Penn Coastal Fishing Guide Services
+68Come 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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Penn Coastal
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+31Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Appropriate for children
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Caught fish
95%
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Fishing with Penn
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 to keep 4 fish that they caught for Fish tacos that night. Captain did his job and put them on some fish with 2 novice Fisher Persons ((to be politically correct.)) Fishing is somewhat expensive but when your on vacation Live a Little it is certainly a lot cheaper to go with someone that owns all the gear than to buy $150,000 worth of gear and then have to deal with hauling, launching, loading cleaning fish. Not to mention the tackle. If you only have time to go a few times a year go with the pros they know that if you don’t find fish they want get referrals which will cost them money and this is what they do. A 1/2 day on a boat in the Bay fishing lets you have the rest of the day to shop or do other things. If you’re not experienced in fishing going with a pro that knows how to tie lines and shows you what to do and how to do it. You too will be catching fishing fever. Even if it’s not your thing it’s always fun to sit in a boat on the water to enjoy God’s creation of everything you see.
Sent My son his Girlfriend and my Wife Fishing with Penn. Booked online no previous contact. They did catch Fish and were able to keep 4 fish that they caught for Fish tacos that night. Captain did his job and put them on some fish with 2 novice Fisher Persons ((to be politically correct.)) Fishing is somewhat expensive but when your on vacation Live a Little it is certainly a lot cheaper to go with someone that owns all the gear than to buy $150,000 worth of gear and then have to deal with...
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Spring redfish and black drum with Capt. Jodie
Half Day Trip (AM) on March 17, 2025
My three adult sons snd I went out with Capt. Jodie Penn. Spring winds impacted the trip but catching big reds and blacks ruled the day. It took a little while to land the first keeper but Jodie kept us on productive sand holes. He is a true professional and one to consider for your next trip.. This is business to Jodie, not just a man and a boat, he will not waste your time and money!
My three adult sons snd I went out with Capt. Jodie Penn. Spring winds impacted the trip but catching big reds and blacks ruled the day. It took a little while to land the first keeper but Jodie kept us on productive sand holes. He is a true professional and one to consider for your next trip.. This is business to Jodie, not just a man and a boat, he will not waste your time and money!
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Half day trip with Jodie
Half Day Trip (AM) on March 1, 2025
Captain Jodie was amazing, very knowledgeable and friendly. Took my family out for the day, and we couldn't have had a better time! Was very patient with my 2 boys. We had a blast and will definitely be booking again. I highly recommend Captain Jodie and the Penn Coastal team.
Captain Jodie was amazing, very knowledgeable and friendly. Took my family out for the day, and we couldn't have had a better time! Was very patient with my 2 boys. We had a blast and will definitely be booking again. I highly recommend Captain Jodie and the Penn Coastal team.
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Best fishing trip we’ve been on by far!
Half Day Trip (AM) on May 8, 2025
These guys were the best fishing guides we could’ve found! Very on point with everything, took us right to the hotspots and we were catching fish left and right! Super sweet guys and so glad we booked with them! 10/10 would book with them again!!
These guys were the best fishing guides we could’ve found! Very on point with everything, took us right to the hotspots and we were catching fish left and right! Super sweet guys and so glad we booked with them! 10/10 would book with them again!!
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Great Day / Great Captain
Half Day Trip (AM) on May 5, 2025
Captain Penn was great and worked hard to get fish in the boat and he did. Rocco and I had a great day of fishing, creating memories ! We were even lucky with the rain canceling the afternoon to eat lunch with Captain Penn! We would do it again !
Captain Penn was great and worked hard to get fish in the boat and he did. Rocco and I had a great day of fishing, creating memories ! We were even lucky with the rain canceling the afternoon to eat lunch with Captain Penn! We would do it again !
FAQs about Penn Coastal Fishing Guide Services
What are the trip rates for Penn Coastal Fishing Guide Services?
Penn Coastal Fishing Guide Services offers the following trips to customers:
- US $550 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
- US $550 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (Sunday) (4 hours)
- US $550 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Half DayTrip (PM) (4 hours)
- US $900 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
- US $1,800 per group - Full Day Tournament Trip (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Penn Coastal Fishing Guide Services?
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
What's included in the trip price with Penn Coastal Fishing Guide Services?
Trips booked with Penn Coastal Fishing Guide Services include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait (We provide live bait, it is included in your trip!)
- Lures
What types of fishing does Penn Coastal Fishing Guide Services offer?
Penn Coastal Fishing Guide Services offers the following types of fishing:
- Inshore Fishing
- Nearshore Fishing
- Flats Fishing
What fishing techniques does Penn Coastal Fishing Guide Services offer?
Penn Coastal Fishing Guide Services offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Jigging
Which fish species can I catch with Penn Coastal Fishing Guide Services?
Top targeted fish species with Penn Coastal Fishing Guide Services include:
- Black Drum
- Flounder
- Redfish
- Sheepshead
- Speckled Trout
Your captain
Port Aransas, Texas, United States
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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
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
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
We provide live bait, it is included in your trip!
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
We welcome kids of all ages!
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
Black Drum
Flounder
Redfish
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout