Family Fishing Chartersย
5.0/5ย (97 reviews)
ย
State licensed
ย J C Barr Boulevard, Port Aransas, TX 78373, United Statesโ
J C Barr Boulevard
Port Aransas, TX, United States
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
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5
Photos & videos by reviewers (87)
+84Angler rating
95
2
0
0
0
Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Appropriate for children
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
96%
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Allen Shuler
5.0
Verified
Captain Dan will put you on fish!
The Whole Enchilada (Port A) on May 18, 2025 โข 2 adults
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!
Reported catch:
0
Eric Cook
5.0
Verified
Great day on the water.
The Whole Enchilada (Ingleside) on September 9, 2025 โข 2 adults
My son and I went out for a full day with Captain Dan. We fished the Bay area for Trout and the flats for some Reds. It was a windy day so fishing was tough, but he stuck with it. We ended up catching quite a few fish. Captain Dan was very knowledgeable and fun to fish with. He helped my son and I out, and taught us some new techniques. It was a great day! We're planning in doing it again next year.
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Rob Bartnicki
5.0
Verified
Dedicated to service
The Whole Enchilada (Port A) on October 10, 2025 โข 1 adult โข 1 child
This charter was great. The captain was laser focused on making sure my kids and I caught fish that we could keep. The morning didn't pan out, so he took us 40 minutes across the bay to his home turf, which was a game changer. We ended up simultaneously hooking up with monster reds and came home with a feast. i highly recommend Captain Dan and will surely book a trip with him again.
Reported catch:
0
Harold Novy
5.0
Verified
Hit limit of trout
Fish and Chips AM (Port A) on July 18, 2025 โข 2 adults โข 1 child
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. ๐ thanks for the wonderful experience me and my family. Hade a great time.thanks captain Dan!
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Kathy Combs
5.0
Verified
Great experience
Fish and Chips AM (Port A) on July 15, 2025 โข 2 adults
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.
Reported catch:
0
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The Whole Enchilada (Ingleside)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
US $500ย
Entire boat:ย up to 5 people
The Whole Enchilada (Port Aransas)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:30 AM
US $600ย
Entire boat:ย up to 5 people
Red Snapper Special (4 person MAX)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip Nov 1 - Mar 30
US $800ย
Entire boat:ย up to 5 people
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5
Photos & videos by reviewers (87)
+84Angler rating
95
2
0
0
0
Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Appropriate for children
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
96%
Showingย 1 - 5ย ofย 97ย reviews
Showing:ย 5ย ofย 97ย reviews
Allen Shuler
5.0
Verified
Captain Dan will put you on fish!
The Whole Enchilada (Port A) on May 18, 2025 โข 2 adults
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!
Reported catch:
0
Eric Cook
5.0
Verified
Great day on the water.
The Whole Enchilada (Ingleside) on September 9, 2025 โข 2 adults
My son and I went out for a full day with Captain Dan. We fished the Bay area for Trout and the flats for some Reds. It was a windy day so fishing was tough, but he stuck with it. We ended up catching quite a few fish. Captain Dan was very knowledgeable and fun to fish with. He helped my son and I out, and taught us some new techniques. It was a great day! We're planning in doing it again next year.
0
Rob Bartnicki
5.0
Verified
Dedicated to service
The Whole Enchilada (Port A) on October 10, 2025 โข 1 adult โข 1 child
This charter was great. The captain was laser focused on making sure my kids and I caught fish that we could keep. The morning didn't pan out, so he took us 40 minutes across the bay to his home turf, which was a game changer. We ended up simultaneously hooking up with monster reds and came home with a feast. i highly recommend Captain Dan and will surely book a trip with him again.
Reported catch:
0
Harold Novy
5.0
Verified
Hit limit of trout
Fish and Chips AM (Port A) on July 18, 2025 โข 2 adults โข 1 child
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. ๐ thanks for the wonderful experience me and my family. Hade a great time.thanks captain Dan!
0
Kathy Combs
5.0
Verified
Great experience
Fish and Chips AM (Port A) on July 15, 2025 โข 2 adults
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.
Reported catch:
0
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What is the boat like?
Boat category
Center console boatsCapacity
5 personsBoat length
24 ftYear built
2003Restored in
2024Boat manufacturer
KennerBoat type
Center consoleEngine model
YamahaPowered by
1 x 225HPMax cruising speed
35 knots