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Penn Coastal
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Penn Coastal

Port Aransas, United States
Angler's choice
100+ reviews
Capt. Jodie Penn runs trips out of Port Aransas aboard a 23' Majek M2 Illusion. These waters are known for Redfish and Black Drum and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're jigging or bottom fishing. With years of experience, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!

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Rating

4.9
127 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

96%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish

All reviews (127)

Showing 1 – 5 of 127 reviews
  • Benjamin Fekkos
    Benjamin Fekkos
    Repeat angler
    us
    Missouri, US
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    Member since 2021
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    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Day of Fishing With my Daughter

    Half Day Trip • 2 adults • 1 child

    We had a fantastic trip with our guide. He was great with my 8-year-old daughter and made sure she was involved and having fun the entire time. He put us on fish quickly and kept us on them, which made the experience even better. He was easy to talk to, ran a very clean boat, and all the equipment was in great shape. We felt safe and well taken care of the whole time. He also handled everything for us, including getting the fish cleaned at the end of the trip, which made the whole day effortless on our end. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a professional, relaxed, and family-friendly guide

    Reported catch:
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Flounder
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Captain

    Thank you so much Benjamin! It was a great trip, yalled killed it out there on the drum! I ready to get back out there with yall!

  • Mike Winokur
    Mike Winokur
    Repeat angler
    us
    Maryland, US
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    Member since 2025
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    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Have a great time fishing in Port A

    Half Day Trip • 2 adults

    Booked a trip with Captain Jodie while visiting Port A. The weather did not cooperate but Captain Jodie immediately put us on fish and we ended the day with a great catch of reds and black drum. Jodie’s main concern was that we had a great time. He was also gracious enough to willingly share his knowledge of the area and give us fishing tips for future trips. Will definitely book again next time I’m in the area.

  • Bryan Branch
    Bryan Branch
    us
    Texas, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Fishing Trip!

    Half Day Trip • 5 adults

    Captin Jodie was great! We had a group of 5 and all caught fish. He put us on speckled trout 1st. He gave great instructions and was very friendly and helpful. We caught 11 speckled trout. When the trout stopped hitting, he took us to catch redfish. We got two nice sized red fish before heading back to the dock. Definitely recommend booking a trip.

  • Taylor Booth
    Taylor Booth
    Repeat angler
    us
    Colorado, US
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    Member since 2018
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    6 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Jodie is great!

    Half Day Trip • 3 adults • 1 child

    He works his a** off to put you on fish. That’s my barometer for whether a captain is good or not: not whether you catch a bunch of fish but whether the Captain sits in a spot that isn’t producing, and Jodie doesn’t do that. I’ll fish with him again.

    Reported catch:
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Flounder
    Response from Captain

    I really appreciate that Taylor! We had to work for em, but it was a great trip. Cannot wait for the next trip with yall!

  • William Garrison
    William Garrison
    us
    Alabama, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Excellent Trip!!!

    6 Hour Trip • 3 adults • 1 child

    We couldn’t have asked for a better guide. Capt. Jodie was super with our son and made sure we caught fish. We can’t say enough good things about our experience.

    Reported catch:
    Speckled Trout

Real catches shared by our community

  • Penn Coastal Fishing Guide Services
    Penn Coastal Fishing Guide ServicesPort Aransas, TX
    August fishing trip
    Jake H.
    Jake H.
  • Penn Coastal Fishing Guide Services
    Penn Coastal Fishing Guide ServicesPort Aransas, TX
    Great Fishing Trip!
    Bryan B.
    Bryan B.
  • Penn Coastal Fishing Guide Services
    Penn Coastal Fishing Guide ServicesPort Aransas, TX
    great trip
    Bryan S.
    Bryan S.
  • Penn Coastal Fishing Guide Services
    Penn Coastal Fishing Guide ServicesPort Aransas, TX
    Great Day of Fishing With my Daughter
    Benjamin F.
    Benjamin F.
  • Penn Coastal Fishing Guide Services
    Penn Coastal Fishing Guide ServicesPort Aransas, TX
    Best Family Trip Ever!
    Rob M.
    Rob M.
  • Penn Coastal Fishing Guide Services
    Penn Coastal Fishing Guide ServicesPort Aransas, TX
    Great Experience
    Stephen R.
    Stephen R.
  • Penn Coastal Fishing Guide Services
    Penn Coastal Fishing Guide ServicesPort Aransas, TX
    Captain Jodie was great!
    Brad M.
    Brad M.
  • Penn Coastal Fishing Guide Services
    Penn Coastal Fishing Guide ServicesPort Aransas, TX
    Cloudy day in the water
    Obed A.
    Obed A.
  • Penn Coastal Fishing Guide Services
    Penn Coastal Fishing Guide ServicesPort Aransas, TX
    Awesome!
    Reagan S.
    Reagan S.
  • Penn Coastal Fishing Guide Services
    Penn Coastal Fishing Guide ServicesPort Aransas, TX
    Awesome everytime!!
    Rod E.
    Rod E.

What's biting with Penn Coastal Fishing Guide Services in Port Aransas

Bull Redfish start to migrate into the bays, making this one of the best months for inshore fishing. And what with reduced crowds and a hot bite offshore as well, you could say this is one of the best times to fish in Port Aransas.

Top catches for September

Fishing reports

Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing on a boat in open waters.

Fish Hopping for Easter Monday!

Apr 6, 2026 • Port Aransas
Wonderful day on the water, snagged some awesome keepers today!
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Two young anglers proudly displaying their Redfish catch while enjoying a day on the water.

Family Day on the water!

Apr 3, 2026 • Port Aransas
Great start to April with these young anglers, had a windy day but we kept reeling them in!
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A young angler proudly displaying a caught fish while on a boat, showcasing a fun family fishing experience.

Black Drum Run for Dad and Daughter!

Mar 30, 2026 • Port Aransas
What a gorgeous day out on the water today, we couldnt reel them in fast enough!
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Two young anglers proudly posing with a catch of Redfish displayed on a board at Fisherman's Wharf in Port Aransas, Texas.

Strong March Finish!

Mar 27, 2026 • Port Aransas
These young anglers were all over the reds today! Had an absolute blast with this group!
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Two anglers proudly posing with their catch of the day, featuring several large fish displayed on a board at a dock in Rockport, Texas.

Strong start to 2026!

Jan 3, 2026 • Port Aransas
We had a great time; caught a lot of drum and enjoyed the warmer weather!
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A display of freshly caught fish, including several Redfish, hanging on a board at Chandlers Landing, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

Capitalized on a warm winter day!

Dec 30, 2025 • Port Aransas
Took advantage of the better than expected weather and hammered the fish! Great time on the water!
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