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Coastal Charters
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Coastal Charters

Port Aransas, United States
Federal waters
100+ reviews
Captain Danny Dorman has spent his life on the water – fishing runs in his blood! Both his father and grandfather were avid fishermen, so he learned the tricks of the trade from an early age and acquired a passion for fishing. He has held a 100 Ton Captain's License for over 20 years and enjoys meeting new clients of all skill levels. Captain Danny's favorite fish to catch is Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, and Mako Shark. He and his team will do all in their power to make sure you have a memorable day on the water.

Charters

Rating

4.7
124 reviews
4.6
Boat & Equipment
4.8
Captain & Crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

91%
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
92%
Recommend this charter
84%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
86%
Caught fish

All reviews (124)

Showing 1 – 5 of 124 reviews
  • Joseph Sexton
    Joseph Sexton
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2021
    10 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Joe is the Man

    8 Hour Trip • 4 adults

    Captain Joe went way above and beyond to ensure that my 16 year old son and his friends had a great offshore experience. He's patient and encouraging, and you can tell he loves his profession. In addition to a box full of red snapper and king fish, the boys got experiences they'll remember for a long time. Thanks, Captain Joe.

  • Bee Lee
    Bee Lee
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Birthday Trip!

    5 Hour Trip (AM) • 2 adults

    We set out to celebrate a 50th birthday with some off shore fishing. Banjo and Kaylee and Caleb were a first class crew with fishing knowldege, trip logistics and dolling out the jokes. Would recommend for anyone experienced to a first timer. We will be back for sure. thank you Coastal charters!

    Reported catch:
    Red Snapper
  • Chase Fuller
    Chase Fuller
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Kids first bay fishing trip

    4 Hour Trip • 3 adults • 2 children

    Captain Fernando was great with my sons and they had a blast. He was very patient with the boys and got us into fish immediately. Didn't have any luck with reds but other friends fishing the coast that weekend didn't end up with any either. Will gladly book again next summer.

  • Jana Banana
    Jana Banana
    us
    Oklahoma, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Unicorn of the Sea!

    4 Hour Trip (AM) • 6 adults • 2 children

    We had a great day on Texas Bet with Captain Tyler and first mate Joey! They kept us on fish all day. They kept the big boys challenged and the little kids engaged all day. We snagged king mackerel, vermillion snapper, a shark, and filefish (possibly a junior state record)!

    Response from Charter operator

    thanks for the trip the guys had fun

  • Ryann Hansen
    Ryann Hansen
    us
    Alaska, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome trip

    8 Hour Trip • 3 adults • 1 child

    Fish weren’t biting when trolling but captain didn’t give up and dropped some lines for some deep fish and I ended up catching a fish of a lifetime!

    Reported catch:
    Red Snapper

Real catches shared by our community

  • Coastal Charters – Bay Fishing
    Coastal Charters – Bay FishingPort Aransas, TX
    Adult angler holding a large spotted snook aboard a small fishing boat in a calm coastal waterway.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Speckled Trout
    Adam D.
    Adam D.
    We caught trout, reds, and blacks! Captain put us on the fish immediately!
  • Coastal Charters – Standaman
    Coastal Charters – StandamanPort Aransas, TX
    A family proudly displays a large Red Snapper alongside several smaller catches at the dock in Port Aransas, Texas.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Snapper
    Ryann H.
    Ryann H.
    Fish weren’t biting when trolling but captain didn’t give up and dropped some lines for some deep fish and I ended up catching a fish of a lifetime!
  • Coastal Charters – Texas Bet
    Coastal Charters – Texas BetPort Aransas, TX
    Group of adult anglers posing behind a dockside catch board displaying multiple red snapper and mahi-mahi in Port Aransas, Texas.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Snapper
    Thomas E. B.
    Thomas E. B.
    5-limits of snapper 3-mahi
  • Coastal Charters "Blackjack"
    Coastal Charters "Blackjack"Aransas Pass, TX
    A group of young anglers posing on a boat with a cooler full of freshly caught fish, showcasing their successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Joseph S.
    Joseph S.
    Captain Joe went way above and beyond to ensure that my 16 year old son and his friends had a great offshore experience. He's patient and encouraging, and you can tell he loves his profession. In addition to a box full of red snapper and king fish, the boys got experiences they'll remember for a long time. Thanks, Captain Joe.
  • Coastal Charters – Bay Fishing
    Coastal Charters – Bay FishingPort Aransas, TX
    Young angler proudly holding a Speckled Trout while fishing from a boat.
    Stephanie I.
    Stephanie I.
    We had a great experience with a half day of fishing in the bay. We caught several fish and Tyler was great with helping us. He was very knowledgeable and great with our kids, especially our inquisitive 8 year old son. Highly recommend!!
  • Coastal Charters "Blackjack"
    Coastal Charters "Blackjack"Aransas Pass, TX
    Angler proudly displaying a large Wahoo while fishing offshore, showcasing the excitement of a successful catch.
    Bee L.
    Bee L.
    We set out to celebrate a 50th birthday with some off shore fishing. Banjo and Kaylee and Caleb were a first class crew with fishing knowldege, trip logistics and dolling out the jokes. Would recommend for anyone experienced to a first timer. We will be back for sure. thank you Coastal charters!
  • Coastal Charters "Blackjack"
    Coastal Charters "Blackjack"Port Aransas, TX
    Two anglers proudly displaying a variety of fish, including Snapper and Mahi Mahi, on a catch board at a coastal fishing charter.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Red Snapper
    Jody M.
    Jody M.
    Everything!!
  • Coastal Charters – Texas Bet
    Coastal Charters – Texas BetPort Aransas, TX
    An angler is reeling in a shark while fishing in deep blue waters, showcasing the excitement of sport fishing.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +3
    Bull Shark
    Jana B.
    Jana B.
    We had a great day on Texas Bet with Captain Tyler and first mate Joey! They kept us on fish all day. They kept the big boys challenged and the little kids engaged all day. We snagged king mackerel, vermillion snapper, a shark, and filefish (possibly a junior state record)!
  • Coastal Charters – Standaman
    Coastal Charters – StandamanPort Aransas, TX
    Group of adult anglers posing beside a catch board displaying multiple snapper and other reef fish at Chandler's Landing.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Ricky B.
    Ricky B.
    This is our second time going on The Standman deep sea fishing trip and was a great catch first time and second time going. We will come back again to fish.
  • Coastal Charters – Texas Bet
    Coastal Charters – Texas BetPort Aransas, TX
    Group of adult anglers posing beside a dockside catch board displaying multiple red snapper, with charter boats and Fisherman's Wharf in Port Aransas, Texas, behind them.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Quin R.
    Quin R.
    Did two 8 hour off shore two days straight. Great crew both days, limited on Snapper both days. Highly recommended.

Our Fishing Locations

What's biting with Coastal Charters – Texas Bet in Port Aransas

Bay fishing is excellent, with large numbers of Redfish, Trout, Black Drum, and Flounder. Flounder can only be caught with hook and line this month. Offshore, people are catching Kingfish, Tuna, and the occasional Wahoo.

Top catches for November