Whether you are looking to fish for the state water Red Snapper all-year-round or troll for various Billfish, Reel Obsession Sport Fishing will hook you up. Join them aboard their spacious vessel and head out of Port Mansfield, Texas.

Your boat for the day will be a 31’ Cape Horn center console. This is a powerful fishing machine with twin 250 HP Suzuki engines and plenty of room for up to 6 anglers. The boat is fully outfitted with electronics to help you find big fish. There are also a couple of iceboxes, outriggers, a livewell, and an array of professional accessories.

Reel Obsession Sport Fishing uses quality gear by Shimano. When trolling, you will use lures or ballyhoo. If you want to get your hands on Red Snapper, you will be using jigs, live bait, or dead bait which will be prepared for you before the trip.

The list of your potential catches will include Red Snapper, Cobia, Kingfish, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Sailfish, Marlin, Tuna, Grouper, Amberjack… and the list just keeps going!

All trips include the use of rods, reels, tackle, bait, lures, and a complimentary fish cleaning service. You will need to purchase a valid fishing license before you make your first cast. Your drinks and food are also welcome on board.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Red Snapper (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun)
    US $1,500
    This is a great trip for beginners wanting to learn offshore but not be out all day. We will fish inshore state water rocks for red snapper and kingfish.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Red Snapper (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    US $1,500
    This half-day, afternoon Snapper trip will leave the dock at 1 p.m. and return at 6 p.m. This trip will have you mainly targeting Red snapper and Kingfish, but you can also catch Ling, Grouper, and Sharks as well. Please check with the captain if there is an extra fuel surcharge for offshore trips.
  • Private trip
    7 Hour Trip – Red Snapper
    In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,600
    Catch your limits of 4 Red Snapper per person while fishing the state waters and then go for Cobia and Kingfish. This trip is great year-round! Please check with the captain if there is an extra fuel surcharge for offshore trips.
  • Private trip
    9 Hour Trip – Trolling
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    9 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $2,200
    A 9-hour trolling trip. The captain will take you trolling 35-50 miles offshore for Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Tuna, Sailfish, and Marlin.
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip – Shrimp Boat
    In demand! Last booked: 4 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    11 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 14 - Dec 31
    US $2,600
    On this trip, you will be chasing shrimp boats offshore to catch Blackfin Tuna, Kingfish, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, and Sharks. You can also come closer to shore to target Red Snapper. Please check with the captain if there is an extra fuel surcharge for offshore trips.
  • Private trip
    12 Hour Trip – Trolling
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    11 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $2,600
    Spend your whole day fishing for whatever is in season and biting. Troll for Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Sailfish, Kingfish, and Marlin. If you wish, you can run back to the state waters to catch Red Snapper at the end of the trip. Please check with the captain if there is an extra fuel surcharge for offshore trips.
  • Private trip
    14 Hour Trip – Billfishing
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    14 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    US $3,000
    On this trip, you will target Blue and White Marlin, and Sailfish. Your captain will take you about 60 miles offshore to troll along the continental shelf, targeting Billfish, but you'll also have a chance to battle big Mahi and Wahoo as well. You'll leave before the sun comes up and return before sunset. Please check with the captain if there is an extra fuel surcharge for offshore trips.
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FAQs about Reel Obsession Sport Fishing

Reel Obsession Sport Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,500 per group - Half Day Trip – Red Snapper (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - Half Day Trip – Red Snapper (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group - 7 Hour Trip – Red Snapper (8 hours)
  • US $2,200 per group - 9 Hour Trip – Trolling (9 hours)
  • US $2,600 per group - 10 Hour Trip – Shrimp Boat (11 hours)
  • US $2,600 per group - 12 Hour Trip – Trolling (11 hours)
  • US $3,000 per group - 14 Hour Trip – Billfishing (14 hours)

When you book a trip with Reel Obsession Sport Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Reel Obsession Sport Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano)
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting

Reel Obsession Sport Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Reel Obsession Sport Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling (Lures and ballyhoo)
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Reel Obsession Sport Fishing include:
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Captain

Stuart Richardson
Port Mansfield, Texas, United States
19 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since July 2018
Reel Obsession Sport Fishing is operated by Captain Stuart Richardson. An experienced guide and an avid angler, he has been running charter boats for over two decades. Capt. Stuart began fishing at the young age of 5 and began fishing from boats at 12. He has always been on the water! Stuart is obsessed with putting his customers on big fish.

About this listing

Targeted species

Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Boat specs

Cape Horn (Center console) originally built in 2006. Powered by 2 300HP Suzuki engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
31 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Lures and ballyhoo
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Outriggers
Ice Box
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Shimano
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Port Mansfield to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
All ages are welcome; BYO vests
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2.5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 14 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (16)
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Angler rating
12
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
67%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Michael E.
CORP CHRISTI, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

August fishing trip

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip – Red Snapper on August 20, 2023
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Bill S.
Dallas, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Stuart

VERIFIED   14 Hour Trip – Billfishing on May 6, 2023
Bill S. recommends Reel Obsession Sport Fishing
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Randy H.
Poth, TX
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Stuart

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip – Red Snapper on August 25, 2023
Randy H. recommends Reel Obsession Sport Fishing
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Dave H.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   December 27, 2023
The charter operator canceled 5 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Wayne D Perkins Perkins
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
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Fishing trip in March

VERIFIED   9 Hour Trip – Trolling on March 20, 2023
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