Half Day Trip (AM)

4 hour trip, starts at 6:00 AM
by Lil Joe’s Guide Service – Port Aransas
Port Aransas
5.0/5 (211 reviews)

About the trip

Join Lil Joe's Guide Service down in Port Aransas, TX and get ready for an exciting day of fishing! Your main target species include Black Drum, Redfish, Speckled Trout, Jack Crevalle, and more. Your fishing tackle is included in the price, so all you need to do is get your fishing license and meet the captain 15 minutes before the trip. Feel free to pack food, beverages, sunscreen, and any other personal items you may need and get ready to catch some delicious fish with Capt. Joe!

Available trips

Private trip
Full Day Trip

6 hour trip,
starts at 6:00 AM

Price for 2 persons

US $650

About the charter captain

Joe Wilson

Port Aransas, Texas, United States

ID & license verified
263 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since September 2015

Captain Joe Wilson has been fishing since he learned how to walk. One day his dad put a rod and reel in his hand, and the rest is history! He’s been running charters out of Corpus Christi since 2009 and what he loves most about his job is meeting new people, teaching beginners how to fish, and putting smiles on customers’ faces. Before he began running charters, Capt. Joe was a competitive Bass circuit tournament angler. He’s also a military veteran and enjoys taking other former and current service members out on the water for a fun day of fishing. Next time you’re in the Port Aransas–Corpus Christi area, come fishing with Lil Joe’s Guide Service and get ready for the ultimate saltwater adventure!

Boat specs

Boat Image
Category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2018
Boat manufacturer
Trans Sport XLR8
Boat type
Flats boat

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots

Customer reviews

Trip Reviews (88)
Charter Reviews (211)

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 88 reviews

Photos & videos by reviewers (53)

Great time with Captain Joe
Birthday Fishing trip!!!
Half day on the bay
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Luressa S.
Luressa S.
5.0/5

Half Day Trip (AM) on March 1, 2025

Great time with Captain Joe

VERIFIED

Conditions were not great. Most other boats coming into wharf had zero fish, so our 2 catches made us a success. One was a nice red! Highly recommend Captain Joe.

Conditions were not great. Most other boats coming into wharf had zero fish, so our 2 catches made us a success. One was a nice red! Highly recommend Captain Joe.  

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 Luressa S. recommends Lil Joe’s Guide Service – Port Aransas
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on March 3, 2025
Thank you Ms Luressa, yes the fog was very intense. I had such a fun morning with y’all. Looking forward to doing it again

Sharon S.
Sharon S.

Lubbock, TX

5.0/5

Half Day Trip (AM) on May 25, 2023

Best Fishing Trip Ever!

VERIFIED

We spent the morning with Captain Joe Wilson in Aransas Bay. Caught more than our share so threw some back, gave some away, and ate the rest for My husband’s 81st birthday. Trout & Redfish, plus hardhead catfish we threw back. We enjoyed seeing sunrise, dolphins, beautiful birds, and being on the water. Captain Joe is a fish finder extraordinaire. He cleaned & fileted for us. Would highly recommend & fish with Joe again. Thanks Captain Joe😎

We spent the morning with Captain Joe Wilson in Aransas Bay. Caught more than our share so threw some back, gave some away, and ate the rest for My husband’s 81st birthday. Trout & Redfish, plus hardhead catfish we threw back. We enjoyed seeing sunrise, dolphins, beautiful birds, and being on the water. Captain Joe is a fish finder extraordinaire. He cleaned & fileted for us. Would highly recommend & fish with Joe again. Thanks Captain Joe😎  

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 Sharon S. recommends Lil Joe’s Guide Service – Port Aransas
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on May 26, 2023
Ms Sharon thank you so much. I had such a great time fishing with you and your husband and looking forward to doing it again.

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Falcon & Penn

Live Bait
Lures

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You may cancel your trip free of charge up to 14 days in advance. However, since your selected date is less than 14 days away, you may only cancel if it is unsafe to travel.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child Friendly

Ages 3 & up

You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

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

 Checks

US $600

Private trip

Half Day Trip (AM)

4 hour trip, starts at 6:00 AM

Price up to 2 persons 

US $600


Trip price

US $600

Free cancellation before July 4.

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Available trips