SaltWater Revival Guide Services 

4.9
(99 reviews)
 J C Barr Boulevard 301, Port Aransas, TX 78373, United States

SaltWater Revival Guide Services 

Port Aransas, TX, United States
23 ft
5
4.9
(99 reviews)

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Port Aransas has a fish with your name on it, so let SaltWater Revival Guide Services help you catch it! Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Joshua can tell you all about them.

Black Drum, Redfish, Speckled Trout, Sheepshead, and more can be found in these waters if you cast your line at the right time of year.

On the day of your trip you're likely to drift and bottom fish using light tackle.

Capt. Joshua welcomes children aboard, so get 'em offline and onto the water! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Customers are encouraged to bring snacks for a boost of energy when needed!

You'll be casting lines from a 23' Flats boat that holds up to 5 passengers. It has downriggers, all the essentials no fishing machine can run without.

You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, as well as lures. Live bait is available, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

Before coming aboard, you'll need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.

Some essentials to bring are sunglasses, bottled water, and sunblock (non-spray). Drinks will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. No drugs allowed!

You could keep reading this, but wouldn't you rather be fishing with SaltWater Revival Guide Services?

Port Aransas has a fish with your name on it, so let SaltWater Revival Guide Services help you catch it! Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Joshua can tell you all about them.

Black Drum, Redfish, Speckled Trout, Sheepshead, and more can be found in these waters if you cast your line at the right time of year.

On the day of your trip you're likely to drift and bottom fish using light tackle.

Capt. Joshua welcomes children aboard, so get 'em offline and onto the water! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Customers are encouraged to bring snacks for a boost of energy when needed!

You'll be casting lines from a 23' Flats boat that holds up to 5 passengers. It has downriggers, all the essentials no fishing machine can run without.

You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, as well as lures. Live bait is available, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

Before coming aboard, you'll need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.

Some essentials to bring are sunglasses, bottled water, and sunblock (non-spray). Drinks will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. No drugs allowed!

You could keep reading this, but wouldn't you rather be fishing with SaltWater Revival Guide Services?

Joshua Mcdonald
Captain
Joshua Mcdonald
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Trip availability and prices

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September 2026
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Afternoon (3hr)
In high demand Last booked: 1 day ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
Black Drum
Redfish
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
US $450
Entire boat: 2 people
4 Hour Trip
In high demand Last booked: 6 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 2:00 PM)
Black Drum
Redfish
Speckled Trout
US $550
Entire boat: 2 people
5 Hour Trip — Morning
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Black Drum
Redfish
Speckled Trout
US $600
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Black Drum
Redfish
Speckled Trout
US $800
Entire boat: 2 people
Tournament Fishing Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Black Drum
Redfish
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
US $1,300
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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4.9
99 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (146)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish

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Eric Vu
Eric Vu
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2018
4 trips
The captain canceled
August 29, 2026
Trip was supposed to happen on August 29, 2026

The charter operator canceled 1 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.

Jeff Judd
Jeff Judd
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2020
5 trips
5.0
Verified
One of the best guided fishing trips ever!
4 Hour Trip on April 25, 20262 adults

I’ve been on a lot of guided fishing trips, but this is one of the best! Our trip was supposed to start at 7 AM, so my son and I showed up a little early and Captain McDonald was already there ready to go. After about 10 minutes boating (awesome boat BTW) to our first fishing spot, we cast the first line and BAM, landed our first keeper Spec! First cast! we ended up limiting out on specs in the first couple hours and moved to Black Drum. Ended up limiting out on Black Drum as well and caught a lot of different fish in between. Bottom line, we had a great time, a blast fishing, great conversation and Captain McDonald was awesome!

Reported catch:
Black Drum
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Joshua Mcdonald
Response from Captain

thank u guys again i enjoyed fishing with yall hope to see yall again soon

Peter Klein
Peter Klein
us
Connecticut, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Joshua is the reel deal!
Afternoon (3hr) on August 20, 20261 adult2 children

Joshua was super honest about expectations and we agreed that because I had my kids with me we wanted fast action to keep them engaged. boy was he right! In about 2 hours of fishing we put 11 in the cooler not to mention how many we caught but couldn’t keep. We come back every summer and Joshua is my guide from now on.

Reported catch:
Black Drum
Joshua Mcdonald
Response from Captain

thank you guys. It was a blast. Hope to see y’all again soon.

Ed Barger
Ed Barger
us
Heber Springs, AR, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great times!!!
4 Hour Trip on July 29, 20263 adults1 child

Captain Josh worked hard for us today and kept us on the fish. He knew after the first few casts if we were going to be productive, if not he would get us to another spot quickly and get us fishing again. Josh was very helpful with my 7 year old grandson and had everything he needed for a youngster his age. He helped us make some wonderful memories today. I highly recommend using Josh at Saltwater Revival Guide Services, I know we will use him again on our next trip. Thanks Josh!

Joshua Mcdonald
Response from Captain

thank yall again it was a awesome mornin hope to see yall agin soon 😃

Marco Munoz
Marco Munoz
us
San Antonio, TX, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
So Much Fun!
5 Hour Trip — Morning on July 10, 20264 adults

Fishing was tough but Captain Josh worked hard for our catch. He was patient and informative with my daughters since it was their first time on a boat. The best thing that made him stand out was when some strong storms came in, he didn’t call it quits and run back to the dock like all the other boats’ captains did. He avoided the storms and waited them out. And when it was over, we continued fishing. I will definitly book him again next summer!

Reported catch:
Black Drum
Speckled Trout
Joshua Mcdonald
Response from Captain

dude it was a blast thanks for the honest review means alot hope to see yall again soon :)

FAQs about SaltWater Revival Guide Services

SaltWater Revival Guide Services offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Afternoon (3hr) (3 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip - 2:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip — Morning (5 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,300 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Tournament Fishing Trip (6 hours)
When you book a trip with SaltWater Revival Guide Services, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with SaltWater Revival Guide Services include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (All bait is included in the trip.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (All fish cleaning is included in the price and provided by captain )
  • Drinks (I will supply water anything else will be supplied by clients )
SaltWater Revival Guide Services offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (9 mi offshore, state waters, if weather permits.)
  • Reef fishing
  • Flats fishing
SaltWater Revival Guide Services offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with SaltWater Revival Guide Services include:
  • Black Drum
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Joshua Mcdonald
Joshua Mcdonald

Port Aransas, Texas, United States

52 Fishing Reports
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100 Customer reviews
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Member since December 2024
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

Operating a 22.6 majek M2 ,Capt. Joshua ensures a comfortable fishing experience in the waters of port aransas and Portland, Texas we will be fishing for Black Drum, Speckled Trout and Redfish under Joshua's expert guidance. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

Joshua Mcdonald
Joshua Mcdonald
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Operating a 22.6 majek M2 ,Capt. Joshua ensures a comfortable fishing experience in the waters of port aransas and Portland, Texas we will be fishing for Black Drum, Speckled Trout and Redfish under Joshua's expert guidance. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Black Drum
Black Drum
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout

Real catches by this captain

  • Solid Trip
    Rick B.
    Rick B.
  • Fish on!
    Rob M.
    Rob M.
  • Joshua is the reel deal!
    Peter K.
    Peter K.
  • great help
    Pamela C.
    Pamela C.
  • Awesome Experience
    Dean C.
    Dean C.
  • Great times!!!
    Ed B.
    Ed B.
  • Fishing with Joshua
    Justin I.
    Justin I.
  • Captain Josh threw it out of the park!
    Meghan S.
    Meghan S.
  • great first experience
    Curtis S.
    Curtis S.
  • Cool captain
    Faith H.
    Faith H.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2018
Boat manufacturer
Majek m2
Boat type
Flats boat
Engine model
Yahmaha sho
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
9 mi offshore, state waters, if weather permits.
Reef Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

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
All bait is included in the trip.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
All fish cleaning is included in the price and provided by captain
Drinks
I will supply water anything else will be supplied by clients

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
All ages are accepted
You keep catch
Crew keeps catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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

What’s biting in Port Aransas right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
RedfishRedfish
SheepsheadSheepshead
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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