Southwest Sportfishing 

4.8
(172 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 301 J C Barr Boulevard Slip 816, Port Aransas, TX 78373, United States–

Southwest Sportfishing 

Port Aransas, TX, United States
–
36 ft
6
4.8
(172 reviews)

Southwest Sportfishing invites you on an offshore fishing adventure in the waters of Port Aransas, Texas. The charter is owned and operated by Captain Roger Sorenson who has spent a lifetime guiding happy guests to the fish of their dreams.

Fishing is done aboard a 36' air conditioned Chris Craft Tournament Fisherman with enough room to comfortably fish six people. Powered by twin 350 HP Caterpillar engines with a maximum cruising speed of 25 knots, the vessel is fast and safe in getting you out to where the fish are. It is equipped with a live well for bait and all the modern equipment necessary to locate the most productive spots to make your trip a successful one.

The vessel is super comfortable, featuring a full-size toilet, a bed, a kitchen, and all the safety features needed, including life jackets for adults and two kids' life jackets for under 75 pounds. Capt. Roger's boat also has a set of outriggers that are used when trolling.

Capt. Roger will take you to the offshore waters where Mahi Mahi, Kingfish, Sailfish, Blue Marlin, Cobia, Sharks, and Red Snapper can be found. Using a variety of fishing techniques, such as light tackle, bottom fishing, trolling, and drift fishing, you will target the species in season.

The crew has Shimano rods and reels, as well as a variety of tackle and lures. You will need a fishing license, sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, and something to eat and drink (no glass containers) on the trip.

Enjoy a day of fishing out of Port Aransas with Southwest Sportfishing and have the time of your life!

Southwest Sportfishing invites you on an offshore fishing adventure in the waters of Port Aransas, Texas. The charter is owned and operated by Captain Roger Sorenson who has spent a lifetime guiding happy guests to the fish of their dreams.

Fishing is done aboard a 36' air conditioned Chris Craft Tournament Fisherman with enough room to comfortably fish six people. Powered by twin 350 HP Caterpillar engines with a maximum cruising speed of 25 knots, the vessel is fast and safe in getting you out to where the fish are. It is equipped with a live well for bait and all the modern equipment necessary to locate the most productive spots to make your trip a successful one.

The vessel is super comfortable, featuring a full-size toilet, a bed, a kitchen, and all the safety features needed, including life jackets for adults and two kids' life jackets for under 75 pounds. Capt. Roger's boat also has a set of outriggers that are used when trolling.

Capt. Roger will take you to the offshore waters where Mahi Mahi, Kingfish, Sailfish, Blue Marlin, Cobia, Sharks, and Red Snapper can be found. Using a variety of fishing techniques, such as light tackle, bottom fishing, trolling, and drift fishing, you will target the species in season.

The crew has Shimano rods and reels, as well as a variety of tackle and lures. You will need a fishing license, sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, and something to eat and drink (no glass containers) on the trip.

Enjoy a day of fishing out of Port Aransas with Southwest Sportfishing and have the time of your life!

Roger Sorenson
Captain
Roger Sorenson
51 years of experience
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November 2026
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2 adults • 0 children
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8 Hour Trip – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Jul 31
US $2,350
Entire boat: up to 6 people
10 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
US $2,650
Entire boat: up to 6 people
12 Hour Trip Offshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
12 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
US $2,950
Entire boat: up to 6 people

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Rating

4.8
172 reviews
4.7
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (191)

What anglers say

94%
Great experience
85%
Family friendly
98%
Friendly captain
97%
Good boat
95%
Recommended
91%
Caught fish

Reviews (172)

  • Jeff Blankenship
    Jeff Blankenship
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2022
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip. These guys know what they're doing.

    10 Hour Trip on July 26, 2026 • 6 adults

    Roger (with 2 R's), Glenn (with 2 N's) and Skipper, were great! We did a 10 hour. Landed some amazing snapper. They humored me to chase some barracuda, which we got on. Also we pulled in 1 spinner shark and pulled a 2nd to the boat that we let go. So, fishing was very good. Beyond fishing, I really appreciated the clean (a/c) cabin fiendly crew.

  • Richard Smith Smith
    Richard Smith Smith
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome Trip

    8 Hour Trip – Offshore on July 9, 2026 • 6 adults • 1 child

    Captain Rodger & Glenn of the Last Call was awesome on our trip with the Kids first fishing trip. By the end of the day it felt as if we was all Family. We did catch our limit of red snapper and also fought 4 sand sharks that all looked over 8 ft long. Captain Rodger and Glenn will be the Charter We look for when going to Port A,, (Last Call & Skipper)

  • Cade Pippin
    Cade Pippin
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    4.0
    Verified

    We caught our limit

    8 Hour Trip – Offshore on July 18, 2026 • 5 adults

    We all caught our limit of red snapper

  • Terrence Wright
    Terrence Wright
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    AMAZING TRIP!

    10 Hour Trip on July 13, 2024 • 6 adults

    I recently had the pleasure of going on a deep sea fishing trip with Capt. Rogers and Deck Hand Weston from Southwest Sportfishing, and it was an absolutely amazing experience! From the moment we set out, Capt. Rogers demonstrated exceptional knowledge and skill. His expertise in navigating the waters and locating prime fishing spots was evident, and it wasn't long before we were reeling in some impressive catches. We caught huge king mackerel, snapper, and even tuna! The thrill of catching such magnificent fish was beyond exhilarating. Deck Hand Weston was equally fantastic. His enthusiasm and dedication to making sure we had a great time were unmatched. He was always ready to assist with anything we needed, whether it was baiting hooks, handling the gear, or giving us tips on how to improve our catch. His friendly demeanor and helpful attitude made the trip even more enjoyable. The boat was well-equipped, clean, and comfortable, ensuring a smooth and pleasant journey throughout. Both Capt. Rogers and Weston were professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly friendly, making this trip one that I will never forget. If you're looking for an unforgettable deep sea fishing experience, I highly recommend Southwest Sportfishing with Capt. Rogers and Deck Hand Weston. They will undoubtedly provide you with an adventure filled with excitement and incredible catches!

  • Selina Paton
    Selina Paton
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Roger

    8 Hour Trip – Offshore on June 9, 2023 • 6 adults
  • Laura Singleton
    Laura Singleton
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Mom for the win! Best 18th bday ever

    8 Hour Trip – Offshore on August 2, 2023 • 4 adults

    Captain Roger and his crew were fantastic. For my son’s 18th birthday, I purchased an 8 hour deep sea excursion. Not only were the captain and crew great coaches for the boys but they made sure their experience was one of the most memorable. They spent 90 minutes helping them bring in this 700 lb shark and take awesome pictures before they released the shark safely. The boat was clean and the boys took advantage of the air conditioned cabin to nap on their way back. We will absolutely book with Captain Roger again soon! Thank you for making my son’s day amazing.

  • Michael Berding
    Michael Berding
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2022
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip

    8 Hour Trip – Offshore on July 3, 2025 • 6 adults

    Amazing red snapper fishing trip with Captain Roger! We caught our limit quickly, with fish weighing 6-9 lbs. The crew was knowledgeable, and the experience was unforgettable. Highly recommend this adventure for anglers of all levels!

  • Kevin Franz
    Kevin Franz
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2022
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fantastic Trip

    10 Hour Trip on September 11, 2025 • 5 adults

    We had a great time and caught some big fish. Capt Roger and 1st Mate Glenn (with 2 N's) were awesome. Extremely knowledgeable... put us on the fish quickly and knew their stuff. THANK YOU!

  • Eric Lysaker
    Eric Lysaker
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Absolutely fantastic

    8 Hour Trip – Offshore on August 10, 2024 • 4 adults

    The Captain was knowledgable and was great with direction. The first Mate was the bomb. He helped all of us as needed and busted his backside to keep our hooks in the water. We caught our limit of red snapper. The boat had air conditioning and a comfortable inner cabin. Highly recommend and will use them again soon.

  • Cory Or Jessica Pipal
    Cory Or Jessica Pipal
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2022
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    8 hour trip

    8 Hour Trip – Offshore on August 5, 2022 • 3 adults • 1 child

    Took an 8 hour trip. Captain and deckhand were great and got us our limit on snapper. Just my son (12 years old), my husband and I went. I think it would be kinda difficult with more if you just fish off the back of the boat. But it was a good time. Perfect for us. Our captain has some new coordinates he took us to and we caught some massive snapper. Kinda cool to get back and see our snapper were huge (29.5 inches was the biggest one). All the other boats that pulled up after us had snapper that were so much smaller lol. All in all it was fun and they did a great job with my son also. Would recommend this charter :-)

FAQs about Southwest Sportfishing

Southwest Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $2,350 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Offshore (8 hours)
  • US $2,650 per group - 10 Hour Trip (10 hours)
  • US $2,950 per group - 12 Hour Trip Offshore (12 hours)
When you book a trip with Southwest Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Full size
  • Air conditioning
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live bait well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Southwest Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Okuma and Shimano)
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • First mate
Southwest Sportfishing offers the following type of fishing:
  • Offshore fishing
Southwest Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Southwest Sportfishing include:
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (White)
  • Sailfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Roger Sorenson
Roger Sorenson
Port Aransas, Texas, United States
ID & license verified
172 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2017
Captain Roger started chartering out of Port Aransas in the late '70s. He says: 'My dad started bringing me here when I was a kid and I fell in love.' He fishes the offshore waters and finds it very satisfying when he sees his guests catch great fish.
Roger Sorenson
Roger Sorenson
Fully verified
172
reviews
2017
member since
~1h
response
Captain Roger started chartering out of Port Aransas in the late '70s. He says: 'My dad started bringing me here when I was a kid and I fell in love.' He fishes the offshore waters and finds it very satisfying when he sees his guests catch great fish.

The fish you can target

Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
White Marlin
White Marlin
Sailfish
Sailfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin

Real catches by this captain

  • Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Red Snapper and a large fish at the dock, accompanied by a small dog.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Kendal G.
    Kendal G.
    Captain Roger, his first mate, and Skipper made my 22nd birthday trip unforgettable! We headed out at 6:30 a.m., caught our own live bait, and immediately started hooking into top-tier fish. We limited out on red snapper, landed a Spanish mackerel, and best of all, caught a 53-pound amberjack on the very first day of its season! Captain Roger and his crew operate with absolute class, precision, and skill—plus plenty of good-natured jokes. I couldn’t have asked for a better birthday trip or a better crew. Highly recommend!
  • Group of anglers proudly displaying a large shark alongside several other fish at Fisherman's Wharf in Port Aransas, Texas.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Red Snapper
    Daniel J.
    Daniel J.
    These guys are great, they know what they are doing and how to get it done. They are very informative and give you guidance as you try to get that fish in the boat. There mentally is the same as yours get that fish!
  • A variety of fish, including Snapper and a Shark, displayed on a catch board at Fisherman's Wharf in Port Aransas, Texas.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Snapper
    Jeff B.
    Jeff B.
    Roger (with 2 R's), Glenn (with 2 N's) and Skipper, were great! We did a 10 hour. Landed some amazing snapper. They humored me to chase some barracuda, which we got on. Also we pulled in 1 spinner shark and pulled a 2nd to the boat that we let go. So, fishing was very good. Beyond fishing, I really appreciated the clean (a/c) cabin fiendly crew.
  • A display of freshly caught Red Snapper hanging on a board at Fisherman's Wharf in Port Aransas, Texas, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Cade P.
    Cade P.
    We all caught our limit of red snapper
  • A group of anglers proudly posing in front of a catch board displaying several Red Snapper at Fisherman's Wharf in Port Aransas, Texas.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Richard S.
    Richard S.
    Captain Rodger & Glenn of the Last Call was awesome on our trip with the Kids first fishing trip. By the end of the day it felt as if we was all Family. We did catch our limit of red snapper and also fought 4 sand sharks that all looked over 8 ft long. Captain Rodger and Glenn will be the Charter We look for when going to Port A,, (Last Call & Skipper)
  • A group of anglers proudly posing in front of a catch board displaying a variety of fish, including Snapper and Shark, at Fisherman's Wharf in Port Aransas, Texas.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Snapper
    Kevin F.
    Kevin F.
    We had a great time and caught some big fish. Capt Roger and 1st Mate Glenn (with 2 N's) were awesome. Extremely knowledgeable... put us on the fish quickly and knew their stuff. THANK YOU!
  • A cheerful group poses on the deck of the 'Last Call' boat in Port Aransas, TX, showcasing the fishing charter experience.
    Ray U.
    Ray U.
    Our trip was cut short by 2 hours, even though we paid for a 12 hour trip. Space was limited to one big cooler. Didn’t really feel like a private charter, more generic commercial; I.e. start by following shrimp boat, catch a shark, hit the red snapper holes and catch limit, then back to dock. Was hoping for other fish like marlin, tuna, mahi mahi - as mentioned in their listing, which is why we chose a 12 hour. Trip wasn’t horrible, just for a private charter felt more generic/basic. Could have been better, but could have been worse. Was still able to make some lasting memories.
  • A display of freshly caught Red Snapper hanging at Fisherman's Wharf in Port Aransas, Texas, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Michael B.
    Michael B.
    Amazing red snapper fishing trip with Captain Roger! We caught our limit quickly, with fish weighing 6-9 lbs. The crew was knowledgeable, and the experience was unforgettable. Highly recommend this adventure for anglers of all levels!
  • A display of freshly caught fish, including several Jack Crevalle, hanging at Fisherman's Wharf in Port Aransas, Texas, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Jack Crevalle
    James L.
    James L.
    Captain and his mate ensured that our experience was top notch. We caught fish and had a great day on the water.
  • A serene sunset over the ocean with dolphins swimming in the foreground, capturing a tranquil moment at sea.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Snapper
    Eric L.
    Eric L.
    The Captain was knowledgable and was great with direction. The first Mate was the bomb. He helped all of us as needed and busted his backside to keep our hooks in the water. We caught our limit of red snapper. The boat had air conditioning and a comfortable inner cabin. Highly recommend and will use them again soon.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
36 ft
Year built
1979
Boat manufacturer
Chris Craft
Boat type
Convertible
Engine model
Caterpillar
Powered by
2 x 350HP
Max cruising speed
25 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

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

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Full size
Air conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Live bait well
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Outriggers
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Okuma and Shimano
Live bait
Lures
First mate

How cancellations work

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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
8 years and over
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

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

What’s biting in Port Aransas right now

CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack CrevalleJack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Marlin (Blue)Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (White)Marlin (White)
Shark (Blacktip)Shark (Blacktip)
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
Tuna (Yellowfin)Tuna (Yellowfin)
WahooWahoo

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