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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Richard D.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Started out good

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip (PM) on June 30, 2025
Things got really rough really fast and the captain called it for safety. Weather took a bad turn. I never feared for my safety,...
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Nathan B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

March fishing trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on March 26, 2025
Nathan B. recommends Blue Water Excursions โ€“ Deep Sea
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Adam F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

March fishing trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on March 21, 2025
Adam F. recommends Blue Water Excursions โ€“ Deep Sea
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Adam F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Limited OUT

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (PM) on August 10, 2024
We caught our limit of red snapper and a monster king mackerel! I will be using this outfit next time I am in Port Aransas.
Adam F. recommends Blue Water Excursions โ€“ Deep Sea
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Paul 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 October 14, 2024
Five stars! Great experience with a great captain. Highly recommended. Definitely will be coming again.
Paul W. recommends Blue Water Excursions โ€“ Deep Sea
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