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About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

About Your Trip

Captain Justin offers inshore bay fishing charters out of Rockport, Texas, serving anglers from Aransas Pass, Port Aransas, Ingleside, and the Corpus Christi area. I specialize in targeting redfish, speckled trout, and black drum across the bays and flats of the Coastal Bend. Every trip is family-friendly and tailored to your experience level, whether you are a first-timer or a seasoned angler looking for sight casting on skinny water. All tackle, bait, gear, drinks and fish cleaning are provided. The fishing has stayed consistent this past week, and I've continued putting customers on quality fish throughout the Rockport, Aransas Pass, and Port Aransas area. Early morning trips have been the most productive before the afternoon heat settles in, and the bait has remained active across the shallow grass flats and nearby drop-offs.

Speckled trout have been biting well under popping corks with live shrimp, especially around grassy shorelines with moving water. We've also caught trout on shrimp-imitating soft plastics when the fish become more aggressive. If you're looking for steady action and plenty of opportunities to catch fish, this is one of the best patterns of the season.

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Physicality

This trip requires an average level of physical activity.

Languages

English

Beer

No beer allowed.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	4 hours
1 Person	$500.00
2 People	$550.00
3 People	$650.00

Pay $200 as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

About Your Guide

Justin C.

Independent Guide

Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Adventurous

Quality

Talkative

About Your Guide

Justin C.

Independent Guide

Family-friendly inshore fishing guide based on the Texas Coastal Bend. I’m Captain Justin, a full-time fishing guide offering private bay fishing charters in Rockport, Aransas Pass, Port Aransas, Ingleside, and the Corpus Christi area.

I’ve had a passion for fishing since I was a small child. Fishing has always been more than just catching fish to me — it has been a way to escape everyday life and find peace on the water. Even today, every sunrise across the bay reminds me why I love what I do. The challenge of inshore fishing, learning fish behavior, tides, weather, and seasonal patterns keeps me driven every single day.

I grew up freshwater fishing, but many of those same techniques carried over when I started learning the Texas coast. The rest came from countless hours on the water, learning the bays, marshes, flats, and back lakes mostly on my own. Over time, I earned my United States Coast Guard Captain’s License and started guiding from my 18-foot Freedom flats boat.

My goal is simple — provide a laid-back, fun, and memorable fishing experience for anglers of all ages and skill levels. Whether you’re introducing your kids to fishing for the first time or you’re an experienced angler looking to chase trophy speckled trout and redfish on the flats, I’ll do everything I can to help make your trip successful and enjoyable.

Captain Justin specializes in:

Redfish fishing charters

Speckled trout fishing trips

Black drum fishing

Family-friendly fishing charters

Private inshore bay fishing trips

Drift fishing and flats fishing opportunities

We fish the shallow bays, grass flats, channels, marsh drains, and backwater areas surrounding Rockport, Aransas Pass, Port Aransas, Ingleside, and Corpus Christi, Texas. Depending on conditions and the season, we use live shrimp, popping corks, artificial lures, cut bait, and sight-casting techniques to target fish year-round.

All tackle, bait, rods, reels, fish cleaning, and drinks are provided on every trip. My focus is keeping things simple, stress-free, and fun while helping people experience some of the best inshore fishing the Texas coast has to offer.

I was born in Houston, Texas and graduated from Alvin High School. Before becoming a full-time fishing guide, I worked in the landscape irrigation industry for over 15 years. I spent years as a foreman, crew leader, and owner of my own irrigation company designing and installing irrigation systems for commercial and residential properties. Hard work and long hours were something I was used to, but deep down I knew fishing was where my heart truly belonged.

In May of 2020, I started my YouTube channel simply as a hobby to help other anglers catch more fish through fishing reports, tutorials, and tips about the Texas coast. Over time, I realized guiding was what I was truly called to do. Leaving my full-time career to become a full-time fishing guide was one of the biggest leaps of faith I’ve ever taken, but it turned out to be one of the best decisions of my life.

I named my business after my sobriety journey. Since September of 2017, living clean and sober has completely changed my life and given me a new appreciation for faith, family, peace, and purpose. Fishing became more than a hobby — it became a way of life and a blessing I now get to share with others every day on the water.

I believe fishing is about more than just catching limits. It’s about making memories, enjoying nature, teaching others, and spending quality time with family and friends. Some of the best moments happen between bites — watching dolphins swim by, seeing a child catch their first redfish, or simply enjoying a calm morning on the Texas coast.

If you’re looking for a patient, hardworking, and knowledgeable fishing guide around Rockport, Port Aransas, Aransas Pass, Ingleside, or Corpus Christi, I’d love the opportunity to fish with you.

I’ve had ups and downs in life, but I truly believe I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be — on the water.

Let’s go get those lines tight.

Book your next Texas inshore fishing charter today with Captain Justin.

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

30 inch speckled trout. 45 inch redfish

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Blackened redfish & drum

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

30 inch speckled trout. 45 inch redfish

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Blackened redfish & drum

What’s your favorite band?

George Straight

What’s your favorite movie?

Forest Gump

What’s your favorite sports team?

Fishing

What’s your drink of choice?

Water

What was your last halloween costume?

Devil

What do you want for Christmas this year?

New Boat Lol

How did you get started guiding?

My You tube subscribers told me that I should be a guide because I like to teach about fishing

What makes you different from other guides?

Patient, easy going and understanding

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Ingleside, Texas

Areas Fished

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Family-Friendly Fishing Trip

Boat Type: Catamaran
Boat Manufacturer: Freedom
Year Built: 2024
Boat Length: 18'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Catamaran
Boat Manufacturer: Freedom
Year Built: 2024
Boat Length: 18'
Boat Restroom: No
Engine Manufacturer: yamaha
Total Horsepower: 115
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: Power Pole. Spot lock trolling motor. Garmin GPS

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won't lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Physicality

This trip requires an average level of physical activity.

Languages

English

Beer

No beer allowed.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

View Full Species Seasonality Chart » View Recent Ingleside Fishing Reports »

Get it while it's HOT!
This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Everything Else to Know

Everything is included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and anything else you might want on the trip. Do not bring coolers or bulky items onboard. I have one fish cooler and one drink cooler loaded with water and Gatorade. No alcohol is allowed

You'll need to buy a fishing license before getting out there. Find out more about licenses here.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 14 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 14 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

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We vet our guides and only partner with the best of the best. Our guides do their very best to keep you safe, show you a great time, and send you home with a memorable experience shared with family and friends.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

After booking your trip, we'll connect you directly with your guide to discuss additional details. In the meantime, our team is here to answer any questions via email, text, or phone.