Red Tag Guide Service-Port Aransas 

4.9
(131 reviews)
 
State licensed
 301 J C Barr Boulevard, Port Aransas, TX 78373, United States–

Red Tag Guide Service-Port Aransas 

Port Aransas, TX, United States
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25 ft
5
4.9
(131 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
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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
131 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (130)

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
95%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
89%
Caught fish

Reviews (131)

  • Scott Stultz
    Scott Stultz
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Mothers Day Fishing Trip

    Private half day Bay Fishing (AM) on May 9, 2026 • 4 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.

  • Amanda Nelson
    Amanda Nelson
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing Caught Big Fish

    Private half day Bay Fishing (AM) on September 24, 2024 • 3 adults

    Always a good time with Captain Randy. This was our second year going out with him and he always goes above and beyond to make sure you have a good time and catch fish. We will be booking a third year with him next year. He was very patient with my son and husband picking his brain on fishing tips etc and very courteous of mom here. I’d recommend him to any family kids or no kids and my kid is 27 but still loved sitting next to Captain Randy and talking to him.

  • 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, 2025 • 4 adults • 2 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!

  • Mark Lesnick
    Mark Lesnick
    Repeat angler
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2023
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    1/2 day trip with Randy Laurrell

    Jan./Feb. Bay Fishing (am) on September 19, 2023 • 2 adults

    We started a little slow and had to move a couple of times before I caught my first Red (ever) 25” a little later I caught a second about the same size. Also caught black drum. At the end of our trip Randy took us to another place where he said we might catch a really big red and that’s where my son Tom hooked and landed a 32” red (see attached video) Right after that I hooked something really big that immediately ripped off about 100’ of line the drag was screaming but couldn’t land the fish because the line got hung up on something below and broke off. Really exciting!!

  • Jeffery Moore
    Jeffery Moore
    us
    Washington State, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    You shouldn’t book anywhere else

    Jan./Feb. Bay Fishing (PM) on June 14, 2023 • 2 adults

    I booked my trip for 2 a few weeks out for a fun birthday trip to port Aransas. Captain Randy was prompt, polite, and professional in getting us a welcome letter, answering any questions I had not only I regards to the trip but a few about taking the ferry and getting to the island. Captain Randy was waiting for us at fisherman’s wharf when we arrived, we where lucky enough to have his wife Amy helping as deck hand that day and I cannot tell you how much effort and energy was put into making our day special. We had a heat advisory in effect and Randy asked if I wanted to head out in the morning instead of the afternoon and we quickly took him up on that! We went to so many amazing fishing spots, my wife has a shrimp allergy and Randy took extreme care in regards to this. Bleaching her poles and entire boat prior to us heading out. We haven’t spent a ton of time in the gulf and we expressed our interest in the wild life and land around us. Randy took extra time to show us incredible spots, an amazing light house and sunken ships. We were lucky enough to spot dolphins and sea turtles and caught a red fish. We had a well stocked cooler with beverages courtesy of captain Randy and even on a hot day we had a blast on the water! We couldn’t recommend anyone else and will definitely be booking another trip the next Time we are in Port A!

  • Freddie Thompson
    Freddie Thompson
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Have day trip

    Private half day Bay Fishing AM on April 14, 2023 • 2 adults

    Randy is a great guide and took real good care of us. We started out to the end of the jetties and the water became very rough. He immediately switched to plan #2 and we went inshore. Fished for trout for a while. When he heard the swells had died down somewhat he immediately took us out to the end of the jetties. He put us on the wright spot and we started catching bull reds. My wife became sea sick so Randy, being the great guide he is, immediately took my wife back to the marina. Then took me back out to the end of the jetties. When the trip was over Randy stayed with us until the fish were cleaned and offered to help load the cooler in the truck. Randy made this a great trip for me and my wife.

  • Joseph Townes
    Joseph Townes
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day trip

    Jan./Feb. Bay Fishing (am) on September 6, 2023 • 3 adults

    Cap’n Randy is an amazing person and an amazing guide. Even tho we did not catch as much as we wanted this morning I will be a return customer in the future. I’ve been out with Cap’n Randy in the past and have caught my limit on several species of fish around these Port A waters. Cap’n Randy worked his butt off trying to put us on fish this morning and I can appreciate that. He was very patient with my brother-n-law and father-n-law as they do not have much experience fishing. I highly recommend Cap’n Randy to anyone looking for good family fun. Tightlines!

  • Denisa Temples
    Denisa Temples
    us
    Arizona, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Dream Anniversary Catch

    Jan./Feb. Bay Fishing (am) on February 17, 2024 • 2 adults

    We came to Port A and unfortunately we had bad weather the day we scheduled with Randy. However, Randy rescheduled us for the following day. What a day it was! We caught our limit of redfish and black drum. We even got an anniversary cookie and card Thank you, Randy for making our anniversary trip-one of the best we have ever had. Jimmy and Denisa Cheers to 31 years! ❤️

  • Jason Pond
    Jason Pond
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome trip with Randy

    Jan./Feb. Bay Fishing (PM) on June 11, 2023 • 5 adults

    We had soo much fun fishing with Randy. All of ours were inexperienced fishers and he got us on fish. Most importantly he was able to help my son get one in that completely changed his day.(our son is the reason we booked the trip in the first place, he is the fisher in the family) but after a long bit of missing the catch, Randy was able to coach him through his mistakes and get him a good one. The wife and I had a great time watching the kids fish and hanging out on the boat. Totally recommend booking a trip with Randy and his crew

  • Christina  Rotto
    Christina Rotto
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    BEST DAY EVER!

    Jan./Feb. Bay Fishing (am) on October 9, 2023 • 2 adults

    I am so grateful to have spent the day fishing with Captain Randy. He was incredibly positive, informative and kind. His wife even made me the most fantastic cookie because it was my birthday! To top it off she even spent the time to write me a hand written birthday card to go along with the cookie. The fishing was fantastic! Captain Randy had no problems putting us on the fish. Great people and great fishing!

Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (130)

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
95%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
89%
Caught fish

All reviews (131)

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Scott Stultz
Scott Stultz
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great Mothers Day Fishing Trip
Private half day Bay Fishing (AM) on May 9, 2026 • 4 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

Alan Wood
Alan Wood
Repeat angler
us
Kansas, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Excellent day on the water
Private half day Bay Fishing (AM) on August 19, 2026 • 1 adult

Fantastic morning with Captain Randy! A lot of fun, a lot of fish and great conversation.

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Randy Laurrell
Response from Captain

thanks Alan! hope you will come back again soon

Michelle Halsell
Michelle Halsell
us
Texas, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Randy
Private half day Bay Fishing (AM) on March 27, 2026 • 4 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, 2025 • 3 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, 2025 • 2 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

Port Aransas, Texas, United States

4 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
131 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

Randy Laurrell
Randy Laurrell
Fully verified
4
reports
131
reviews
2022
member since
~1h
response
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.
The crew
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

Real catches by this captain

  • Great Mothers Day Fishing Trip
    Scott S.
    Scott S.
  • We’ll be back!
    Elyse H.
    Elyse H.
  • Amazing Caught Big Fish
    Amanda N.
    Amanda N.
  • Great trip
    Taylor B.
    Taylor B.
  • Fish in the box fast!
    Marion Q.
    Marion Q.
  • Great time fishing!
    Tyler C.
    Tyler C.
  • Great fishing trip!  Highly recommend to anyone
    Tim D.
    Tim D.
  • Awesome Day
    Benny A.
    Benny A.
  • Not many fish but the ones caught were BIG
    David T.
    David T.
  • 10th birthday fishing trip
    Donaciano G.
    Donaciano G.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
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 50% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 50% 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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