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Deep Sea, Nearshore, Jetty in Port Isabel

Play Tug War With Big Fish

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12 Hour Trip W/ac

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24 Hour Swordfish Trips

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8 Hour Trip W/AC!

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40 ft 1 - 12 People From $2,800
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Port A Deep Sea

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38 ft 1 - 6 People From $2,530
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Winter Wahoo Full Day

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Texas Gulf Coast Fishing

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Deep Sea Fishing in Galveston

12 Hour Galveston Deep Sea

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55 ft 1 - 6 People From $8,272
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Deep Sea Fishing in Freeport

12 Hr - Deep Water Trip

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Deep Sea Fishing in Hitchcock

39' Offshore Deep Sea Trip

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Deep Sea Fishing in South Padre Island

Ultimate Bottom Fishing Adventure

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Everything to Know About Booking a Texas deep dropping charter

What are the best deep dropping charters in Texas?

Why should I book a deep dropping charter in Texas with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 29 deep dropping trips in Texas, and the most popular trips in the area are Play Tug War With Big Fish guided by Jerrid, 12 Hour Trip W/ac guided by Addison, and 24 Hour Swordfish Trips guided by Stuart.

Our guides in Texas are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 7076 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Looking for kid friendly deep dropping guides / fishing lessons in Texas? Check out our beginner and family friendly deep dropping guides in Texas.

What types of deep dropping charters are common in Texas?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for deep dropping in Texas as well as nearshore fishing and jetty fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for deep dropping in Texas are: 1. mahi mahi, 2. red snapper, 3. wahoo, 4. kingfish, and 5. amberjack.

How much do Texas deep dropping fishing charters cost?

Prices for deep dropping in Texas can range anywhere from about $2,000 to $8,000, but the average price for a full day trip for deep dropping in Texas is $4,691.

Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

What month is best for on a deep dropping charter in Texas?

The most popular season to go on a deep dropping charter in Texas is summer, and most anglers book their trips 21 days in advance.

Do I need a Texas fishing license and what are the bag limits in Texas?

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Texas, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Texas. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Texas.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    This one of the greatest fishing trips we have ever been on!!!

    Jennifer F. | April 29, 2026

    Trip: Play Tug War With Big Fish

  • ★★★★★
    This was a few of ours first time deep sea fishing, Clay was experienced and friendly and made the whole process easy. He called shortly after we booked the trip and walked us through everything and had great communication throughout the process. Another plus for this company was they are family friendly and Handicap friendly. We recommend them highly and would use them again in a heartbeat. Play seem to know the best spots to fish, we were thrilled to catch different varieties, even landed a shark!

    Bradley B. | March 9, 2026

    Trip: 8 Hour Deep Sea Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip! Had a good time! Caught lots of snapper. Augustin was awesome! Cool dude! Will be calling him again for another trip!

    Chad J. | December 13, 2025

    Trip: State Water Snapper!!

  • ★★★★★
    Augustin was a very nice guy!

    Jared C. | August 31, 2025

    Trip: State Water Snapper!!

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip! They asked what we wanted to do, to which I replied "catch as many tasty fish as possible", and we did just that catching our limit of red snapper, king fish, a shark, and some baracuda. We spent a ton of time with rods in the water and they made it as exciting as possible for the kids that were in our group.

    Ryan S. | August 5, 2025

    Trip: Port A Deep Sea

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