FUEL IS INCLUDED IN ALL OF OUR PRICING!!

***If Booking a Shared Trip we need a minimum of 4 people for the trip to run***

Olivia J Charters offers fishing trips based out of Freeport, Texas. Captain Rodney Chapman will get you fishing the Gulf nearshore and offshore waters, and will work hard to ensure you have a fantastic and fun day out on the water.

Step aboard his 29’ Pro Sports ProKat center console with T-top, which comes powered by two brand new Suzuki DF 175 4 stroke outboard motors to get you to the fishing action in no time. This vessel boasts ample space for up to six anglers, and provides a stable and secure fishing platform from all areas of the deck. It comes equipped with GPS, fishfinder, VHF radio, live bait tank, ice box to keep your drinks ice cold and your catch fresh, as well as a toilet for your comfort.

Olivia J Charters offers shared half day trips, as well as private half or full day trips, and Capt. Rod will be happy to show you the most productive methods to reel in your target species. Techniques include fishing with light tackle, bottom fishing, trolling and drift fishing, and depending on conditions and the time of year you fish, you may find yourself chasing after Mahi Mahi, Kingfish, Cobia, Shark, Jack Crevalle, Red Snapper, Redfish, Black Drum, and more. Trips include rods, reels and tackle, live bait, lures, as well as cleaning and filleting of your catch at the end of the day. Fuel is included in the price.  Not included is food, drink and fishing licenses.  You can obtain liceses online or at other local retailers like Academy.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Shared trip
    Half-Day Shared AM
    In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $330
    On this trip we take your group and add others to possibly get to our max capacity of 6. Due to fuel and other cost we need at least 4 anglers for the trip to run. This is a nearshore trip focusing on what we feel is the best bet for the most action. This could include, Snapper, Bull Redfish, King Mackerel, Cobia, and sharks. Species are dependent of time of year and migratory patters.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
  • Shared trip
    Half-Day Shared PM
    In demand! Last booked: 3 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $330
    On this trip we take your group and add others to possibly get to our max capacity of 6. Due to fuel and other cost we need at least 4 anglers for the trip to run. This is a nearshore trip focusing on what we feel is the best bet for the most action. This could include, Snapper, Bull Redfish, King Mackerel, Cobia, and sharks. Species are dependent of time of year and migratory patters.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Private (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $700
    Five-hour fishing trip nearshore for up to 4 anglers. Species targeted will depend on weather and time of year, and may include Kingfish, Snapper, Jack, Redfish, and many more. Price includes fishing gear, live bait, lures, and catch cleaning and filleting. Note: Departure time will be between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m., and will be confirmed by the captain closer to the day. Fuel is included in the pricing, no surprises!
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Private (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $700
    A 5-hour fishing trip nearshore for up to 4 anglers. Species targeted will depend on weather and time of year, and may include Kingfish, Snapper, Jack, Redfish, and many more. Price includes fishing gear, live bait, lures, and catch cleaning and filleting. Fuel is included in the pricing, no surprises!
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Private
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $1,000
    This all-day 8-hour charter will have you fishing the nearshore to offshore waters, depending on weather, time of year, and species targeted. Species we may encounter include, Kingfish, Cobia, Shark, Jack Crevalle, Red Snapper, Redfish, Black Drum, and more. Price includes fishing gear, live bait, lures, and catch cleaning and filleting. Fuel is included in the pricing, no surprises!
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 474 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
88%
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Adam C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

What a fantastic crew!!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Private (AM) on June 28, 2024
I can’t support Olivia J enough. My son and I took this charter for his 13th birthday present and they delivered. Now I guess...
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Trey C.
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Fishing with Rodney

VERIFIED   NEW  Half-Day Shared AM on August 29, 2024
This was my 7year old and me first time to go out on. A boat, he was scared on the way out and they took the time to stop and...
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Sarah D.
Excellent
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Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing!!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half-Day Shared AM on September 14, 2024
The crew was extremely accommodating. I got sick and they gave me Dramamine and liquid IV in my water. Even though we had to...
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Patrick A.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic all around!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half-Day Shared AM on August 24, 2024
The Olivia J. Crew and Capt. were all exceptionally nice and did everything aside from just catch the fish and hand them to...
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Johannah W.
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5.0 / 5
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Never ate shark before

VERIFIED   NEW  Half-Day Shared AM on August 31, 2024
Six people fishing we reeled in several kinds of sharks and some saltwater catfish. Came home with lots of fish. I will do...
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FAQs about Olivia J Charters

Olivia J Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $165 per person - Half-Day Shared AM (5 hours)
  • US $165 per person - Half-Day Shared PM (5 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Private (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Private (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $125 per person after 4 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Private (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Olivia J Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet portable
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Multimedia System
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Olivia J Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (On certain trips we will fish for live bait, but as a general rule we fish with, dead bait or artificial lures.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (We will clean and bag your catch at the end of your trip. We do not charge extra to clean your catch, this service is provided as part of your gratuity.)
  • First Mate (We carry a First mate/Deckhand on a vast majority of our trips. All of our deckhands work hard before, during, and after your trip to provide with the best experience possible. The customary gratuity is 15-20 percent.)

Olivia J Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (State water (Nearshore) trips normally run 3-9 miles offshore. Federal Waters trips on "Vertigo" will run from 10-75 miles depending on the trip selected. )
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Olivia J Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Olivia J Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Red)

Meet the Charter Operator

Olivia J Chaters
Freeport, Texas, United States
35 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
523 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since July 2016
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.
Captain Rodney has been a Coast Guard licensed captain since he was 18 years old, and holds a 50-ton master's license. He started working on a charter boat at the age of 10 in the state of Maine where he grew up living on small island with his Grandfather Lou.
Our Team
Rodney C.
Captain
Ethan C.
Captain
Ben L.
Captain
Ellie C.
First mate
Josh K.
First mate

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle

Boat specs

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
29 ft
Year built
2002
Restored in
2018
Boat manufacturer
Pro Sports Prokat
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
2017 Suzuki
Powered by
2 x 175HP

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
State water (Nearshore) trips normally run 3-9 miles offshore. Federal Waters trips on "Vertigo" will run from 10-75 miles depending on the trip selected.
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
portable
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
On certain trips we will fish for live bait, but as a general rule we fish with, dead bait or artificial lures.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
We will clean and bag your catch at the end of your trip. We do not charge extra to clean your catch, this service is provided as part of your gratuity.
First Mate
We carry a First mate/Deckhand on a vast majority of our trips. All of our deckhands work hard before, during, and after your trip to provide with the best experience possible. The customary gratuity is 15-20 percent.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
We don't set ages limits, but depending on the type of trip chosen we will make suggestions.
No Alcohol
Beer is ok No hard alcohol
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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