James Regini Guide Service 

5.0/5 (101 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Port Street 1300, Port Aransas, TX 78373, United States

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!

James Regini

Captain

James Regini

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Most popular features:

 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Drinks
 Child Friendly
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
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Group Size:
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4 Hour Trip (AM)

 In demand! Last booked: 3 days ago

FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for 2 people
US $550 
4 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
Seasonal trip Aug 1 - Jun 1
Price for 2 people
US $550 
Half Day - Bay Trip (AM)

 In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago

FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for 2 people
US $600 
Full day 8hr bay trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for 2 people
US $850 
There are 16 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 101 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (73)

Great Captain.
Knowledgeable and friendly!
Knowledgeable and friendly!
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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

98%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

99%

Caught fish

100%

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LUIS E.
LUIS E.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fantastic Fishing Trip with a Unique Twist

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Half Day - Bay Trip (AM) on July 6, 2025

I recently went on a guided fishing trip and had an absolutely incredible experience. The captain was not only extremely professional, but also brought a refreshing, non-traditional approach to the trip. If you've ever been on a typical charter before, you'll truly appreciate the difference — this was anything but routine. What stood out most was how hard the captain worked to ensure our trip was a success. He clearly knew the waters well and had a real talent for finding the fish. Every move felt intentional, and it paid off with a great catch and an unforgettable day on the water. The energy, creativity, and dedication made this one of the best fishing trips I've been on. I would definitely recommend this trip to anyone looking for something beyond the usual — and I'll absolutely be booking again.

I recently went on a guided fishing trip and had an absolutely incredible experience. The captain was not only extremely professional, but also brought a refreshing, non-traditional approach to the trip. If you've ever been on a typical charter before, you'll truly appreciate the difference — this was anything but routine. What stood out most was how hard the captain worked to ensure our trip was a success. He clearly knew the waters well and had a real talent for finding the fish. Every move...  

 LUIS E. recommends James Regini Guide Service

Danny R.
Danny R.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Captain.

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Half Day - Bay Trip (AM) on July 8, 2025

We had an amazing time on our guided fishing tour! James was incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and hardworking. He went above and beyond to make sure we found fish, and he took the time to teach my 9-year-old son the proper way to hold rod when fishing in these waters and things to look for when locating fish. We highly recommend James to anyone and can’t wait to book with him again in the future!

We had an amazing time on our guided fishing tour! James was incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and hardworking. He went above and beyond to make sure we found fish, and he took the time to teach my 9-year-old son the proper way to hold rod when fishing in these waters and things to look for when locating fish. We highly recommend James to anyone and can’t wait to book with him again in the future!  

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 Danny R. recommends James Regini Guide Service

Kerri-Anne M.
Kerri-Anne M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Highly recommend!

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4 Hour Trip (PM) on June 20, 2025

We had an amazing trip with Capt. James. He was very knowledgeable about everything. There were some conditions that arose before the trip, and he made sure to contact us and ask questions to better ensure our trip would be successful and safe. He walked us through everything, and with his help, we successfully caught a 27 3/4 inch redfish! Will definitely book again.

We had an amazing trip with Capt. James. He was very knowledgeable about everything. There were some conditions that arose before the trip, and he made sure to contact us and ask questions to better ensure our trip would be successful and safe. He walked us through everything, and with his help, we successfully caught a 27 3/4 inch redfish! Will definitely book again.  

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 Kerri-Anne M. recommends James Regini Guide Service

Maureen C.
Maureen C.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Knowledgeable guide

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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, but we caught 2 keepers as well as a black drum. When it slowed down he moved us to the other side of the bay. He was in constant communication with his sources doing everything possible to get us on the fish. He asked if we wanted to switch to trout and we were all in. We moved again and caught many trout, ended up with 4 keepers. It was a lot of fun and we took home more than enough fish for a big meal. James was very knowledgeable about all aspects of the bay. Highly recommend!

We had a great half day trip with James, despite challenging conditions. He started us off on reds and it was a little slow, but we caught 2 keepers as well as a black drum. When it slowed down he moved us to the other side of the bay. He was in constant communication with his sources doing everything possible to get us on the fish. He asked if we wanted to switch to trout and we were all in. We moved again and caught many trout, ended up with 4 keepers. It was a lot of fun and we took home...  

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 Maureen C. recommends James Regini Guide Service

Tommy H.
Tommy H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

April fishing trip

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4 Hour Trip (AM) on April 18, 2025

Captain James, was absolutely great, very nice, and knowledgeable. It was my wife's first time bay fishing. She had never caught a big a fish. Captain James assisted her in catching 3 big reds (28 inch, 26 inch, and a 25inch). She had a blast and she has already called some of her friends for a fishing trip with Captain James. Thank you Captain James

Captain James, was absolutely great, very nice, and knowledgeable. It was my wife's first time bay fishing. She had never caught a big a fish. Captain James assisted her in catching 3 big reds (28 inch, 26 inch, and a 25inch). She had a blast and she has already called some of her friends for a fishing trip with Captain James. Thank you Captain James  

 Tommy H. recommends James Regini Guide Service

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FAQs about James Regini Guide Service

What are the trip rates for James Regini Guide Service?

James Regini Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $550 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $550 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)
Which amenities are available onboard with James Regini Guide Service?

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
What's included in the trip price with James Regini Guide Service?

Trips booked with James Regini Guide Service include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Party's over 3 people will have to pay for live bait )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish cleaning is included unless we meet docks that have parking time limits.)
  • Drinks (We have bottled water )
What types of fishing does James Regini Guide Service offer?

James Regini Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:

  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
What fishing techniques does James Regini Guide Service offer?

James Regini Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with James Regini Guide Service?

Top targeted fish species with James Regini Guide Service include:

  • Black Drum
  • Redfish
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

James Regini

Port Aransas, Texas, United States

ID & license verified
101 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2023
angler's choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

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 you can 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

Party's over 3 people will have to pay for live bait

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

Fish cleaning is included unless we meet docks that have parking time limits.

Drinks

We have bottled water

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

No children under 5 years old. Customers will need to supply life jackets for children under 10

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:

 Cash

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

 PayPal

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Port Aransas right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
RedfishRedfish
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
16 people are looking at this charter.