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Captain Murphy's Fishing Charters

1 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597
956-761-2764
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Owner description: Family owned and operated since since 1961. We are located on South Padre Island, TX. We provide deep sea fishing trips going out 20-30 miles out. Our... more » Owner description: Family owned and operated since since 1961. We are located on South Padre Island, TX. We provide deep sea fishing trips going out 20-30 miles out. Our specialty is Red Snapper, Other fish caught are Grouper, Amberjack, Dorado, Shark and Kingfish according to season. « less
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Brownsville, Texas
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

As a retired meteorologist in Deep South Texas ... these guys know their stuff. From safety to honey holes galore ... Go with Captain Murphy. Real fun with the "Reel Pros"!!! Jeff Philo

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Rockford, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

At first I wasn't sure if I wanted to go deep sea fishing for red snapper or not, but my husband wanted me to at least try just once. So I did and I was very glad I did. The crew on Captain Murphy's charter was willing to help anyone and everyone if they needed it. At first I didn't... More

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Des Moines, Iowa
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2013

We went out for a day-trip on Dec. 30 2012. It was a cold day and the boat was very full. Not everyone could fit inside, so many people had to sit outside where it was very cold. To make it worse, on the way back we got drenched from the spray and our clothes were soaking wet. I thought... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2013 via mobile

Went red snapper fishing. The crew was great. They interacted great. The captain was also very involved. He took most of my fish off. The captain made sure everyone had there limit. This was my first trip deep sea fishing. When i get a chance to go again, i will use captin murphy. Great trip. 12/31/12

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San Antonio, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2012

Lost count of the dolphins! Great crew, beautiful setting, wonderful family fun! Will definitely do this again!!

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san antonio, texas
2 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 August 2012

This was my wife's and my first fishing trip together and we enjoyed the helpful crew of Justin and Kono who helped us with baiting our hooks and landing our catches. 'Fuzzy' also helped with advice on holding the rod and reeling in our catch which made us more successful in catching the Amberjack and Shark we caught. All in... More

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Cordova, Tennessee
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 August 2012

Booked 8hr off-shore trip 7-31-12, about an hour out we started fishing for sharks behind shrimp boats, we limited out and stated fish for king fish and did so so (about 5 landed) after that we bottom fished for grouper but we caught the biggest red snapper and amberjack i have seen (i fish the pan handle of Florida all... More

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Lower Rio Grande Valley, TX
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 July 2012

I've fished in the Laguna Madre before on other charters, but I have to say that Captain Murphy's "Bottom Out Too" is one of the cleanest boats that does that itinerary. The head was operating properly, plenty of TP and hand sanitizer as there was no sink. The equipment was first-rate. Many of the boats plying the Laguna have terrible... More

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McAllen, Texas
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 July 2012

me and my friends went fishing and had fun we got fish and had fun with the crew i would recomend bay fishing at captain murphy's the only thing i was dissapointed in was when i had asked the captain if he could get me some bait he never responded the two deck hands were assisting others the captain stayed... More

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Mansfield, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 July 2012

We have visited the island for 12 years now. We started fishing with Patrick and Steve Murphy 12 years ago. In our 2 week stay we try to go out at least 6 times, and believe me we were never disappointed. My husband and son are serious about fishing, and Captain Murphys is serious too. My husband has paid big... More

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