When you meet with him at the marina he’ll take you aboard his 18’ Marshall Cat center console boat. It’s a steady craft that can handle the nearshore waters and flats with ease.

Lil Joe’s Guide Service specializes in family-friendly fishing trips along Aransas, Corpus Christi, and Redfish Bays. Captain Joe Wilson caters each of his trips based on his customers’ desires as well as their level of experience. He’s a former tournament angler, military veteran, family guy, and expert guide.

The boat you’ll fish from is a 24’ Haynie bay boat, capable of holding 4 anglers fishing at the same time. She’s powered by a 250 HP Mercury outboard engine, allowing her to fly across the shallow waters at 50 knots – you’ll spend practically no time traveling! When you do get close, there’s a wireless trolling motor on board, so you can stalk even the spookiest fish.

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.