Free Sportfishing Day events around the state will highlight National Fishing and Boating Week, allowing anglers to fish any public waters in Texas without a fishing license on Saturday, June 6.

The long, narrow bill with serrated edges readily distinguishes mergansers from all other ducks. Common mergansers are among the largest ducks, but are less stocky than eiders and goldeneyes. In flight, they appear more elongated than other ducks, flying in trailing lines close to the water surface.

Fish’N Addiction Guide Service is a fishing guide service catering to inshore, near shore and offshore (deep sea) fishing in and around Galveston, Freeport and Matagorda.  Fish’N Addiction Guide Service is a “kid friendly” business catering to anyone, from 4 years to 94 years, from corporate events to the everyday “buddy trips”, interested in bagging their 1st or 101st “keepers”. Capt. Lee wants you to “Get Hooked” the way he did when he was just a small child!!

Capt. Lee has been fishing along the Texas Gulf Coast, from Galveston to Matagorda and all spots in between, since his Father and Grandfather took him from the time he was 2 years old. His Grandfather taught him to respect our beautiful coast line as well as a few tricks to finding the BIG fish!!

Capt. Dustin Lee has a degree in Aquaculture and has worked at numerous hatcheries along the coast, re-stocking bays from Galveston to Matagorda, for the Texas Parks and Wildlife.

The boats that Capt. Lee will run are a 22' Mosca Bay Raider and a 26' Glacier Bay well equipped electronically to place you where you need to be to snag that Texas BIG FISH!!

Inshore: Speckled Trout, Redfish and flounder.

Near shore: Bull Reds, Kingfish, Red Snapper, Tarpon, Dolphin (Mahi-Mahi) and Sharks.

Offshore (deep sea): Red Snapper, Kingfish, Ling, Dorado (Mahi-Mahi), Amberjack, Grouper, Bull Reds and Sharks.

Third Coast Sportfishing offers private deep sea fishing charters in the Gulf of Mexico from Professional U.S.C.G. licensed captains.  Our crew does their best to ensure that you and your party have a great day of fishing.

We furnish professional rods, reels and tackle, as well as all of your bait and ice.  We will also clean, fillet and bag your fish FREE OF CHARGE once we return to the docks.  All you need to bring is your food and drinks (Alcohol OK).  Don’t forget your sunscreen, motion sickness medicine (if necessary) and camera!

Our boats are USCG licensed to carry up to 6 guests, multiple boat trips can be arranged for larger parties.  We provide professional equipment, bait, and ice for all trips. We also provide complimentary fish cleaning & packaging.  We recommend that you bring food & drinks (alcohol OK) for the day as well as sunscreen & seasick medication.

The Triple Play is a 30' Twin Deisel Bertram with room for 6 angles to fish comfortably in the cockpit.  She has a salon for those who wish to get out of the sun & a private, enclosed head.

We typically fish for Red Snapper, Kingfish, Dorado (Dolphin), Ling, Wahoo, Amberjack.  Overnight trips can be arranged for Tuna and possibly even a sailfish.

Our charters leave the docks at 6:00 a.m. and return between 4:00-5:00 p.m.

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. 

Private chartered deep sea fishing trips offshore from Port Aransas Texas. Book your trips aboard this 54 footer and fish in LUXURY! The air conditioned/heated salon seats all of your guests very comfortably with access to the galley. The music and tall-tales from the crew will add to the entertainment and comfort on the way to and from our favorite fishing spots. For the guests that want to catch a nap while underway, we have two semi-private bedrooms with a common bathroom (head) and a large private stateroom with shower and private bathroom. All the bells and whistles!