Seidel Guide Service invites you to fish the beautiful and abundant Port Aransas waters in Texas. They offer bay fishing in Port Aransas and Rockport area with all the bays from Matagorda to Baffin covered. Captain Randy Seidel who owns and operates the charter has worked incredibly hard to make this a prime guiding service in the area!

Fishing takes place aboard a 24’ Blazer Bay center console originally built in 2015 with a guest capacity of 5. The vessel is equipped with a GPS and a fishfinder used to locate the schooling fish, a livewell to hold the baits. It features all the USCG-approved safety equipment like life jackets and a CPR-trained Captain.

Captain Randy will take you fishing for the “big three” species: Redfish, Speckled Trout, and Flounder. Depending on the time of year, you might also be able to target the occasional Tarpon, Bluefish, Black Drum, Ladyfish, Spanish Mackerel, Sheepshead, Jack Crevalle, and Sharks. You will do wade fishing and drift fishing as preferred techniques using live bait or artificial.

Seidel Guide Service will provide all the rods, reels, tackle, live and artificial baits you need, as well as a catch cleaning and filleting service. You will need to obtain a valid Texas saltwater fishing license, and you are welcome to bring own food and drinks for the day. Families are very welcome on Captain Seidel’s charters and multi-boat trips are available.

Now, simply take a look at the offered trips, pick the one that best fits your needs, and get ready for your next angling adventure!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    $500
    Novice anglers and anglers looking for a trip that will allow them to get introduced to the local fishery will find this option ideal for them. This is a 4 hour trip fishing the bays from Matagorda to Baffin targeting Redfish, Flounder, and Speckled Trout.
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    $600
    The most passionate of anglers who will stop at nothing to land the catch of their dreams will find this trip to be perfect for them. This is a full day of bay fishing for Redfish, Speckled Trout, and Flounder. Fish cleaning is included in the price for the fish you intend to keep.
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FAQs about Seidel Guide Service

Seidel Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • $500 per group, additional $75 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • $600 per group, additional $100 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (7 hours)

When you book a trip with Seidel Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well

Trips booked with Seidel Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting

Seidel Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Seidel Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Seidel Guide Service include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Speckled Trout

About the Captain

Randy Seidel
Port Aransas, Texas, United States
ID & License verified
228 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2017
Captain Randy is an expert on using live and artificial baits and shallow water fishing. He has fished the Port Aransas and Rockport waters his whole life and is able to teach you how to properly use your bait and improve your fishing skills. Captain Randy is a fun and personable man with a great sense of humor and lots of patience.

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Flounder Flounder
Redfish Redfish
Speckled Trout Speckled Trout

Boat specs

Blazer Bay (Center console) originally built in 2018. Powered by a 250HP Mercury engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 50 knots.

Length
24 ft
Capacity
5 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Spinning
Drift Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

Cancellation policy

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.

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
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 190 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (92)
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Fishing with Randy
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Angler Rating
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Anglers Claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Catch intended fish
84%
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Tylor B.
Kingsville, Texas
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Day

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on April 22, 2023
Randy did a great job helping our 3 kids and was very patient. He knew the area well, even with kids we caught more than the...
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Chris A.
Creedmoor, TX
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Half day with Randy Seidel

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 10, 2022
I’m an experienced fisherman and still learned alot from Randy. Randy is a great guy and his only goal is for you to have...
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James B.
Eagan, MN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day Trip with Captain Randy

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on October 26, 2022
Randy is great. Asked what kind of fishing we wanted to do, and what type of fish we wanted to catch. He tailored the trip...
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Charles O.
Driftwood, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

We needed an experienced guide!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 4, 2022
Conditions were tough due to high salinity of bay waters due to lack of rain. Captain Randy tried several locations before...
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Heath P.
Selma, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on September 10, 2022
Randy was a awesome guide/captain! He was extremely knowledgeable and determined that we catch fish. We had a great time, caught...
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