Born To Fish South Texas Charter

Book your next trip with Born To Fish South Texas Charter and find out what you’re missing in Port Aransas.

Around here the fishing is popular for Amberjack, Great Barracuda, Black Drum, Bonito, Cobia, Jack Crevalle, King Mackerel (Kingfish), and more if conditions are right. You can expect to do some spinning, popping, trolling, drifting, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Young ones are welcome, so the whole family can come and unplug for the day! If you don’t have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there’s one on board. And, you can’t go wrong with snacks so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty stomach!

Your adventure begins aboard a 33’ North Coast sportfishing vessel that holds up to 6 passengers. It has outriggers and all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There’s a toilet on board for your convenience. Capt. Brian will provide rods and reels for you, along with lures. Live bait is included, but it’s good to ask about this so you know if you’ll be catching it yourself.

You’ll have the help of a First Mate to put you on fish. Mates work hard to make your trip count, so a 10–20% tip is customary.

Before coming aboard, you may be required to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect. Some essentials to bring are sunscreen (non-spray), sunglasses, and bottled water. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Your trip with Born To Fish South Texas Charter is just a click away, so why not make it happen?



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    6 Hour – Silver Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,800
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Jigging
    Popping
    Heavy Tackle
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Bonito
    Bonito
  • Private trip
    8 Hour – Gold Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $2,400
    This is our 8-hour fishing trip. starts at 7:00 am, and we head out 20-40 miles plenty of Snapper during the summer targeting Kingfish and Mahi, during the off season we will target Wahoo and state water Snapper.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Popping
    Trolling
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
  • Private trip
    Platinum trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $2,800
    Great day of fishing
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Popping
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Swordfish
    Swordfish
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Bonito
    Bonito
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Boat
Excellent
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Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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VERIFIED   6 Hour – Silver Trip on June 6, 2024
They made accommodations for my mother in a wheelchair, and three young boys.  It was slow at first, but they went to their...
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VERIFIED   6 Hour – Silver Trip on July 20, 2024
Captain Brian and his first mate Chance were awesome! Baiting the hooks removing the hook from the fish! SERVICE WAS EXCELLENT!...
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FAQs about Born To Fish South Texas Charter

Born To Fish South Texas Charter offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,800 per group - 6 Hour – Silver Trip (6 hours)
  • US $2,400 per group - 8 Hour – Gold Trip (8 hours)
  • US $2,800 per group - Platinum trip (12 hours)

When you book a trip with Born To Fish South Texas Charter, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Born To Fish South Texas Charter include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • First Mate

Born To Fish South Texas Charter offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Born To Fish South Texas Charter offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Born To Fish South Texas Charter include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Black Drum
  • Bonito
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Brian Kimbell
Port Aransas, Texas, United States
3 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since January 2023
Capt. Brian runs trips out of Port Aransas aboard a 33’ North Coast sportfishing vessel. These waters are known for Kingfish and Jacks and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're trolling or jigging. With extensive knowledge of the area, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!
Our Team
Brian K.
Captain

The fish you can target

Amberjack Amberjack
Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Black Drum Black Drum
Bonito Bonito

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
33 ft
Year built
1989
Restored in
2018
Boat manufacturer
North Coast
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Caterpillar
Powered by
2 x 350HP
Max cruising speed
22 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live Bait Well
Kitchen

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
First Mate

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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

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