Fillabite Guide Service 

4.9/5 (263 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Tarpon Street, Port Aransas, TX 78373, United States

Fillabite Guide Service 

 
State licensed
4.9/5 (263)
 Angler's Choice
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Tarpon Street
Port Aransas, TX, United States

The inshore waters of Texas are known far and wide to be excellent and bountiful fishing grounds. Bull Redfish, huge Black Drum, and beautiful Speckled Trouts are teeming in this area and Fillabite Guide Service has their finger on the pulse of the fish – they’ll put you on the hottest bite around!

The boat you’ll fish from is a 24’ Haynie bay boat, capable of holding 4 anglers fishing at the same time. She’s powered by a 250 HP Mercury outboard engine, allowing her to fly across the shallow waters at 50 knots – you’ll spend practically no time traveling! When you do get close, there’s a wireless trolling motor on board, so you can stalk even the spookiest fish.

Captain Randy Filla will be your captain on this charter. Don’t worry, you’re in excellent hands – he has over 35 years of experience fishing inshore waters. A variety of fishing techniques are at your disposal to try out, such as popping, spinning, drift fishing or bottom fishing all with light tackle, as well as trolling. Quality Shimano rods and reels are provided to the customers for use on this charter.

All live bait is supplied to the customers, so you can just focus on fishing as much as you can. Children and beginners are more than welcome on board as Captain Randy really loves seeing a person fall in love with fishing for the first time. There is a minimum age policy of no children under the age of 6. The crew will clean and fillet your catch after your trip, so gratuity is appreciated. A Full-Day trip is between 6 to 7 hours long.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 263 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (197)

Fishing with Randy
Fishing with Randy
Cap. Randy EXCELLENT
+194

Angler rating

242
13
7
1
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

95%

Appropriate for children

96%

Friendly captain

98%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

95%

Caught fish

93%

Showing 1 - 5 of 264 reviews
Showing: 5 of 264 reviews
Benjamin Boyer
Benjamin Boyer
5.0
Verified
**Randy Filla Delivered an Epic Wives-and-Mom-Approved Fishing Trip!**
Half Day Trip (AM) on March 21, 20253 adults
Writing on behalf of my husband as I booked it: My brother, dad, and I were gifted an incredible inshore fishing adventure, a surprise from our amazing wives and mom, and it was hands down one of the best presents ever! We booked with Randy Filla, and from the get-go, we knew we were in for a fantastic time. The morning started off a little slow, which is just part of fishing. But even with the slow start, Randy was an absolute blast. His personality was infectious, filled with hilarious stories and a wealth of fishing knowledge. He kept us entertained and engaged, making the initial lull feel like a fun part of the overall experience. Then, the fishing gods smiled upon us! About two hours in, Randy put us right on top of schools of redfish and black drum. It was like a light switch flipped, and the action was non-stop! We were pulling in fish two and three at a time, with bent rods and screaming reels. The excitement was palpable, and the smiles on our faces were huge. Adding to the thrill, a pod of dolphins showed up, playfully stalking the fish we were releasing. It was an amazing spectacle, witnessing these beautiful creatures in their natural habitat while we were reeling in our catches. We ended the day with our limit of both redfish and black drum, a testament to Randy's expertise and the sheer abundance of fish in the area. But more than the impressive catch, it was the incredible bonding experience with my brother and dad that made this trip truly unforgettable. We shared laughs, fished together, and created memories that will last a lifetime. Randy Filla provided an exceptional experience from start to finish. From his entertaining and knowledgeable guidance to the incredible fishing action, this trip was a complete success. If you're looking for an unforgettable inshore fishing adventure, especially for a family outing—and if your wives and mom are looking for a perfect gift—look no further. We can't wait to book another trip with Randy! Highly recommend!
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Reported Catch:
Redfish
Black Drum
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Terry White
Terry White
4.7
Verified
Tough day on the water
Full day 7 hour trip on September 20, 20252 adults
Captain Randy had to work hard to find the fish today. No wind and water that looked like glass meant the Red bite was off. He finialy suggested we move to trout and we managed to limit out on trout with one lone red fish. The captain never gave up and we ended the trip with fish in the cooler and a great day on the water. I highly recommend Captian Randy Fillabite he will do his absolute best to get you on fish.
Reported Catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
0
Terry Van Volkenburg
Terry Van Volkenburg
5.0
Verified
A wonderful day with a fantastic guide
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 15, 20252 adults
Randy was the best! A very knowlegable guide with a lifetime of fishing Aransas waters. Terrific bost that is very easy to fish out of. But put that all aside, Randy was all about making sure we all had a great time. Fun to talk to and be around. A very good kind man with a big heart.
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Zach Jennings
Zach Jennings
5.0
Verified
Time Well Spent!
Half Day Trip (AM) on May 16, 20252 adults
Randy was a great guide and a pleasure to fish with. My wife and I both caught trout and redfish and got to mark that off our lists, plus we have some good meals at home to look forward to! Randy is fun, very knowledgeable and a great teacher. We absolutely enjoyed our morning and would do it again.
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Eric Cook
Eric Cook
5.0
Verified
Caught our limit on Red Fish
Full Day Trip on September 8, 20252 adults
My son and I have used Captain Randy before. He is a knowledgeable Captain. He got us on our fish right away, and we caught our limit. Then we still had time to go look for some big ones. It was a great day and he made sure we got our fish.
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Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $550 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $650 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full day 7 hour trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $700 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Tournaments
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $1,200 
Entire boat: up to 4 people

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 263 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (197)

Fishing with Randy
Fishing with Randy
Cap. Randy EXCELLENT
+194

Angler rating

242
13
7
1
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

95%

Appropriate for children

96%

Friendly captain

98%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

95%

Caught fish

93%

Showing 1 - 5 of 264 reviews
Showing: 5 of 264 reviews
Benjamin Boyer
Benjamin Boyer
5.0
Verified
**Randy Filla Delivered an Epic Wives-and-Mom-Approved Fishing Trip!**
Half Day Trip (AM) on March 21, 20253 adults
Writing on behalf of my husband as I booked it: My brother, dad, and I were gifted an incredible inshore fishing adventure, a surprise from our amazing wives and mom, and it was hands down one of the best presents ever! We booked with Randy Filla, and from the get-go, we knew we were in for a fantastic time. The morning started off a little slow, which is just part of fishing. But even with the slow start, Randy was an absolute blast. His personality was infectious, filled with hilarious stories and a wealth of fishing knowledge. He kept us entertained and engaged, making the initial lull feel like a fun part of the overall experience. Then, the fishing gods smiled upon us! About two hours in, Randy put us right on top of schools of redfish and black drum. It was like a light switch flipped, and the action was non-stop! We were pulling in fish two and three at a time, with bent rods and screaming reels. The excitement was palpable, and the smiles on our faces were huge. Adding to the thrill, a pod of dolphins showed up, playfully stalking the fish we were releasing. It was an amazing spectacle, witnessing these beautiful creatures in their natural habitat while we were reeling in our catches. We ended the day with our limit of both redfish and black drum, a testament to Randy's expertise and the sheer abundance of fish in the area. But more than the impressive catch, it was the incredible bonding experience with my brother and dad that made this trip truly unforgettable. We shared laughs, fished together, and created memories that will last a lifetime. Randy Filla provided an exceptional experience from start to finish. From his entertaining and knowledgeable guidance to the incredible fishing action, this trip was a complete success. If you're looking for an unforgettable inshore fishing adventure, especially for a family outing—and if your wives and mom are looking for a perfect gift—look no further. We can't wait to book another trip with Randy! Highly recommend!
Review media 0
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Reported Catch:
Redfish
Black Drum
0
Terry White
Terry White
4.7
Verified
Tough day on the water
Full day 7 hour trip on September 20, 20252 adults
Captain Randy had to work hard to find the fish today. No wind and water that looked like glass meant the Red bite was off. He finialy suggested we move to trout and we managed to limit out on trout with one lone red fish. The captain never gave up and we ended the trip with fish in the cooler and a great day on the water. I highly recommend Captian Randy Fillabite he will do his absolute best to get you on fish.
Reported Catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
0
Terry Van Volkenburg
Terry Van Volkenburg
5.0
Verified
A wonderful day with a fantastic guide
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 15, 20252 adults
Randy was the best! A very knowlegable guide with a lifetime of fishing Aransas waters. Terrific bost that is very easy to fish out of. But put that all aside, Randy was all about making sure we all had a great time. Fun to talk to and be around. A very good kind man with a big heart.
0
Zach Jennings
Zach Jennings
5.0
Verified
Time Well Spent!
Half Day Trip (AM) on May 16, 20252 adults
Randy was a great guide and a pleasure to fish with. My wife and I both caught trout and redfish and got to mark that off our lists, plus we have some good meals at home to look forward to! Randy is fun, very knowledgeable and a great teacher. We absolutely enjoyed our morning and would do it again.
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Eric Cook
Eric Cook
5.0
Verified
Caught our limit on Red Fish
Full Day Trip on September 8, 20252 adults
My son and I have used Captain Randy before. He is a knowledgeable Captain. He got us on our fish right away, and we caught our limit. Then we still had time to go look for some big ones. It was a great day and he made sure we got our fish.
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FAQs about Fillabite Guide Service

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2023
Boat manufacturer
Haynie
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots
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