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Paul Pennington
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Paul Pennington

Oyster Creek, United States
Federal waters
50+ reviews
Captain Paul Pennington has been fishing for over 30 years. Paul specializes in both inshore and offshore fishing. He knows the waters in and around Texas like the back of his hand and is often found guiding his clients in and around the reefs, rigs, and wrecks. Paul's catches include Kingfish, Ling, Mahi Mahi, Red Snapper, Sharks, Wahoo, Trout, Redfish, Amberjack, Grouper, and various reef fish species, and many more. His team will make sure you have a memorable time on the water.

Charters

Rating

4.3
57 reviews
4.2
Boat & Equipment
4.4
Captain & Crew
4.2
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

77%
Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
77%
Recommend this charter
89%
Appropriate for children
87%
Satisfied with the boat
78%
Caught fish

All reviews (57)

Showing 1 – 5 of 57 reviews
  • Kevin Twomey
    Kevin Twomey
    Repeat angler
    us
    Wyoming, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing family trip

    12 hour trip • 4 adults

    Fishing was a little slow in the morning. Had a hard time getting into the e keepers. But Captain Paul and his crew were great. Helped with anything we needed. We had to work for it but got into a few different kinds of fish with some good keepers. We all had a great time and will definitely be coming back again.

    Response from Captain

    thanks for booking had s blast .

  • Danyea Pradia
    Danyea Pradia
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    The Best Trip

    Nearshore 6 hour • 4 adults

    Captian Paul and Lil Trey were awesone ! Very knowledgeable and they put us in the fish. thank you guys for a wondeful trip

    Reported catch:
    Red Snapper
    Response from Captain

    thank you very much

  • Murtaza Aslam
    Murtaza Aslam
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2019
    5.0
    Verified

    great trip

    Full Day Trip – Offshore • 5 adults

    had a great trip with captain paul and his deck hand trey.

    Response from Captain

    thanks guys. We had a blast with y’all even though it was a little bit rough out there.

  • Kevin Roberts
    Kevin Roberts
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    awesome crew....weather was rough

    12 Hour Trip – Blue Water • 6 adults

    we loved our trip....will book again. trey was awesome. thank you for the trip. .....

    Reported catch:
    Red Snapper
    Lane Snapper
    Response from Captain

    We also had a great time, thanks for booking with us. yall need well considering the weather.

  • Jay Nguyen
    Jay Nguyen
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    12 hour deep sea trip

    12 Hour Trip – Blue Water • 6 adults

    Captain Paul and his deckhand were fantastic! They were very informative throughout the trip and made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. We went out hoping to catch mahi mahi and red snapper, and they made it happen for us. The boat was well run, the crew worked hard, and the atmosphere was great. We had an amazing time out on the deep sea and I’d highly recommend booking with them!

    Response from Captain

    thank you sir, we enjoyed the trip.

Real catches shared by our community

  • Reelhard Fishin Charter – 34'
    Reelhard Fishin Charter – 34'Freeport, TX
    Angler proudly displaying two Snapper at the dock during a fishing trip, showcasing a successful catch.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Snapper
    Jay N.
    Jay N.
    Captain Paul and his deckhand were fantastic! They were very informative throughout the trip and made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. We went out hoping to catch mahi mahi and red snapper, and they made it happen for us. The boat was well run, the crew worked hard, and the atmosphere was great. We had an amazing time out on the deep sea and I’d highly recommend booking with them!
  • Reelhard Fishin Charter – 34'
    Reelhard Fishin Charter – 34'Freeport, TX
    Two anglers proudly displaying a large Mahi Mahi at the dock, showcasing their successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Catching limits of red snapper and dorado.
  • Reelhard Fishin Charter – 34'
    Reelhard Fishin Charter – 34'Freeport, TX
    Group of anglers displaying their catch, including a large Mahi-Mahi and several Snapper, while enjoying a day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Luis L.
    Luis L.
    Captain Pennington is a great captain and knew where to take us to catch fish. We caught red snapper and mahi. All the guys enjoyed the trip and we will definitely be returning on a trip with him in the future.
  • Reelhard Fishin Charters – 30'
    Reelhard Fishin Charters – 30'Oyster Creek, TX
    A collection of freshly caught Red Snapper neatly arranged on a wooden board, with a person holding another fish nearby.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Justin R.
    Justin R.
    Had a blast for an off season trip. Maxed out on red snapper early. Captain Paul was awesome put us on fish and his son Trey was a very good deck hand if that kid decides to be a captain one day he would be a great captain. I would definitely recommend and will use again
  • Reelhard Fishin Charter – 34'
    Reelhard Fishin Charter – 34'Freeport, TX
    A young angler proudly displaying a caught fish while fishing on a boat, enjoying a sunny day at sea.
    Fish 1
    Mutton Snapper
    Brandon S.
    Brandon S.
    Fishing trip was great! We went to multiple spots and found where the fish were biting. Caught 40-50 fish and my kids loved the day. Great day on the water!
  • Reelhard Fishin Charters – 30'
    Reelhard Fishin Charters – 30'Oyster Creek, TX
    An angler proudly displaying a large Blacktip Shark while fishing on a boat in open waters.
    Cobia ling are showing up.
  • Reelhard Fishin Charter – 34'
    Reelhard Fishin Charter – 34'Freeport, TX
    Group of anglers posing aboard a boat with multiple red snapper-like fish arranged on the deck and cooler after an offshore fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Captain Paul and Trey were awesome! Extremely knowledgeable and gave us a unforgettable experience!
  • Reelhard Fishin Charters – 30'
    Reelhard Fishin Charters – 30'Oyster Creek, TX
    A young angler proudly displaying a large Red Snapper after a successful fishing trip at the dock.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    We have recently been catching large red snapper in texas waters. Now the time to get out there and catch some.
  • Reelhard Fishin Charters – 30'
    Reelhard Fishin Charters – 30'Oyster Creek, TX
    A family group at the dock showcasing their catch, including a young boy proudly holding two flounder after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Flounder
    James C.
    James C.
    We had the most lovely day with Captain Paul and his son/first mate Tray. We had initially planned to go the deep water route, but the weather (and wind) changed leading to much higher swells. Captain Paul had multiple alternative plans and we hit several inland (bay/river locations); it turned out to be a real magical day. Plenty of fish; great conditions (under circumstances). Look forward to doing it again!
  • Reelhard Fishin Charter – 34'
    Reelhard Fishin Charter – 34'Freeport, TX
    Group of anglers, including a child, gathered beside a boat on a covered dock with multiple colorful snapper and reef fish arranged on the decking.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Brent H.
    Brent H.

Our Fishing Locations

What's biting with Reelhard Fishin Charters – 23' in Oyster Creek

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

Two anglers proudly displaying a large Mahi Mahi at the dock, showcasing their successful fishing trip.

Red snapper and dorado

Jul 3, 2025 • Freeport
Catching limits of red snapper and dorado.
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An angler proudly displaying a large Blacktip Shark while fishing on a boat in open waters.

Cobia are here

Apr 21, 2024 • Oyster Creek
Cobia ling are showing up.
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A young angler proudly displaying a large Red Snapper after a successful fishing trip at the dock.

Texas snapper

Dec 24, 2022 • Oyster Creek
We have recently been catching large red snapper in texas waters. Now the time to get out there and catch some.
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A fishing rod is poised above the water, capturing a glimpse of a shark swimming beneath the surface during an offshore fishing trip.

Lots of big sharks

Jun 10, 2022 • Oyster Creek
Lately we have had several large sharks come to the boat.
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A variety of fish including Snapper and Mackerel laid out on a dock after a successful fishing trip.

Fish are biting again after the storm

Aug 1, 2020 • Freeport
Kingfish , dharks and other fish are back in action .
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Three fish, including a large King Mackerel and two smaller species, laid out on a wooden dock after a fishing trip.

July 18th

Jul 18, 2020 • Freeport
Great guests today. Beautiful blue water and tried to chase dorado and switched middle of the trip species.
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