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Reelhard Fishin Charters – 30' 

4.6
(28 reviews)
 
State licensed
 816 County Road 792, Oyster Creek, TX 77541, United States–
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Reelhard Fishin Charters – 30' 

Oyster Creek, TX, United States
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31 ft
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4.6
(28 reviews)
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Get ready to put your body, mind, and soul to work on an epic deep sea battle against some of the toughest fighting fish. Reelhard Fishin Charters specializes in offshore and nearshore excursions, delivering some of the most intense, rod-bending action in the state waters of Texas. Your captain, Paul Pennington, has over 30 years of experience fishing these local waters and is one of the most dedicated guides you'll find.

Your trip will take place on a 30' Stamas center console. She's powered by twin 250 HP Yamaha engines, equipped with top-notch navigational electronics, and outfitted for trolling. She's spacious and comfortable and accommodating up to 6 guests and has a private head on board for those extra-long rides.

On nearshore trips, you'll head out to battle a wide range of species. You'll be able to bottom fish for Snapper and Grouper or chase after fast Kingfish. On offshore trips, you can hook Mahi , snapper and Shark.

No matter which trip you choose, you'll have state-of-the-art rods and reels, as well as bait and lures available on board. Just be sure to purchase a fishing license prior to the trip, bring along some food and drinks to stay replenished, and don't forget the sunscreen!

Capt. Paul is known for working endlessly to give each customer the experience they deserve. Reelhard Fishin Charter offers a 10% discount for military people, firefighters, police officers, paramedics, and school teachers. So get ready to reel in some prize-worthy fish and join Reelhard Fishin Charters on your next angling adventure!

Get ready to put your body, mind, and soul to work on an epic deep sea battle against some of the toughest fighting fish. Reelhard Fishin Charters specializes in offshore and nearshore excursions, delivering some of the most intense, rod-bending action in the state waters of Texas. Your captain, Paul Pennington, has over 30 years of experience fishing these local waters and is one of the most dedicated guides you'll find.

Your trip will take place on a 30' Stamas center console. She's powered by twin 250 HP Yamaha engines, equipped with top-notch navigational electronics, and outfitted for trolling. She's spacious and comfortable and accommodating up to 6 guests and has a private head on board for those extra-long rides.

On nearshore trips, you'll head out to battle a wide range of species. You'll be able to bottom fish for Snapper and Grouper or chase after fast Kingfish. On offshore trips, you can hook Mahi , snapper and Shark.

No matter which trip you choose, you'll have state-of-the-art rods and reels, as well as bait and lures available on board. Just be sure to purchase a fishing license prior to the trip, bring along some food and drinks to stay replenished, and don't forget the sunscreen!

Capt. Paul is known for working endlessly to give each customer the experience they deserve. Reelhard Fishin Charter offers a 10% discount for military people, firefighters, police officers, paramedics, and school teachers. So get ready to reel in some prize-worthy fish and join Reelhard Fishin Charters on your next angling adventure!

Paul Pennington
Captain
Paul Pennington
12 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour
Popular features
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Toilet
Child friendly
Popular features
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Toilet
Child friendly

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November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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Nearshore 6 hour
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Fri, Sat, Sun)
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+8
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Full Day Trip – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Fri, Sat, Sun)
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
+7
US $1,400
Entire boat: up to 5 people
12 hour trip
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
12 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+8
US $1,800
Entire boat: up to 5 people

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Rating

4.6
28 reviews
4.5
Boat & equipment
4.7
Captain & crew
4.6
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (29)

Reviews (28)

  • Justin Rothove
    Justin Rothove
    Repeat angler
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2023
    4 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    Had a blast

    Full Day Trip – Offshore on December 29, 2024 • 4 adults

    Had a blast for an off season trip. Maxed out on red snapper early. Captain Paul was awesome put us on fish and his son Trey was a very good deck hand if that kid decides to be a captain one day he would be a great captain. I would definitely recommend and will use again

  • Melissa Mccloud
    Melissa Mccloud
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    August 2nd 2022 - Fish on.

    Full Day Trip – Offshore on August 2, 2022 • 6 adults

    Spent the day with family, lots of laughter and fishing, hand in hand. Thank you Captain & Jr. Mate. You are appreciated. McClouds from Dickinson, TX

  • Jake Emling
    Jake Emling
    us
    Utah, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    Rain or shine we’re fishing!

    12 Hour Trip – Offshore on August 26, 2021 • 3 adults

    Captain Paul was very professional and knowledgeable about offshore fishing. He was able to put us on some good fish despite storms moving in. We had a blast for our first offshore experience and will definitely be giving him a call for the next one.

  • Keith Johnson
    Keith Johnson
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2019
    5.0
    Verified

    12 HOUR OFFSHORE TRIP

    12 Hour Trip – Offshore on October 5, 2019 • 4 adults

    We all had a great time and caught some nice fish. Red Snappers, Trigger fish, Spanish Mackerel, and King Mackerel.

  • Kevin Twomey
    Kevin Twomey
    Repeat angler
    us
    Wyoming, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing family trip

    12 hour trip on July 31, 2026 • 4 adults

    Fishing was a little slow in the morning. Had a hard time getting into the e keepers. But Captain Paul and his crew were great. Helped with anything we needed. We had to work for it but got into a few different kinds of fish with some good keepers. We all had a great time and will definitely be coming back again.

  • Danyea Pradia
    Danyea Pradia
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    The Best Trip

    Nearshore 6 hour on September 6, 2026 • 4 adults

    Captian Paul and Lil Trey were awesone ! Very knowledgeable and they put us in the fish. thank you guys for a wondeful trip

  • Murtaza Aslam
    Murtaza Aslam
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2019
    5.0
    Verified

    great trip

    Full Day Trip – Offshore on July 18, 2026 • 5 adults

    had a great trip with captain paul and his deck hand trey.

  • Brian Hood
    Brian Hood
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2018
    7 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Good Time

    Nearshore 6 hour on May 25, 2025 • 6 adults

    Captain and Deckhand were great and very friendly. Although we couldn't go offshore due to the weather, we were still able to catch a variety of inshore fish and we still had a good time.

  • James Caskey
    James Caskey
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2022
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    A Windy Day with Paul and Tray

    Full Day Trip – Offshore on October 22, 2022 • 4 adults

    We had the most lovely day with Captain Paul and his son/first mate Tray. We had initially planned to go the deep water route, but the weather (and wind) changed leading to much higher swells. Captain Paul had multiple alternative plans and we hit several inland (bay/river locations); it turned out to be a real magical day. Plenty of fish; great conditions (under circumstances). Look forward to doing it again!

  • Kolton Lehmkuhl
    Kolton Lehmkuhl
    Repeat angler
    us
    Nebraska, US
    Member since 2023
    5 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great crew will do anything to find fish

    Full Day Trip – Offshore on April 27, 2024 • 4 adults

    Great friendly crew who will go way out of the way to give you the best experience

FAQs about Reelhard Fishin Charters – 30'

Reelhard Fishin Charters – 30' offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,200 per group - Nearshore 6 hour (6 hours)
  • US $1,400 per group - Full Day Trip – Offshore (8 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group - 12 hour trip (12 hours)
When you book a trip with Reelhard Fishin Charters – 30', you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Private head
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Reelhard Fishin Charters – 30' include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Live bait is used on inshore trips. Most offshore bait is collected offshore. )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (No charge for cleaning fish. )
  • First mate (My first mate is my son who is very knowledgeable about saltwater fishing. )
Reelhard Fishin Charters – 30' offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (State waters only.)
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Reelhard Fishin Charters – 30' offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
  • Handline
  • Flounder gigging
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Reelhard Fishin Charters – 30' include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Speckled Trout
  • Triggerfish (Gray)
  • Tripletail
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Paul Pennington
Paul Pennington
Oyster Creek, Texas, United States
8 Fishing Reports
57 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since May 2017
Captain Paul Pennington has been fishing for over 30 years. Paul specializes in both inshore and offshore fishing. He knows the waters in and around Texas like the back of his hand and is often found guiding his clients in and around the reefs, rigs, and wrecks. Paul's catches include Kingfish, Ling, Mahi Mahi, Red Snapper, Sharks, Wahoo, Trout, Redfish, Amberjack, Grouper, and various reef fish species, and many more. His team will make sure you have a memorable time on the water.
Paul Pennington
Paul Pennington
8
reports
57
reviews
2017
member since
~1h
response
Captain Paul Pennington has been fishing for over 30 years. Paul specializes in both inshore and offshore fishing. He knows the waters in and around Texas like the back of his hand and is often found guiding his clients in and around the reefs, rigs, and wrecks. Paul's catches include Kingfish, Ling, Mahi Mahi, Red Snapper, Sharks, Wahoo, Trout, Redfish, Amberjack, Grouper, and various reef fish species, and many more. His team will make sure you have a memorable time on the water.

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Gray Triggerfish
Gray Triggerfish
Tripletail
Tripletail
Wahoo
Wahoo
Amberjack
Amberjack
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Real catches by this captain

  • A collection of freshly caught Red Snapper neatly arranged on a wooden board, with a person holding another fish nearby.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Justin R.
    Justin R.
    Had a blast for an off season trip. Maxed out on red snapper early. Captain Paul was awesome put us on fish and his son Trey was a very good deck hand if that kid decides to be a captain one day he would be a great captain. I would definitely recommend and will use again
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Blacktip Shark while fishing on a boat in open waters.
    Cobia ling are showing up.
  • A young angler proudly displaying a large Red Snapper after a successful fishing trip at the dock.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    We have recently been catching large red snapper in texas waters. Now the time to get out there and catch some.
  • A family group at the dock showcasing their catch, including a young boy proudly holding two flounder after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Flounder
    James C.
    James C.
    We had the most lovely day with Captain Paul and his son/first mate Tray. We had initially planned to go the deep water route, but the weather (and wind) changed leading to much higher swells. Captain Paul had multiple alternative plans and we hit several inland (bay/river locations); it turned out to be a real magical day. Plenty of fish; great conditions (under circumstances). Look forward to doing it again!
  • Two adult anglers taking a close-up selfie aboard a boat, with open water and fishing equipment visible in the background.
    Fish 1
    Pacific Crevalle Jack
    Melissa M.
    Melissa M.
    Spent the day with family, lots of laughter and fishing, hand in hand. Thank you Captain & Jr. Mate. You are appreciated. McClouds from Dickinson, TX
  • A fishing rod is poised above the water, capturing a glimpse of a shark swimming beneath the surface during an offshore fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Lemon Shark
    Lately we have had several large sharks come to the boat.
  • Young angler proudly holding two red snapper on a wooden marina dock, with another adult partially visible and additional fish in the foreground.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +3
    Red Snapper
    Danny H.
    Danny H.
  • Multiple ocean fish arranged on a wooden dock, including several large mackerel-like fish and a notably oversized catch.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Jake E.
    Jake E.
    Captain Paul was very professional and knowledgeable about offshore fishing. He was able to put us on some good fish despite storms moving in. We had a blast for our first offshore experience and will definitely be giving him a call for the next one.
  • Multiple red snapper and other reef fish arranged on a marina dock, with anglers and covered boats in the background.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Jeffrey H.
    Jeffrey H.
  • Family group, including children, proudly holding red snapper over a large dockside catch at a covered marina.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Shane G.
    Shane G.
    Paul was great at keeping me informed about upcoming weather. We determined we would be able to go out the next day. Went to some great spots and caught nice fish. Boat was nice. They had cushions for wife and kids. The gear was high quality. Would use Paul at reel hard again

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
31 ft
Year built
1997
Boat manufacturer
Stamas
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Handline
Flounder Gigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Private head
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Outriggers
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Live bait is used on inshore trips. Most offshore bait is collected offshore.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
No charge for cleaning fish.
First mate
My first mate is my son who is very knowledgeable about saltwater fishing.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
Kid friendly, We enjoy teaching and watching kids learn to fish.
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full
Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
No additional fees.
Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
 American Express
 PayPal
 Checks

What’s biting in Oyster Creek right now

CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
RedfishRedfish
Shark (Blacktip)Shark (Blacktip)
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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