Coastal Charters – Bay Fishing 

4.8/5 (30 reviews)
 900 Tarpon Street, Port Aransas, TX 78373, United States

Coastal Charters – Bay Fishing 

4.8/5 (30 reviews)
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900 Tarpon Street
Port Aransas, TX, United States

“Coastal Charters” invites you on a bay fishing trip in the productive shallow waters surrounding Corpus Christi and Laguna Madre, Texas! You’ll fish with Captain Danny Dorman, an experienced local captain who’ll take you to all his best spots. Beginner or pro, family or friends, everyone is welcome aboard!

Hop aboard a 23’ Parker center console, comfortably accommodating up to 4 guests. She’s powered by a 200HP Yamaha engine, with an impressive maximum cruising speed of 50 knots to get you where you need to go fast!

She also features a toilet for your convenience, a T-top for shade, and a stereo system to give your trip some sound. The boat is also rigged with all the necessary safety equipment as per USCG rules and the latest electronics, including GPS and Fishfinder.

You’ll explore the remote shallow waters surrounding Corpus Christi and Laguna Madre to hook into various delicious fish. Hook into the likes of Spotted Seatrout, Redfish, and Black Drum, and you may even reel in the occasional delicious Flounder too!

Capt. Danny provides all the gear and guidance you need for a successful day. He also stocks the cooler with bottled water you’re free to help yourself too. Pack any other refreshments and snacks you’d like to enjoy, and, most importantly, don’t forget to purchase a valid Texas fishing license beforehand.

Head out with an experienced local pro and take in the best of Texas fishing with Coastal Charters!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 30 reviews
Boat
4.7/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.7/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (16)

June fishing trip
1/2 day trip with Captain James
1/2 day trip with Captain James
+13

Angler rating

26
2
1
0
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

88%

Appropriate for children

96%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

96%

Recommend this charter

93%

Caught fish

70%

Showing 1 - 5 of 30 reviews
Showing: 5 of 30 reviews
David Dunn
David Dunn
5.0
Verified
Phenomenal Charter
4 Hour Trip on June 28, 20253 adults
Rich and his son Justin are a phenomenal team of very experienced anglers. They put us right on the fish and provided great expert advice. We left with a full cooler and some wonderful memories. My family is looking forward to our next trip.
Reported catch:
Black Drum
Spotted Seatrout
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Kurt Copeland
Kurt Copeland
United States
5.0
Verified
Six Hour Trip
4 Hour Trip on October 24, 20202 adults
We had the bad luck for a surprise weather front to hit the morning of our charter. Our captain really applied himself to making our charter as good as he could. We didn’t get our limits but we came close when other boats around us were catching nothing. We even stayed out longer than agreed and kept fishing because the captain clearly wanted us to limit out. In a situation where other captains might look at the watch and say time’s up, our captain genuinely was more concerned with our experience. I can highly recommend a charter with captain James and we will definitely make him our first call.
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Britt Hardeman
Britt Hardeman
Arlington, TX
5.0
Verified
Half day trip with my sons.
4 Hour Trip on July 5, 20221 adult3 children
Incredible day with Captain James. He worked his tail off so we could catch fish in less than favorable conditions. My boys had a blast fishing and they all mentioned how much fun it was with him as our Captain. We will most definitely be back. Great day on the water.
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Herman Meyer
Herman Meyer
Cedar Park, TX
5.0
Verified
1/2 day trip with Captain James
4 Hour Trip on June 20, 20222 adults
Was a slow day fishing but Captain James was a super cool guy. It was a hot day and I think that slowed the fishing down. The boat was VERY nice with great equipment and a ton of knowledge. Highly recommend Captain James and Coastal Charters - Bay Fishing.
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John Scroggins
John Scroggins
Tyler, TX
5.0
Verified
Tough day on the water but it wasn't for lack of trying
4 Hour Trip on June 4, 20214 adults
Went out today for a full day trip. Caught a couple keeper reds and many rat reds. Captain worked hard and cared about our success. Been on a few charters where I was at zero in the cooler and captain didnt seemed to care. Can't say that here, it was just a tough day on the water after recent weather events. I will book him again if I am in the area
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Trip availability and prices

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4 Hour Trip
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4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $650 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 30 reviews
Boat
4.7/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.7/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (16)

June fishing trip
1/2 day trip with Captain James
1/2 day trip with Captain James
+13

Angler rating

26
2
1
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

88%

Appropriate for children

96%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

96%

Recommend this charter

93%

Caught fish

70%

Showing 1 - 5 of 30 reviews
Showing: 5 of 30 reviews
David Dunn
David Dunn
5.0
Verified
Phenomenal Charter
4 Hour Trip on June 28, 20253 adults
Rich and his son Justin are a phenomenal team of very experienced anglers. They put us right on the fish and provided great expert advice. We left with a full cooler and some wonderful memories. My family is looking forward to our next trip.
Reported catch:
Black Drum
Spotted Seatrout
0
Kurt Copeland
Kurt Copeland
United States
5.0
Verified
Six Hour Trip
4 Hour Trip on October 24, 20202 adults
We had the bad luck for a surprise weather front to hit the morning of our charter. Our captain really applied himself to making our charter as good as he could. We didn’t get our limits but we came close when other boats around us were catching nothing. We even stayed out longer than agreed and kept fishing because the captain clearly wanted us to limit out. In a situation where other captains might look at the watch and say time’s up, our captain genuinely was more concerned with our experience. I can highly recommend a charter with captain James and we will definitely make him our first call.
0
Britt Hardeman
Britt Hardeman
Arlington, TX
5.0
Verified
Half day trip with my sons.
4 Hour Trip on July 5, 20221 adult3 children
Incredible day with Captain James. He worked his tail off so we could catch fish in less than favorable conditions. My boys had a blast fishing and they all mentioned how much fun it was with him as our Captain. We will most definitely be back. Great day on the water.
0
Herman Meyer
Herman Meyer
Cedar Park, TX
5.0
Verified
1/2 day trip with Captain James
4 Hour Trip on June 20, 20222 adults
Was a slow day fishing but Captain James was a super cool guy. It was a hot day and I think that slowed the fishing down. The boat was VERY nice with great equipment and a ton of knowledge. Highly recommend Captain James and Coastal Charters - Bay Fishing.
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John Scroggins
John Scroggins
Tyler, TX
5.0
Verified
Tough day on the water but it wasn't for lack of trying
4 Hour Trip on June 4, 20214 adults
Went out today for a full day trip. Caught a couple keeper reds and many rat reds. Captain worked hard and cared about our success. Been on a few charters where I was at zero in the cooler and captain didnt seemed to care. Can't say that here, it was just a tough day on the water after recent weather events. I will book him again if I am in the area
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FAQs about Coastal Charters – Bay Fishing

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2006
Restored in
2016
Boat manufacturer
Parker
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots
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