Drift Fishing Charters In Port Aransas

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Flats, Inshore Fishing Charter in Port Aransas

Port A Slam - 24' Trans Cat

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24 ft 1 - 4 People From $169 / person

Flats, Inshore, Jetty, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Port Aransas

Port Aransas Inshore Adventure

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23 ft 1 - 5 People From $145 / person

Flats, Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Port Aransas

Tortuga Flats Fishing Fiesta

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25 ft 1 - 4 People From $150 / person

Flats, Inshore, Jetty, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Port Aransas

Epic Inshore Fishing

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26 ft 1 - 4 People From $188 / person

Flats, Inshore Fishing Charter in Port Aransas

Coastal Bend Live Action!

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24 ft 1 - 4 People From $188 / person
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Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Port Aransas

Port A Deep Sea - 38' Bertram

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38 ft 1 - 6 People From $483 / person

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More Drift Fishing Charters Near Port Aransas, Tx

Embark on an extended nearshore/offshore fishing charter in Port Aransas, Texas. Venture offshore for an exciting 6-8 hour fishing expedition. Experience the thrill of targeting a wide range of species, from snapper, kingfish, shark, redfish, and anything else that you want to reel in that day. With your expert guide and top-notch equipment, reel in impressive catches in the deep waters. Enjoy the stunning scenery and create unforgettable fishing memories. Book now for an exhilarating offshore fishing adventure! This is a state water trip, not to exceed 9 nautical miles offshore. Read More

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Port Aransas

Port Aransas State Water Offshore

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22 ft 1 - 5 People From $195 / person

Embark on an unforgettable 8-hour adventure with Captain Jack! On this trip, you'll go offshore to chase some of Texas' most popular sportfish while enjoying amazing, wide-open views of the Gulf of Mexico! Captain Jack will use his 45+ years of experience to take you where the fish are biting. You can expect to fish within a 40-nautical mile radius of Port Aransas, targeting Kingfish, Mahi Mahi, Cobia, and more! You will be fishing from Captain Jack’s sleek 42’ Bertram, which is powered by twin 450 HP Cummins engines. The boat’s interior is air-conditioned and spacious and she also contains a full-sized bathroom. If you like a view, you’ll enjoy riding up in the boat’s spacious flybridge! Captain Jack will provide the rods and reels, bait, and tackle. You must bring a valid Texas Fishing License with a saltwater stamp, food and drinks (no glass). These trips can host up to six people, so bring some good company! Get ready for a monster day on the water with Captain Jack! Read More

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Port Aransas

Port Aransas Offshore Excursion

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42 ft 1 - 6 People From $458 / person

Fishing in the Gulf from Port Aransas, TX is an amazing way to spend a day. The views are incredible, the fishing is great, and the overall experience is one that you'll never forget. With this experienced captain and crew, you can be assured that you'll have a safe and enjoyable day on the water. On this trip, you'll target various pelagic species including Blacktip Shark, Hammerhead Shark, King Mackerel, and Red Snapper. Captain Chad and his crew will use a variety of techniques to put you on the fish, including bottom fishing, drift fishing, heavy tackle, jigging, live bait, and trolling. No matter what your experience level is, we will make sure that you have a great time and catch some fish! Captain Chad's boat is a 36' catamaran manufactured by Twin Vee. It's powered by twin Yamaha engines for a total of 600hp. The boat is equipped with GPS, fishfinder, live bait well, outriggers, and icebox. It is also wheelhouse-equipped for your comfort in case of inclement weather. This boat is perfect for a group of up to 6 anglers. It is fast, safe, and comfortable—everything you need for a great day of fishing! When you come aboard Captain Chad's boat, you will be provided all the tackle and bait that you need. All you need to bring is food, drinks (no glass), sunscreen, a valid Texas fishing license, sunglasses, and a cooler for your catch. Fish cleaning service is also available for a small fee, so you can take home your catch for dinner! Read More

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Port Aransas

Good Times In The Gulf

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36 ft 1 - 6 People From $460 / person

If you've been dying to hook up a prizewinner off the South Texas coast, this trip with Captain Freddy is your ticket! Port Aransas (locally nicknamed "Port A") is a fishing hotpsot that has opportunities for all the top gamefish, from fast pelagic predators such as Wahoo, King Mackerel, and Mahi to stubborn fighters such as Amberjack, Snapper, and Grouper. On this trip, you'll be able to take a shot at them all, depending on the season and your preferences. You'll go after these fish using a range of techniques, including bottomfishing, drifting, trolling, and jigging. Captain Freddy is an expert and is happy to give you some tips to help you refine your technique, but once that fish is on, it's all you! Whether you're out there to fill your cooler or to bag a trophy, he'll get you on the fish and do everything he can to help you hook 'em, fight 'em, and get them over the rail. On this trip, you'll be out on the water aboard Captain Freddy's 46' Bertram sportfisher. This beautiful boat has everything you need for a comfortable and successful day on the water, including two air-conditioned staterooms, bathrooms, outriggers, downriggers, a tower for sighting fish, and twin Detroit engines for a total of 1500 horsepower. Captain Freddy provides everything you need, including top-of-the-line rods, reels, bait, and tackle. All you need to bring is proper clothing, sunscreen, a hat, and your Texas fishing license! Read More

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Port Aransas

Fishing Deep Off Port A

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46 ft 1 - 6 People From $500 / person

If a line-peeling, drag-screaming offshore trip is what you're after, you're in the right place! Captain Scott is a pro when it comes to offshore fishing in Port Aransas, Texas, and he loves to show clients what's out there in the deep blue. On an offshore charter with Captain Scott, you'll hunt down a variety of sportfish species, including Mahi-Mahi, Tuna, and Wahoo—all terrific fighting fish that are great to eat as well. Because these fish love to hit fast-moving lures and bait, you'll focus on trolling at different depths in order to attract bites. When a big Mahi or Wahoo takes the hook, strap in for a fight! These are lightning-fast pelagic fish that do not want to get caught, and getting one over the rail is a challenge. You'll fight the fish from Captain Scott's 42' Hatteras sportfisher, a perfect vessel for offshore fishing. She features a comfortable cabin when you want to get out of the sun, plus a big deck with tons of room for reeling in a trophy! Captain Scott will provide everything you need for an epic trip, including rods, reels, baits, and tackle. We recommend that you bring proper clothing, a hat, sunscreen, and a cooler with some snacks and drinks. Get out there and hook a personal best! Read More

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Port Aransas

Port A Offshore Super Slam

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42 ft 1 - 6 People From $353 / person
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There you are fishing, sitting on aboard a fully furnished and mission-designed 31ft Cuddy Cabin boat with your feet propped up on the fish box. Your favorite beverage in one hand, almost lulled to sleep with the slapping waves rocking the boat and the sea breeze cooling the brow. All of a sudden, from the bridge comes the bellow “FISH ON”!!! Suddenly from the peaceful calm, you realize it is time to get down to fishing! The mate has been in fast motion moving the rods so you can get at the one with the fish. There is no doubt what rod to pick up; it’s the one bent over double and the reel screaming. Adrenaline is pumping through your body, you reach for the rod, and with a little struggle, you remove it from the holder. You cram the fishing rod into the fighting belt that is strapped around your waist. Getting your body square to the fish and leaning into the padded stern, your desire to overpower the fish and become the victor has begun! This could be your experience when you head out with Captain Chad aboard his fantastic 31ft Cuddy Cabin built explicitly for running badass offshore trips out of Port Aransas. Offshore fishing in the Gulf of Mexico offers some of the most exciting sport fishing in the world, and this 8 hour trip provides an awesome opportunity to catch a variety of fish species like snapper, wahoo, shark, sailfish,amberjack, blackfin tuna, mahi-mahi, and whatever else you and Captain Chad can find out there! Based in Port Aransas, and with the right boat for the job, Captain Chad is able to get to blue water quickly. This means you spend more time trolling, deep dropping and sight fishing, and less time riding to and fro. Bait, fuel, and water are provided on all trips. All you need to bring is your sunscreen, sunglasses, food, BYOB, a cooler for fish transport, and any special items you need aboard an 8 hour trip! Read More

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Port Aransas

Port A Deep Sea Reel Fisher

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31 ft 1 - 6 People From $417 / person
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Everything to Know About Booking a Port Aransas drift fishing charter

What are the best drift fishing charters in Port Aransas?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 67 drift fishing trips in Port Aransas, and the most popular trips in the area are Port A Slam - 24' Trans Cat guided by Heath, Port Aransas inshore adventure guided by Corey, and Tortuga Flats Fishing Fiesta guided by James.

Our guides in Port Aransas are rated a 4.86 out of 5 based on 2414 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are licensed, insured, and 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.

Other popular cities nearby for booking a Drift Fishing charter include Corpus Christi, Rockport and Aransas Pass.

Looking for kid friendly drift fishing guides in Port Aransas? Check out our beginner and family friendly drift fishing guides in Port Aransas.

What types of drift fishing charters are common in Port Aransas?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular for drift fishing in Port Aransas as well as inshore fishing, flats fishing, and nearshore fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for drift fishing in Port Aransas are: 1. redfish, 2. speckled trout, 3. black drum, and 4. flounder.

How much do Port Aransas drift fishing charters cost?

for drift fishing in Port Aransas prices can range anywhere from an affordable $300 to $3,000 and up, but the average price for a half day trip for drift fishing in Port Aransas is $662. The average price for a full day trip for drift fishing in Port Aransas is $1,052.

What month is best for on a drift fishing charter in Port Aransas?

The most popular season to go on a drift fishing charter in Port Aransas is summer, and most anglers book their trips 23 days in advance.

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

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.

Recent Reviews of Captain Experiences

  • ★★★★★
    My son and I went out with Rueben and had a great time. It was a windy day and the fish weren’t initially biting but he took us to a bunch of different spots and we hauled in a few redfish. He was a great role model for my son who wants to be a fishing guide someday. Would definitely go out with him again.

    Jeremy F. with Ruben S. of Port Aransas, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    My son and I went out with Rueben and had a great time. It was a windy day and the fish weren’t initially biting but he took us to a bunch of different spots and we hauled in a few redfish. He was a great role model for my son who wants to be a fishing guide someday. Would definitely go out with him again.

    Jeremy F. with Ruben S. of Port Aransas, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Great captain put us on the fish wonderful boat was so helpful we didn’t have to do anything but reel in the fish will only use you for our charter experience thank you so much for making the day a special day for my son birthday

    Paul M. with Mark H. of Port Aransas, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip Justin got us limited out and it was a beautiful morning on the water

    Jeffrey A. with Justin M. of Port Aransas, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Thanks, Corey. You are a good Captain. The Sheepshead filets were great and the day on the boat was fantastic. Too bad the fishing wasn’t better. Thanks for spending the extra time. The Krall Fsmily

    Clayton K. with Corey B. of Port Aransas, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Steven put us on the fish and was an amazing guide and all around fun guide. We really enjoyed his company and he really knows his stuff!

    James D. with Steven S. of Port Aransas, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Corey was AMAZING! We had a great time, and caught lots of fish!

    Britny P. with Corey B. of Port Aransas, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Great day on the water. Some nices Reds, the others were not so cooperative. Heath did an excellent job of putting me where the fish were.

    David M. with Heath B. of Port Aransas, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Took a while because the fish weren't biting, but when they started biting we got our limit in about 15 minutes.

    Gary Y. with Steven S. of Port Aransas, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    We did not have a good experience. The seas were very rough, we got sea sick, completely drenched and my husband fell out of his wheelchair when the boat hit a big wave at about mile 13 or 14. He was stayed seated on the floor of the boat as we attempted to continue out. After about 1.5 hours, we were less than 20 miles out, we decided to ask the captain to turn around.

    Gabriel D. with Danny D. of Port Aransas, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great day. We limited out in less than 2 hours and to finish off the trip, he put us on 2 giant Bull Reds. He put us on plenty of fish for an outstanding morning. Thanks Alex

    Eddie B. with Alex C. of Port Aransas, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Excellent captain.

    Mark M. with Heath B. of Port Aransas, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Rueben was great. Fishing was slow but he kept working hard until we boated 4 nice Red fish. We had some of the fillets prepared at Finn’s at his suggestion and they were great. I will definitely book with Captain Rueben again.

    Robin A. with Ruben S. of Port Aransas, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Corey was awesome! He communicated with me the the whole time and was more than accommodating to my group. This was the first ever trip I booked and I definitely will be booking again. If you want a great time and a great captain this is your trip!!

    Noah C. with Corey B. of Port Aransas, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Had an awesome trip with Hunter and Jacob. Started slow, but quickly ramped up and we were on Kingfish and Cuda for hours!

    Christopher N. with Ron W. of Port Aransas, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip with James (AKA Grandpa) seas were a little rough but that's too be expected. Had a Member of our group get very ill and not only was James's first thought his safety but we cut our trip short and he even discounted the fees. Very thankful and will use them again. I can't put the review in and not mention Daryl, his mate, as well. To notch crew!!

    Jason L. with Danny D. of Port Aransas, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Very professional, knowledgeable. Will call next trip to go on another quoted fishing trip

    John J. with Alex C. of Port Aransas, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Alex did a great job and put us right on the fish. We caught about 10 fish and had a great time!!

    Matt C. with Alex C. of Port Aransas, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Alex was a great captain and host. Alex went above and beyond to make sure we went home with fish and have a great experience. Very instructive and helpful while fishing. Overall was a great experience and time.

    Roland C. with Alex C. of Port Aransas, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    This was our first time fishing in the intercoastal. We had a great time fishing with James. He put us on fish at the first stop and moved us on to the next spot as soon as the action slowed down. He provided quality live bait and showed us effective techniques. He took care of baiting, netting our catch and otherwise took great care of us. James was jovial, easy-going and incredibly patient with us. We had a blast.

    Russ S. with James W. of Port Aransas, Texas

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