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Premier Redfish & Trout Charter | Arroyo City
- Published Date: August 19, 2025
- Fishing
- Arroyo City
- $500 price range
- Updated Date: October 9, 2025
Summary
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Laguna Madre Catches
Fishing days are the best days.
Perfect weather, perfect catch.
Another great day on the bay.
Patience, precision, and plenty of fish.
Hooked up in Arroyo City!
Good times, great catches, and plenty of smiles.
From sunrise to sunset, we’re fishing.
Arroyo mornings start with bent rods.
Where the water’s calm and the fish bite hard.
Catching memories in Arroyo City.
Fishing days are the best days.
Perfect weather, perfect catch.
Another great day on the bay.
Patience, precision, and plenty of fish.
Hooked up in Arroyo City!
Good times, great catches, and plenty of smiles.
From sunrise to sunset, we’re fishing.
Arroyo mornings start with bent rods.
Where the water’s calm and the fish bite hard.
Catching memories in Arroyo City.
Fishing days are the best days.
Perfect weather, perfect catch.
Another great day on the bay.
Patience, precision, and plenty of fish.
Reel in the Big Ones: Half-Day Arroyo City Adventure
Get ready to hit the waters of Arroyo City, Texas for some seriously good fishing. This 4-hour morning trip is all about putting you on the hottest inshore action in the Lower Laguna Madre. You'll be teaming up with Captain Smiley Yanez, a local pro who knows these waters like the back of his hand. Whether you're after redfish, speckled trout, or black drum, this trip is your ticket to hooking into some of South Texas' most prized catches.
What to Expect on the Water
We'll launch bright and early, giving us the best shot at catching fish when they're most active. The Lower Laguna Madre is a shallow, crystal-clear lagoon that's perfect for sight fishing. You'll be aboard a comfortable, well-equipped boat designed for these waters. Captain Smiley provides all the gear you need - quality rods, reels, and tackle suited for the species we're after. Just remember to grab your Texas fishing license before you arrive. This trip is ideal for 2 anglers, but we can accommodate up to 5 if you want to bring some buddies along. Each extra angler is just $100, making it a great value for a group.
Top Catches This Season
Arroyo City is known for its year-round fishing, but each season brings its own highlights. In the cooler months, big schools of redfish cruise the flats, often tailing in shallow water. As things warm up, speckled trout become more active, and you might find yourself in the middle of a topwater frenzy. Black drum are reliable targets throughout the year, often found grubbing along oyster reefs and channel edges. Captain Smiley will key you in on the best techniques for the day, whether it's sight-casting to tailing reds, working a popping cork for trout, or feeling for the telltale thump of a black drum.
Why Anglers Keep Coming Back
The Lower Laguna Madre isn't just another fishing spot - it's a world-class fishery right in our backyard. The mix of clear, shallow water and abundant fish makes for some incredibly exciting fishing. You might find yourself stalking a school of redfish, their copper backs glinting in the sun, or watching a speckled trout crush your topwater lure in an explosion of water. And let's not forget the scenery - from wading birds to the occasional dolphin, there's always something to see. Plus, with Port Mansfield and South Padre Island nearby, you're fishing in one of the most pristine and least developed stretches of the Texas coast.
Species You'll Want to Hook
Redfish: These copper-colored bruisers are a favorite among Texas anglers. They're known for their powerful runs and their tendency to tail in shallow water, making them a blast to sight-cast to. In Arroyo City, you can expect to tangle with reds anywhere from 20 to 30 inches, with some real bulls mixed in. They love to cruise the grass flats and will readily take a well-presented artificial lure or natural bait.
Speckled Trout: Also known as spotted seatrout, these fish are prized for both their fight and their flavor. They're ambush predators, often found around structure or depth changes. In the Lower Laguna Madre, specks can grow to impressive sizes, with fish over 5 pounds not uncommon. Early mornings can produce some heart-stopping topwater action, while soft plastics work well throughout the day.
Black Drum: Often overlooked by visiting anglers, black drum can provide some of the most consistent action in Arroyo City. These bottom-feeders use their sensitive barbels to root out crabs and shrimp, making them suckers for natural baits. While smaller "puppy drum" are great eating, the big ones can top 30 pounds and put up a stubborn fight. They're a great target when the wind kicks up and makes sight-fishing tough.
Time to Book Your Spot
Look, if you're serious about putting some bend in your rod and some fish in the cooler, this Arroyo City trip is hard to beat. You're getting prime fishing time with a guide who lives and breathes these waters. Whether you're looking to learn new techniques or just want to maximize your time on the water, Captain Smiley will put you on the fish. With all gear provided and the flexibility to bring up to 5 anglers, it's a no-brainer for your next fishing adventure. The fish are biting in Arroyo City - don't let them get away. Book your trip now and get ready for some real Texas fishing action!
Learn more about the species
Black Drum
Black drum are the heavyweights of the drum family, reaching up to 90 pounds. You'll usually find them in 5-30 pound range though. These bottom-feeders love hanging around oyster beds and mudflats in brackish waters. Spring's your best bet for drumming up some action when they school up to spawn. Anglers dig 'em for the strong fight and tasty meat (stick to smaller ones under 15 pounds for better eating). To land one, try a simple rig with fresh crab on the bottom - that's black drum candy. Just be ready for that distinctive croaking sound when you hook up! Around here, we like fishing the shallows on a rising tide. Let that bait sit still and be patient - drum aren't known for their speed, but they make up for it in power when they finally take the bait.
Redfish
Redfish are the rockstars of Texas flats fishing. You'll spot 'em by that signature black dot near the tail. Most run 28-33 inches, but trophy bulls pushing 45 inches aren't uncommon. These copper-colored beauties love skinny water - we're talking 1-4 feet deep. Look for 'em tailing in grass flats, around oyster reefs, or cruising shorelines. They'll eat just about anything, but a gold spoon or scented soft plastic on a jighead is hard to beat. Fall's prime time when they're fattening up, but you can catch 'em year-round. Anglers love redfishing for the sight-casting opportunities and bulldog fights. They're also fantastic on the table. Here's a local secret: on calm days, look for subtle v-wakes pushing water. That's often a redfish on the hunt, and a well-placed cast can lead to an explosive take.
Sea Trout
Sea trout, or speckled trout as we call 'em, are a favorite inshore target. Most run 14-24 inches and 1-5 pounds, but big gator trout over 10 pounds aren't unheard of. Look for them around grass flats and shallow waters, especially at night. They love to ambush bait, so working a topwater plug or soft plastic shrimp imitation can be deadly. Winter's prime time as they school up in deeper holes. Anglers can't get enough of their aggressive strikes and acrobatic fights. Plus, they make for some mighty fine eating with that mild, flaky white meat. Pro tip: when you find one trout, there's usually more nearby. Fan cast the area thoroughly before moving on. Oh, and don't forget to ease off on the drag - those paper-thin mouths can tear easily if you horse 'em in.
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