Olivia J Charters – Vertigo

FUEL IS INCLUDED IN ALL OF OUR PRICES!!!

Olivia J Charters has got a new boat and its crew is inviting you aboard to have a fishing trip in Texas you won’t forget! Captain Rodney Chapman takes you nearshore, offshore, to reefs, and to wrecks, starting out of Freeport. Join him for a fun-packed trip and make some lovely memories on the water!

Captain Rodney uses a restored 33’ World Cat TE catamaran powered by 2 brand-new 300 HP Suzuki engines. This vessel is set up for bluewater deep sea trips and is federally permitted. It uses all the modern navigation electronics and features a Full marine Toilet, an ice-box, and a livewell. You’ll also have a first mate at your disposal in case you need any help during the trip.

As the boat is federally permitted, you and the crew are able to travel beyond the 9-mile state water line and go after various Snapper types, Yellowfin and Blackfin Tuna, Amberjack, Grouper, and many more. To reel in your catch, you can bottom, deep sea, and drift fish as well as troll and jig. You choose if you’ll keep the fish you catch and take it home. Hard alcohol isn’t allowed on board but you’re welcome to bring beer. Fuel is included in the price.

Before you depart, bring your licenses, snacks, and drinks. Captain Rodney will provide everything else needed for a great day on the water.

Pick a day, pack your stuff, and join in for some wonderful fishing time in Texas!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Nearshore (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 4 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $900
    All of the captain's trips include fuel, no surprises! This is a nearshore trip. You and the crew will for the most part stay in state waters (inside of 9 miles) and chase oversized Red Drum, Kingfish, Cobia, Snapper, and more. The species are dependent on migratory patterns, weather conditions and federal regulations.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Trolling
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Nearshore (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $900
    There are no surprises for fuel charges on any of Captain Rodney's trips, the fuel cost is included in the trip price. On this nearshore trip, you and the crew will mostly stay in state waters within 9 miles. The species you can reel in include huge Red Drum, Cobia, Snapper, Kingfish, and more. The exact choice of species will depend on their migratory patterns as well as weather conditions.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Trolling
    Drift Fishing
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Offshore
    In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,600
    Embark on this 8-hour adventure and run up 50 miles offshore. Depending on what is in the season, you and the crew will go after Snapper, Kingfish, Cobia, Mahi Mahi, and more lovely species. There will be no extra fuel charge!
  • Private trip
    12 Hour Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $2,200
    This 12-hour offshore adventure runs up to 80 miles off the coast. You will target Snapper, Grouper, Kingfish, and Tuna. The species availability is dependent on the time of year, and government opening and closing of certain fisheries. No fuel surcharge.
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Jigging
    Trolling
    Spinning
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FAQs about Olivia J Charters – Vertigo

Olivia J Charters – Vertigo offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $900 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Nearshore (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Nearshore (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group, additional US $125 per person after 4 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Offshore (8 hours)
  • US $2,200 per group, additional US $200 per person after 4 guests - 12 Hour Trip – Offshore (12 hours)

When you book a trip with Olivia J Charters – Vertigo, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Multimedia System
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Olivia J Charters – Vertigo include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate

Olivia J Charters – Vertigo offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Olivia J Charters – Vertigo offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Olivia J Charters – Vertigo include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Tuna (Blackfin)

Meet the Captain

Rodney Chapman
Freeport, Texas, United States
34 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
477 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since July 2016
Angler's Choice
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Captain Rodney has been a Coast Guard licensed captain since he was 18 years old, and holds a 50-ton master's license. He started working on a charter boat at the age of 10 in the state of Maine where he grew up living on small island with his Grandfather Lou.
Our Team
Rodney C.
Captain
Ethan C.
First mate
Ben L.
Captain
Ellie C.
First mate

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Cobia Cobia
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Boat specs

World Cat (Catamaran) originally built in 2007, and restored in 2021. Powered by 2 300HP Suzuki engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots.

Length
33 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

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

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System
Wireless Trolling Motor

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate

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.
No Alcohol
Beer is ok, no hard alcohol
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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 41 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (78)
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Top shelf experience
+75
Angler rating
36
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
91%
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Fan F.
Katy, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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One of the best experience you can have in Texas

VERIFIED   12 Hour Trip – Offshore on May 17, 2023
We enjoyed a 12hr offshore fishing trip with the captain and his crew. Crew was super friendly and very helpful. Their experience...
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Shawn C.
Houston, TX
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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8 hour trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – Offshore on June 17, 2023
We had a great time on our trip with Captain Rodney and Ethan. The boat was spacious even with our group of six plus the Captain...
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Greg D.
Porter, TX
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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8 hour Snapper trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – Offshore on July 20, 2023
Our family went out with Captain Rodney and Ethan on our first deep sea fishing trip as a family and despite the brutal heat...
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Howard P.
Houston, TX
Excellent
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Awesome Full Day Tripp

VERIFIED   8 Hour Shared Red Snapper Trip on July 27, 2023
We had a great time! Everyone was catching fish and Capt Rodney had us on the bite immediately at every stop. The king fish...
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Matt B.
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Top shelf experience

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – Offshore on August 19, 2023
Captain Rodney is a wealth of angling knowledge. Everywhere he took us we were on fish. If we wanted to target a particular...
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