Lil Joe’s Guide Service – Aransas Pass

Join Lil Joe’s Guide Service in Aransas Pass and get ready for a fun day of fishing with the family! Captain Joe Wilson is a local angling expert and former tournament angler with over a decade of experience as a fishing guide. He’s been exploring these waters his whole life and has dedicated his career to making a top-notch, family-friendly charter that caters to all levels of fisherman, from novice to pro.

You’ll spend the day fishing off of a 22’ Tiburon flats boat, outfitted with top-of-the-line electronics, fishing tackle, and safety gear. The boat’s shallow draft and smooth handling give her the maneuverability to put you on top of inshore fish in no time. The platform is spacious, accommodating 4 guests comfortably, and everyone can fish at the same time.

Capt. Joe invites toddlers (ages 3 and older) aboard, as long as they are accompanied by a parent or guardian. He loves teaching kids and beginners how to fish and nothing brings him more joy than helping someone land their very first fish!

You’ll be fishing the Aransas, Redfish, and Corpus Cristi Bays to target a range of inshore A-listers. These include Red and Black Drum, Speckled Trout, Jack Crevalle, and even apex predators such as Blacktip Sharks. After your trip, Capt. Joe will offer to clean and bag your catch so you leave his boat with a delicious fillet to take home for the family.

You’ll be supplied with state-of-the-art rods and reels made by Falcon and Penn, as well as lures and live bait. The only thing left for you to do is purchase a Texas Saltwater Fishing License, arrive 15 minutes before your trip, and bring snacks, drinks, sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses.

Get ready for the ultimate inshore experience and get ready to fill Capt. Joe’s boat with delicious fish. He’ll make sure your time spent aboard is worth every minute so that each memory counts. Start planning your adventure and join Lil Joe’s Guide Service for an action-packed day of fishing in Aransas Pass, TX!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $600
    Rise and shine! Join Capt. Joe down in Port Aransas for a productive morning of fishing and target Speckled Trout, Black Drum, Redfish, and more. You'll be provided with rods, reels, and tackle, so just be sure to purchase a fishing license before your trip, bring snacks, drinks, sunblock, a hat, and sunglasses, and get ready for a fun adventure with Lil Joe's Guide Service!
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $650
    This 6-hour trip will see you fishing the surrounding bays of Corpus Christi, targeting Red and Black Drum, as well as Speckled Trout and other inshore species. Your captain will supply the tackle, so just come with your fishing license, and the rest will be covered. Feel free to bring snacks and drinks, and don't forget to pack sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat. Get ready for the ultimate fishing adventure and book this trip today!
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FAQs about Lil Joe’s Guide Service – Aransas Pass

Lil Joe’s Guide Service – Aransas Pass offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Lil Joe’s Guide Service – Aransas Pass, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Lil Joe’s Guide Service – Aransas Pass include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Falcon & Penn )
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting

Lil Joe’s Guide Service – Aransas Pass offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Lil Joe’s Guide Service – Aransas Pass offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Lil Joe’s Guide Service – Aransas Pass include:
  • Black Drum
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Speckled Trout

Meet the Captain

Joe Wilson
Aransas Pass, Texas, United States
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257 Customer reviews
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Member since September 2015
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Captain Joe Wilson has been fishing since he learned how to walk. One day his dad put a rod and reel in his hand, and the rest is history! He’s been running charters out of Corpus Christi since 2009 and what he loves most about his job is meeting new people, teaching beginners how to fish, and putting smiles on customers’ faces. Before he began running charters, Capt. Joe was a competitive Bass circuit tournament angler. He’s also a military veteran and enjoys taking other former and current service members out on the water for a fun day of fishing. Next time you’re in the Port Aransas–Corpus Christi area, come fishing with Lil Joe’s Guide Service and get ready for the ultimate saltwater adventure!

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
Redfish Redfish
Shark (Blacktip) Blacktip Shark

Boat specs

Tran Sport (Flats boat) originally built in 2018. Powered by a 250HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots.

Length
22 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Falcon & Penn
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 not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Ages 3 & up
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
American Express
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

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Excellent
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Ron H.
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VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 21, 2023
I took my daughter and granddaughters fishing. Joe was extremely nice, patience and knowledgeable. Joe put us on speckled trout...
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VLG O THE HLS, TX
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VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 7, 2023
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Menlo, IA
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VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 31, 2021
We had so much fun fishing! We caught fish bigger than we ever have before. The sun eventually came out and in total we caught...
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Brent F.
San Antonio, TX
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My son's first trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on October 17, 2020
Short version- tough fishing conditions, Capt. Joe worked hard and got our goals met. He was a great communicator from when...
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Michelle V.
Seguin, TX
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Great half day trip with Joe.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 25, 2020
Joe worked diligently to make sure we had a great fishing experience. The fish were a little slow to bite, but Joe continually...
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