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
112
Reviews
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My Charter Listing

Blue Water Excursions โ€“ Deep Sea

Federally permitted
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(112 reviews)
Angler's choice
Port Aransas
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $1,850

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 112 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (191)
Absolutely incredible experience with Blue Water Excursions!
Absolutely incredible experience with Blue Water Excursions!
Absolutely incredible experience with Blue Water Excursions!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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John O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Worth The Trip

VERIFIED   NEW  10 Hour Trip on June 28, 2025
Great crew. Chad and Derrick worked very hard to give us a pleasant experience.๐Ÿ‘
John O. recommends Blue Water Excursions โ€“ Deep Sea
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Jaye H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Highly Recommend

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on March 17, 2025
Capt Chad and crew were friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable.ย  The boat was great, all the equipment worked, and we were taken...
Jaye H. recommends Blue Water Excursions โ€“ Deep Sea
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Steven M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time

VERIFIED   NEW  10 Hour Trip on June 22, 2025
We caught good fish!
Steven M. recommends Blue Water Excursions โ€“ Deep Sea
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Ed G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome 8 Trip!

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on April 11, 2025
We had Liam and Nelson as our Captains and they were Fantastic!! They took us to places where there were plenty of fish to...
Ed G. recommends Blue Water Excursions โ€“ Deep Sea
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Tom G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

6 Hour AM Trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on August 10, 2024
Liam and Nelson were everything and more that you could hope for from a crew. They were awesome from the start of the trip...
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