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Port Aransas, Texas

Port Aransas Fishing Charters

18 charter captains and guides fishing from Port Aransas, Rockport and Aransas Pass, listed A to Z with their boats, trip types and published prices. Call the captain directly – we never take a commission.

18 captains and guides10 publish prices$550 typical half day
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Port Aransas fishing charters and guides, A to Z

Trip types, species and prices are shown as each operator publishes them. Ask the captain what fits your group, and confirm prices before you book.

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Angler Guide Service

Hampton's Landing Marina & RV, 430 Ransom Rd, Aransas Pass, TX 78336

Capt. Richard Stroud

InshoreBay

Targets: Redfish, Black drum, Speckled trout, Southern flounder

Guided Redfish and Black Drum Fishing Trip (half day), starting at $500
(361) 557-0421Website

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Aransas Bay Fishing Charters

Rockport

Capt. Robert Hamilton23 ft Haynie CatUp to 5 guests

InshoreBay

Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout, Black drum, Flounder

Full day (1-2 guests) $650Full day (3 guests) $750Full day (4 guests) $850+1 more on their site
(361) 463-6653Website

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Coastal Charters TX

900 Tarpon St, Port Aransas, TX 78373

Capt. Danny DormanFour boats 31 to 61 ft incl. Bellagio and StandamanUp to 6 guests

OffshoreDeep seaBay

Targets: Red snapper, King mackerel, Mahi-mahi, Amberjack, Wahoo, Cobia, Blackfin tuna, Blue marlin

(361) 850-0909Website

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D Reel Guiding

Meeting points: Cove Harbor Marina (Rockport), Goose Island State Park, Conn Brown Harbor (Aransas Pass), Rockport / Aransas Pass

Capt. Dustin WiatrekUp to 5 guests

InshoreBay

Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout, Black drum

Half Day Morning Guided Trout and Redfish, starting at $450Guided Fishing Trip (6 hours), starting at $600Guided Wade Fishing Trip (7 hours, artificials), starting at $600
(830) 534-6651Website

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Deep Sea Headquarters

440 W. Cotter Rd., Port Aransas, TX 78373

OffshoreDeep seaBayParty boat

Targets: Red snapper, King mackerel, Shark, Yellowfin tuna

Daily Bay Fishing (3.5 hr), from $53Offshore Tours (5, 8 or 12 hr), from $105Overnight Tours (24, 36 or 60 hr), from $420
(361) 749-5597Website

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Marks Guide Service

301 J C Barr Blvd, Port Aransas, TX 78373

Capt. Mark Hudler

InshoreBay

Targets: Redfish, Speckled trout, Black drum, Flounder

4 Hour Private Inshore Trip, starting at $5004 Hour Private Inshore Trip for Beginners, starting at $6508 Hour Private Inshore Trip for Skilled Anglers, starting at $800
(361) 253-4569Website

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Penn Coastal Fishing Guide Services

Port Aransas Fisherman's Wharf, 900 Tarpon St, Port Aransas, TX 78373

Capt. Jodie PennUp to 5 guests

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

InshoreBay

Targets: Redfish, Black drum, Speckled trout, Flounder

Half day (1-2 guests) $6006 hour (1-2 guests) $700Full day (1-2 guests) $900
(361) 264-7012Website

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Trip types

Deep sea, inshore or party boat in Port Aransas?

How the 18 operators listed here split by the trips they run. Not sure which fits? Read inshore vs offshore fishing.

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Deep sea and offshore boats

Offshore and deep sea trips run past the beaches to reefs, wrecks, ledges and open water for bigger fish. Expect longer runs, more swell and longer trips – full days are common.

Usually after: Red snapper, King mackerel, Mahi-mahi, Amberjack.

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Inshore and bay guides

Inshore trips fish calm bays, flats, marsh and the passes close to land. Short runs, smaller boats and steady action make them the usual pick for kids and first-timers.

Usually after: Redfish, Speckled trout, Black drum, Flounder.

Typical private half day: $550 (7 boats publish one).

Inshore fishing charters in Port Aransas: all 17 guides →

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Party boats

Party boats (head boats) sell spots per person, bait and tackle included. They are the cheapest way onto the water, and the crew helps beginners.

Usually after: Red snapper, Yellowfin tuna, King mackerel, Shark.

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Live from NOAA tide station 8775237, the National Weather Service. Tide times are predictions. Sunrise and moon are calculated for Port Aransas.

Full tide table and what is biting: Port Aransas fishing report.

Prices

What a fishing charter costs in Port Aransas

Calculated from the prices captains publish (private trips for the whole boat, not per person), checked October 2026. Most prices cover up to 4 to 6 anglers; tips, fuel surcharges and fish cleaning can be extra.

TripMedianRangeBoats
Private half day (about 4 hours)$550$450 – $7507
Private full day (about 8 hours)$750$650 – $9004

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Seasons

What is biting in Port Aransas, month by month

The main months for each fish, so you can match your dates to what you want to catch.

SpeciesJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Red snapper
Southern flounder
Redfish
Speckled trout
Sheepshead
King mackerel
Mahi-mahi
Yellowfin tuna

Shaded months are the main season or open season for each fish, from the state wildlife agency or local captains’ own published calendars. Seasons and limits change – check current rules before you go. Sources: tpwd.texas.gov, 4pitafishingguide.com, fishermanswharfporta.com.

Know before you go

Fishing in Port Aransas: local notes

Texas state waters extend 9 nautical miles into the Gulf; red snapper there are open year-round (4 fish, 15 in), while federal waters beyond 9 nm have their own season and a 2-fish, 16 in limit for private anglers.

Source: tpwd.texas.gov

Southern flounder fishery is closed Nov 1 – Dec 14 each year (bag limit zero).

Source: tpwd.texas.gov

Port Aransas inshore guides commonly fish Redfish Bay, Aransas Bay, Copano Bay, Corpus Christi Bay, Conn Brown Harbor, North Pass, Croaker Hole and Corpus Christi Pass.

Source: marksguideservicetx.com

Fishermans Wharf at 900 Tarpon St operates the Port Aransas Fuel Dock and is the departure point for several party boats and charters, and hosts the Texas Legends Billfish Tournament.

Source: fishermanswharfporta.com

Deep Sea Headquarters runs state-water trips January through May, before the federal snapper season.

Source: deepseaheadquarters.com

Questions

Port Aransas fishing charter questions

How many fishing charters are in Port Aransas?

We list 18 charter captains and guides fishing from Port Aransas, Rockport and Aransas Pass, A to Z – not ranked.

How much is a fishing charter in Port Aransas?

Among 7 boats that publish a private half-day price, the median is $550 (from $450 to $750), and the median full day is $750. Prices are for the whole boat, usually up to 4 to 6 anglers.

What fish can you catch in Port Aransas?

The species Port Aransas captains list most often are Redfish, Speckled trout, Black drum, Flounder, Red snapper and King mackerel. In October, the season calendar above shows Red snapper, Southern flounder, Redfish, Speckled trout, Sheepshead in season.

Do I need a fishing license on a charter in Texas?

Ask the captain when you book: in many coastal states a licensed charter boat covers its paying passengers, but not in every state or on every trip. A Texas resident annual license is $30 and a nonresident annual license $58. Texas fishing license prices and rules.

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No. You book with the captain directly by phone or on their own website, and they keep 100% of the trip price.

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