
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.
Rating summary
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+194Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Appropriate for children
96%
Friendly captain
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Caught fish
93%
Mar 21, 2025
Half Day Trip (AM)
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!
Writing on behalf of my husband as I booked it: My brother, dad, and I were gifted an incredible inshore fishing adventure, a...


Sep 20, 2025
Full day 7 hour trip
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.
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...
Jul 15, 2025
Half Day Trip (AM)
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.
Randy was the best! A very knowlegable guide with a lifetime of fishing Aransas waters. Terrific bost that is very easy to fish...
Sep 8, 2025
Full Day Trip
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.
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...
May 16, 2025
Half Day Trip (AM)
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.
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...





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Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (197)


+194Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Appropriate for children
96%
Friendly captain
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Caught fish
93%

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Half Day Trip (AM) on March 21, 2025
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!
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...



Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Full day 7 hour trip on September 20, 2025
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.
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.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 15, 2025
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.
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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Boat
Crew
Overall
Full Day Trip on September 8, 2025
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.
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.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Half Day Trip (AM) on May 16, 2025
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.
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.





