Pricing Matrix

	5 Hours
1 Person	$1,500.00
2 People	$1,500.00
3 People	$1,500.00
4 People	$1,500.00
5 People	$1,500.00
6 People	$1,500.00

Pay 20% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

About Your Guide

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Andrew N.

Certified Damn Good Guide

Certified Damn Good Guides offer 10/10 trips. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.

Independent Guide 14 years of exp.

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Quality

Beginner Oriented

Comfortable

HELLO! My name is Captain Andrew. I have over a decade of experience taking guests on deep-sea fishing charters in the Gulf of Mexico. This section tells about my life and background so you can know a bit about your captain before the trip! I first began to hone in my skills on the “party-boats” out of Port Aransas Texas. Over the years I have worked aboard every vessel from Fisherman’s Wharf, Dolphin Docks and...

About Your Guide

Andrew N.

Certified Damn Good Guide

Independent Guide 14 years of exp.

HELLO! My name is Captain Andrew. I have over a decade of experience taking guests on deep-sea fishing charters in the Gulf of Mexico. This section tells about my life and background so you can know a bit about your captain before the trip!

I first began to hone in my skills on the “party-boats” out of Port Aransas Texas. Over the years I have worked aboard every vessel from Fisherman’s Wharf, Dolphin Docks and Deep Sea Headquarters. I spent the longest time working under and learning everything from the legendary Captain Marvin Horner Jr. aboard The Kingfisher.

After years of dedication to consistent hard work while following my passion for fishing…an opportunity of a lifetime to take things to the next level came into my life. I starred in a new Discovery Channel reality TV show called Ice Cold Catch. (It’s on Discovery+, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Peacock, SlingTV, Fubo etc…) I found myself traveling to Iceland to work aboard the Valdimar, a battle-scarred, tested, and true long-line vessel.

The workload intensity matched the larger-than-life personalities of the hard-working captains and crew mates. I experienced the world’s most treacherous waters while fishing through Arctic cyclones off the west coast of Iceland. I also worked through storm season all around Iceland, the North Atlantic Ocean, Denmark Strait as well as north of the Arctic Circle towards Greenland. Although tough, it was an amazing experience and I would do it again in a heartbeat.

My dream was always to have my own fishing charter business. I want to share a bit of why I love fishing and being so close to nature with the rest of the world. Ocean conservation and responsible fishing are very important so that future generations of fishermen and fisherwomen can also enjoy the same beauty one day! Upon returning to the United States, I realized that the time is now to take a step further once more and that I’m ready to show everyone the Reel Deal about fishing!!!

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

Tiger Shark....bigger than google says they get

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

FRESH FISH!!!

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

Tiger Shark....bigger than google says they get

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

FRESH FISH!!!

What’s your favorite movie?

The Do Over

What’s your favorite sports team?

Dallas Cowboys

What’s your drink of choice?

Coconut Water

How did you get started guiding?

I was sitting at the beach and saw a sportfishing boat heading offshore with shining golden reels, chicks in bikinis blaring music...told myself, " I want to do that!" Drove to Port Aransas the next morning before sunrise and walked up to the biggest boat I could find. The captain happened to be standing there. I said, "My name is Andrew Neystel and I don't know a damn thing about saltwater fishing. I want to learn everything and work on your boat." He said, "Be here tomorrow at 5 a.m." I showed up...and the rest is history.

What makes you different from other guides?

I have been providing charter clients with an enjoyable, good vibe and informative fishing experience for over 12 years now. I am patient, understanding and take the time to explain what to do the correct way in an easy to understand fashion. I don't just get you hooked up on the fish of a life time, I provide an education and funny experience while doing it!

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Port Aransas, Texas

Areas Fished

Packery Channel
Aransas Channel

About Your Boat

Boat photo for State Water Reef / Shrimp Boat / Rigs

Boat Type: Sportfisher
Boat Manufacturer: Bertram
Year Built: 1988
Boat Length: 31'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Sportfisher
Boat Manufacturer: Bertram
Year Built: 1988
Boat Length: 31'
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 800
Number of Engines: 2
Additional Amenities: The 31 Bertram Flybridge Cruiser is classically known around the world as "best sport fishing boat ever made". Over two decades of manufacturing, a very limited 1,800 were ever fabricated. The rarity of the build adds to the allure, keeping this boat highly sought after. The boat is powered by twin Yanmar marine diesel engines. There is plenty of room on the fight deck to easily walk about and follow your fish fighting you around the boat. The fiberglass engine covers have large padded cushions to provide comfortable seating for at least two, even three guests on each side. Inside the boats salon is more bench seating areas with padded cushions to sit upon. There is a head (toilet) past the salon seating area, where there additional padded platforms are located that would generally be used as the beds.

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Deep Sea, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Lodging

Lodging is included for an additional fee.

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

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

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 3 days before the trip.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

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

Bottom Fishing
Cut Bait Fishing
Drift Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Jigging
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Sight Casting
Spearfishing
Trolling
Topwater Fishing

Everything Else to Know

All rods, reels, and tackle are included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and any gear of your own you want to use on the trip.

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 3 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account.

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

Reviews

4.0

based on 2 reviews

Katelyn

Verified Review

July 17

This trip was so fun, we caught snapper, gafftop, and 2 stingrays, and one was a monster. Andrew knew where to go and his boat was very nice, he’s the best hype man too, always excited when a fish is on! Jeff was the bomb. He made sure we always had our lines ready and in the water and helped us pull up them Rays when our arms were wore out!

Katelyn

Verified Review

July 17

This trip was so fun, we caught snapper, gafftop, and 2 stingrays, and one was a monster. Andrew knew where to go and his boat was very nice, he’s the best hype man too, always excited when a fish is on! Jeff was the bomb. He made sure we always had our lines ready and in the water and helped us pull up them Rays when our arms were wore out!

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Trip: 8 Hour Offshore Reef & Wreck Fishing

Adam

Verified Review

July 15

The booking was easy and seamless. Captain was on time and professional. However he did not put us on any fish and it turned out to be a very expensive boat ride.

Adam

Verified Review

July 15

The booking was easy and seamless. Captain was on time and professional. However he did not put us on any fish and it turned out to be a very expensive boat ride.

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Trip: 6 Hour Offshore Reef & Wreck Fishing

Response from Andrew:

We tried fishing two different reefs areas about 8 different rigs. The same places that I fished and produced the day before. We got thrown with tough conditions all the way around, from choppy waves to a big party boat anchoring down in the middle of our best spot where we were catching fish. I tried my best, this is the first bad review I have ever received.

Response from Andrew:

We tried fishing two different reefs areas about 8 different rigs. The same places that I fished and produced the day before. We got thrown with tough conditions all the way around, from choppy waves to a big party boat anchoring down in the middle of our best spot where we were catching fish. I tried my best, this is the first bad review I have ever received.

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Response from Captain Experiences:

Hey Adam, thank you for this feedback. I'm very sorry to hear that the conditions were rough on the day of your trip. I know that Captain Andrew worked hard to get you all on some fish, and it's always disappointing to come back to the dock with an empty cooler. I do hope you will consider giving it another shot with Captain Andrew or any of the 1,600+ guides on our site. Please give...

Response from Captain Experiences:

Hey Adam, thank you for this feedback. I'm very sorry to hear that the conditions were rough on the day of your trip. I know that Captain Andrew worked hard to get you all on some fish, and it's always disappointing to come back to the dock with an empty cooler. I do hope you will consider giving it another shot with Captain Andrew or any of the 1,600+ guides on our site. Please give us a call, as we would love to help you plan another adventure - we will be sure to keep our fingers crossed for good conditions!

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First Time Booking with Us?

Captain Experiences is home to 1,600+ quality, vetted fishing and hunting guides across the US and beyond. Our mission is to Unlock the Outdoors by making it quick and easy to book the trip of a lifetime every time with our Damn Good Guides.

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, bait, 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.