Steven’s Guide Service is your best Port Aransas fishing charter. This part of Texas is abundant with a large variety of fish species and the coastal scenery is second to none. You will be welcomed with a friendly smile and treated like family. A unique combination of a friendly atmosphere and a vast knowledge will make your day out on the water an experience you won’t soon forget.

Enjoy your fishing trip with Steven’s Guide Service aboard a 26’ Majek Illusion boat, which can run in less than 6’’ of water where the other boats won’t dare to go. Built in 2015, comes powered by a 250 HP Yamaha engine. It provides comfortable fishing space for up to 4 people. A multimedia system is fitted on board for the anglers to relax in between the bites. The vessel’s trolling motor enables a quiet ride.

Whether you want to fish the oyster reefs, the nearshore rigs, or the channels – Steven’s Guide Service will always find the hottest spots around. Choose which trip suits you best, be it a half day morning adventure, an afternoon ride, or an eight-hour action. Steven’s Guide Service specializes in catching trophy Redfish, Flounder, and Spotted Seatrout, as well as Black Drum. The captain is very familiar with the methods that work best, including light tackle, bottom fishing, and drift fishing.

An adventure with Steven’s Guide Service comes inclusive with everything you need to make an outstanding catch possible. You will be provided with rods, reels, tackle, live bait, and lures. You will need to bring a Texas saltwater fishing license, along with waders, a hat, sunscreen, your camera, food, and drinks.

Now just book a trip to your liking and join Steven’s Guide Service, for a trip that will leave you with a bag full of fish and lifelong memories!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $550
    The perfect trip for anglers looking to sample the local fishery and target some exciting species on the waters of Port Aransas. During this trip, you will be targeting Redfish, Trout, Black Drum, and Flounder and even take a short run in the bays.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
    US $550
    Anglers new to the sport will find this trip to be perfect for them. This package is all about catching Redfish, Black Drum, Trout, and Flounder with a short run in the bays for more fishing time. This trip will start later in the afternoon, so if you are not an early bird - look no further!
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $800
    If you want to have a fun day out and spend all day fishing, this package is ideal for you. This trip will provide you with plenty of time to test out multiple spots and get on some hot action. Species you'll be able to target include Redfish, Flounder, Black Drum, and Spotted Seatrout.
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FAQs about Steven's Guide Service

Steven's Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Steven's Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Multimedia System
  • Wireless Trolling Motor

Trips booked with Steven's Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures

Steven's Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Steven's Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Spinning
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Steven's Guide Service include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Spotted Seatrout

Meet the Captain

Steven Simanek
Port Aransas, Texas, United States
4 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
248 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2017
I was born and raised here in Port Aransas and I’ve been fishing these waters for over 30+ years. I try and fish 360 days a year whether it’s with clients or myself, so to say I’ve got lots of knowledge of the surrounding bays. I like to site cast for Redfish.

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Flounder Flounder
Redfish Redfish
Spotted Seatrout Spotted Seatrout

Boat specs

Majek Illusion (Bay boat) originally built in 2015. Powered by a 250HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 50 knots.

Length
26 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System
Wireless Trolling Motor

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures

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 agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 248 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Angler rating
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Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
94%
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Karen S.
Weatherford, TX
Excellent
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We’ll done

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on August 25, 2023
We had an amazing experience with Steven. While we didn’t catch a ton of “keeper” fish we still caught fish and 3 keepers....
Karen S. recommends Steven's Guide Service
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Gerardo M.
Excellent
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Fantastic trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on November 4, 2023
Tag out on bull red less than 30 minutes once on top of we were surrounded by other angler guides everybody catching bull reds...
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Nagy Y.
Excellent
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Catching the limit

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on November 19, 2023
Very knowledgeable Captain. Will put on fish any day.
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Jarod O.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
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Tough day but good trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on October 29, 2023
We had a tough day of fishing with a front blowing in later in the day but we did end up catching fish.  Other boats didn’t...
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Cody B.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Windy trip, great fishing.

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on March 31, 2023
Steven is awesome and can cast across the oceans.  Was a crazy windy day but Steven found us some fish.  Great time, great...
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