Captain Kevin Nicholls
Captain Kevin Nicholls has been fishing the Laguna Madre and Lower Laguna Madre longer than most guides on South Padre Island have been in the business — and he personally trained some of them.
Captain Kevin Nicholls
Big Mother Bay Fishing
Licensed Guide
U.S.C.G. & Texas Registered
Captain Kevin Nicholls
A U.S. Coast Guard Licensed and Texas Registered Fishing Guide, Captain Kevin Nicholls has spent decades learning every flat, channel, and grass bed on the Laguna Madre. He grew up on these waters, knows where the redfish stack in the fall, where the speckled trout hold in summer, and how the tides move fish across the Lower Laguna Madre year-round. His 20'4" Shallow Stalker is purpose-built for the skinny water of South Padre Island's bay system — getting you into spots bigger boats simply can't reach. Every charter is private, every trip is guided by someone who has forgotten more about this fishery than most guides will ever know.
I've been on these waters longer than most of the guides out here. I know where the fish are because I've been finding them for decades.
Credentials & Experience
- U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Captain
- Texas Registered Fishing Guide
- Decades of experience on the Laguna Madre
- Specialist in redfish, speckled trout & flounder
- South Padre Island native knowledge
Vessel
20'4" Shallow Stalker — built for Laguna Madre skinny water
Home Waters
South Padre Island, Texas — Laguna Madre & Lower Laguna Madre
The most experienced guide on South Padre Island
Decades on the Water
Captain Kevin Nicholls has been fishing the Laguna Madre longer than most guides on South Padre Island have been in the business. That depth of experience means you spend more time on fish.
Local Knowledge No App Can Match
He knows where the redfish stack in the fall, where the speckled trout hold in summer, and how the tides move fish across the Lower Laguna Madre flats year-round.
Private Charters Only
Every trip is 100% private — just you and your group. No strangers, no crowds. Captain Kevin's full attention is on putting your group on fish from the moment you leave the dock.
Ready to fish with Captain Kevin Nicholls?
Call or text 956-433-7287 or book online. A $100 PayPal deposit holds your date (non-refundable except dire emergency or weather).