South Padre Island · Arroyo City · Port Mansfield

Hook IntoBig Fish.

Guided fishing charters with Capt. Trevor Kucia — sight casting, drifting and wade fishing the shallow flats of the Lower Laguna Madre, plus dedicated snook and tarpon trips.

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Big speckled trout held up beside the tower Signature Trip Shallow Water · Artificials

Sight Casting

Trevor's specialty. Spot redfish and trout in skinny water, then make the cast. Best one-on-one; two anglers welcome.

1 angler
$650
2 anglers
$750
Length
4–5 hrs
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Redfish caught on the shallow flats Inshore

Drifting

Cover water across the Lower Laguna Madre for redfish, speckled trout and more.

2 anglers
$700
Extra angler
+$100
Time
7 AM–12 PM
Max
5 anglers
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Two young anglers in waders holding up redfish on the flats Classic South Texas

Wade Fishing

Step off the boat and work the best flats on foot for reds, trout and other inshore fish.

2 anglers
$700
Extra angler
+$100
Time
7 AM–12 PM
Max
5 anglers
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Angler kneeling on the bow holding a big snook Inshore

Snook

A dedicated trip for one of South Texas's most exciting game fish. Timing follows the bite.

2 anglers
$750
Extra angler
+$100
Length
4 hrs
Time
Flexible
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Capt. Trevor Kucia kneeling on the bow holding a tarpon
Seasonal

Tarpon

Chase the silver king when they're in South Texas waters. Trips are planned around conditions, the season and where the fish are moving.

Trip
$1,200
Length
5–7 hrs
Family group with a full stringer of fish in front of Captain's Cove Oyster Bar, South Padre Island
No Fishing Needed

Family Trips & Bay Cruises

A relaxed cruise around South Padre Island — look for dolphins, wildlife and great views of the bay. Perfect for families.

Trip
$450
Length
3–4 hrs
Max
5 guests
Where We Launch

Three Departure Points

Trevor runs trips out of three spots along the Laguna Madre. Let him know which one works best for you when you sign up.

01

South Padre Island

The home base, right where the Laguna Madre meets the Gulf of Mexico.

02

Arroyo City

On the Arroyo Colorado, a short run to the flats of the Laguna Madre.

03

Port Mansfield

A quiet fishing town on the Laguna Madre with wide-open, clear-water flats.

What's Biting

Target Species

The Lower Laguna Madre is some of the most productive inshore fishing on the Texas coast.

Redfish

Sight casting · Drifting · Wading

Speckled Trout

Sight casting · Drifting · Wading

Snook

Dedicated snook trips

Tarpon

Seasonal
Capt. Trevor Kucia wading the flats with a big speckled trout
Meet Your Captain

Capt. Trevor Kucia

Born and raised in McAllen, Texas, my love for fishing started at a young age bass fishing with my grandpa at Falcon Lake. At 12 years old, I made the transition to saltwater fishing with my dad and brother, and it didn’t take long for the Lower Laguna Madre to become home. From borrowing my Uncle Sonny’s boat to eventually getting my own skiff, I spent countless hours exploring the bay, learning its patterns, and figuring out what makes this fishery so special.

Over the years, that passion turned into a career doing what I love. Today, I specialize in sight casting and light tackle fishing out of South Padre Island and Arroyo City, with a focus on hunting redfish across the shallow grass flats. There’s nothing quite like spotting a fish in skinny water, making the right cast, and watching it all come together.

For me, guiding is about more than catching fish. It’s about sharing what I’ve learned, helping anglers improve their skills, and giving people a chance to experience the beauty of the Lower Laguna Madre firsthand. Whether we’re sight casting redfish, wading for trout, or exploring the bay, my goal is to make every trip a memorable one and leave you with a better appreciation for the fishery we’re lucky to call home.

— Capt. Trevor Kucia
Tower sight casting
Private charters
Up to 5 anglers
Beginners welcome
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Ready When You Are

Let's Go Fishing.

Dates fill up fast — especially in summer and on holiday weekends. Sign up below and Capt. Trevor will reach out to confirm your trip.