Reelhard Fishin Charter – 34'

Reelhard Fishin Charter has another boat in their fleet! This time, you’ll be fishing on a 34’ Bertram boat that’s been fully restored in 2019. The boat will take you smoothly to any fishing grounds, as she’s powered by twin 315 HP Cummins engines. To make every trip a comfortable one, there’s a cabin with AC, a full bathroom, a resting area, and a flybridge.

Captain Paul Pennington runs trips from Freeport but he can also pick up his guests at Dorado’s Dive Club in Surfside Beach. There’s a variety of fishing grounds to choose from, all depending on the fish you want to catch or the time of year. Whether you go nearshore, offshore, to reefs or wrecks, there’s always lots of fish to catch.

Some of your main targets are Mahi Mahi, Amberjack, Red Snapper, King Mackerel, Redfish, Speckled Trout, and many more. The first mate can clean your fish for a tip and he’ll recommend a restaurant where you can have it prepared.

Your fishing equipment and bait are fully covered. Reelhard Fishin Charter offers a 10% discount for military people, firefighters, police officers, paramedics, and school teachers. Don’t forget to purchase your fishing license in advance and prepare your snacks and drinks.

Reelhard Fishin Charter has several boats offered on FishingBooker, so check them out if Bertram is already booked or you need a boat with a different capacity. You’ll find the crew at the marina year-round, so just pick the date that suits you the most!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Nearshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,200
    Travel up to 30 miles in the Gulf of Mexico and fish wrecks, reefs, and troll. Catch may include several types of snapper, kingfish, shark, cobia, grouper, tuna, and others. The weather dictates the distance we normally travel. We can tailor any trip to your desire. Fuel included.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Popping
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Common Ling
    Common Ling
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,600
    This 8-hour trip includes bait and rods. A variety of fish will be targeted including Snapper, Kingfish, Amberjack, Cobia, Dorado, Redfish, Tuna, and sharks. The trip includes trolling and drift fishing over structures and reefs. This vessel offers a cabin with air-conditioning. We normally can travel up to 45 miles. Fuel included.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Popping
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    12 Hour Trip – Blue Water
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $2,000
    Travel out to the deeper blue water in the Gulf of Mexico from Surfside Beach. Tackle and bait are included. You may catch any pelagic fish, including Tuna, Amberjack, Kingfish, Dorado, Shark, Red Snapper, Wahoo, and others.Fuel included.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Popping
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
    Common Ling
    Common Ling
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
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FAQs about Reelhard Fishin Charter – 34'

Reelhard Fishin Charter – 34' offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,200 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Nearshore (6 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
  • US $2,000 per group - 12 Hour Trip – Blue Water (12 hours)

When you book a trip with Reelhard Fishin Charter – 34', you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Enclosed toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well Bait normally caught offshore
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Ice Box Ice chests plus tuna bags
  • Radar

Trips booked with Reelhard Fishin Charter – 34' include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn)
  • Live Bait (Usually caught offshore, fresh dead also)
  • Lures (Divers, high speed etc)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Tips to deckhand welcomed)
  • Drinks (Provide water only)
  • First Mate (Tipping is usually 10-20% of the trip price)
  • Fishing License (Require state license)
  • Lunch (Do not provide food)

Reelhard Fishin Charter – 34' offers the following types of fishing:
  • Offshore Fishing (Travel from 9 miles out to 65 miles, depending on trip time. )
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Reelhard Fishin Charter – 34' offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Reelhard Fishin Charter – 34' include:
  • Amberjack
  • Common Ling
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Sailfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Triggerfish (Gray)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Captain

Paul Pennington
Freeport, Texas, United States
5 Fishing Reports
57 Customer reviews
Response time 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.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Common Ling Common Ling
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Boat specs

Bertram sport fish (Sportfishing) originally built in 1984. Powered by 2 315HP Cummins engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 20 knots.

Length
34 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Offshore Fishing
Travel from 9 miles out to 65 miles, depending on trip time.
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

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

Amenities

Toilet
Enclosed toilet
Air Conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Penn
Live Bait
Usually caught offshore, fresh dead also
Lures
Divers, high speed etc
Catch cleaning & filleting
Tips to deckhand welcomed
Drinks
Provide water only
First Mate
Tipping is usually 10-20% of the trip price
Fishing License
Require state license
Lunch
Do not provide food

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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 agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
At least 6 years old; life vests provided
You Keep Catch
Clients choice
Catch and Release Allowed
Clients choice

Payment

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
Bank Transfer

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 18 reviews
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.1 / 5
Experience
Very good
3.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (17)
Full day trip
Fishing with Paul
GREAT DAY FISHING
+14
Angler rating
11
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2
Anglers claimed
Good experience
71%
Friendly captain
79%
Recommend this charter
67%
Appropriate for children
86%
Satisfied with the boat
79%
Caught fish
50%
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Justin P.
Bryan, TX
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Full day trip

VERIFIED   12 Hour Trip – Blue Water on June 24, 2023
Captain Paul and Trey were awesome! Extremely knowledgeable and gave us a unforgettable experience!
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Dennis D.
Houston, TX
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12 blue water fishing

VERIFIED   12 Hour Trip – Blue Water on July 16, 2022
Our first date that we booked was going to be a little rough so Capt Paul suggested another day that turned out great. There...
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Buddy P.
San Marcos, TX
Excellent
4.3 / 5
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Excellent
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   12 Hour Trip – Blue Water on July 1, 2023
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Donald A.
Modesto, CA
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GREAT DAY FISHING

VERIFIED   Shark fishing on October 11, 2020
We had a great time! We caught a bunch of fish! We went behind a shrimp boat to look for shark. We spotted hammer heads, bull...
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Stacy M.
Fort Worth, TX
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Excellent Trip and Crew

VERIFIED   Shark fishing on August 30, 2020
Trip started off having to be changed due to Hurricane Laura coming in early the morning of our original reservations! Capt....
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