Red Tag Guide Service-Port Aransas

Before choosing another guide, please read the bio and check social media to ensure your choice is a guide from Port Aransas, TX who lives and works 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 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 25 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.

In 2021, Captain Randy caught the first Red Tagged Redfish in the CCA/STAR tournament and won a truck and boat, so make sure to join CCA and enter the STAR tournament that runs Memorial Day-Labor Day and you might just get lucky to win your very own truck and boat!  You’ll be using techniques like bottom fishing, jigging, and throwing lures, depending on what fish you’re going after. As part of their 4 1/2 to 8-hour 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 wireless auto deploy/stow trolling motor, Garmin sonar/radar, and two Raptor shallow water anchors.

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

This is a children-friendly charter, so you’re welcome to bring your kids on for a fun fishing adventure.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    December/January Bay Fishing (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Dec 1 - Jan 30
    Price for 2 persons
    US $550
    If you prefer afternoon fishing, leave the Fisherman's Wharf marina in Port Aransas at 12:00 p.m. for a half-day bay fishing trip, and return to the marina around 4:30 p.m. You'll get to target Black Drum, Speckled Trout, Redfish, and Sheepshead. The price is $550 for 2 people, with each additional person costing $100, for a total of $850 for 5 people.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Popping
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    December/January Bay Fishing Only
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Dec 1 - Jan 30
    Price for 2 persons
    US $550
    If you prefer morning fishing action (not tournament fishing), you will leave the Fisherman's Wharf marina in Port Aransas at 6:30 a.m. for a half-day bay fishing trip and return to the marina around 11:00 a.m. You'll get to target Black Drum, Speckled Trout, Sheepshead, and Redfish. We take care of cleaning the first 10 pounds, so you get fresh fish for dinner. The price is $550 for 2 people, with each additional person costing $100, for a total of $850 for 5 people.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Popping
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    Private half day Bay Fishing (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Feb 1 - Nov 30
    Price for 2 persons
    US $600
    NOT A TOURNAMENT TRIP If you prefer morning fishing, leave the Fisherman's Wharf marina in Port Aransas at 6:30 a.m. (7:00 a.m. after daylight savings) for a half-day bay fishing trip, and return around 11:00 a.m. (11:30 a.m. after the time change). You'll target Black Drum, Speckled Trout, Sheepshead, and Redfish. The price is $600 for 2 people, with each additional person costing $100, for a total of $900 for 5 people. Military/LEO discount is available; contact us via Instant Messaging.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Popping
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    Private Half Day Bay Fishing (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Feb 1 - Nov 30
    Price for 2 persons
    US $600
    NOT A TOURNAMENT TRIP If you prefer the afternoon fishing, leave the Fisherman's Wharf marina in Port Aransas at 12:00 p.m.(12:30 after the daylight savings time change) for a half-day bay fishing trip, and return to the marina around 4:30p.m.(5:00 after the time change) You'll get to target Black Drum, Speckled Trout, and Redfish sheepshead. The price is $600 for 2 people, each additional person is $100 for a total of 900 for 5 people. Discount offered for military/LEO must contact via Instant Messaging.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Popping
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
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Customer reviews

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Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 122 reviews
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Appropriate for children
94%
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Amazing Caught Big Fish

VERIFIED   NEW  Private half day Bay Fishing (AM) on September 24, 2024
Always a good time with Captain Randy.  This was our second year going out with him and he always goes above and beyond to...
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Thomas P.
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A trip of a lifetime!

VERIFIED   December/January Bay Fishing (PM) on December 30, 2023
Being an “Old Fart” of sixty-seven years, I have been on a few excursions in my life, yet this charter that we booked with...
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Ken D.
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Very Good Trip!

VERIFIED   Private half day Bay Fishing (AM) on July 16, 2024
The fish were not cooperating but Captain Randy kept working & HUNTING fish and we did in fact catch fish. Capt. Randy is a...
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Denisa T.
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Dream Anniversary Catch

VERIFIED   December/January Bay Fishing Only on February 17, 2024
We came to Port A and unfortunately we had bad weather the day we scheduled with Randy. However, Randy rescheduled us for the...
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Tommy D.
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Randy is THE man!!!

VERIFIED   December/January Bay Fishing (PM) on October 19, 2023
Minor issue with equipment that DID NOT keep us from limiting out. At any rate, Randy offered to extend our fishing time due...
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FAQs about Red Tag Guide Service-Port Aransas

Red Tag Guide Service-Port Aransas offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - December/January Bay Fishing (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - December/January Bay Fishing Only (5 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Private half day Bay Fishing (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Private Half Day Bay Fishing (PM) (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 (We pay for the first 10 pounds of cleaning for all fish within legal limits to keep. )

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
  • Speckled Trout

Meet the Captain

Randy Laurrell
Port Aransas, Texas, United States
4 Fishing Reports
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122 Customer reviews
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Member since March 2022
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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.
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About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Redfish Redfish
Speckled Trout Speckled Trout

Boat specs

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

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Jigging

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System
Wet Sounds Complete Stereo System
Wireless Trolling Motor

Trip includes

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
We pay for the first 10 pounds of cleaning for all fish within legal limits to keep.

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

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

Payment

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

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