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Come Experience The Natural World Of Padre Island
National Seashore With Captain Billy Sandifer!


 

Surf Trips

Light Tackle fishing:

$500 for 2 people. 2 person min. $100 each additional person.
Half day trips $350. Plus $75 each additional person till 11:00am only

 

 

 

Shark Fishing Trips:

$600 for 2 people. $100 each additional person. 2 person min. With a maximum of 5 people



 

 


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Surf Shark Fishing
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Nearshore Fishing
Bay Light Tackle Fishing
Bay Big Game Fishing

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Overnight Shark Fishing Trips:

Two days and one night of shark fishing $1,300 for 2 people. $100 each additional person. 2 person min.  With a maximum of 5 people

 

 

Fly Fishing Trips

We patrol the entire length of the beach front looking for big game fish to sitecast. $500 for 2 people. 2 person min. $100 each additional person. Half day trips $350. Plus $75 each additional person till 11:00am only

 




Boat Trips

 

Light Tackle fishing: Bay 

These are mostly wading charters using artificial lures.  $500 for 3 people. 5 Person max. $100 each additional person.

Half day trips $350. Plus $75 each additional person till 11:00am only.

 

 


Light Tackle fishing: Nearshore

Near Shore Gulf light tackle trips are $700 for 3 people.  3 person max.


 

 


 

Bay Big Game Fishing: (Shark, Tarpon and Jack Crevalle)
$600 for 3 people.  With a maximum of 3 people
 

Daiwa Spinning tackle is furnished for light tackle fishing in the surf. Trips start at 06:30 A.M. Fishing typically ends by at least 4:00 P.M in Summer and 3:00P.M. winter on beach trips to allow for driving time out of the fishing area.

 Boat fishing ends no later than 3P.M. Customers bring a small ice chest with their food and drinks for the day. Hats, sunscreen, sunglasses, foot protection, and a spare long sleeved shirt and trousers are recommended.

 

 


Naturalist Trips

 

 

Sightseeing

Turtle Nesting

Shelling Trips

 

 

 

These trips are available during each of their respective seasons. They generally cover the entire stretch of Padre Island National Seashore.  Please call for availability.

$400. for 2 persons. 2 people minimum. $100. each additional person over 2. These trips will normally begin at 8:00 A.M. and typically will conclude by 4:30 P.M. Special attention is given to the particular interests of each charter and these trips normally tour the entire length of the Seashore. 

 

 

 

 

Bird Watching Rates


$400. for 2 persons. 2 people minimum. $100. each additional person over 2. These trips will normally begin at 8:00 A.M. and typically will conclude by 4:30 P.M. Special attention is given to the particular interests of each charter and these trips normally tour the entire length of the Seashore. 

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**Important Info**
On all trips, be sure to bring any medications and other necessary items. All these trips take place in isolated areas and no supplies are available. Current Texas State Fishing License with Saltwater Stamp is required by all anglers. All advance reservations require a 50% deposit. To make a reservation, call Captain Billy L. Sandifer at 36l-937-8446 or e-mail at Billysandifer@stx.rr.com