Damn good fishing guides in Port Aransas, Texas

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 36 trips in Port Aransas, and the most popular trips in the area are 8-12 Hour Fishing Trip - 36’ Yellow Fin guided by Daniel, Full Day Offshore guided by Roger, and 8-12 Hour Trip - 31’ Bertham (June-July Weekend Rate) guided by Daniel.

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Other popular fishing spots nearby for booking a charter include Rockport, Corpus Christi and Aransas Pass.

Offshore fishing is the most popular in Port Aransas as well as inshore fishing, flats fishing, and nearshore fishing.

The most commonly sought after species in Port Aransas are: 1. red snapper, 2. wahoo, 3. mahi mahi / dorado, 4. king mackerel / kingfish, and 5. amberjack.

The most common fishing techniques in Port Aransas are trolling, bottom fishing, and heavy tackle fishing but light tackle fishing and jigging are popular as well.

in Port Aransas prices can range anywhere from $320 to $3,000 and up, but the average price for a half day in Port Aransas is $944. The average price for a full day in Port Aransas is $2,526.

The most popular season for fishing in Port Aransas is summer, and most anglers book their trips 39 days in advance.

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

Port Aransas has excellent fishing charters for anglers of all experience levels. This bustling beach town is also a Tier-1 fishing destination. Port Aransas offers immediate access to prime Gulf of Mexico offshore fishing grounds as well as a bountiful inshore fishery. With a fleet of top-tier fishing charters, your Port Aransas fishing guides will keep you on the fish all year. The world-class fishing in Port Aransas is second to none.

Not to be outdone by the deep sea fishing opportunities in Port Aransas, the inshore bay fishing charters have a stellar reputation to uphold as well. Mustang Island, San Jose Island, Aransas Bay, Estes Bay, Redfish Bay, and Corpus Christi Bay constitute a lively fishery that Speckled Trout, Redfish, Flounder, and Sheepshead call home. Our Port Aransas fishing guides have the experience and knowledge to make sure your lines stay tight on the boat all day long. From half-day inshore and offshore trips, to full and multi-day deep sea adventures, Port Aransas fishing trips have it all!

Port Aransas is the deep sea fishing headquarters of the Texas Coast. Whether you want to bottom fish near deep structures, hit the productive waters surrounding oil rigs, or troll for massive Pelagic species, Port A has it all. Offshore fishing for yellowfin and blackfin tuna is an action-packed experience and one of the most popular trips. These tuna are delicious and commonly caught while trolling out of Port A. The Wahoo, or "Texas Torpedo" bite picks up late fall and lasts through the winter. Following the Wahoo run, catch Mahi-Mahi and billfish as the spring and summer months come around. Red snapper, grouper, and other deep-dwelling species can be caught year-round when fishing deep structures. Most Port Aransas deep sea fishing charters leave from the area surrounding dolphin docks Port Aransas near downtown.

Many of our charters leave from the Dolphin Docks Port Aransas area in central Port Aransas. This launch point is convenient for groups staying in Port Aransas, as well as those driving from Corpus Christi, Rockport, or other areas along the Texas coastal bend and beyond.

In addition to world class fishing charters, Port Aransas has events and attractions for everyone. Be sure to bring the whole family out for some great fishing, and plan your trip around Texas Sandfest, the largest sand sculpture competition in the US! Swing by Virginia’s On the Bay, a Port Aransas landmark, for seafood and shade. For those 21+, recap your day on the water at the Salty Dog Saloon on N. Alister St. to surround yourself with ice cold beer and good company.

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