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!
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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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Today We Fish Charter โ€“ Rio Hondo

State licensed
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5.0 / 5
(18 beoordelingen)
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Rio Hondo
 Directe bevestiging
Trips vanaf US $400

Today We Fish โ€“ South Padre Island

State licensed
Uitstekend
5.0 / 5
(106 beoordelingen)
Angler's choice
South Padre Island
 5 boekingen in de afgelopen week.
 Directe bevestiging
Trips vanaf US $323

Fishing Reports

South Padre Morning Bay Trip: Speckled T
South Padre Morning Bay Trip: Speckled T
Nov 2, 2025 South Padre Island
Megan and family headed out for our fall morning trip with partly cloudy skies and the possibility of storms rolling in later. The early morning conditions looked promising as we launched from South Padre Island for our half-day bay fishing adventure with Today We Fish Charter and Adventures. We focused on drift fishing and bottom fishing techniques, with some trolling mixed in to cover more water. They managed to land a solid speckled trout and a 25โ€ drum during our session. South Padre Island's bay system works well for these techniques because of the varied structure and current patterns that hold fish consistently. We wrapped up the morning run with good action and plenty of time before any weather moved in. If you're looking to get on the water around South Padre Island, our 1/2 Day Morning Bay Fishing Trip with Today We Fish Charter and Adventures offers the perfect opportunity to target speckled trout and other bay species. We use proven techniques like drift fishing, bottom fishing, and trolling to maximize your chances of success in these productive waters. The morning trips work especially well during fall months when the fishing picks up and weather patterns are more predictable. Whether you're new to bay fishing or an experienced angler, we'll put you on fish using the methods that work best for South Padre Island's unique bay system. Book your trip with us and experience why our morning bay fishing adventures consistently produce results in these waters.
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Morning Bay Redfish Success with Today W
Morning Bay Redfish Success with Today W
Okt 24, 2025 South Padre Island
Steven and their crew joined us for an early morning fall trip with clear conditions throughout the day. We headed out on the water with Today We Fish Charter and Adventures for our 1/2 Day Morning Bay Fishing Trip. We focused on casting with lures, and live bait fishing during our time on the water. Steven and their crew managed to hook into some solid redfish and Trout using these techniques. The combination of methods worked well for targeting these fish in our local waters. We wrapped up the trip with great catches and smiles all around. If you're looking to get out on the water for some quality fishing action, book your 1/2 Day Morning Bay Fishing Trip with us at Today We Fish Charter and Adventures. Our morning trips give you the perfect opportunity to target redfish and other species using proven techniques like bottom fishing, casting with lures, and live bait fishing. Whether you're new to fishing or have years of experience, our half-day format provides plenty of time to work the water without taking up your entire day. We'll put you on fish using the methods that work best for current conditions. The morning hours offer some of the most productive fishing, and our local knowledge helps maximize your time on the water. Contact Today We Fish Charter and Adventures to reserve your spot for an unforgettable fishing experience that delivers results.
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Early Morning Speckled Trout Action in S
Early Morning Speckled Trout Action in S
Sep 6, 2025 South Padre Island
Mike and I headed out early morning for some trout fishing action around South Padre Island TX. The partly cloudy skies made for comfortable conditions on the water as we launched our 3 hour Morning Bay Fishing Trip with Today We Fish Charter and Adventures. We focused on drift fishing with live bait to target the flats and sand pockets. Mike pulled in some nice Speckled Trout using bare bone rods throughout the morning. South Padre Island's bay system is perfect for this style of fishing because the grass flats and drop-offs hold plenty of baitfish that attract the trout. We wrapped up the trip with solid action and good times on the water. If you're looking to get on some quality bay fishing action around South Padre Island TX, book your 1/2 Day Morning Bay Fishing Trip with us at Today We Fish Charter and Adventures. We'll put you on Speckled Trout using proven techniques like bottom fishing, spin casting, and live bait fishing that work consistently in these waters. Our morning trips start early to take advantage of the best bite times, and we know exactly where to find the fish in the bay system. Whether you're new to fishing or an experienced angler, we'll make sure you have a productive trip targeting Speckled Trout in some of the best fishing waters Texas has to offer. Give us a call to book your South Padre Island fishing adventure.
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Half Day Morning Bay Trip: Solid Redfish
Half Day Morning Bay Trip: Solid Redfish
Sep 5, 2025 South Padre Island
Ruben and their crew joined us for an early morning fall trip with clear conditions throughout the day. The weather stayed consistent, giving us solid conditions to work with on the water. We headed out with Today We Fish Charter and Adventures for their 1/2 Day Morning Bay Fishing Trip. We focused on bottom fishing, casting with lures, and bait fishing to target the redfish that frequent these waters. The combination of techniques worked well, and we managed to connect with some redfish during our time out there. These methods are reliable in this area because they cover different parts of the water column and give us multiple ways to present bait to the fish. We wrapped up the morning with some solid action and good times on the water. If you're looking to get out on the water for some quality fishing action, Today We Fish Charter and Adventures has you covered with our 1/2 Day Morning Bay Fishing Trip. We specialize in bottom fishing, casting with lures, and bait fishing techniques that consistently produce results for redfish and other species in these productive waters. Our early morning trips take advantage of prime feeding times when fish are most active. Whether you're new to fishing or have years of experience, we'll put you on fish using proven methods that work in these waters. The half-day format gives you plenty of fishing time without taking up your whole day, making it perfect for families or anyone wanting to experience quality fishing. Book your trip with us and see why our combination of local knowledge and effective techniques keeps customers coming back for more fishing adventures.
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Clear skies and proven techniques make f
Clear skies and proven techniques make f
Sep 4, 2025 Rio Hondo
Jim and I headed out for an early morning fall fishing trip with clear conditions throughout the day. The weather stayed consistent, giving us solid conditions to work with on the water. We launched our 1/2 Day AM Bay Fishing Trip with Today We Fish Charter and Adventures. We focused our efforts on bottom fishing, spin casting, and live bait fishing techniques during our morning session. These methods work well together and give us multiple approaches to target fish in the bay waters. The combination of techniques kept us busy throughout the trip, switching between setups as conditions called for it. We didn't stick a trophy on this run, but every cast and minute on the water was worth it. If you're looking to get out on the water for some quality bay fishing, book your 1/2 Day AM Bay Fishing Trip with us at Today We Fish Charter and Adventures. Our morning trips start early when the fish are most active, and we'll put you on productive water using proven techniques like bottom fishing, spin casting, and live bait fishing. Whether you're new to fishing or an experienced angler, our half-day format gives you plenty of time to work different techniques without taking up your whole day. The fall season offers some of the best fishing conditions of the year, with clear weather and active fish. We provide all the gear and knowledge you need for a successful trip. Contact Today We Fish Charter and Adventures to reserve your spot and experience the quality bay fishing that keeps our customers coming back trip after trip.
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South Padre Island Redfish Action - Morn
South Padre Island Redfish Action - Morn
Aug 28, 2025 South Padre Island
John and their crew joined us for an early morning summer trip out of South Padre Island. Clear conditions throughout the day made for perfect fishing weather. We launched at dawn and headed out for our 1/2 Day Morning Bay Fishing Trip with Today We Fish Charter and Adventures. We focused on bottom fishing and casting with lures, mixing in some drift fishing to cover more water. The crew landed some solid redfish during our morning run. South Padre Island's bay system is perfect for this style of fishing - the structure and current breaks hold fish consistently, and the variety of techniques keeps the action steady. We wrapped up the trip with great catches and smiles all around. If you're looking to get on the water around South Padre Island, we'd love to have you aboard for your next fishing adventure. Our 1/2 Day Morning Bay Fishing Trip is perfect for targeting redfish and other bay species using proven techniques like bottom fishing and lure casting. The early morning start gives us the best bite times, and the South Padre Island bay system offers some of the most consistent fishing on the Texas coast. Whether you're new to fishing or a seasoned angler, we'll put you on fish and make sure you have a memorable time on the water. Book your trip with Today We Fish Charter and Adventures and experience what makes South Padre Island fishing so special.
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GECONTROLEERD   NIEUW  December 28, 2025
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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...
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โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ Unforgettable Morning on the Water with Captain Steve!

GECONTROLEERD   2 Person Bay Fishing Trip (AM) op Juli 29, 2025
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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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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Dream Trip

GECONTROLEERD   1/2 Day Afternoon Bay Fishing Trip op Augustus 10, 2025
We had an amazing trip! Captain Steven was amazing, very professional and personable. Boat and equipment were all clean and...
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