Captain
Captain Steven Hillary

Member since June 2023 Rio Hondo, United States
Background
Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping fishing adventure in the lower Laguna Madre waters! I've been exploring these epic fishing grounds since 2014, when I moved here from Chicago, Illinois. I am a marine veteran with 10 years of service and a passionate angler. I can't wait to share my love for fishing with you and teach you some incredible techniques that will make your fishing experience unforgettable!
Techniques
Drift Fishing Wade Fishing Popping Cork Live Bait Fishing

Hey, I'm Captain Captain Steven Hillary

Rio Hondo, Verenigde Staten
Background
Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping fishing adventure in the lower Laguna Madre waters! I've been exploring these epic fishing grounds since 2014, when I moved here from Chicago, Illinois. I am a marine veteran with 10 years of service and a passionate angler. I can't wait to share my love for fishing with you and teach you some incredible techniques that will make your fishing experience unforgettable!
Techniques
Drift Fishing Wade Fishing Popping Cork Live Bait Fishing
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My Charter Listings

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Rio Hondo
 Laatste boeking: 2 uur geleden
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Trips vanaf US $400
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(113 beoordelingen)
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South Padre Island
 9 boekingen in de afgelopen week.
 Directe bevestiging
Trips vanaf US $300

Fishing Reports

Gator Trout, Reels, and Remarkable Scene
Gator Trout, Reels, and Remarkable Scene
Feb 25, 2026 South Padre Island
Had a group of anglers join me for an early morning winter trip on the inshore waters around South Padre Island. We launched at first light with partly cloudy skies overhead, which made for comfortable conditions on the water. The crew was ready to target some quality fish using multiple techniques throughout our half day adventure. We focused our efforts on sight fishing, drift fishing, and live bait fishing to cover different areas and increase our chances. The inshore waters around South Padre Island are perfect for this approach since you can adapt to what the fish are doing. We managed to put some nice Speckled Trout in the boat using these varied techniques. South Padre's shallow flats and grass beds make it an ideal spot for working multiple methods in one trip. We wrapped up the morning with solid action and good vibes all around. If you're looking to get out on the water around South Padre Island, I'd love to have you aboard for your own inshore fishing adventure. Our Half Day Guided Fishing Trip In South Padre Island targets Redfish, Trout And More, giving you the chance to experience the same quality fishing we had today. South Padre Island's inshore waters offer some of the best fishing opportunities on the Texas coast, and we use proven techniques like sight fishing, drift fishing, and live bait fishing to put you on fish. Whether you're after Speckled Trout, Redfish, or other inshore species, these waters consistently produce results. Book your trip with us and experience firsthand why South Padre Island fishing is second to none. We'll put you on the fish and make sure you have a memorable day on the water targeting the species that make this area famous.
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Winter Speckled Trout Fishing Delivers R
Winter Speckled Trout Fishing Delivers R
Feb 16, 2026 South Padre Island
Had a group of anglers join me for an early morning winter trip on the inshore waters around South Padre Island. We launched at first light with partly cloudy skies overhead, which made for comfortable conditions on the water. The crew was ready to target some quality fish using multiple techniques throughout our half day adventure. We focused our efforts on sight fishing, drift fishing, and live bait fishing to cover different areas and increase our chances. The inshore waters around South Padre Island are perfect for this approach since you can adapt to what the fish are doing. We managed to put some nice Speckled Trout in the boat using these varied techniques. South Padre's shallow flats and grass beds make it an ideal spot for working multiple methods in one trip. We wrapped up the morning with solid action and good vibes all around. If you're looking to get out on the water around South Padre Island, I'd love to have you aboard for your own inshore fishing adventure. Our Half Day Guided Fishing Trip In South Padre Island targets Redfish, Trout And More, giving you the chance to experience the same quality fishing we had today. South Padre Island's inshore waters offer some of the best fishing opportunities on the Texas coast, and we use proven techniques like sight fishing, drift fishing, and live bait fishing to put you on fish. Whether you're after Speckled Trout, Redfish, or other inshore species, these waters consistently produce results. Book your trip with us and experience firsthand why South Padre Island fishing is second to none. We'll put you on the fish and make sure you have a memorable day on the water targeting the species that make this area famous.
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Speckled Trout Fishing Delivers Results
Speckled Trout Fishing Delivers Results
Feb 15, 2026 South Padre Island
Had a solo angler join me for an early morning winter trip on the inshore waters around South Padre Island. We launched at first light with partly cloudy skies overhead, which made for comfortable conditions on the water. The crew was ready to target some quality fish using multiple techniques throughout our half day adventure We focused our efforts on sight fishing, drift fishing, and live bait fishing to cover different areas and increase our chances. The inshore waters around South Padre Island are perfect for this approach since you can adapt to what the fish are doing. We managed to put some nice Speckled Trout in the boat using these varied techniques. South Padre's shallow flats and grass beds make it an ideal spot for working multiple methods in one trip. We wrapped up the morning with solid action and good vibes all around. If you're looking to get out on the water around South Padre Island, I'd love to have you aboard for your own inshore fishing adventure. Our Half Day Guided Fishing Trip In South Padre Island targets Redfish, Trout And More, giving you the chance to experience the same quality fishing we had today. South Padre Island's inshore waters offer some of the best fishing opportunities on the Texas coast, and we use proven techniques like sight fishing, drift fishing, and live bait fishing to put you on fish. Whether you're after Speckled Trout, Redfish, or other inshore species, these waters consistently produce results. Book your trip with us and experience firsthand why South Padre Island fishing is second to none. We'll put you on the fish and make sure you have a memorable day on the water targeting the species that make this area famous.
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Marc and Brandy

GECONTROLEERD   NIEUW  3 Hour Afternoon Bay Fishing op Februari 27, 2026
We had a great afternoon fishing with Marc and Brandy. Marc is a great instructor who very patiently taught us proper casting...
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Second Trip with Capt. Steven

GECONTROLEERD   2 Person Bay Fishing Trip (AM) op Oktober 5, 2025
This is our second trip with Captain Steven Hillary and wonโ€™t be our last. Steven does not disappoint and put us on fish...
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Great Trip

GECONTROLEERD   1/2 Day AM Bay Fishing Trip op Augustus 16, 2025
I cannot say enough good about Captain Steven Hillary and our fishing trip. When we booked the trip, Steven immediately contacted...
Richard C. raadt Today We Fish Charter โ€“ Rio Hondo aan
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Captain Steve is the real deal! From the moment we hit the water, he had us on the trout. We reached our limit of speckled...
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Amazing Last Minute Fishing Trip at SPI- Give this Captain a Medal!

GECONTROLEERD   2 Person Bay Fishing Trip (AM) op Mei 9, 2025
I was looking for a last minute, spur-of-the moment fishing trip in South Padre Island.ย  Iโ€™ve used other guides before but...
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