U.S.C.G. licensed Captains include:

Captain Mark Stuart - Pilots the 33 Ft Diesel Cruiser (Valley Girl).  Mark knows some great spots to troll for King Fish, Tuna, and Dolphin and close in spots to bottom fish for Red Snapper  -all within 40 miles from here.  Mark gives sailing Lessons on the 25 foot Helms or the 53.  He also frequents the Upper Laguna Madre, including the Arroya Colorado River - for smooth riding bay excursions on our luxury yachts through national wildlife refuges.  Mark's been fishing and cruising these near coastal waters for five years.

Captain Bob Connor - Pilots the 42 foot Bertram (Deep Strike).  Bob won the Texas Invitational Fishing Tournament (TIFT) 2002 -  both Blue and White Marlin divisions as well as best Male Offshore Angler.

Captain Frank Lavin - Pilots his 29 Ft Chris Craft Catalina - offering guided tours in the bay for site sight seeing, area history and bird watching. 

Captain Don "Snapper" McCarty - A former commercial fisherman - Don knows every rock between here and Southern Mexico and can land any bottom fish you can name in between.  He can pilot the 42 foot Mishegas and any of the bay boats. 

Captain Robert Sirvello offers both bay and gulf guided fishing tours in the bay on his 22 foot Transport.  Robert boasts 22 years of experience in this area and is the 1998 Allstar Rods tournament winner - 31" Trout.  1999 Guides Cup - Biggest Red.  Shallow water fishing for trout, reds, flounder.  Offshore fishing for kingfish, amberjack, ling, dolphin, wahoo, spanish mackeral, tarpon and mermaids.

Captain Lou Austin offers bay guided fishing tours. Lou & his associates operate out of our Family Courts Marina.  Simply put - he is the best bay guide in the area - and the highest in demand.  Lou usually brings in the limit of Trout.

Captain George Strader offers bay guided fishing tours on his 24 foot Carolina Skiff.  George likes to fish the Port Mansfield area north of us off the Intercoastal Waterway, The jetties and the Brownsville Ship Channel.  George fishes for Trout and Redfish.

Captain Pat Kelley offers offshore fishing excursions on his 26 foot Trojan express.  Pat fishes for bottom fish like snapper and grouper also trolls for dolphin, and kingfish.  Pat also runs the Maritime Training Center that offers U.S.C.G. training for Captain's licensing.

Captain Dave Hedges a ten year resident and watersports expert - a great captain for sailboat lessons, skiing, even operates a hobie cat and bannaboat on the beach during his spare time.  Dave likes to fish in the bay, knows his way around the island and is an excellent captain for party boat cruises.

Captain Vic Laragione - our most experienced captain.  Carries a 1600 ton masters license and a 100 ton sailing endorsement.  Has been teaching sailing and piloting large vessels for over 20 years.  Has his own 32 foot Ontario.  Can be scheduled for boat deliveries, private lessons and long range charters.

Captain Dave Harrilson - Award winning and record holding offshore sport fisherman.  Masters License.  Available for tournaments and deliveries. 

Half day, all day, 2 day, weekly and destination charters are available.  Starting at $250.00 bay and $600 offshore.   Bait, Tackle, Ice, Drinks and sundry items including sunglasses, suntan lotion, fishing gear, area charts and accessories are available at the marina. Boats can be Bare Boat or "six-pack" chartered.  Call Anchor Marina for reservations and additional information at 956-943-9323.

BOAT DELIVERIES

Our experienced U.S.C.G. Captains are available to pick-up and deliver boats up to 1600 tons anywhere in the US, Canada, and South America.  We can deliver boats by water or over land by truck.  Captains Laragione, McCarty, Dent and Stuart have actual experience delivering boats over water - Captain McCarty has a CDL - with 25 years of trucking experience and 15 years of sea service, Captain Laragione has a 1600 ton masters and a 100 ton sailing license with 20 years on large vessels.

Price is $250.00 per day plus expenses over water which includes a Captain and deckhand - call for quotes over 100 ton and by land.  956-943-9323.