Bill Busters V 

4.8/5 (31 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 301 J C Barr Boulevard Dock #8, Port Aransas, TX 78373, United States

Bill Busters V is all about creating memories. Its crew’s been fishing since childhood and desires to share its fishing enthusiasm with you! Come and join USCG Captain Hunter, in Port Aransas, Texas for breathtaking offshore trips. He and his First Mate are passionate about making their customers happy and having a productive fishing adventure!

Your ride will be a 38’ Bertram Express offshore sportfishing boat. It can seat up to 6 persons. Powered by two 460 HP Cummins engines, it is a pleasant ride. The boat’s got a full navigation system, flybridge, and toilet. For maximum pleasure, there is air conditioning and a full salon and a V-berth below.

Some of the fish that you’ll be targeting are Amberjack, Tuna, Wahoo, Snapper, and even Mako Shark, depending upon the season and sea conditions. You can either release your catch or keep it and bring it home with you. It’s completely your call. With provided tackle, you’ll fish using bottom fishing, drift fishing, and trolling techniques. Depending upon the season and fish, you’ll have access to a live well. We welcome kiddos five years and older as one of the six anglers, provided someone keeps an eye on them while on board. Remember to bring fishing licenses for those fishing.

No need to worry about tackle and baits or lures because the crew will provide them. Live bait and lures will be available depending upon the season and fish.

Join us for your offshore adventure full of fishing excitement and beautiful scenery. Bill Busters Sportsfishing has been serving the Port Aransas area since 1982, and continues to stand by their company’s mission statement of 42 years in providing our customers with "Memories to last a Lifetime"!

Bill Busters Sportfishing Private Offshore Charters

Charter Operator

Bill Busters Sportfishing Private Offshore Charters

43 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Toilet
 Child Friendly
 Air Conditioning
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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4.5 Hour Trip – Blacktip Shark 2025
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Apr 15 - May 15
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,700 
6 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Jul 1
Price for up to 6 people
US $2,200 
8 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Sep 16
Price for up to 6 people
US $2,400 
10 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Feb 28
Price for up to 6 people
US $2,700 
12 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Feb 28
Price for up to 6 people
US $3,000 
There are 12 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 31 reviews
Boat
4.7/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (32)

Port A catch
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Angler rating

28
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

90%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

95%

Recommend this charter

97%

Caught fish

92%

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Howard B.
Howard B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

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8 Hour Trip on June 4, 2025

Did a Charter deep sea fishing trip for 8 hours with Bill Buster V on 6/4/25 to celebrate 2 wedding anniversaries and 2 birthdays! Could not say enough to describe the owners and crew! Answered my emails within minutes and kept me posted on everything! Ron and Kay (Owners) met us at 6AM at the dock, very friendly, knowledgeable and answered all the questions we asked and even took our family picture💕. The boat was very spacious for 6 people(max), clean, cabin had a/c and benches and decorated to celebrate our special days! It was slightly choppy on the way out but Captain Hunter and Mate Andrew did an awesome job! They even gave us an option if we wanted to cut the trip down to 6 hrs, but we knew we were in good hands so,”continue on”!!! And we were glad we did! Captain Hunter knew exactly where to drop our bait, caught our limit on the snappers, lots of barracudas and a King Mackerel, which the fish guy that cleaned our fish said that it’s the biggest King he’s seen in a while! Mate Andrew was always there to help! I (Grandma) had a hard time reeling and he was always there to help me!💕. Funny side note: Went deep sea fishing with a displaced rib and pain, came home ribs better from probably having lots of laughter and reeling and rib popped back in place🤣🤣🤣. Hands down Bill Buster V is the best!

Did a Charter deep sea fishing trip for 8 hours with Bill Buster V on 6/4/25 to celebrate 2 wedding anniversaries and 2 birthdays! Could not say enough to describe the owners and crew! Answered my emails within minutes and kept me posted on everything! Ron and Kay (Owners) met us at 6AM at the dock, very friendly, knowledgeable and answered all the questions we asked and even took our family picture💕. The boat was very spacious for 6 people(max), clean, cabin had a/c and benches and decorated...  

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 Howard B. recommends Bill Busters V
Bill Busters Sportfishing Private Offshore Charters
Bill Busters Sportfishing Private Offshore Charters (The Charter Operator)
Replied on June 21, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review and Shout-Out to the crew. It was so fun visiting with you and seeing your great pictures! We hope you are enjoying your fish! Hope to see you again! Respectfully, Bill Busters

Michael S.
Michael S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

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8 Hour Trip on June 24, 2025

Quite happy with the variety and quality of the catch. Snapper limit, shark, king, and barracuda on an 8 hour trip. The first mate kept bait in the water and changed tactics frequently to optimize the catch. The boat does not have a/c and was a little warm but ok. Both the captain and first mate were smokers but it really didn’t bother us too much. Overall 5 star on the charter.

Quite happy with the variety and quality of the catch. Snapper limit, shark, king, and barracuda on an 8 hour trip. The first mate kept bait in the water and changed tactics frequently to optimize the catch. The boat does not have a/c and was a little warm but ok. Both the captain and first mate were smokers but it really didn’t bother us too much. Overall 5 star on the charter.  

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 Michael S. recommends Bill Busters V
Bill Busters Sportfishing Private Offshore Charters
Bill Busters Sportfishing Private Offshore Charters (The Charter Operator)
Replied on June 27, 2025
Thank you for your review, it was a pleasure having you fish with us. You are correct, there is not air conditioning in the open air helm area in this Bertram Express, but there is air conditioning in the closed salon and v-berth in the cabin. Thank you again, for your business. Respectfully, Bill Busters

John Y.
John Y.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Above and Beyond

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8 Hour Trip on June 25, 2025

The captain and the deck hand went above and beyond to make sure the trip was awesome. They were very helpful and efficient which maximized our fishing time. 10/10 would charter again.

The captain and the deck hand went above and beyond to make sure the trip was awesome. They were very helpful and efficient which maximized our fishing time. 10/10 would charter again.  

 John Y. recommends Bill Busters V
Bill Busters Sportfishing Private Offshore Charters
Bill Busters Sportfishing Private Offshore Charters (The Charter Operator)
Replied on June 26, 2025
We enjoyed taking you all out in the gulf for a day of fishing! Thank you for your review. Yes, we are fortunate to have both Hunter and Andrew working with Bill Busters. Between them, they bring a wealth of information and fishing experience. Have a safe trip back home and we enjoyed meeting you three!

Patrick S.
Patrick S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Bill

VERIFIED
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8 Hour Trip on June 20, 2025

 

 Patrick S. recommends Bill Busters V
Bill Busters Sportfishing Private Offshore Charters
Bill Busters Sportfishing Private Offshore Charters (The Charter Operator)
Replied on June 26, 2025
Thank you, Patrick. We enjoyed taking you and your party fishing.

Gregory H.
Gregory H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Experience

VERIFIED

8 Hour Trip on May 10, 2025

Had a good time, weather was perfect, crew did well to put us on fish.

Had a good time, weather was perfect, crew did well to put us on fish.  

 Gregory H. recommends Bill Busters V

FAQs about Bill Busters V

What are the trip rates for Bill Busters V?

Bill Busters V offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $1,700 per group - 4.5 Hour Trip – Blacktip Shark 2025 (4 hours)
  • US $2,200 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • US $2,400 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
  • US $2,700 per group - 10 Hour Trip (10 hours)
  • US $3,000 per group - 12 Hour Trip (12 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Bill Busters V?

When you book a trip with Bill Busters V, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning A/c in enclosed salon and v-berth doenstairs.
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well Depending on season and targeted fish
  • Refrigerator
  • Ice Box
  • Radar
What's included in the trip price with Bill Busters V?

Trips booked with Bill Busters V include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle (Crew provides tackle and bait/lures)
  • Live Bait (Depending upon season and targeted fish)
  • Lures (Depending upon season and targeted fish)
  • First Mate (suggested 20% tip including Captain.)
What types of fishing does Bill Busters V offer?

Bill Busters V offers the following type of fishing:

  • Offshore Fishing
What fishing techniques does Bill Busters V offer?

Bill Busters V offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Bill Busters V?

Top targeted fish species with Bill Busters V include:

  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Shark (Mako)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Your operator

Bill Busters Sportfishing Private Offshore Charters

Port Aransas, Texas, United States

1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
65 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since May 2019
angler's choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

Bill Busters Sportfishing is passionate about creating memories for its customers. Having grown up around boats and sharing a love of the water, these anglers have been fishing the Gulf of Mexico with their families since they were small children. Bill Busters Sportfishing embraces those early memories of saltwater fishing that are still so vividly etched into its crew's hearts. It is the crew's desire to provide the same experience for you, your family, and your friends and give you an opportunity to create the same type of memories that the crew still holds so dear. This crew belongs to a Maritime Consortium and has federally-permitted boats, and follows the federal pelagic and reef species guidelines.

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Mako Shark
Mako Shark
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Blackfin Tuna
Blackfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
38 ft
Year built
1985
Boat manufacturer
Bertram Express
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
2 x 460HP
Max cruising speed
22 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Drift Fishing

Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet

Air Conditioning

A/c in enclosed salon and v-berth doenstairs.

GPS

Fishfinder

Flybridge

Live Bait Well

Depending on season and targeted fish

Refrigerator

Ice Box

Radar

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Crew provides tackle and bait/lures

Live Bait

Depending upon season and targeted fish

Lures

Depending upon season and targeted fish

First Mate

suggested 20% tip including Captain.

How cancellations work

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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child Friendly

ages 5 years and up, with supervision

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

Disabled Accessible

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

 Checks

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Port Aransas right now

AmberjackAmberjack
CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack CrevalleJack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Shark (Mako)Shark (Mako)
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Tuna (Blackfin)Tuna (Blackfin)
Tuna (Yellowfin)Tuna (Yellowfin)
WahooWahoo
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