Drift Water Charters Reviews

David Howard 2025.12.07

     

Booked Captain Juaquin for a charter and had a great trip! It was a cool and very foggy day. He was very concerned about our safety and we delayed our start a few hours. And, it was well worth it. Caught trout early while still very foggy. As sun lifted he took us to the red snapper! Caught several good keepers. It was a tough fishing day, but Captain's experience turned it into a great day!! Thank you sir!

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Reply from Drift Water Charters 2025.12.08

Thank you for the awesome review! We’re glad you had a great trip with Captain Juaquin, even with the cool and foggy weather. Safety always comes first, and we appreciate your patience while waiting for conditions to improve. We’re happy the trout were biting early and that you caught some keepers. Tough days are where experience matters most, and we’re thrilled you still had a successful and memorable charter. Thank you for choosing us — hope to see you back out on the water soon!

Jordan Peterson 2025.11.19

     

Had a great time on the water. Got into multiple types of fish and had a stellar time. Captain Joaquin knows this water like the back of his hand. Highly recommend.

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Reply from Drift Water Charters 2025.11.20

Thank you Jordan for choosing us! We're happy you had a great time and hope to see you back again soon!

Alan Reed 2025.11.19

     

Captain Joaquin, was great! Will definitely use him again.

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Reply from Drift Water Charters 2025.11.20

Hi Alan! Thank you so much for the nice review and we hope to see you soon!

Maria Miller 2025.11.07

     

My husband and I had an amazing time ! We did our limit before our time was up. Joaquin is an awesome guide , very knowledgeable. We definitely recommend him .

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Reply from Drift Water Charters 2025.11.08

Thank you, Maria! We're thrilled you and your husband had an amazing time. It’s great to hear Joaquin made your experience special—he’ll appreciate your kind words. We hope to welcome you back again soon!

Bill Miller 2025.11.07

     

We had an incredible fishing trip today with Captain Joaquin, both limiting out on Black Drums! He has the latest equipment and was able to find the best places to fish, giving us an advantage over all the other guides we saw. I highly recommend him for your next fishing trip!

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Reply from Drift Water Charters 2025.11.08

Thank you, Bill! We're thrilled to hear you had such a fantastic fishing trip with Captain Joaquin and made great catches. Your recommendation means a lot, and we hope to see you back for another adventure soon!

rodking1012 2025.11.07

     

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Amazing experience My husband and I had an amazing time !We did our limit before our time was up. Joaquin is an awesome guide , very knowledgeable. We definitely recommend him .

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Jeff Frick 2025.11.05

     

Very knowledgeable captain that knew where to find fish! He’s been on his waters for a long time, so he knows right where to go! We limited out on drum and got some nice redfish, along with a couple of trout. Excellent day on the water!

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Reply from Drift Water Charters 2025.11.05

Thank you, Jeff! We’re thrilled you had such a successful day on the water. It’s great to hear you enjoyed the captain’s expertise and caught a variety of fish. Hope to see you out there again soon!

Jody Tarver 2025.10.26

     

Very professional knew exactly where the fish were on both species that we fished for and put us right on top of them my wife and I both got our bull red tags filled and put more reds and some blacks on the boat would highly recommend for anyone from beginner to pro this was both my wife and I first saltwater trip and it was amazing

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Reply from Drift Water Charters 2025.10.27

Thank you! We're thrilled to hear your first saltwater trip was amazing and that you and your wife had such great success. Your recommendation means a lot, and we hope to see you again for more adventures!

Brandon Grom 2025.10.23

     

Awesome fishing experience We went on a 5 hour bay fishing trip. Captain Joaquin was awesome! He had my 11 year old son casting like a pro in no time. I highly recommend Drift Water Charters to anyone looking for an amazing fishing experience. We were literally on the fish from the first cast to the last!!

Date of experience: 23 October, 2025

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Reply from Drift Water Charters 2025.10.23

Thank you, Brandon! We're thrilled to hear you and your son had such an amazing time fishing with Captain Joaquin. Your recommendation means a lot, and we hope to see you for another great trip soon!

Phillip Barnett 2025.10.09

     

Booked Drift Water Charters for a vacation 5-hour fishing trip and it did not disappoint. Cpt Pena was awesome and knew the spots to catch some monster fish. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and ensured we had a blast. I will definitely book again next time I’m in South Padre Island.

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Reply from Drift Water Charters 2025.10.10

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a great time out on the water with Captain Peña. He truly knows how to find those big fish and make the trip fun for everyone! We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another awesome day of fishing in South Padre Island!

Kellie Meyer 2025.10.06

     

Excellent charter! We worked to find the fish, but eventually got them! My husband and I both caught a red drum and some sea trout. Great captain. Great experience!

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Reply from Drift Water Charters 2025.10.07

Thank you, Kellie! We're thrilled you and your husband had a great time and caught some amazing fish. Glad our captain made the experience memorable for you both!

Velma Hughes 2025.10.05

     

If you want the greatest trip of your life, book with Capt. Joaquin! He has one of the calmest souls you'll ever meet. Caught our limit and learned a few tricks! Thanks Capt! A+

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Reply from Drift Water Charters 2025.10.05

Thank you so very much for the wonderful review Velma! It was truly a pleasure!

K K 2025.10.01

     

Awesome guide service! Driftwater Charters really knows how to find fish — from start to finish, it was a great experience. Our guide worked hard to put us on fish and didn’t waste any time. The equipment and bait were top-notch, and you could tell they take pride in doing things right. If you’re looking for a serious fishing trip with people who know what they’re doing, this is the one to book. Highly recommend!

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Reply from Drift Water Charters 2025.10.02

Thank you for the fantastic review! Our guides work hard to keep you on fish and make every minute count, so it’s great to hear the effort showed. Glad the gear and bait met the mark, too. We appreciate the recommendation and hope to fish with you again soon!

Karl Fuller 2025.10.01

     

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Reply from Drift Water Charters 2025.10.02

Thanks so much for the great review! We appreciate you!

Emilio Marino 2025.09.20

     

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Reply from Drift Water Charters 2025.09.21

Thank you, Emilio! We greatly appreciate your support and are thrilled to know you had a positive experience. Please let us know if there’s anything we can do for you in the future!

Miguel Garza 2025.09.20

     

Very good captain ! We won a tournament !

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Reply from Drift Water Charters 2025.09.21

That’s amazing, Miguel! Huge congratulations on winning the tournament—what an achievement! We’re thrilled to have been part of your success.

Miguel Garza Pérez Obregón 2025.09.20

     

Muy buena pesca

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Reply from Drift Water Charters 2025.09.21

Gracias, Miguel, nos alegra saber que disfrutaste de una buena pesca. Esperamos verte de nuevo pronto.

Kaleb Sanchez 2025.09.14

     

Would highly recommend drift water charters! Great experience and guide!

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Reply from Drift Water Charters 2025.09.15

Thank you, Kaleb! We're thrilled you had a great experience. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon!

Ken Woodring 2025.09.04

     

If you want a great fishing trip, check out Drifwater Charters very knowledgeable in fishing for all types of fish. My wife and I were quite pleased.👍🎣😎

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Reply from Drift Water Charters 2025.09.05

Thank you, Ken! We’re thrilled you and your wife had a great time fishing with us. Your kind words mean a lot, and we hope to see you both again for another adventure soon!

Rock 'N' Roll 2025.09.04

     

Joaquin was an excellent, safe, and fabulous Captin to go on a fishing charter this season. We caught our limit of fish for the day. We can not give a higher recommendation to this Charter Company.5+ Stars!

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Reply from Drift Water Charters 2025.09.05

Thank you! We're thrilled you had a fantastic time with Captain Joaquin and caught your limit of fish. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back soon!