Penn Coastal Fishing Guide Services 

4.9/5 (87 reviews)
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State licensed
 Tarpon Street 900, Port Aransas, TX 78373, United States

Penn Coastal Fishing Guide Services 

 
State licensed
4.9/5 (87)
 Angler's Choice
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Tarpon Street 900
Port Aransas, TX, United States
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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!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 87 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (45)

Fishing with Penn
Awesome trip. Awesome Captian
Awesome trip. Awesome Captian
+42

Angler rating

82
3
2
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

94%

Appropriate for children

94%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

98%

Caught fish

97%

Showing 1 - 5 of 87 reviews
Showing: 5 of 87 reviews
Susana W.
Susana W.
5.0/5

Jul 14, 2025

Half Day Trip

Birthday Fishing Trip for my son was fantastic

VERIFIED

Five Stars – An Unforgettable Experience! We had a wonderful experience! I’ve been on several fishing guide trips before, but this one truly stood out. My son and I both agreed—it was the best one yet. Captain Jodie’s knowledge, patience, and genuinely positive attitude made all the difference. He went above and beyond to make my son’s birthday trip special, and it turned into a memory we’ll cherish forever. We’re already looking forward to coming back, and without a doubt, we’ll be scheduling with Captain Jodie again. Thank you so much! Blessings, Susana & Alexander

Five Stars – An Unforgettable Experience! We had a wonderful experience! I’ve been on several fishing guide trips before, but...  

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 Susana W. recommends Penn Coastal Fishing Guide Services
 Susana W. recommends Penn Coastal Fishing Guide Services
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 25, 2025
Thank you guys so much Susana! I happy to hear yall had a fun time, i know I did! We will get you back on the water soon for sure.

Brian O.
Brian O.
5.0/5

Jul 16, 2025

Half Day Trip

10 Stars!

VERIFIED

If 10 stars were an option, I’d give it! It wasn’t JUST about fishing for us, it was the total experience. There’s plenty to look at while moving from spot to spot, and a dolphin joined us about 20ft or so away from the boat and just sort of “hung out” while we were in the first spot. Penn was very personable, like you were fishing with a friend. He worked his tail off the whole way through the trip; no wasting time at all. It was a great experience from start to finish and we really enjoyed ourselves. Book with Penn Coastal and you’ll experience it for yourself!

If 10 stars were an option, I’d give it! It wasn’t JUST about fishing for us, it was the total experience. There’s plenty to look...  

Captain replied
 Brian O. recommends Penn Coastal Fishing Guide Services
 Brian O. recommends Penn Coastal Fishing Guide Services
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 25, 2025
I really appreciate the review Brian, you guys did awesome! Let me know next time you come down and lets get out there again! Great time

Shawn W.
Shawn W.
5.0/5

Sep 15, 2025

Half Day Trip

Great service

VERIFIED

Went out for a birthday trip while down for deep sea fishing, booked a 4 hr morning trip. We had a bunch of pop up storms, and it killed the bite. The captain made the best of a bad situation, gave us a lot of extra time on the boat. That is fishing, some days for some reason the bite isn't on, and he went above and beyond to try and make it happen.. for that im grateful and will be out with him again.

Went out for a birthday trip while down for deep sea fishing, booked a 4 hr morning trip. We had a bunch of pop up storms, and...  

 Shawn W. recommends Penn Coastal Fishing Guide Services
 Shawn W. recommends Penn Coastal Fishing Guide Services

Monty W.
Monty W.
5.0/5

Sep 29, 2025

Half Day Trip

Fishing with Penn

VERIFIED
NEW

Our trip with Jodie was a blast , we caught fish and had a great time just hanging out with him . We will for sure book with him again!

Our trip with Jodie was a blast , we caught fish and had a great time just hanging out with him . We will for sure book with him...  

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 Monty W. recommends Penn Coastal Fishing Guide Services
 Monty W. recommends Penn Coastal Fishing Guide Services

Woody W.
Woody W.
5.0/5

Jul 3, 2025

Half Day Trip

Good time.

VERIFIED

If you fish enough, you know not every trip is a banger. We did catch fish but wasn’t real hot. However I was extremely impressed at how hard he worked to put me on fish - no doubt in my mind that it was just a bad day. I will definitely go with Captian Jodie again!!!! Great guy!!!!

If you fish enough, you know not every trip is a banger. We did catch fish but wasn’t real hot. However I was extremely impressed...  

Captain replied
 Woody W. recommends Penn Coastal Fishing Guide Services
 Woody W. recommends Penn Coastal Fishing Guide Services
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 25, 2025
Appreciate you Woody, it was definitely tough but we sure had a great time and caught some fish!

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US $1,800 
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 87 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (45)

Fishing with Penn
Awesome trip. Awesome Captian
Awesome trip. Awesome Captian
+42

Angler rating

82
3
2
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

94%

Appropriate for children

94%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

98%

Caught fish

97%

Showing 1 - 5 of 87 reviews
Showing: 5 of 87 reviews
Susana W.
Susana W.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Birthday Fishing Trip for my son was fantastic

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip on July 14, 2025

Five Stars – An Unforgettable Experience! We had a wonderful experience! I’ve been on several fishing guide trips before, but this one truly stood out. My son and I both agreed—it was the best one yet. Captain Jodie’s knowledge, patience, and genuinely positive attitude made all the difference. He went above and beyond to make my son’s birthday trip special, and it turned into a memory we’ll cherish forever. We’re already looking forward to coming back, and without a doubt, we’ll be scheduling with Captain Jodie again. Thank you so much! Blessings, Susana & Alexander

Five Stars – An Unforgettable Experience! We had a wonderful experience! I’ve been on several fishing guide trips before, but this one truly stood out. My son and I both agreed—it was the best one yet. Captain Jodie’s knowledge, patience, and genuinely positive attitude made all the difference. He went above and beyond to make my son’s birthday trip special, and it turned into a memory we’ll cherish forever. We’re already looking forward to coming back, and without a doubt, we’ll be scheduling...  

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 Susana W. recommends Penn Coastal Fishing Guide Services
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 25, 2025
Thank you guys so much Susana! I happy to hear yall had a fun time, i know I did! We will get you back on the water soon for sure.

Brian O.
Brian O.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

10 Stars!

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip on July 16, 2025

If 10 stars were an option, I’d give it! It wasn’t JUST about fishing for us, it was the total experience. There’s plenty to look at while moving from spot to spot, and a dolphin joined us about 20ft or so away from the boat and just sort of “hung out” while we were in the first spot. Penn was very personable, like you were fishing with a friend. He worked his tail off the whole way through the trip; no wasting time at all. It was a great experience from start to finish and we really enjoyed ourselves. Book with Penn Coastal and you’ll experience it for yourself!

If 10 stars were an option, I’d give it! It wasn’t JUST about fishing for us, it was the total experience. There’s plenty to look at while moving from spot to spot, and a dolphin joined us about 20ft or so away from the boat and just sort of “hung out” while we were in the first spot. Penn was very personable, like you were fishing with a friend. He worked his tail off the whole way through the trip; no wasting time at all. It was a great experience from start to finish and we really enjoyed...  

 Brian O. recommends Penn Coastal Fishing Guide Services
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 25, 2025
I really appreciate the review Brian, you guys did awesome! Let me know next time you come down and lets get out there again! Great time

Shawn W.
Shawn W.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great service

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip on September 15, 2025

Went out for a birthday trip while down for deep sea fishing, booked a 4 hr morning trip. We had a bunch of pop up storms, and it killed the bite. The captain made the best of a bad situation, gave us a lot of extra time on the boat. That is fishing, some days for some reason the bite isn't on, and he went above and beyond to try and make it happen.. for that im grateful and will be out with him again.

Went out for a birthday trip while down for deep sea fishing, booked a 4 hr morning trip. We had a bunch of pop up storms, and it killed the bite. The captain made the best of a bad situation, gave us a lot of extra time on the boat. That is fishing, some days for some reason the bite isn't on, and he went above and beyond to try and make it happen.. for that im grateful and will be out with him again.  

 Shawn W. recommends Penn Coastal Fishing Guide Services

Monty W.
Monty W.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Penn

VERIFIED
NEW

Half Day Trip on September 29, 2025

Our trip with Jodie was a blast , we caught fish and had a great time just hanging out with him . We will for sure book with him again!

Our trip with Jodie was a blast , we caught fish and had a great time just hanging out with him . We will for sure book with him again!  

Review media 0
 Monty W. recommends Penn Coastal Fishing Guide Services

Woody W.
Woody W.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Good time.

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip on July 3, 2025

If you fish enough, you know not every trip is a banger. We did catch fish but wasn’t real hot. However I was extremely impressed at how hard he worked to put me on fish - no doubt in my mind that it was just a bad day. I will definitely go with Captian Jodie again!!!! Great guy!!!!

If you fish enough, you know not every trip is a banger. We did catch fish but wasn’t real hot. However I was extremely impressed at how hard he worked to put me on fish - no doubt in my mind that it was just a bad day. I will definitely go with Captian Jodie again!!!! Great guy!!!!  

 Woody W. recommends Penn Coastal Fishing Guide Services
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 25, 2025
Appreciate you Woody, it was definitely tough but we sure had a great time and caught some fish!

FAQs about Penn Coastal Fishing Guide Services

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What is the boat like?

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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
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