Penn Coastal Fishing Guide Services

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Come spend the day with Penn Coastal Fishing Guide Services and see what’s biting in Port Aransas! With Captain Jodie Penn at the helm, you’re in knowledgeable and experienced hands. Captain Jodie has been fishing these waters almost daily since 2015.

Depending on the season, you might hook into Redfish, Black Drum, Speckled Trout, Flounder, Sheepshead, and anything else that bites. The captain typically uses bait and/or lures depending on the species and conditions.
If you’re traveling with the family, you will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! If you don’t have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there’s one on board. Adult life jackets will be provided. Also, remember to bring snacks and drinks as the charter has a 75-quart cooler for customer use.

You’ll be casting lines from a 23’ Majek M2 Illusion with a capacity for 5 passengers. It has a shade top, live well, bait well, trolling motor, and 2 Raptor power anchors. Captain offers half-day and full-day trips that include rods, reels, and tackle along with lures and live bait.

You will need to have a TPWD saltwater-approved fishing license before the trip. A fishing license can be purchased online or you can ask the captain where to purchase one in person. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.

You can keep any legal fish that you catch, or you may choose to catch and release. Ask the captain about fish cleaning services. Don’t leave home without sunscreen (non-spray), sunglasses, and bottled water. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but please try to avoid glass bottles.

Now and then the fish might get away, but a day on the water never should. So make it happen, with Penn Coastal Fishing Guide Services!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    Price for 2 persons
    US $500
    A half-day fishing trip for 1-5 guests. We will be targeting redfish, black drum, trout, and mangrove snapper mainly with the potential to catch a few different species as well.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Popping
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (Sunday)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    Seasonal trip (Sun)
    Price for 2 persons
    US $500
    A half-day Sunday fishing trip for 1-5 guests. We will be targeting redfish, black drum, trout, and mangrove snapper mainly with the potential to catch a few different species as well.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Popping
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    Half DayTrip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    Price for 2 persons
    US $500
    This is a half-day fishing trip for 1-5 guests. We will be targeting redfish, black drum, trout, and mangrove snapper mainly with the potential to catch a few different species as well.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Popping
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    Price for 2 persons
    US $800
    A full-day fishing trip for 1-5 guests. We will be targeting redfish, black drum, trout, and mangrove snapper mainly with the potential to catch a few different species as well.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Popping
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    Full Day Tournament Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    Price for up to 5 persons
    US $1,800
    Full day fishing trip for the tournament (from first cast to weigh in).Trip also includes Captain Jodie attending the Captain's meeting the day prior to the tournament with the team.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Popping
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 46 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 8, 2024
Sent My son his Girlfriend and my Wife Fishing with Penn. Booked online no previous contact. They did catch Fish and were able...
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Brett H.
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Great experience friendly guide

VERIFIED   Half DayTrip (PM) on October 18, 2024
Capt. Jodie was a great fishing guide. His boat and tackle were top of the line and it was comfortable and manageable with...
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Donna A.
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Fantastic experience!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half DayTrip (PM) on December 28, 2024
Guide was incredible. Super nice and knowledgeable.
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Thomas R.
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Little rain big fish

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 26, 2024
Day started off a little wet from the rain. We hit a couple of spots and we’re hitting but nothing big. Captain Jodi never...
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VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 17, 2024
We LOVE Capt. Jodie Penn. He is super kind and helpful guide who wants nothing more than for you to have a good time. It was...
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FAQs about Penn Coastal Fishing Guide Services

Penn Coastal Fishing Guide Services offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (Sunday) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half DayTrip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group - Full Day Tournament Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Penn Coastal Fishing Guide Services, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Penn Coastal Fishing Guide Services include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures

Penn Coastal Fishing Guide Services offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Penn Coastal Fishing Guide Services offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Jigging

Top targeted fish species with Penn Coastal Fishing Guide Services include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Penn Coastal
Port Aransas, Texas, United States
51 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
46 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since July 2023
Angler's Choice
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Capt. Jodie Penn runs trips out of Port Aransas aboard a 23’ Majek M2 Illusion. These waters are known for Redfish and Black Drum and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're jigging or bottom fishing. With years of experience, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!

The fish you can target

Black Drum Black Drum
Flounder Flounder
Redfish Redfish
Sheepshead Sheepshead

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2022
Boat manufacturer
Majek
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
20 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Jigging

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures

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 30% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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
Bank Transfer

What’s biting in Port Aransas right now

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