Texas Deep Sea Fishing – 33' Contender

Taking a trip with Texas Deep Sea Fishing is your best choice if you’re interested in deep-sea fishing. Our captains have over 50 years of combined deep-sea fishing experience in Freeport/Galveston waters. They have thousands of days on the Gulf of Mexico in pursuit of Red Snapper, Wahoo, Cobia, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Amberjack, Tuna, Shark, King Mackerel, and many others. Full limits, full fish boxes, and fond memories are our specialty!

Over the years, Captains Derwyn and Marshall Booker have had the pleasure of running dozens of offshore fishing boats; always looking for the one that provides the safest, fastest, most comfortable ride. One of the best in their opinion is their 33’ Contender. With 600 horsepower on the stern, it boasts a top speed of 60 mph and a cruising speed of over 30 mph. It will get you to and from the fishing grounds quickly and comfortably, maximizing your fishing time. Some of its other features include a spacious bow and cockpit for fishing, plenty of comfortable seating for cruising, an enclosed restroom with an electric flush toilet, and awesome electronics including sonar, radar, and Bluetooth sound system.

The crew’s primary goal is always to provide you with a safe, pleasurable, and productive day on the water. Season after season, they’ve made this goal a reality. Your captain will assist with equipment, techniques, and photos while at sea as well as processing your catch at the end of the trip.

Texas Deep Sea Fishing operates from a covered dock in a private marina which features secure, paved parking, bathhouses with showers, and an onsite restaurant/bar that can prepare an awesome meal including cooking your fresh catch.

Your Texas Deep Sea Fishing Charter is a special day. From the time you make your reservation until you bid farewell and drive away with a cooler full of fillets, your captain will be in touch to keep you informed and answer questions.



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Oct 13 - Mar 31 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
    Price for 2 persons
    US $650
    No fuel charge and fish cleaning included. The 5-hour trip is your best bet for some big fish action on a limited budget and schedule. This trip produces large Red Drum (Bull Red) (licenses should have a Red Drum tag), small Sharks, Gaftop Catfish, Gulf Trout, and sometimes Red Snapper. Your captain will search up to 40 square miles of nearshore waters. Once the best fishing grounds are located, the captain will attract fish and begin a feeding frenzy with a chum line from an anchored or drift position.
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Oct 13 - May 27 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
    Price for 2 persons
    US $650
    No fuel charge and fish cleaning included. The 5-hour trip is your best bet for some big fish action on a limited budget and schedule. This trip produces large Red Drum (Bull Red) (licenses should have a Red Drum tag), small Sharks, Gaftop Catfish, Gulf Trout, and sometimes Red Snapper. Your captain will search up to 40 square miles of nearshore waters. Once the best fishing grounds are located, the captain will attract fish and begin a feeding frenzy with a chum line from an anchored or drift position.
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
  • Private trip
    8 Hr Texas Waters Trip
    In demand! Last booked: 3 days ago
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Nov 1 - May 31
    Price for 2 persons
    US $1,050
    NO FUEL CHARGE & FISH CLEANING INCLUDED. This trip works Texas water & sometimes federal waters, when permitted, to provide incredible fishing for Red Snapper, Red Drum, Catfish, and shark. Warm water months can produce king mackerel, cobia, & triple tail. Expect the red snapper fishing to be catch & release only. This trip frequently produces numerous Bull Red (large Red Drum), so make sure your licenses include the Red Drum tag as well as bonus tags
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Jigging
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Catfish
    Catfish
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
  • Private trip
    5 to 6 Hr Red Snapper Trip 6am
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Dec 1 - Dec 2 (Wed)
    Price for 2 persons
    US $1,100
    6am - 11:30am No fuel charge and fish cleaning included. Come aboard our 33 ft Contender for a quick ride out to structures such as rocks, wrecks, or underwater pipelines where you battle with delicious, sow Red Snapper. This trip prioritizes targeting Red Snapper and the catch frequently includes 12-20lb sow snapper. Primarily a red snapper trip, however, after we limit on Snapper and we work our way back to dock; pursuing other fish like Mahi Mahi, King Mackerel, Cobia, or Shark as time allows.
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
  • Private trip
    5 - 6 Hr Red Snapper Trip 1pm
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Dec 1 - Dec 2 (Wed)
    Price for 2 persons
    US $1,100
    1pm - 6:30p No fuel charge and fish cleaning included. Come aboard our 33 ft Contender for a quick, 600 HP, ride out to structures such as rocks, wrecks, or underwater pipelines where you battle with delicious, sow Red Snapper. This trip prioritizes targeting Red Snapper and the catch frequently includes 12-20lb sow snapper. Primarily a red snapper trip, however, after we limit on Snapper and we work our way back to dock; pursuing other fish like Mahi Mahi, King Mackerel, Cobia, or Shark as time allows.
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
  • Private trip
    Deep Sea - 8 Hr
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $1,350
    No fuel charge and fish cleaning included. Our 8-hour trip targets Red Snapper, reef fish, King Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, Cobia, Sharks, and more, depending on seasonal availability. Our 33' Contender with 600hp will get you to the fish quickly and comfortably maximizing fishing time. Fishing rocks, wrecks, shrimp boats, weedlines, and more. We anchor, drift, troll, jig, and use a combination of live and dead bait depending on species targeted. Capt Marshall welcomes young and old, experienced and beginners.
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Trolling
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip – Blue Water
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $1,550
    NO FUEL CHARGE & FISH CLEANING INCLUDED. Blue water fishing is our most popular trip. Our 10hr trip targets all the species available on our 6 and 8hr trips (Snapper, Kingfish etc.), around wrecks and rocks. Add'l time permits fishing farther from shore and targeting deep water species and fish surface structure like weedlines, shrimp boats, or buoys when available. This trip provides additional fishing time and a better opportunity to fill limits, catch additional species and upgrade to larger fish.
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Jigging
    Trolling
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
  • Private trip
    12 Hr - Ultimate Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $2,200
    NO FUEL CHARGE & FISH CLEANING INCLUDED. Our 12 hr trip is a deep water trip targeting the Gulf's deep water fishes. In addition to amberjack and red snapper, which are subject to seasonal closures, you will have a shot at swordfish, grouper, tuna, vermillion snapper, other snapper, wahoo, king mackerel and mahi. This trip is an all day trip and may travel as far out as 100 miles to connect with the target species. Our 33ft Contender with 600 hp is a comfortable, fast ride for maximum time fishing.
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Jigging
    Trolling
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Snapper (Cubera)
    Cubera Snapper
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Grouper (Scamp)
    Scamp Grouper
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VERIFIED   5 to 6 Hr Red Snapper Trip 6am on July 17, 2024
Capt. Marshall and his deck hand are the best guides you can find. They are extremely knowledgeable and have perfected their...
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5 Stars! Highly recommend!

VERIFIED   10 Hour Trip – Blue Water on April 12, 2024
Our captain, Marshall, and first mate, Jeb, were both great. We told him what we were hoping to find, and he came up with a...
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Couldn’t have been a better trip !!

VERIFIED   5 to 6 Hr Red Snapper Trip 6am on July 6, 2024
Capt. Marshall and his deckhand Ethan were amazing. From top notch service to just being friendly people and making us feel...
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VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on October 14, 2024
Had a fun time catching red drum and a few sharks as well.  Capt Marshall was extremely helpful and able to get us a bunch...
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FAQs about Texas Deep Sea Fishing – 33' Contender

Texas Deep Sea Fishing – 33' Contender offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $650 per group, additional US $65 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $65 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $1,050 per group, additional US $125 per person after 2 guests - 8 Hr Texas Waters Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 5 to 6 Hr Red Snapper Trip 6am (5 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 5 - 6 Hr Red Snapper Trip 1pm (6 hours)
  • US $1,350 per group, additional US $125 per person after 2 guests - Deep Sea - 8 Hr (8 hours)
  • US $1,550 per group, additional US $150 per person after 2 guests - 10 Hour Trip – Blue Water (10 hours)
  • US $2,200 per group, additional US $200 per person after 4 guests - 12 Hr - Ultimate Trip (12 hours)

When you book a trip with Texas Deep Sea Fishing – 33' Contender, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Private restroom with electric flush
  • GPS Garmin GPS
  • Fishfinder Garmin Sonar/Fish Finder
  • Live Bait Well Huge livewell for bait & culling catch
  • Multimedia System Bluetooth stereo
  • Radar Garmin Radar for improved navigation

Trips booked with Texas Deep Sea Fishing – 33' Contender include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (All tackle provided at no add'l cost)
  • Live Bait (Frequently catch live bait to improve catch)
  • Lures (Trolling baits and jigs)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Legal limits filleted and bagged - no add'l cost)
  • First Mate (Seasonal: usually Apr - Oct. 10-20% tip customary)

Texas Deep Sea Fishing – 33' Contender offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing (At customers request when weather cancels offshore)
  • Nearshore Fishing (withing 10 miles of shore - 20 to 60 ft depth)
  • Offshore Fishing (Your trip to deep, bluewater adventure)
  • Reef Fishing (Rocks and natural underwater structures)
  • Wreck Fishing (Ship wrechs in 50 to 500 ft of water)

Texas Deep Sea Fishing – 33' Contender offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle (Spinning or bait cast)
  • Heavy Tackle (Conventional reeels and boat rods)
  • Bottom Fishing (Weighted baits targeting bottom otr suspended fish)
  • Trolling (Pulling diving or skirted baits behind boat)
  • Jigging (Working jigs for bottom or suspended fish)
  • Fly Fishing (Upon request - all Captains are fly fish capable)
  • Drift Fishing (Ususally includes a chum line and feeding frenzy)
  • Deep Sea Fishing (Various metheds 100 to 1500 ft water)

Top targeted fish species with Texas Deep Sea Fishing – 33' Contender include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Scamp)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Wahoo

Your operator

Texas Deep Sea Fishing Charters
Freeport, Texas, United States
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Member since February 2021
Angler's Choice
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Captain Derwyn Booker and his son, Marshall Booker, have over 50 years of experience fishing the waters offshore of Freeport, TX between them. Both Derwyn and Marshall are avid fishermen, surfers, and outdoorsmen. They have the knowledge, skills, and attitude to make your day on the water productive, safe, and memorable.
Our Team
Marshall B.
Captain
Derwyn B.
Captain
Capt Jeb B.
Captain

The fish you can target

Amberjack Amberjack
Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
33 ft
Year built
1997
Restored in
2023
Boat manufacturer
Contender
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
2 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
At customers request when weather cancels offshore
Nearshore Fishing
withing 10 miles of shore - 20 to 60 ft depth
Offshore Fishing
Your trip to deep, bluewater adventure
Reef Fishing
Rocks and natural underwater structures
Wreck Fishing
Ship wrechs in 50 to 500 ft of water

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Spinning or bait cast
Heavy Tackle
Conventional reeels and boat rods
Bottom Fishing
Weighted baits targeting bottom otr suspended fish
Trolling
Pulling diving or skirted baits behind boat
Jigging
Working jigs for bottom or suspended fish
Fly Fishing
Upon request - all Captains are fly fish capable
Drift Fishing
Ususally includes a chum line and feeding frenzy
Deep Sea Fishing
Various metheds 100 to 1500 ft water

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Private restroom with electric flush
GPS
Garmin GPS
Fishfinder
Garmin Sonar/Fish Finder
Live Bait Well
Huge livewell for bait & culling catch
Multimedia System
Bluetooth stereo
Radar
Garmin Radar for improved navigation

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
All tackle provided at no add'l cost
Live Bait
Frequently catch live bait to improve catch
Lures
Trolling baits and jigs
Catch cleaning & filleting
Legal limits filleted and bagged - no add'l cost
First Mate
Seasonal: usually Apr - Oct. 10-20% tip customary

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Yes, families and children encouraged
You Keep Catch
Legal limit filleted and bagged - no add'l cost
Catch and Release Allowed
Angler's choice

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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 3.5% charge will apply.

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