When you go to Texas, Flounder gigging should be at the top of your to-do list! Book a trip with Capt. Joe’s Flounder Ventures for an enjoyable and safe experience that will have you the envy of all your friends.

Capt. Joe has been Flounder gigging for over 2 decades now and loves sharing his passion with others. Gigging under the stars is a magical experience. You don’t need any experience either! As long as you are over 12 years of age, you can come along, learn how to gig, and shoot your own dinner – a very cool feeling.

You’ll head out once it gets dark, so depending on the month this can be as early as 7:30 p.m. or much later, around 8:30 p.m. You’ll fish for 5 hours or until you have caught over 20 fish, whichever comes first. As well as Flounder, you’ll also be able to gig for Black Drum and Sheepshead.

The trip will be on Capt. Joe’s custom built 24’ boat, built in 2018. There is enough room for 6 people on board, with 2 gigging at once. The wireless trolling motor will help you get close enough to the fish without startling them.

All the equipment needed for a successful gigging trip are included in the price. You’ll need to bring along your own food and drink, which can go into the captain’s cooler on the boat. Please buy a license before the trip.

This trip is truly a bucket list experience. Capt. Joe’s Flounder Ventures and the crew are looking forward to welcoming you aboard their custom built boat to have an awesome night Flounder gigging.

The boat can depart from either Conn Brown Harbor in Aransas Pass, TX or Port Aransas Harbor Boat Ramp in Port Aransas, TX.



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Flounder Gigging Night Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Dec 1 - Oct 31
    Price for 2 persons
    US $550
    Children 14 years old and up can gig at my discretion. Below that age children are considered a ride-along and cannot gig. The trips will begin at sundown, usually between 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m, depending on the time of the year. Please buy a fishing license before the day. The trip may overrun, or even be shorter, depending if you catch over 20 fish quickly. All gear is provided and 2 people can fish at once. You can bring your own food and drink along.

Customer reviews

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Zackary H.
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Great guide not only…

VERIFIED   Flounder Gigging Night Trip on July 5, 2024
Great guide not only because he put us on the fish. It is fishing so catching wasn’t expected it’s just nice when it does...
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Rough Conditions but still got fish!

VERIFIED   Flounder Gigging Night Trip on May 3, 2024
Joe told us it would be a rough night for gigging but we decided to give it a shot and he kept us moving until we found good...
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Ryan B.
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Awesome trip for the first timer

VERIFIED   Flounder Gigging Night Trip on August 17, 2024
Fishing was slow at first but once Captain Joe found the fish it was on! Ended the night with 12 nice flatty’s would definitely...
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Marsha R.
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VERIFIED   Flounder Gigging Night Trip on April 23, 2024
This was a great experience.  Cap’t Joe was knowledgeable and friendly.  He shared information about the fish, the tides...
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Hard working, customer-centric Captain

VERIFIED   Flounder Gigging Night Trip on August 29, 2023
Captain Joe works hard and is accommodating. He was very communicative. I reached out to him with questions and with some request....
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FAQs about Capt. Joes Flounder Ventures

Capt. Joes Flounder Ventures offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $550 per group, additional US $125 per person after 2 guests - Flounder Gigging Night Trip (4 hours)

When you book a trip with Capt. Joes Flounder Ventures, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Wireless Trolling Motor Air Motor 35 HP
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Capt. Joes Flounder Ventures include:
  • Catch cleaning & filleting

Capt. Joes Flounder Ventures offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Capt. Joes Flounder Ventures offers the following fishing technique:
  • Flounder Gigging (2 can gig at once)

Top targeted fish species with Capt. Joes Flounder Ventures include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Sheepshead

Your captain

Joe Clouse
Aransas Pass, Texas, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
34 Customer reviews
Response time 2 hours
Member since March 2019
As a native to Corpus Christi, Texas, Capt. Joe has fished almost every bay in the area, so he knows the bay systems very well. He found his fishing specialty early on and has been successfully taking customers out to gig Flounder for over 20 years. Gigging at night is very cool under the Texas starry skies and it makes for an unforgettable Flounder trip! Capt. Joe is a proud member of the Coastal Bend Guides Assoc., Rockport-Fulton and Port Aransas Chambers of Commerce and has supported these communities throughout the years!

The fish you can target

Black Drum Black Drum
Flounder Flounder
Sheepshead Sheepshead

What the boat is like

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2018
Boat manufacturer
Custom Built
Boat type
Aluminum fishing

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
42 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Flounder Gigging
2 can gig at once

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Wireless Trolling Motor
Air Motor 35 HP
Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Catch cleaning & filleting

How cancellations work

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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Min. age 12, life vests provided
You Keep Catch
Keep up to limit then the trip will stop

How you can pay

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
American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

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