Family Fishing Charters
Captain Dan Wilkerson and his Family Fishing Charters are all about fun and safe angling adventures. Dan values good ethics and respects everything the beautiful world of outdoors has to offer. A day out on the water aboard his boat is an exciting opportunity to check the bite and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Capt. Dan will put his talent to work for you. He will guide you through the basics before you make your first cast to make sure you know how to use the tackle properly. If you have never held a fishing rod in your hands before, Dan is your guide.
A successful trip in Capt. Dan’s book is not just a cooler full of exciting fish but also seeing his previous clients applying the skills they gained from the trips with him. Plus, there is nothing better than seeing a child’s smile when they catch their first ever fish!
Grab your kids or fishing buddies and hop onboard Dan’s 24’ Kenner center console. This is a seaworthy fishing machine with enough room for up to 5 anglers. It can cruise at a hair-raising speed of 35 knots thanks to its 200 HP Mercury engine.
Family Fishing Charters has tailored a variety of packages that will suit any angler’s needs. Take a look below and choose one… or even two!
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (75)
+72Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Appropriate for children
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
95%
May 18, 2025
The Whole Enchilada (Port A)
Captain Dan will put you on fish!
My wife and I scheduled a 6 hour trip and had a ball! Dan has quality equipment, well maintained and ready to go. Fully prepared with bait when we arrived, we headed out. Day was rough, 30 mph winds but Dan positioned us on a known spot. After a few minutes, if no bite, we moved. Maybe 100 yards, a mile at times but we'd move and find fish! We kept pushing until we had our limit of reds and then moved to specs. We limited out on both and my wife had to release a 23.5" oversized spec! She was pumped. There will be no question as to who we call on our next trip to to the Texas Coast! Captain Dan is the Man!
My wife and I scheduled a 6 hour trip and had a ball! Dan has quality equipment, well maintained and ready to go. Fully prepared...
Jul 18, 2025
Fish and Chips AM (Port A)
Hit limit of trout
Captain Dan was amazing we had a wonderful trip. He was very knowledgeable about sites to catch lots of fish. I even caught a shark how fun. he took pictures and he has a beautiful fishing boat great line and equipment. 🙂 thanks for the wonderful experience me and my family. Hade a great time.thanks captain Dan!
Captain Dan was amazing we had a wonderful trip. He was very knowledgeable about sites to catch lots of fish. I even caught a...
Jul 15, 2025
Fish and Chips AM (Port A)
Great experience
Dan did an awesome job with the whole experience. We had some questions before the trip and he responded quickly. On the boat he was a good teacher and helper. He knows his stuff. He was good at letting you do what you were comfortable with. We caught a variety of fish, even two baby sharks!! We would recommend him to anyone.
Dan did an awesome job with the whole experience. We had some questions before the trip and he responded quickly. On the boat...
Mar 21, 2025
Fish and Chips AM (Port A)
Great Fishing!!
Went out with ol Dan and was a bit worried as a front had moved through the night before our trip. Dan IMMEDIATELY had us on fish and was very aware of position and would move us over where the fish were. He was patient and friendly and very funny. We caught a variety of fish from black drum to reds to sheepshead and gafftop. He accommodates your needs and takes time to explain things as well as gives a little history lesson here and there. I will definitely be booking again with him.
Went out with ol Dan and was a bit worried as a front had moved through the night before our trip. Dan IMMEDIATELY had us on fish...
Mar 14, 2025
Fish and Chips AM (Port A)
A great family fishing trip
The five of us (my wife and I plus our three teenagers) booked an 8am trip with Dan. He messaged us the afternoon before and suggested we change to 11am because we’d catch more fish. He was prepared to head out to fish right on time. After a short boat trip he put us on the fish, and everyone in the family got to catch some. There were of course some slow spots, but Dan was entertaining and super helpful. I’d highly recommend a trip with Dan.
The five of us (my wife and I plus our three teenagers) booked an 8am trip with Dan. He messaged us the afternoon before and suggested...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (75)
+72Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Appropriate for children
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
95%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Captain Dan will put you on fish!
The Whole Enchilada (Port A) on May 18, 2025
My wife and I scheduled a 6 hour trip and had a ball! Dan has quality equipment, well maintained and ready to go. Fully prepared with bait when we arrived, we headed out. Day was rough, 30 mph winds but Dan positioned us on a known spot. After a few minutes, if no bite, we moved. Maybe 100 yards, a mile at times but we'd move and find fish! We kept pushing until we had our limit of reds and then moved to specs. We limited out on both and my wife had to release a 23.5" oversized spec! She was pumped. There will be no question as to who we call on our next trip to to the Texas Coast! Captain Dan is the Man!
My wife and I scheduled a 6 hour trip and had a ball! Dan has quality equipment, well maintained and ready to go. Fully prepared with bait when we arrived, we headed out. Day was rough, 30 mph winds but Dan positioned us on a known spot. After a few minutes, if no bite, we moved. Maybe 100 yards, a mile at times but we'd move and find fish! We kept pushing until we had our limit of reds and then moved to specs. We limited out on both and my wife had to release a 23.5" oversized spec!...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Hit limit of trout
Fish and Chips AM (Port A) on July 18, 2025
Captain Dan was amazing we had a wonderful trip. He was very knowledgeable about sites to catch lots of fish. I even caught a shark how fun. he took pictures and he has a beautiful fishing boat great line and equipment. 🙂 thanks for the wonderful experience me and my family. Hade a great time.thanks captain Dan!
Captain Dan was amazing we had a wonderful trip. He was very knowledgeable about sites to catch lots of fish. I even caught a shark how fun. he took pictures and he has a beautiful fishing boat great line and equipment. 🙂 thanks for the wonderful experience me and my family. Hade a great time.thanks captain Dan!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great experience
Fish and Chips AM (Port A) on July 15, 2025
Dan did an awesome job with the whole experience. We had some questions before the trip and he responded quickly. On the boat he was a good teacher and helper. He knows his stuff. He was good at letting you do what you were comfortable with. We caught a variety of fish, even two baby sharks!! We would recommend him to anyone.
Dan did an awesome job with the whole experience. We had some questions before the trip and he responded quickly. On the boat he was a good teacher and helper. He knows his stuff. He was good at letting you do what you were comfortable with. We caught a variety of fish, even two baby sharks!! We would recommend him to anyone.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great Fishing!!
Fish and Chips AM (Port A) on March 21, 2025
Went out with ol Dan and was a bit worried as a front had moved through the night before our trip. Dan IMMEDIATELY had us on fish and was very aware of position and would move us over where the fish were. He was patient and friendly and very funny. We caught a variety of fish from black drum to reds to sheepshead and gafftop. He accommodates your needs and takes time to explain things as well as gives a little history lesson here and there. I will definitely be booking again with him.
Went out with ol Dan and was a bit worried as a front had moved through the night before our trip. Dan IMMEDIATELY had us on fish and was very aware of position and would move us over where the fish were. He was patient and friendly and very funny. We caught a variety of fish from black drum to reds to sheepshead and gafftop. He accommodates your needs and takes time to explain things as well as gives a little history lesson here and there. I will definitely be booking again with him.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
A great family fishing trip
Fish and Chips AM (Port A) on March 14, 2025
The five of us (my wife and I plus our three teenagers) booked an 8am trip with Dan. He messaged us the afternoon before and suggested we change to 11am because we’d catch more fish. He was prepared to head out to fish right on time. After a short boat trip he put us on the fish, and everyone in the family got to catch some. There were of course some slow spots, but Dan was entertaining and super helpful. I’d highly recommend a trip with Dan.
The five of us (my wife and I plus our three teenagers) booked an 8am trip with Dan. He messaged us the afternoon before and suggested we change to 11am because we’d catch more fish. He was prepared to head out to fish right on time. After a short boat trip he put us on the fish, and everyone in the family got to catch some. There were of course some slow spots, but Dan was entertaining and super helpful. I’d highly recommend a trip with Dan.
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