor. We work with a couple of seasoned taxidermists that can also mount the trophy bird if any clients are interested at a reasonable price.

Amenities

Hunting Type

Duck

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Gun Rental

Gun rentals are available.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 14 days before the trip.

Gear

You will need your own guns and gear.

Waders

Wader rentals are not available.

Game Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Beer

No beer allowed.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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About Your Guide

A Certified Damn Good Guide is someone who goes above and beyond to show you an incredible experience on your trip. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.

Captain Mike

Certified Damn Good Guide

Independent Guide 19 yrs of exp.

Talkative

Intense

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Adventurous

Quality

Captain Mike is a versatile fishing and hunting guide who offers outdoor enthusiasts the chance to experience the diverse natural wonders of the Gulf Coast. With extensive knowledge of the local fisheries and hunting grounds, he specializes in providing unforgettable angling and hunting experiences. Whether you're casting your line for redfish and speckled trout in the bay or pursuing waterfowl in the coastal marshes, Captain Mike's local expertise ensures every outing is a thrilling and...

About Your Guide

Captain Mike

Certified Damn Good Guide

Independent Guide 19 yrs of exp.

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

42 inch redfish and 31 inch speckled trout

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Grill some steaks or salmon

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

42 inch redfish and 31 inch speckled trout

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Grill some steaks or salmon

Whats your favorite band?

Van Hallen

Whats your favorite movie?

Saving Private Ryan

Whats your favorite sports team?

N. A.

Whats your drink of choice?

Ice Tea or Ranch Water if adult beverage is acceptable

What was your last halloween costume?

A Hippie

What do you want for Christmas this year?

My Daughter to get a big buck

How did you get started guiding?

I just fell into the love or addiction of fishing the Lower Laguna Madre. Friends kept telling me to get my guide license. So, I put in the hours on the water and went for it. The guiding just took off, and now I’ve got 18 years into it.

What makes you different from other guides?

Years of experience and a strong desire to put my clients on fish. I have many clients that have been fishing with me for years. Memories that keep on coming and growing.

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Start Location

211 West Swordfish Street, South Padre Island, TX, USA

Areas Hunted

Laguna Madre
Laguna Vista Cove
South Bay

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Shallow Stalker
Year Built: 2012
Boat Length: 24'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Shallow Stalker
Year Built: 2012
Boat Length: 24'
Engine Manufacturer: Suzuki
Total Horsepower: 175
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: Power Pole, GPS

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Trip Details & Amenities

Hunting Type

Duck

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Gun Rental

Gun rentals are available.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 14 days before the trip.

Gear

You will need your own guns and gear.

Waders

Wader rentals are not available.

Game Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Beer

No beer allowed.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Potential Target Species

Black Duck
Blue-Winged Teal
Bufflehead
Canvasback
Gadwall
Bluebill
Green-Winged Teal
Mottled Duck
Northern Pintail
Redhead
Ruddy Duck
Wigeon

Techniques

Shotgun Hunting
Calling
Hunting With Dogs
Decoy Hunting

Packing / Extras

Please ask questions with Guide. Clients need to bring Green camo, shell bag, waders, appropriate ammo,etc… Guns can be rented, retrievers can be brought if they are discussed beforehand. Please discuss the details…

You'll need to buy a hunting license before getting out there. Find out more about licenses here.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 14 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account.

If the weather doesn’t cooperate you’ll be covered by our 100% weather guarantee and you won’t lose your deposit.

Reviews

4.8

based on 6 reviews

Joshua

Verified Review

March 15

What an outstanding time that we had with Captain Mike. This was our very first time boat fishing and we had done so at the request of my son for his 17th birthday. Captain Mike was incredibly accommodating, very easy to communicate with and more importantly knowledgeable when it comes ...Read More

Trip: Fun Family Fishing at SPI

Response from Mike:

Thank you for the review. Hopefully we can do it again sometime. My pleasure fishing with you.

Carson

Verified Review

March 12

Excellent time with Captain Mike, a professional from start to finish, great with kids and inexperienced anglers.

Trip: Triple Delight -3 Person Private Bay Fishing Trip

Response from Mike:

Carson, Thank you. That was a fun fishing trip. I hope our paths cross again and we do some more catching.

Scott

Verified Review

February 20

Mike was an awesome captain had a blast he was very knowledgeable and helpful definitely come back and go with him again 😂😂😂🎣🎣🎣

Trip: Half Day Private Bay Fishing Trip

Response from Mike:

Thank you for the review and hope we can do it again in the future.

David

Verified Review

January 27

My nephew and I went out with Captain Mike on Jan 27th, 2024. Captain Mike was very approachable and personable with his introduction. He set up some rigs before we left the pier which only took a few minutes. His boat is a very comfortable and nicely setup. When we ...Read More

Trip: Half Day Private Bay Fishing Trip

Response from Mike:

David, always a pleasure fishing with you. Thank you and see you next time.

Jason

Verified Review

November 20

During our trip, Captain Mike consistently put us on fish in multiple situations despite what I would consider fairly difficult weather conditions. He did a great job with my 12-year old son, who happily landed his first ever slot red, along with several other nice trout and redfish. We would ...Read More

Trip: Half Day Private Bay Fishing Trip

Response from Mike:

That was a fun trip. Thank you for the kind words and see y’all next time.

Jubel

Verified Review

July 12

Great time with Captain Mike. We went out on a very windy day so the fishing was a little rough but Captain Mike worked hard to get us on the fish.

Trip: Fun Family Fishing at SPI

Response from Mike:

🙏 Thank you. Let’s go fishing again in the future.

First Time Booking with Us?

Captain Experiences is the home of over 1500 Damn Good fishing and hunting guides. Our mission is to unlock the outdoors for everyone, and we want to help you get out there through our no-hassle online booking experience and our team of outdoors experts.

We vet our guides to make sure they are the best of the best. We want guides who not only put you on 'em, but show you a great time, keep you safe, and give you a memorable experience with your group.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the case of inclement weather, our guides will make the call and we'll work with you to reschedule your trip or issue a credit for the full deposit of the trip to be used on any of our trips across the country. Your safety is our top concern.

Each trip’s price is set by the guide and factors in all of their costs. A big determinant of cost is often the type of boat and associated fuel costs, but other guide costs include leases, marina / slip fees, bait costs, and the cost to provide and maintain all of the gear you’ll need on your trip.

Once you book the trip, we will connect you directly with the guide to go over any additional details. In the meantime, our team is always available to answer your questions via email, text, chat, or call!