The weather was really horrible and the fish weren't biting, but that's fishing. The crew did their…read morebest and gave us all the time we paid for. No complaints. I'll give it another go in the future.

Went for some night fishing. $12 to rent a pole. Saw lots of dolphins and caught a bunch of fish!!…read more24 hr dock. Nice cleaning station. Kids loved it!!

We did the 10:30am dolphin watch and eco tours. The staff were amazing! We learned a lot on…read moredolphins, the area and during the eco tour. Definitely one of the highlights of our trip.

Great boat ride! Don't expect to catch fish! Only 2 people on our boat catch fish and they…read morebrought their own poles! Young captain David was nice! His helpers were ok just a little unprofessional cursing

What can I say, best fishing experience I've ever had! Took my 11 year old and we limited out in 1…read morehour! Very professional and great with kids. Will recommend to everyone. I've chartered a ton of fishing trips, and having a good captain makes all the difference in the world. Can't wait till our next trip!

My Dad and I went out with Captain Mike this past Thursday. The forecast was an ominous one…read moreheading into the morning, but Mike was ready when a window of opportunity opened for us to get out onto the water. We started by fishing for specked trout and were rewarded by staying persistent on a spot that Mike targeted as a "honey hole". Afterwards we worked our way up towards and area parallel to the Arroyo Colorado. Working our way through some vegetation-covered spits that had unseasonally hugh water around them, we were able to start casting for reds. Within about an hour we had three keepers. Next we headed towards Rattlesnake bay. Again due to the unusually high water (rest of the mainland was flooding with torrential rain) we were able to creep in on some sand covered bottoms. We hooked up on our last keeper red and then decided to call it a day. As it turned out we got to Jim's pier, had the fish cleaned and were on the road after parting ways with Mike but just in time before a heavy storm hit the island. Our timing and trip was perfect. Mike was patient, curteous, persitent, and a good teacher. Exactly what we needed after being away from bay fishing for so long and what's needed in a guide. Thanks again, Capt. Mike. Hopefully we go fishing or try hunting in the next few months or so.

I have been fishing plenty of times throughout my life but that mostly consisted of trips to the…read moreLake or small pond fishing for Bass, catfish, crappie and similar freshwater fish. I had never experienced Bay fishing before I scheduled that first trip with Captain Clayton Mock; and what an exciting and different experience it is from what I was used to. First off, I was under the assumption that we might have to go out into deeper waters which made me a little nervous because of how choppy the ocean can get but it turns out you stay in between the Island and the mainland where the waters are almost always calm and perfect. There are also plenty of spots where you are fishing in only a few feet of water which allows you to see so many different kinds of marine life. Capt Clayton Mock has been fishing these waters since he was child so he knows all the best spots. Not only that but his equipment is topnotch; everything from the Rods, to the lures, to the Boat; I felt confident with all aspects of the trip. Now for the best part; catching fish. I couldn't believe how different this experience was from the fishing I was used to. It's definitely like nothing I had ever experienced. The Redfish put up a tremendous, yet manageable, fight. Every time you hook one you are in for a treat. And trust me, he put us on plenty of fish which gave us a lot of exciting moments. We also caught Trout which aren't as strong as the Redfish but they have some wicked front teeth and I even caught the crazy looking flounder (which can be tricky to do at times and honestly wouldn't have been possible without the direction and advice of Capt Clayton). I have been fishing with Captain Clayton Mock twice now, once with a friend and once with my dad, and both experiences were very enjoyable and very successful. I absolutely plan to go back because I really want to take my girlfriend. This is definitely a fishing trip that can be enjoyed by anyone. P.S. Heading out from the Marina as the sun rises is icing on the cake. It's so beautiful out there on the water so don't forget to take pictures and most importantly enjoy your day!!!!

Captain Clayton Mock proved to be a hardworking and knowledgeable fishing guide. Clayton's efforts…read moreand determination to help us catch fish helped make this trip a success. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a great fishing experience! Jeff W.

Took a. Bunch of kids out for a day of fishing. Didn't catch much but all the kids had a ton of…read morefun. Quick fast service clean boat everyone was awesome.

What a wonderful crew. Knew all the hits spots in the bay. Had a blast!!!! Bringing our catches…read moreback to Austin! They filet them for you dockside for only .50 per fish! The pelicans love the stuff that's thrown away I would have given 5 stars, however my son and I were the first ones there. We knew we wanted to get on the back of the boat. The ticket lady suggested it. So we stood first for about 10 min prior to leaving. Then 2 "regulars" and their friends cut in front and went right to the back of the boat before anyone else. Of course they hauled in a ton of fish, but we still had fun and made memories. Maybe next time, just a suggestion, honor those that got there first.

Enjoyed my relaxing at Jim's Pier while Lutz was in the bay kayaking this beautiful Sunday morning…read more While Lutz kayaked, I viewed their store and then went next door to have a beer and some fried avocado. A variety of items offered to fishermen and fisher women. Why is it that fishermen is an accepted homonym and fisherwomen is auto corrected? Anyway, the store is similar to a general store as offers up sodas, chips, and other snacks as well as toys and clothing and more items for anyone who fishes. Taking a look around, I didn't see anything that I was needing or wanting at the moment, but it was nice to greeted as we walked in the place. Friendly service.

Our family's been coming to & fishing out of Jim's Pier for decades! We have years of photos with…read moreour catches at Jim's Pier. Great shop & staff is eager, friendly & helpful.

(From a 2018 trip) After a poor outing with another guide the day before we went out with Capt…read moreDave. Man were we glad we did. The morning started out slow (no fish for a second day!? c'mon!) but we got into the reds about an hour before we were to head back in. Not only was Capt Dave determined to put us on fish but he kept us out an hour and a half after our paid time frame so we could limit out! We had SO MUCH FUN and I can't wait to get back out with him. I have tried to book since but I was poor at planning and wasn't able to book as he was already full. However, Capt Dave put me in touch with a friend of his Capt Blaze and the same deal! Got us onto the fish and we had a blast! Definitely give Capt Dave a call and if he's booked, trust his recommendation of another guide!

Christmas Eve delight. This was my first time in spi and with Captian Dave …read more Let me just say we had a wonderful fish lunch on Christmas Day We limited out on big beautiful red fish and a trophy trout . He knows the bay the waters the depth and how to get there like a master . We will fish together again when I return first class experience Captian Bentley

Captain Noe Lopez has been giving dolphin watch tours for the past 30 years and we just keep coming…read moreback! I've literally only taken dolphin tours from him since I was very young. He's obviously a professional captain and knows the area like the back of his hand. He adds humor to the tour and he always finds the dolphins. I've never left this tour without seeing dolphins. Note , you can buy tickets online ahead of time. You have to buy them at least one hour before departure time. Also, there is an outdoor waiting area with shade. You can't wait in the A/C gift shop anymore :/ -R

We had the best time with Dolphin Docks while on vacation in South Padre Island! We loved it so…read moremuch that we went on 4 bay fishing trips & 2 Dolphin Sunset cruises! Captain Noe was so good at getting us on fish! Russel is a very good owner who was great to talk with. Isaac was so fun to hang with & was an amazing deck hand! Billy was a good deckhand as well. We can't wait to come back!

Walter and his wife are nice folks. I took my wife and daughters fishing with him and we had a good…read moretime. We limited on trout, caught some nice reds, and my eldest caught her first Texas slam when she finished up the trip with a flounder. We would definitely fish with him again. I'm pretty competent with a rod and once I know how we are fishing (live bait, popping, artificials, etc) I'm fine. He's patient and good with kids and folks that need more help too.

4th of July fishing!!! Capt. Bode took myself and my two…read moreyoung nephews for early morning fishing. Although the fishing was tough, it wasn't because of a lack of trying. We did land several large Trout. Just not our limit. With that said, Capt. Bode treated my nephews as if they were family. At the same time he's going to every sweet spot he knows to help us catch the trophy fish we all want. Maybe it was the several nights of a full moon, we just had a hard time finding the fish. I live and work in Dallas and I fished with several Port Isabel guides but none work as hard to guarantee that everyone has fun and great memories. If you a skilled fisherman or a firs ttimer I can't recommend a better guide.