Fishing with Fern 

4.9/5 (47 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Bigelow Street 526, Aransas Pass, TX 78336, United States

Fishing with Fern 

Up to 9 miles
Aransas Pass, TX, United States
23 ft
4
4.9/5 (47 reviews)

If you're ready to enjoy fishing in Aransas Pass, or Port A look no further than Fishing With Fern.

Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Flounder, Black Drum ask Fern what's currently happening.

Looking to get the whole family outdoors? Kids are absolutely welcome! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Don't forget to bring snacks to maintain your energy throughout the trip!

Before coming aboard, you'll need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask Fern.

If you're ready to enjoy fishing in Aransas Pass, or Port A look no further than Fishing With Fern.

Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Flounder, Black Drum ask Fern what's currently happening.

Looking to get the whole family outdoors? Kids are absolutely welcome! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Don't forget to bring snacks to maintain your energy throughout the trip!

Before coming aboard, you'll need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask Fern.

Fernando Herrera
Captain
Fernando Herrera
ID & credentials verified

Trip availability and prices

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Number of days
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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6 hour trip
In high demand Last booked: 5 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Black Drum
Redfish
Speckled Trout
US $600
Entire boat: 2 people
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Customer reviews

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Rating

4.9
47 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (99)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
100%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
89%
Recommended
89%
Caught fish

All reviews (47)

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Donna Mainz
Donna Mainz
us
San Antonio, TX, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Exceptional Captain and an Unforgettable Family Fishing Trip!
6 hour trip on July 28, 20261 adult1 child

My wife and son had an incredible guided fishing trip and caught six redfish! The captain was exceptional from start to finish. He even picked them up directly from our private dock, which made everything extremely convenient and gave them more time out on the water. He was patient, knowledgeable, and took the time to teach our son some great fishing skills along the way. At the end of the trip, he cleaned all the fish for them as well. It was a memorable experience, and we would absolutely book with him again!

Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Mike Peterson
Mike Peterson
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Lots of fun
6 hour trip on July 14, 20264 adults

Fishing wasn’t the best but not for lack of knowledge or effort from Fern. Had a great day with the family on the boat and Fern was full of stories and information that he freely shared. Fun time.

Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Fernando Herrera
Response from Captain

Thank you for choosing to book a trip with me. It was great having you and your wonderful family out for the day.

James Young
James Young
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Tough fishing but good times were had
Sun downers fishing trip. on March 19, 20262 adults

Fish were not cooperating all week but Fern was on top of his game and tried everything in the tackle box. super personable and great guy!

Reported catch:
Redfish
Fernando Herrera
Response from Captain

I appreciate you booking with me. Yall did great grinding it out until the end. We will get em better next time!

Gilbert Ochoa
Gilbert Ochoa
us
Colorado, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Will do again
Half day (Morning) on March 25, 20263 adults

It was a very slow day Fernando was not satisfied until we got Fish. My son caught his first salt water fish!!

Fernando Herrera
Response from Captain

Thank you for hanging in there until the very end to get a bit going. Thank you for choosing Fishing with Fern.

Mark Adleman
Mark Adleman
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great!
Half day (Morning) on March 18, 20262 adults1 child

Captain Fern knew exactly where to catch fish and ee caught two large redfish.

Reported catch:
Redfish
Fernando Herrera
Response from Captain

thank you for choosing Fishing with Fern for your day in the water. Looking forward to doing it again. All the best

FAQs about Fishing with Fern

Fishing with Fern offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 6 hour trip (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Fishing with Fern, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Multimedia system
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Fishing with Fern include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Live bait is provided and built into the cost of the trip. )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (I will fillet your catch for you at not extra cost. )
  • Drinks (Bottled water )
Fishing with Fern offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing (Redfish Bay, Rockport, Ingleside, Port Aransas)
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Fishing with Fern offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Fishing with Fern include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Fernando Herrera
Fernando Herrera
Fernando Herrera

Aransas Pass, Texas, United States

13 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
47 Customer reviews
Typical response within 1 hour
Member since January 2022

Captain Fernando has been fishing Redfish Bay for over 24 years. fishing is an absolute passion and taking people fishing and witnessing the enjoyment of others, catching reds and trout is what I love the most.

13 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
47 Customer reviews
Typical response within 1 hour
Member since January 2022

Captain Fernando has been fishing Redfish Bay for over 24 years. fishing is an absolute passion and taking people fishing and witnessing the enjoyment of others, catching reds and trout is what I love the most.

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2014
Boat manufacturer
Haynie
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Suzukie
Powered by
1 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Redfish Bay, Rockport, Ingleside, Port Aransas
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Multimedia system
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Live bait is provided and built into the cost of the trip.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
I will fillet your catch for you at not extra cost.
Drinks
Bottled water

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

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

Child friendly
Of children are less than 60lbs please bring a life jacket for them.
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

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

 Bank transfer

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

What’s biting in Aransas Pass right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
FlounderFlounder
RedfishRedfish
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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