Red Tag Guide Service-Port Aransas 

4.9/5 (130 reviews)
 
State licensed
 301 J C Barr Boulevard, Port Aransas, TX 78373, United States

Red Tag Guide Service-Port Aransas 

Up to 9 miles
Port Aransas, TX, United States
25 ft
5
4.9/5 (130 reviews)

Before choosing another guide, please read the bio on here and check social media to ensure your choice is a guide actually from Port Aransas, TX who lives and fishes FULL TIME here.If you want to find fish in Port Aransas, Capt. Randy with Red Tag Guide Service is your best bet to get in on all the fun! Capt. Randy was recently awarded the title of The Best Fishing Guide in all of the Coastal Bend areas for 2023. Book your trip now to have the time of your life fishing in Port A! You won't find a more child friendly charter-Capt. Randy donates his summers teaching a free fishing camp to the local kids in Port A.

We don't book many trips on booking sites due to our numerous repeat customers, so please call us to make sure we are open when booking far in advance. You can check out all the bays in style from an experienced captain who lives on the island and fishes year-round. This is the best family-friendly charter you will find and Captain Randy will make sure your family is safe and has a blast fishing.

Capt. Randy has been fishing in and around Port A for the last 30 years and since he lives and fishes here full-time, he is here to get you on some fish and to make sure you have fun doing it.

You'll be using techniques like bottom fishing, jigging, and throwing lures, depending on what fish you're going after. As part of the 4 1/2 or half day trips, you can target species like Snapper (seasonal only), Redfish, Black Drum, Flounder and Speckled Trout, depending on the current season and weather conditions.

Your adventure begins on board a brand new 2023 Majek Illusion 25-plus Bay boat with a Yamaha 250 SHO that can fit a maximum of 5 anglers. The boat is fitted with a Wet Sounds complete stereo system, Minn Kota trolling motor, Garmin sonar/radar, Live Scope, and two Raptor shallow water anchors.

You're welcome to keep all legal species caught during the trip.

Before choosing another guide, please read the bio on here and check social media to ensure your choice is a guide actually from Port Aransas, TX who lives and fishes FULL TIME here.If you want to find fish in Port Aransas, Capt. Randy with Red Tag Guide Service is your best bet to get in on all the fun! Capt. Randy was recently awarded the title of The Best Fishing Guide in all of the Coastal Bend areas for 2023. Book your trip now to have the time of your life fishing in Port A! You won't find a more child friendly charter-Capt. Randy donates his summers teaching a free fishing camp to the local kids in Port A.

We don't book many trips on booking sites due to our numerous repeat customers, so please call us to make sure we are open when booking far in advance. You can check out all the bays in style from an experienced captain who lives on the island and fishes year-round. This is the best family-friendly charter you will find and Captain Randy will make sure your family is safe and has a blast fishing.

Capt. Randy has been fishing in and around Port A for the last 30 years and since he lives and fishes here full-time, he is here to get you on some fish and to make sure you have fun doing it.

You'll be using techniques like bottom fishing, jigging, and throwing lures, depending on what fish you're going after. As part of the 4 1/2 or half day trips, you can target species like Snapper (seasonal only), Redfish, Black Drum, Flounder and Speckled Trout, depending on the current season and weather conditions.

Your adventure begins on board a brand new 2023 Majek Illusion 25-plus Bay boat with a Yamaha 250 SHO that can fit a maximum of 5 anglers. The boat is fitted with a Wet Sounds complete stereo system, Minn Kota trolling motor, Garmin sonar/radar, Live Scope, and two Raptor shallow water anchors.

You're welcome to keep all legal species caught during the trip.

Randy Laurrell
Captain
Randy Laurrell
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Trip availability and prices

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Private half day Bay Fishing (AM)
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Black Drum
Redfish
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
US $650
Entire boat: 2 people

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Rating

4.9
130 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (130)

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
94%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
88%
Caught fish

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Elyse Habenicht
Elyse Habenicht
us
Texas, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
We’ll be back!
Private half day Bay Fishing (AM) on August 8, 20252 adults2 children

Captain Randy was knowledgeable, kind, patient, and fun! One of the young boys on the trip got seasick, and Captain Randy took it upon himself to help out! He was more than accommodating, and, bonus, we enjoyed a trout and red fish dinner with our fresh catches! Thanks for the sweet memories!

Randy Laurrell
Response from Captain

Thank you so much! Hope you will come back and see us soon

Scott Stultz
Scott Stultz
Repeat angler
us
San Antonio, TX, US
Member since 2026
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great Mothers Day Fishing Trip
Private half day Bay Fishing (AM) on May 9, 20264 adults

You cannot go wrong choosing Randy with Red Tag for your charter. He will do whatever is necessary to make sure you have a great trip.

Randy Laurrell
Response from Captain

Thanks Scott! Enjoyed fishing with y’all and hope you will come back again

Michelle Halsell
Michelle Halsell
us
San Angelo, TX, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Randy
Private half day Bay Fishing (AM) on March 27, 20264 adults

Randy Laurrell
Response from Captain

Thank you! enjoyed fishing with yall and hope you will come back!

James Lozier
James Lozier
us
Nebraska, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Randy
Private half day Bay Fishing (AM) on November 25, 20253 adults

Reported catch:
Black Drum
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Randy Laurrell
Response from Captain

Thank you! Sure hope you will come back

J.W. Jennings
J.W. Jennings
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Randy
Private half day Bay Fishing (AM) on November 12, 20252 adults

Reported catch:
Redfish
Black Drum
Randy Laurrell
Response from Captain

Thank you! Already Looking forward to our next trip!

FAQs about Red Tag Guide Service-Port Aransas

Red Tag Guide Service-Port Aransas offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $650 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Private half day Bay Fishing (AM) (5 hours)
When you book a trip with Red Tag Guide Service-Port Aransas, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Multimedia system Wet Sounds Complete Stereo System
  • Wireless trolling motor
Trips booked with Red Tag Guide Service-Port Aransas include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (You may bring your own gear or use captain's)
  • Live bait (Or Cut bait depending on what species you target)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
Red Tag Guide Service-Port Aransas offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Flats fishing
Red Tag Guide Service-Port Aransas offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Jigging
Top targeted fish species with Red Tag Guide Service-Port Aransas include:
  • Black Drum
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Randy Laurrell
Randy Laurrell
Randy Laurrell

Port Aransas, Texas, United States

4 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
130 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2022

Guiding bay fishing trips out of Port Aransas is my full-time job and since I both live here in Port A and I am on the water almost every day, I can put you on the best spots for fish all around the island. From freshwater to saltwater, for the last 41 years all over Texas, my friends have always wanted to go fishing with me. I have made lots of new friends and clients over the years who continue to do the same, so if you want to have a blast catching fish and make some of the best memories with your family, give me a call. I was blessed to catch the first red-tag Redfish in the CCA/STAR fishing tournament two years ago, and I used that boat until this year as my guide boat. Just picked up my new Majek 25 plus Illusion which I outfitted with the newest Garmin GPS/Fishfinder, two Raptor shallow water anchors, Ktop and a cooler for snacks/drinks.

Our Team
Amy L.

Amy L.

Business partner

4 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
130 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2022

Guiding bay fishing trips out of Port Aransas is my full-time job and since I both live here in Port A and I am on the water almost every day, I can put you on the best spots for fish all around the island. From freshwater to saltwater, for the last 41 years all over Texas, my friends have always wanted to go fishing with me. I have made lots of new friends and clients over the years who continue to do the same, so if you want to have a blast catching fish and make some of the best memories with your family, give me a call. I was blessed to catch the first red-tag Redfish in the CCA/STAR fishing tournament two years ago, and I used that boat until this year as my guide boat. Just picked up my new Majek 25 plus Illusion which I outfitted with the newest Garmin GPS/Fishfinder, two Raptor shallow water anchors, Ktop and a cooler for snacks/drinks.

Our Team
Amy L.

Amy L.

Business partner

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Black Drum
Black Drum
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2023
Boat manufacturer
Majek
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
20 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Jigging

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Multimedia system
Wet Sounds Complete Stereo System
Wireless trolling motor

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
You may bring your own gear or use captain's
Live bait
Or Cut bait depending on what species you target
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 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
Kids under 13 must wear a life jacket on the boat
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 30% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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

 Bank transfer

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Port Aransas right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
RedfishRedfish
SheepsheadSheepshead
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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