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
125
Reviews
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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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Garrett D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome trip, caught so many different species and keepers at that.

VERIFIED   10 Hour Trip on June 25, 2025
Captian and deckhand were on top of everything and knew exactly where to go to get it done, best experience you can ask for!
Garrett D. recommends Blue Water Excursions โ€“ Deep Sea
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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   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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Gregg G.
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 (AM) on June 17, 2025
Chad and Derek were excellent guides and ensured we were on fish, even in windy and rough conditions.
Gregg G. 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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Phillip D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

We caught some good Red Snapper

VERIFIED   Snapper Special Morning Trip on July 20, 2025
I recommend this crew for your next Fishing trip
Phillip D. recommends Blue Water Excursions โ€“ Deep Sea
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