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
 2 boekingen in de afgelopen week.
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Trips vanaf US $400
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(113 beoordelingen)
Angler's choice
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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February fishing trip

GECONTROLEERD   NIEUW  1/2 day Bay Fishing (AM) op Februari 4, 2026
Captain Steven went above and beyond ! Caught the biggest redfish of my life , highly recommended .
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Great day of fishing!

GECONTROLEERD   1/2 day Bay Fishing (AM) op Februari 3, 2026
Captain Steve made our 5 hour fishing trip a complete success. We reeled in lots of fish and almost brought in a beautiful...
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Fantastic day on the water

GECONTROLEERD   December-March 1/2 Day Special op December 25, 2025
Had a great time on the water today. The captain was super nice and did an awesome job planning the trip. We hit multiple fishing...
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Worth every penny

GECONTROLEERD   1/2 Day Afternoon Bay Fishing Trip op Augustus 13, 2025
We had a fantastic time with Capt. Steve. We were four complete novices and he was incredibly patient and supportive. While...
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Accommodating & friendly

GECONTROLEERD   NIEUW  3 Hour Afternoon Bay Fishing op Februari 14, 2026
Really a great time with lots of laughs !
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