Big John's Fishing Guide

*NO CATCH, NO PAY*

Big John’s Fishing Guide is a private fishing charter in Port Isabel, Texas that offers fun and unique trips on the Lower Laguna Madre. Join Captain John Ruiz in exploring inshore, nearshore, and offshore fishing spots, as well as visiting reefs and flats along the way.

Captain John’s comfy 21’ Shallow Stalker saltwater fishing boat can take up to 6 people and is powered by a 200 HP E-TEC engine. It’s got GPS and fishfinder systems which add to trip safety and will take you to the fish fast. The boat’s equipped with a livewell, and it features a multimedia system and ice-box.

Some of the numerous species you’ll encounter on your trip include Jack Crevalle, Black Drum, Snapper, Spanish Mackerel, Sheepshead, and Pompano. Using light or heavy tackle, you’ll be bottom fishing, deep sea fishing, trolling, popping, and drift fishing. Captain John welcomes all kids on his boat, so take your whole family and have a great time on the sea.

Big John’s Fishing Guide’s got you covered for all reels, rods, terminal tackle, lures, as well as drinks. You may only want to pack some food, and don’t forget to bring your fishing licenses.

Enjoy Laguna Madre’s fascinating scenery and have a fun and enjoyable fishing trip with Big John’s Fishing Guide.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Viaje Privado
    5 Hour Trip - Afternoon
    Baja Tarija DepĆ³sito no reembolsable
    5 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 2:00 PM
    Viaje de temporada (Lun, Mar, Mie, Jue, Vie, Sab)
    US $575
    Start your trip at 2:00 p.m. and spend the afternoon and evening fishing in Lower Laguna Madre. You'll only need your licenses, and you may as well packs some food.
  • Viaje Privado
    5 Hour Trip - Morning
    Baja Tarija DepĆ³sito no reembolsable
    5 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 7:00 AM
    US $575
    Spend 5 early hours fishing some great spots in Lower Laguna Madre. You just need to bring your licenses and packs some food, and you can start your journey.
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FAQs about Big John's Fishing Guide

Big John's Fishing Guide offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $575 per group, additional US $125 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip - Afternoon (5 hours)
  • US $575 per group, additional US $125 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip - Morning (5 hours)

When you book a trip with Big John's Fishing Guide, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Localizador de peces
  • Vivero para la carnada
  • Equipo Multimedia
  • Nevera para la pesca

Trips booked with Big John's Fishing Guide include:
  • CaƱas, carretes y equipo
  • SeƱuelos
  • Bebidas

Big John's Fishing Guide offers the following types of fishing:
  • Pesca de Orilla
  • Pesca Cerca de la Costa
  • Pesca en Alta Mar
  • Pesca en Arrecife
  • Pesca en Aguas Poco Profundas

Big John's Fishing Guide offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Equipo Ligero
  • Equipo Pesado
  • Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing
  • Troleo
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
  • Pesca de Mar Profundo

Top targeted fish species with Big John's Fishing Guide include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Pompano
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snook
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Spotted Seatrout

Sobre el Captain

John Ruiz
Port Isabel, Texas, Estados Unidos
4 Opiniones de los clientes
Tiempo de respuesta 5 horas
Miembro desde Marzo 2020
Captain John Ruiz and his charter have got over 30 years of experience and they guarantee you'll return with a catch of a lifetime. You're not going fishing, you're going catchin'!

Sobre este listado

Especies de InterƩs

Black Drum Black Drum
Flounder Flounder
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Especificaciones del barco

Shallow Stalker (Bay boat) construido en 2014. Impulsado por 200HP 200 Etec motor, con una velocidad mƔxima de crucero de 45 nudos.

Longitud
24 ft
Capacidad
6 personas

Tipos de Pesca

Pesca de Orilla
Pesca Cerca de la Costa
Pesca en Alta Mar
Pesca en Arrecife
Pesca en Aguas Poco Profundas

TĆ©cnicas de Pesca

Equipo Ligero
Equipo Pesado
Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing
Troleo
Popping
Drift Fishing
Pesca de Mar Profundo

Servicios

GPS
Localizador de peces
Vivero para la carnada
Equipo Multimedia
Nevera para la pesca

El Viaje Incluye

CaƱas, carretes y equipo
SeƱuelos
Bebidas

PolĆ­tica de CancelaciĆ³n

DepĆ³sito no reembolsable

Si no es seguro viajar, puedes cancelar sin cargo o cambiar la fecha de tu reserva.

PolĆ­ticas

Traslado no incluĆ­do
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Se permiten niƱos
Te quedas con la pesca
Acceso para discapacitados

Pago

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

Cuando el capitĆ”n confirme tu viaje, FishingBooker cargarĆ” a su tarjeta de crĆ©dito un depĆ³sito del 10% para garantizar la reserva.

El saldo restante se pagarƔ directamente al operador del charter en la fecha del viaje o antes en uno de los siguientes mƩtodos de pago:

Efectivo
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
Transferencia Bancaria
Al pagar el saldo restante con tarjeta de crƩdito, habrƔ un cargo adicional del 5%

Port Isabel Calendario de Pesca

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Opiniones de los clientes

CalificaciĆ³n general
Excellent
5.0 / 5
de 5 estrellas de 4 reseƱas
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
TripulaciĆ³n
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Fotos de clientes (5)
Fishing trip of excellence!!!
Fishing trip of excellence!!!
Fishing trip of excellence!!!
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CalificaciĆ³n del pescador
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OpiniĆ³n de los pescadores
Buena experiencia
100%
CapitƔn amigable
100%
Recomienda este charter
100%
Apto para niƱos
100%
Satisfecho con el barco
100%
AtrapƩ lo que querƭa
100%
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Barry B.
San Benito, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
TripulaciĆ³n
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day with Captain John

VERIFICADO   5 Hour Trip - Afternoon on Junio 7, 2023
Excellent captain! John put us in the fish and we limited out. Had a absolutely great time. Super friendly and helpful! I highly...
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Raul S.
Pharr, TX
Excellent
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Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
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5.0 / 5
TripulaciĆ³n
Excellent
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Fishing trip of excellence!!!

VERIFICADO   5 Hour Trip - Morning on Julio 1, 2022
Captain Big John is awesome, highly recommended. Will spend quality time answering any questions you may have. And will definitely...
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Leslie S.
Levelland, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
TripulaciĆ³n
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with John

VERIFICADO   5 Hour Trip - Morning on Diciembre 28, 2021
None better . Excellent guide , put us on the fish and kept us fishing non stop
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Brian P.
United States
Excellent
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Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
TripulaciĆ³n
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip!

VERIFICADO   5 Hour Trip - Morning on Junio 16, 2021
Captain John worked hard to get us in the fish, never gave up. Great job, hard worker, nice guy!
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