Visit the charming community of Aransas Pass and treat yourself to a couple of days of relaxation and fishing with CFT Guide Service. The charter is operated by Captain Tyler Smiley, a coast guard licensed captain who’s spent years fishing the bays and flats in and around Port Aransas, Aransas Pass, and Rockport. He knows his way around the area and will do his best to make your fishing trip as memorable and enjoyable as possible.

Your boat for the day will be a 22’ sea hunt bay/offshore boat. Capable of getting into some of those shallow bays and making runs offshore. Now offering state water fishing trips.

You’ll be going after a wide variety of species including Redfish, Speckled Trout, Black Drum, and flounder in the bays, as well as Kingfish, sharks, Red Snapper, and many more on our state water trips. Each trip includes all the necessary fishing gear, lures, and bait. Just make sure to get your Texas fishing license.

On board, the captain will provide you with water, Gatorade, and chips, as well as other soft drinks and snacks upon request. After you’ve completed your trip, the crew will help you clean your catch so you can take it home for a delicious meal.

Families with children are welcome and so are anglers of all skill levels. Grab the opportunity to fish the exciting waters surrounding Aransas Pass and book a trip with CFT Guide Service!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $550
    This is a 5-hour trip and you leave the dock around 8:00 a.m. You and the crew will be targeting Redfish, Trout, Flounder, Black Drum, and a variety of other types of fish. The starting price is $550 for 2 people and an additional $75 per person for up to 2 more guests.
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder

FAQs about CFT Guide Service

CFT Guide Service offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $550 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip (5 hours)

When you book a trip with CFT Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well

Trips booked with CFT Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks

CFT Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

CFT Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with CFT Guide Service include:
  • Black Drum
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Spotted Seatrout

Meet the Captain

Tyler Smiley
Aransas Pass, Texas, United States
37 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since June 2021
I’m originally from San Antonio but moved to Rockport after I graduated high school. I started my dream job working on boats and from then on I wanted to be the captain. I’ve been fishing my whole life, coming to port as a kid, and always going out on charter boats I decided that’s what I wanted to do.

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Cobia Cobia
Flounder Flounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Boat specs

Sea hunt (Bay boat) originally built in 2010. Powered by a 150HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
22 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Popping
Drift Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 37 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (19)
Bay fishing trip
Fishing with Tyler
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Angler rating
31
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
91%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
87%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
48%
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Chris M.
Greenville, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day trip (8hr) with captain Tyler CFT Guide services

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 21, 2021
CFT guide services or Captain Tyler was a great adventure from the beginning to end. Captain Tyler is very knowledgeable of...
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Richard P.
WISC RAPIDS, WI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Tyler

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 6, 2021
We were scheduled for a mourning charter, but the weather was terrible, thunderstorms wind and heavy rain. Captain Mike was...
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Andrew B.
Corpus Christi, Texas
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Capt Tyler is AWESOME!

VERIFIED   Channel fishing trip mid day on September 5, 2021
I had my son and his girlfriend in from out of town and booked an afternoon trip with Captain Tyler. The trip was just PERFECT!...
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Clare A.
Coppell, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Afternoon with Capt Tyler

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on October 12, 2021
I booked a trip with Capt Tyler for my mom’s birthday, and we were not disappointed!  Tyler took us to so many spots trying...
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Tony L.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half a Day with Captain Tyler

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 28, 2021
We had a Great time out with Captain Tyler! We were fortunate enough to be the first group on his New Boat! Tyler went...
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