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
 4 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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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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James S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip (AM) on July 1, 2025
James S. recommends Blue Water Excursions โ€“ Deep Sea
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Bryan E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time!!

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on September 20, 2024
Great boat, captain, and deck hand.ย  Caught several fish, even though most us (first timers) got sea sick.ย  They made sure...
Bryan E. recommends Blue Water Excursions โ€“ Deep Sea
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Carlos M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Red Snapper

VERIFIED   Snapper Special Morning Trip on August 17, 2024
Great experience with Captain Chad. We maxed out on red snappers early morning and fished throughout the day for other...
Carlos M. recommends Blue Water Excursions โ€“ Deep Sea
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John B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best offshore trip I ever experienced!

VERIFIED   12 Hour Trip on August 16, 2024
This offshore trip was top-notch all the way from the deck hand, to the captain and the boat. Great experience and would recommend...
John B. recommends Blue Water Excursions โ€“ Deep Sea
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