About Your Trip

Hunting Type

Duck

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

For these duck hunts on the coastal bend with Captain Brian. You will climb aboard his airboat to be ferried back to one of Brians many well-maintained duck blinds that look over shallow back bays. You're morning will start early around 5:00-5:45 am so you and Captain Brian have enough time to get the decoys out, and set up in the blind before shooting light. You will hunt until around 11am or until you limit out!

You can expect to find almost every species of Diver ducks and Puddle ducks, also known as dabbling ducks in the Coastal Bend area. The puddle ducks most commonly found are, Pintail, Gadwall, Wigeon, Shoveler, Blue Wing Teal, Green Wing Teal, Mottled Ducks, and there is even the rare opportunity of seeing a Cinamon Teal! The Diving Duck or Divers we most commonly find here in South Texas are Bufflehead, Greater Scaup, Lessor Scaup, Hooded Merganser, Common Merganser, Canvas Back, and Goldeneye. Clearly the area has such a large selection of Waterfowl. You can also easily find the Black Belly Whistling Tree Ducks. On occasion, you can also find a few Lessor Snow Geese and Speckle Belly Goose or White-fronted Goose .

Brian will hunt ducks in Corpus Christi Bay, Nueces Bay, Aransas Bay, Redfish Bay, Copano Bay, and Port Bay. Most of his hunts are by airboat, hunting the shallow water back bays, in duck blinds or on mangrove islands.

*Worried about bringing the kids?*
If this is their first time to hunt, don’t hesitate. Captain Brian has raised four of his own, the youngest just barely able to write his own name; he understands the patience that is required to take them hunting. It is Captain Brian's philosophy that introducing our youth to the outdoors will ensure the future of our wildlife. It will also teach them the correct way to stay safe and be responsible hunters!

Amenities

Hunting Type

Duck

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Game Cleaning

This guide will clean your game for you.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

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

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Gear

You will need your own guns and gear.

Waders

Wader rentals are not available.

Gun Availability

You will need your own guns.

Beer

No beer allowed.

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Pricing Matrix

	6 Hours
1 Person	$500.00
2 People	$500.00
3 People	$750.00
4 People	$1,000.00
5 People	$1,250.00
6 People	$1,500.00
7 People	$1,750.00
8 People	$2,000.00

Pay $100 as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

About Your Guide

Brian P.

Independent Guide 6 years of exp.

Veteran

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Comfortable

Quality

Brian's charter is a full-service outfitter. They are located in South Texas near Aransas Pass and Rockport and a short ferry ride from Port Aransas and maybe a 20-minute drive from Corpus Christi. Captain Brian likes to think they are smack dab in the middle of heaven! Captain Brian started professionally guiding right out of college 1991 in Gilchrist, Texas. He moved to the Coastal Bend in 1993, and began his guide service and taxidermy...

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

King Salmon over 50 pounds

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

crawfish

Start Location & Lodging Options

Your guide can be flexible with your start location.

Aransas Pass, Texas

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Aransas Pass Quacker Smacker

Boat Type: Airboat
Boat Length: 20'
Boat Restroom: No

Trip Details & Amenities

Hunting Type

Duck

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Game Cleaning

This guide will clean your game for you.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

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

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Gear

You will need your own guns and gear.

Waders

Wader rentals are not available.

Gun Availability

You will need your own guns.

Beer

No beer allowed.

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 the current month (March).

View Full Species Seasonality Chart »

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

Shotgun Hunting

Everything Else to Know

Reviews

5.0

based on 10 reviews

Kristi

Verified Review

March 20

We had a fantastic experience with Brian. The 4 of us caught our limit in redfish. He made the trip fun and memorable!

Trip: Bay Fishing Trip - 23’ Haynie

Tasha

Verified Review

June 16

Wonderful experience! I purchased a 4-hour fishing trip for father’s day for my husband and it was amazing! Had a scare in the beginning with a change in Captain’s yet worked out perfectly! Capt Brian was phenomenal!! His expertise are unmatched! We learned a lot! Highly recommend Capt Brian and Captain experiences for an excellent fishing experience.

Tasha

Verified Review

June 16

Trip: Bay Fishing Trip - 23’ Haynie

Gary

Verified Review

May 24

Brian was great. Wonderful trip. Informative,friendly,and fun. Would book Brian again in a heartbeat. Thanks Brian. Five stars. So helpful and patient.

Trip: Bay Fishing Trip - 23’ Haynie

William

Verified Review

January 26

Great guide! We had a great time and Captain Brian worked real hard.

Christopher

Verified Review

October 13

Captain Brian was fantastic!
Took us to the fish and was on top of everything for the entire trip.
We had a great time and look forward to booking with him again, soon!
His boat is the correct color, as well!
Gig 'em!!

Trip: Bay Fishing Trip - 23’ Haynie

Mark

Verified Review

June 18

Great trip. Great fun. Great host.

Trip: Bay Fishing Trip - 23’ Haynie

Mark

Verified Review

May 10

Great experience! Caught my limit!

Trip: Bay Fishing Trip - 23’ Haynie

Darrell

Verified Review

June 15

We had an excellent trip w/ Captain Brian. Fishing conditions were very challenging due to the wind. He was able to put us on a few keepers. Brian is an extremely knowledgeable guide and personable as well. We will definitely fish w/ him again.

Trip: Bay Fishing Trip - 23’ Haynie

Tyler

Verified Review

January 7

Brian did an amazing job. Hunt was smooth and had a great time. Will be back for sure!

Thomas

Verified Review

October 8

Captain Brian did an amazing job. We caught the heck out of some trout. Sadly it just wasn’t our day for redfish or black drum. He did a great job at helping our kids learn how to bay fish which is different from bass fishing. He was patient with everyone and super helpful. Highly recommend calling on captain Brian if your interested in a guide and have kiddos.

Thomas

Verified Review

October 8