Come to Port Aransas, Texas, and visit Captain James Regini Fishing Guide Service for a relaxing and fun fishing trip! Captain James is a cordial and skilled angler who’ll see that you have a great time on the water and return home with a respectable catch. Join him on the inshore waters around Port Aransas and have a memorable fishing experience you’ll certainly wish to relive!

You’ll fish from a 24’ El Pescador bay boat that can sit up to 4 anglers and runs on a 250 Evinrude engine. It uses modern GPS technology as well as a radar for effective navigation and is equipped with a livewell to supply you with live bait.

The species you can target include Spotted Seatrout, Flounder, Sheepshead, and Redfish. You and Captain James will try to catch them using light tackle and you’re free to keep all the fish you catch and take them home.

All the rods, reels, terminal tackle, live bait, and lures will be ready for you when you arrive, and the captain will also clean and fillet your catch if you want him to. What you should bring on your trip are only your fishing licenses and the food and drinks of your choice.

Come to Port Aransas and enjoy a lovely day fishing together with Captain James Regini!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $500
    4 hour am bay trip
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM)
    In demand! Last booked: 21 hours ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $500
    4 hour PM bay trip
  • Private trip
    Half Day - Bay Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $600
    Half day trip Am starts at 6: 30am and is over at noon
    Targeted fish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    Full day 8hr bay trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $850
    Full day bay trip starts at 6:30am and will run to 3pm 8 hours. In most cases depending on location i will offer to take a small lunch break at one of the water front restaurants
    Targeted fish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 77 reviews
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Experience
Excellent
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Maureen C.
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Knowledgeable guide

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 31, 2024
We had a great half day trip with James, despite challenging conditions. He started us off on reds and it was a little slow,...
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Paul S.
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First Trip put on the Gulf

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on October 2, 2024
The Fish where not biting and James worked hard to get us on the fish, he was very helpful to a bunch of new to Saltwater fishers....
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Peggy P.
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Awesome Experience!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on December 29, 2024
We had an amazing outing with Captain James Regini.  He is very knowledgeable and he genuinely loves what he does.  He is...
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Victor O.
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Amazing Time!

VERIFIED   Half Day - Bay Trip (AM) on September 7, 2024
I have taken my 2 boys on several charters in several different locations, probably 15-20 and not once has a captain delivered...
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Mussie A.
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Awesome Fishing for our first time!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on May 27, 2024
Captain James’ fishing trip in Rockport is fantastic! His boat is great, and he knows a lot about fishing. My brother and...
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FAQs about James Regini Guide Service

James Regini Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Half Day - Bay Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $850 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Full day 8hr bay trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with James Regini Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor

Trips booked with James Regini Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks

James Regini Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

James Regini Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with James Regini Guide Service include:
  • Black Drum
  • Redfish
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

James Regini
Port Aransas, Texas, United States
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77 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2023
Capt. James runs trips out of Port Aransas aboard a 24’ El Pescador bay boat. These waters are known for redfish, trout, and flounder and he will show you how to catch them. With years of experience, he has a trick or two up his sleeve.

The fish you can target

Black Drum Black Drum
Redfish Redfish
Speckled Trout Speckled Trout

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2017
Boat manufacturer
El Pescador
Boat type
Bay boat

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

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques will you try?

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Popping
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks

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
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 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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:

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