Southwest Sportfishing

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!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    PM Dolphin Watch / Jetty Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    1 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 PM
    US $300
    Welcome aboard for a private evening cruise for up to 6 people in search of Dolphins playing in the waters of Port Aransas. Trolling along the jetties to the mouth of the ship channel you might even catch a fish. Combined with a close-up view of the picturesque Lydia Ann Lighthouse and stunning sunset as the sun disappears over the horizon it's a great way to end a day on the island. Departure time can vary according to scheduled sunset.
  • Private trip
    AM 5 Hour Snapper Special
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 14
    US $1,850
    Leaving at 6:00 am and returning whenever you have caught your limit of legal Red Snapper or 11:00 am whichever comes first.
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
  • Private trip
    PM 5 Hour Snapper Special
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 14
    US $1,850
    Leaving at 12:00 pm and returning whenever you have caught your limit of legal sized Red Snapper or 5:00 pm whichever comes first
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    US $2,350
    This is an 8-hour trip to the offshore waters where depending on the season can target Kingfish, Sharks, Mahi Mahi, Cobia, Red Snapper and more!
  • Private trip
    12 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    US $2,950
    The 12-hour trip consists of Amberjack (in season) drift fishing for Blackfin Tuna (fall season) and/or trolling for Wahoo, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, and Marlin. Last Call does not have a fighting chair, therefore all fishing is done with standup tackle.
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Trolling
    Drift Fishing
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FAQs about Southwest Sportfishing

Southwest Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $300 per group - PM Dolphin Watch / Jetty Trip (1 hour)
  • US $1,850 per group - AM 5 Hour Snapper Special (5 hours)
  • US $1,850 per group - PM 5 Hour Snapper Special (5 hours)
  • US $2,350 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Offshore (8 hours)
  • US $2,950 per group - 12 Hour Trip (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 (Federally Permitted Red Snapper in Season.)
  • 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

Meet the Captain

Roger Sorenson
Port Aransas, Texas, United States
ID & license verified
137 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2017
Angler's Choice
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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.

About this listing

Targeted species

Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Boat specs

Chris Craft (Convertible) originally built in 1979. Powered by 2 350HP Caterpillar engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 25 knots.

Length
36 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Federally Permitted Red Snapper in Season.
Trolling
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Full size
Air Conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Okuma and Shimano
Live Bait
Lures
First Mate

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 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

Payment

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 137 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (156)
Great Day of Fishing
Great Day of Fishing
The Catch
+153
Angler rating
129
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
85%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
90%
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Selina P.
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Fishing with Roger

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – Offshore on June 9, 2023
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Laura S.
Houston, Texas
Excellent
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Mom for the win! Best 18th bday ever

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – Offshore on August 2, 2023
Captain Roger and his crew were fantastic. For my son’s 18th birthday, I purchased an 8 hour deep sea excursion.  Not only...
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Tessa M.
Excellent
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Fantastic guide!

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – Offshore on July 15, 2023
Capt. Sorenson put us on fish almost immediately! We pulled up to our first spot and the kingfish were hammering our baits....
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Bruce H.
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Outstanding trip!

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – Offshore on July 17, 2023
Capt. Sorenson and mate Donovan worked their tails off to put us on fish, kept our lines from tangling and repositioning against...
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Marc G.
McKinney, TX
Excellent
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8hr Excursion

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – Offshore on August 5, 2023
Captain and deck hand were consummate professionals. We caught our limit on snapper. He made it happen for us with a kingfish...
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