When In Rome Guide Service

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Capt. Kevin offers bay and near shore fishing trips picking up in Port Aransas and surrounding areas. When in Rome welcomes all ages and is family-friendly!

You can expect lots of action with rod and reel in hand and its up to you to set the hook. At times we do use dead bait, normally when using bait it's live perch, mullet, croaker, and shrimp. If you are wanting an artificial-only trip, that can be provided. Capt. Kevin is proficient with all soft plastics and hard baits targeting Reds, Trout, and Flounder. You name the game, and we will provide it. I always say “When in Port Aransas, fish as the locals do”.

The 2017 Shoalwater 23 Cat, which can fish up to 5 anglers, is the first choice in Texas coastal bay fishing. Powered by a 250 HP Yamaha SHO engine, it uses all the modern fish-finder and GPS technology for good location and navigation. We will be using light tackle to catch Drum, Spotted Seatrout, Redfish, as well as Flounder.

Capt. Kevin will supply you with all the rods, reels, tackle, and bait you’ll need for your trip

Be sure to bring your licenses, an ice chest is provided for drinks along with dry storage.



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Non-Tourn. Bay Trip PM
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Feb 1 - Mar 31
    Price for 2 persons
    US $500
    You can expect lots of action with rod and reel in hand. At times we do use dead bait but, normally when using bait it's live perch, mullet, croaker, and shrimp. If you are wanting an artificial-only trip, that can be provided. Capt. Kevin is proficient with all soft plastics and hard baits targeting Reds, Trout, and Flounder. You name the game, and we will provide it. But we don’t soak dead bait in rod holders. We fish with rod and reel in hand and it's up to you to set the hook.
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Non-Tourn. Bay Trip
    In demand! Last booked: 16 hours ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:45 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $550
    You can expect lots of action with rod and reel in hand. At times we do use dead bait but, normally when using bait it's live perch, mullet, croaker, and shrimp. If you are wanting an artificial-only trip, that can be provided. Capt. Kevin is proficient with all soft plastics and hard baits targeting Reds, Trout, and Flounder. You name the game, and we will provide it. But we don’t soak dead bait in rod holders. We fish with rod and reel in hand and it's up to you to set the hook.
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Non-Tourn. Bay Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:45 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $650
    You can expect lots of action with rod and reel in hand. At times, we do use dead bait but normally, when using bait, it's live perch, mullet, croaker, and shrimp. If you are wanting an artificial-only trip, that can be provided. Capt. Kevin is proficient with all soft plastics and hard baits targeting Red, Trout, and Flounder. You name the game, and we will provide it. But we don’t soak dead bait in rod holders. We fish with rod and reel in hand and it's up to you to set the hook.
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    6 Hour State Water Red Snapper
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Jan 1 - Mar 31
    Price for 2 persons
    US $650
    Weather permitting, we will be bottom fishing for Red Snapper, other fish opportunities include Mangrove Snapper, Sheepshead, Bull Red Drum and more. If weather doesn’t allow us to get offshore the trip will be fished Inshore/Bay/Flats/Jetties for Red Drum, Black Drum, Sheepshead, Trout. Message the captain for details.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Heavy Tackle
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    7 Hour Non-Tourn. Bay Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 6:45 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $750
    You can expect lots of action with rod and reel in hand. At times we do use dead bait but, normally when using bait it's live perch, mullet, croaker, and shrimp. If you are wanting an artificial-only trip, that can be provided. Capt. Kevin is proficient with all soft plastics and hard baits targeting Reds, Trout, and Flounder. You name the game, and we will provide it. But we don’t soak dead bait in rod holders. We fish with rod and reel in hand and it's up to you to set the hook.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    7 Hour State Water Red Snapper
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Jan 1 - Mar 31
    Price for 2 persons
    US $750
    Weather permitting, we will be bottom fishing for Red Snapper, other fish opportunities include Mangrove Snapper, Sheepshead, Bull Red Drum and more. If weather doesn’t allow us to get offshore the trip will be fished Inshore/Bay/Flats/Jetties for Red Drum, Black Drum, Sheepshead, Trout. Message the captain for details.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Heavy Tackle
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    Tournament Charter
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 5 persons
    US $1,300
    Max 4 people,
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 152 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Angler rating
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
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Tim C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Kevin Went Above and Beyond!!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Non-Tourn. Bay Trip on November 25, 2024
We had a group of four adults and one kid, and Captain Kevin made sure everyone had a great time. He was super easy to communicate...
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Hayden A.
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Red snapper trip

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour State Water Red Snapper on February 1, 2025
Thanks for having us! Really cool dude and very knowledgeable. Got the opportunity to not only catch the biggest fish I’ve...
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Thomas W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Spring break '24

VERIFIED   5 Hour Non-Tourn. Bay Trip on March 19, 2024
Took my kids down to Port A for some off-shore fishing for spring break. Local charter cancelled multiple times due to off-shore...
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Jim G.
Excellent
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Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Kevin was AWESOME!!!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Non-Tourn. Bay Trip on September 29, 2024
We had a great day!! We caught almost 60LBS of fish that we processed. We caught 1 Redfish 31 inches and 1 30 inches!! We got...
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Mark C.
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January fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Non-Tourn. Bay Trip on January 18, 2025
Captain Kevin was excellent, he went above and beyond. The bite was slow, and he did everything possible to get us on fish....
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FAQs about When In Rome Guide Service

When In Rome Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Non-Tourn. Bay Trip PM (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Non-Tourn. Bay Trip (5 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Non-Tourn. Bay Trip (6 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour State Water Red Snapper (6 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 7 Hour Non-Tourn. Bay Trip (7 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 7 Hour State Water Red Snapper (7 hours)
  • US $1,300 per group - Tournament Charter (8 hours)

When you book a trip with When In Rome Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well

Trips booked with When In Rome Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (All fishing on my boat is covered in the overall price. )
  • Lures

When In Rome Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

When In Rome Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle (Usually nearshore for Snapper )
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Popping (Shrimp and a popping cork)
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with When In Rome Guide Service include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Spotted Seatrout

Your captain

Capt-Kevin Kolojaco
Port Aransas, Texas, United States
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152 Customer reviews
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Member since April 2022
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As a kid, I was fortunate to grow up spending a lot of time on the coast. Majority of the time was spent with my dad, on his boat, learning the fundamentals of saltwater fishing and conservation that I consider life lessons.

The fish you can target

Black Drum Black Drum
Flounder Flounder
Redfish Redfish
Sheepshead Sheepshead

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2017
Boat manufacturer
Shoalwater
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yahama
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques will you try?

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Usually nearshore for Snapper
Bottom Fishing
Popping
Shrimp and a popping cork
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
All fishing on my boat is covered in the overall price.
Lures

How cancellations work

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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Young people of all ages are welcome. In my opinion the decision is with the parents, based on comfort level. I will plan the day based on who and the ages of what I have for the day! If you have any questions fill free to reach out!!
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 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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
PayPal
Checks
Bank Transfer

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