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!
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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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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...
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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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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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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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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
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Port Aransas, Texas, United States
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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.
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Flats Fishing
Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Popping
Drift Fishing
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
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
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.
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
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Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain
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When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2.5% charge will apply.
James Regini Guide Service - Updated 2025 Prices