Charter Operator
Coastal Charters

Member since November 2016 Port Aransas, United States
Background
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.

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Port Aransas, United States
Background
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.

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(30 reviews)
Port Aransas
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $650
Excellent
4.3 / 5
(8 reviews)
Port Aransas
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $1,500
Excellent
4.1 / 5
(7 reviews)
Port Aransas
Trips from US $3,500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 47 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (129)
Great fishing trip on The Standman.
Great Trip!
June fishing trip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
91%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
74%
Appropriate for children
86%
Satisfied with the boat
94%
Caught fish
83%
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Thomas M.
Very good
3.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Decent enough

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 15, 2025
Our trip was booked for 7 am but was double booked and we were pushed to afternoon. We went ahead even though it was not what...
Thomas M. does not recommend Coastal Charters "Blackjack"
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Nathan F.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   September 13, 2025
The charter operator canceled 4 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Julie M.
Calera, Oklahoma
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

8 Hour on the Standman with Capt Chase

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on May 28, 2023
Couldnโ€™t have asked for a better trip with Capt Chase and Deckhand Willis!!! We caught several that we had to turn back and...
Julie M. recommends Coastal Charters โ€“ Standaman
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Jesse L.
Good
3.0 / 5
Experience:
Bad
2.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
Overall

October fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (AM) on October 18, 2025
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Lisa R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Daniel

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on June 15, 2024
Lisa R. recommends Coastal Charters "Blackjack"
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