Captain
Chad Banks

Member since November 2020 Port Aransas, United States
Background
Captain Chad has fished his entire life and for him, this is more than just a job – it's a way of life. He enjoys watching people catch fish as much as he does catching them himself.
Techniques
Captain Chad uses anything that puts fish in the boat.

Hey, I'm Captain Chad Banks

Port Aransas, United States
Background
Captain Chad has fished his entire life and for him, this is more than just a job – it's a way of life. He enjoys watching people catch fish as much as he does catching them himself.
Techniques
Captain Chad uses anything that puts fish in the boat.
Anglers Choice
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My Charter Listing

Blue Water Excursions โ€“ Deep Sea

Federally permitted
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(125 reviews)
Angler's choice
Port Aransas
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Trips from US $1,850

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 125 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
96%
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CLAY H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Like clockwork every time.

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on August 24, 2025
Tell these guys what you want to catch, and theyโ€™ll put you right on top of them. We use them exclusively because weโ€™ve...
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Jared L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Worth it! First class experience!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on August 3, 2025
These guys were awesome! They knew all the spots to take us to ensure we had a great day on the water. My kids had...
Jared L. recommends Blue Water Excursions โ€“ Deep Sea
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John W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Chad

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on August 14, 2025
Chad and Derek were great. They were personable, professional, and kind. This is pretty rare in most walks of life. They did...
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Savannah O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great experience

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (PM) on August 1, 2025
Once again another amazing fishing trip we caught what we came to get and had a great time doing it We love bringing new friends...
Savannah O. recommends Blue Water Excursions โ€“ Deep Sea
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Joanne M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on July 3, 2025
Our guides were amazing! Good conversation and good music! Caught our limits and still had time to catch a mangrove snapper!!...
Joanne M. recommends Blue Water Excursions โ€“ Deep Sea
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