Additional Information

Overview:

Bay and Inshore Fishing

For the Shallow Water Enthusiast...South Padre Island and the Lower Laguna Madre are a Tropical Paradise!  Our beaches offer some of the best sun-bathing and water sports found anywhere on the Gulf Of Mexico.  The Lower Laguna Madre bay system has one of the largest Pristine Eco-Systems in the entire World.  The Lower Laguna Madre stretches from South Padre Island, at its South end, to the "land cut" to the North.  That's close to 70 miles of unspoiled waters to fish.  Anglers from around the Globe come to fish the shallow flats and backwater bays that hold trophy Redfish and Speckled Trout.

The Pelican Services offers many ways to meet  Mother Nature in her own intimate backyard.  By spending 3 to 4 days (year round) a week on the flats and bays, I see and encounter nearly all that our area has to offer...however...nearly everyday brings a new and awesome experience.  We fish for Flounder...Snook...Speckled Trout...and occasionally a Tarpon.  We are Experts at sight-casting for REDFISH!

It would be my pleasure to personally show you the Lower Laguna Madre...at your leisure!  From walking out and wading the sand flats...to Fly-Fishing the backwater spoils and underwater grass fields...to drifting and picking out your Trophy Fish!  I will see that you experience the thrill of "stalking" and "catching" the truly great game fish in our area.  I practice "catch and release" on a daily basis, and I encourage everyone to do the same.

"The" Pelican is a totally customized flats fishing boat.  It has a smooth dry ride on windy days and is a stable fishing boat with raised platforms on the front and rear to enable us to "sight-cast" to your trophy catch.  "The" Pelican can take us where we want to fish...and in comfort!

Offshore and Deep Sea Fishing

Folks...the Gulf of Mexico is as beautiful as the Caribbean.  It has some of the finest SportFishing in the World.  And...the waters off the South Padre Island coast are teaming with species such as Red Snapper, Amberjack, Cobia, and Shark...to Dorado, Tuna, Wahoo, King Mackerel, Sailfish and Marlin.

The Pelican Services has a boat that can accommodate up to 6 people in style and comfort.  The Captains are experienced and knowledgeable to make your Offshore Trip successful and Fun.  The crew is handy and can accommodate you, as well as, land the Big One.  The Pelican Services also practices catch and release of all Billfish and supports tagging and clipping for scientific examination through NOAA.

The Pelican Services has 3 trip plans available to meet your needs and budget:

6-8 Hour Trip     Leave the dock around 8:00 am and fish between 10 and 20 miles off the South Padre Island coast.  This trip catches fish such as Red Snapper, Cobia, Grouper, and Shark.  This trip consists of bottom fishing reefs and structure.

8-10 Hour Trip    Leave the dock around 8:00 am and fish between 20 and 40 miles off the South Padre Island coast.  This trip catches fish such as Dorado (Mahi Mahi), Tuna, King Mackerel, Wahoo, Shark, and Sailfish.  This trip consists of trolling and coving larger areas of the bottom for bigger fish.

10-12 Hour Trip   This is a Billfish trip.  We leave the dock  preferably around 5:00 am and fish between 30 to 80 miles off the South Padre Island coast.  This is where we troll for the "Monsters"...Yellowfin Tuna, Shark, Wahoo, Sailfish, and Blue Marlin.

Coming Soon       We will have Over-Night trips that will create a 2 day "Getaway" and an assortment of fishing techniques...both day and night!

We have top of the line fishing equipment, as well as, USCG certified safety equipment.  Our electronics are up to date and always functional.  Our Boats are always clean and pristine, so you will be cruising and fishing in Style!

Call us and let The Pelican Services plan your next Offshore Fishing Trip. 

Methods Allowed:

Game available: Salt Water Fish: Marlin - Blue, Redfish (Red Drum), Spotted Seatrout, Mackerel - King, Snapper - Red, Cobia (Ling), Dorado (Mahi Mahi, Dolphinfish), Shark - Blacktip, Flounder, Amberjack, Tuna - Yellow Fin, Tuna - Black Fin, Shark - Bull, Snook, Sailfish, Tarpon