Capt. Ben Paschal Fly Fishing
Lower Laguna Madre - Louisiana Marsh
Lagunamadreoutfitters@gmail.com
214.704.3158
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Lower Laguna Madre - Louisiana Marsh
Lagunamadreoutfitters@gmail.com
214.704.3158
Welcome to Laguna Madre Outfitters, owned and operated by Capt. Ben Paschal. I specialize in fly fishing for redfish on Texas’ Lower Laguna Madre and the Louisiana Marsh. My goal is to provide a safe, successful, and educational day on the water to anglers of all skill sets, in two of the most unique fisheries on the planet.
From March to late December, I guide fly fishers on South Texas’ Lower Laguna Madre for redfish and trout, among other species. Centrally located in the Lower Laguna Madre bay system, either in Arroyo City and Port Mansfield my fishing clients stay in turn-key waterfront rental homes 45 minutes from the airport where I provide dockside pick-up by skiff each morning.
From late December to early March, I relocate to the Louisiana marsh where I guide fly fishers to trophy bull redfish in the 15-40 pound class. The Louisiana marsh, outside of New Orleans, is an expansive estuary that provides excellent opportunities to sightcast massive bull redfish on the fly all winter long. The size of the fish is what separates the Louisiana Marsh from other redfish locations.
Ben was raised in Texas where he picked up a fly rod at age eleven, began tying flies at age thirteen, and has been employed as a fly fishing guide since age 19. 2022 marks his 16th year guiding professionally. In addition to a degree in Agricultural Economics and Entrepreneurship from Texas A&M, Capt. Ben Paschal draws from guiding experience in Alaska, Argentina, Chile, Colorado, Louisiana, and Texas. He currently splits his time between Texas’ Lower Laguna Madre and the Louisiana Marsh. In his spare time he enjoys outdoor photography, exploring new fisheries, hunting the beautiful South Texas brush country, and smoking BBQ. He lives in Port Mansfield, Texas with his wife and three dogs.
Southwest Fly Fishing Magazine, “Exposure” Photo Essay, October 2019
Stilt Houses of Texas, 2018
Stonefly Magazine, Fly Fishing Film Tour, The Hatch Interview 2017
The Drake Magazine, “Livin’ Laguna Madre”, Spring 2016
Fly Fisherman Magazine, “Mardi Gras in the Marsh” Fall 2016
Fly Tyer Magazine, “Guide Flies for Louisiana Redfish”, Spring 2016
“Texas Redfish”, Patagonia Blog, 2015
Texas Sporting Journal, “Light Tackling Tarpon“, May 2015
Southwest Fly Fishing Magazine, “Exposure” Photo Essay, April 2015
Fly Fisherman Magazine, 2015
Texas Sporting Journal, “The Real Laguna Madre”, July 2013
Houston Chronicle, 2013
Austin American Statesman, 2013
Dallas Morning News, 2013
The Angling Report, January 2013
