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Robert Oehrlein
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Robert Oehrlein

Freeport, United States
10+ reviews
Benefit from Captain Robert's extensive knowledge of the local fishing grounds and enjoy a memorable fishing trip for your group in Freeport. The area is renowned for species such as Wahoo, Dolphin (Mahi Mahi), and Cobia, and you'll have the opportunity to target them using a variety of techniques, including bottom fishing, trolling, drifting, jigging, and more. The best way to learn is to join Captain Robert on the water and experience it firsthand.
Brianna O.
Brianna O.
Business partner
James C.
James C.
First mate
Robert O.
Robert O.
Captain
Acea O.
Acea O.
Staff
Austen O.
Austen O.
First mate
Branden O.
Branden O.
First mate

Charter

Rating

4.9
13 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

All reviews (13)

Showing 1 – 5 of 13 reviews
  • Joshua Cover
    Joshua Cover
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Great Offshore Fishing Trip

    22 Hr – Offshore Adventure • 6 adults

    Robert is a great captain and I would highly recommend him and Why Knot Outfitters! We had a great experience offshore fishing, some of the guys this was their first time and Robert and his deckhand James were both great fishing instructors. We caught multiple wahoo, grouper, barracuda and everyone got their limit on snapper! Even hooked up a marlin that inevitably got away (that how it goes sometimes) Definitely would recommend Robert and his team! Thanks for the great trip boys, everyone had a good time and it was definitely a safe experience offshore.

    Reported catch:
    Great Barracuda
    Red Snapper
    Wahoo
    Blackfin Tuna
    +2
    Response from Captain

    thank yall very much

  • Darrell Anderson
    Darrell Anderson
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing Trip!

    12 Hr – Snapper and Kingfish • 5 adults

    We had a great trip with Capt. Robert! We had 6 people in our party. I selected Robert based on the info on his page. No prior knowledge of him or previous trips. We definitely picked the right team! The boat was great. Big enough for all of us. The AC worked well and the boat was clean and comfortable. The seas were rough on our way out, but Robert had us fishing quickly, stopping first to troll for king. We didn't catch anything at the first stop so we headed further out for our Snapper. That's where the fun began. Robert and his deckhand James worked hard to get us on the fish. We were able to get our limit on Snapper and we then trolled more for King and other species. We found a spot that yielded us a boat full of dorado and a cobia! I can't say enough good things about our trip. We're already planning for next year. Everyone in our group caught fish, enjoyed the day and appreciated the excitement from Robert and James about what we were catching. Great day, great experience, great crew! Highly recommend!

    Reported catch:
    Cobia
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Red Snapper
    Response from Captain

    thank yall very much

  • Aimen Alaina
    Aimen Alaina
    us
    Tennessee, US
    Member since 2026
    4.7
    Verified

    Absolutely the Best trip of all dozen that we have been on!

    22 Hr – Offshore Adventure • 2 adults

    we drove 10 1/2 hours to fish with Captain Robert on why knot charter. previously we always drove to desting as it was closer, but it was always the same ole type of “fishing”. get on a boat, drop your bait reel in a couple smaller fish and go home. But with Captain Robert, first i woild say he by far was the most interactive captain, very involved , and clearly have a strong passion and loves what he does! we were debreifed before setting out, and he got insight on exactly what we wanted to do/experience, and what we wanted to catch. He definitely put us in the right spots at the right times of the day. everything was well prepped on the boat. he encouraged and was equally as excited anytime we had a good bite. i could go on and on, but dont want to lose your attention. nonetheless, we will only fish in freeport Tx with Robert here on out. Save your time and money and fish with the best.

    Reported catch:
    Amberjack
    Red Snapper
    Vermilion Snapper
    Blackfin Tuna
    +1
    Response from Captain

    thank yall for fishing with us it was a good time and enjoyed fishing with yall

  • Eric Kuypers
    Eric Kuypers
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Absolute Blast!

    22 Hr – Offshore Adventure • 6 adults

    Wonderful time out with Captain Robert and crew. They worked hard for us from start to finish. He asked what we wanted to catch before we left the dock and then made the plan. He knew where to go and how to get it done. Bite was tough due to the full moon but he still got us fish in the boat. Will be booking with him again in the future and recommending to anyone asks .

    Reported catch:
    Red Snapper
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Wahoo
    Blackfin Tuna
    +1
    Response from Captain

    im glad yall had a great time look forward to seeing yall again

  • Victor Gomez
    Victor Gomez
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Excellent Trip

    12 Hr – Snapper and Kingfish • 6 adults

    Captain Robert and his Deck Hand provided top-notch service and a very fun, memorable day. Everyone of our motley crew managed to catch limit and some relaxing r&r. The boat and tackle wete excellent, as was Captain Robert’s knowledge of where and how to land a variety of fish. We will definitely be back again.

    Response from Captain

    thank yall very much i hope to see yall again

Real catches shared by our community

  • Why Knot Outfiters
    Why Knot OutfitersFreeport, TX
    Angler proudly holding a large wahoo aboard a boat in open ocean waters.
    Fish 1
    Vermilion Snapper
    Joshua C.
    Joshua C.
    Robert is a great captain and I would highly recommend him and Why Knot Outfitters! We had a great experience offshore fishing, some of the guys this was their first time and Robert and his deckhand James were both great fishing instructors. We caught multiple wahoo, grouper, barracuda and everyone got their limit on snapper! Even hooked up a marlin that inevitably got away (that how it goes sometimes) Definitely would recommend Robert and his team! Thanks for the great trip boys, everyone had a good time and it was definitely a safe experience offshore.
  • Why Knot Outfiters
    Why Knot OutfitersFreeport, TX
    A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of the night, featuring multiple Red Snapper and a Mahi Mahi, on a dock illuminated by night lights.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Snapper
    Solid bite
  • Why Knot Outfiters
    Why Knot OutfitersFreeport, TX
    Angler proudly displaying a large Red Snapper while fishing offshore, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Red Snapper
    Eric K.
    Eric K.
    Wonderful time out with Captain Robert and crew. They worked hard for us from start to finish. He asked what we wanted to catch before we left the dock and then made the plan. He knew where to go and how to get it done. Bite was tough due to the full moon but he still got us fish in the boat. Will be booking with him again in the future and recommending to anyone asks .
  • Why Knot Outfiters
    Why Knot OutfitersFreeport, TX
    A variety of fish including Snapper and Mackerel displayed on a cleaning table, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snaps and kings
  • Why Knot Outfiters
    Why Knot OutfitersFreeport, TX
    A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of various fish, including snapper and tuna, arranged neatly on the dock after a successful night fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Red Snapper
    Solid marlin bite along woth dome black fin and a bonus grouper
  • Why Knot Outfiters
    Why Knot OutfitersFreeport, TX
    Angler holding a large red snapper aboard a boat near an offshore oil platform in open water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Red Snapper
    Aimen A.
    Aimen A.
    we drove 10 1/2 hours to fish with Captain Robert on why knot charter. previously we always drove to desting as it was closer, but it was always the same ole type of “fishing”. get on a boat, drop your bait reel in a couple smaller fish and go home. But with Captain Robert, first i woild say he by far was the most interactive captain, very involved , and clearly have a strong passion and loves what he does! we were debreifed before setting out, and he got insight on exactly what we wanted to do/experience, and what we wanted to catch. He definitely put us in the right spots at the right times of the day. everything was well prepped on the boat. he encouraged and was equally as excited anytime we had a good bite. i could go on and on, but dont want to lose your attention. nonetheless, we will only fish in freeport Tx with Robert here on out. Save your time and money and fish with the best.
  • Why Knot Outfiters
    Why Knot OutfitersFreeport, TX
    Angler proudly displaying a vibrant Red Snapper while fishing on a charter boat, with a fellow angler in the background.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Victor G.
    Victor G.
    Captain Robert and his Deck Hand provided top-notch service and a very fun, memorable day. Everyone of our motley crew managed to catch limit and some relaxing r&r. The boat and tackle wete excellent, as was Captain Robert’s knowledge of where and how to land a variety of fish. We will definitely be back again.
  • Why Knot Outfiters
    Why Knot OutfitersFreeport, TX
    A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of Snapper and Mahi-Mahi on the dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Snapper
    Darrell A.
    Darrell A.
    We had a great trip with Capt. Robert! We had 6 people in our party. I selected Robert based on the info on his page. No prior knowledge of him or previous trips. We definitely picked the right team! The boat was great. Big enough for all of us. The AC worked well and the boat was clean and comfortable. The seas were rough on our way out, but Robert had us fishing quickly, stopping first to troll for king. We didn't catch anything at the first stop so we headed further out for our Snapper. That's where the fun began. Robert and his deckhand James worked hard to get us on the fish. We were able to get our limit on Snapper and we then trolled more for King and other species. We found a spot that yielded us a boat full of dorado and a cobia! I can't say enough good things about our trip. We're already planning for next year. Everyone in our group caught fish, enjoyed the day and appreciated the excitement from Robert and James about what we were catching. Great day, great experience, great crew! Highly recommend!
  • Why Knot Outfiters
    Why Knot OutfitersFreeport, TX
    A group of five anglers proudly displaying a variety of fish including Snapper and Mahi Mahi on the dock at night after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Snapper
    Solid snapper bite with a 6 man limit 1 wahoo 1 scamp 2 mahi and 1 rainbow runner
  • Why Knot Outfiters
    Why Knot OutfitersFreeport, TX
    A freshly caught Wahoo lying on the deck of a boat, showcasing the aftermath of a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Red Snapper
    Ricky C.
    Ricky C.
    The captain and crew were extremely friendly and tried their very hardest to accomadate our request for specific species! Even in bad conditions they were able to get us on some fish and give is a great experience!

What's biting with Why Knot Outfiters in Freeport

The weather gets more wintery as fall draws to a close. Unpredictable weather can limit offshore trips. Inshore, Flounder is biting as well as ever, while Speckled Trout and Redfish are consistent in the back lakes and marshes.

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of the night, featuring multiple Red Snapper and a Mahi Mahi, on a dock illuminated by night lights.

Solid Bite, Plenty of Action

Sep 26, 2026 • Freeport
Solid bite
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A variety of fish including Snapper and Mackerel displayed on a cleaning table, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

Snappers and Kingfish Action

Sep 16, 2026 • Freeport
Snaps and kings
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A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of various fish, including snapper and tuna, arranged neatly on the dock after a successful night fishing trip.

Solid marlin bite with blackfin and grou

Sep 7, 2026 • Freeport
Solid marlin bite along woth dome black fin and a bonus grouper
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A group of five anglers proudly displaying a variety of fish including Snapper and Mahi Mahi on the dock at night after a successful fishing trip.

Snapper and wahoo

Jul 12, 2026 • Freeport
Solid snapper bite with a 6 man limit 1 wahoo 1 scamp 2 mahi and 1 rainbow runner
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A variety of Snapper and Grouper laid out on the deck of a fishing boat, showcasing a successful day of deep-sea fishing.

20 hr july4th

Jul 5, 2026 • Freeport
Solid snapoer bite also picked up a couple of grouper and a stud 103lb wahoo
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Group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of Snapper and Mahi Mahi on the dock after a successful night fishing trip.

Snapper is here

May 31, 2026 • Freeport
Been catching solid snapper wahoo and mahi
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