Captain
Dan Wilkerson

Member since November 2017 Port Aransas, United States
Background
I grew up down here in Corpus Christi. My dad took me fishing ever since I was a young boy and it has turned into a lifelong passion of mine to teach and encourage people to spend time with their families out on the water enjoying nature and catching memories that will last a lifetime. My business relies on the main principals: safety and training. I inspect the vessels daily to ensure vital systems are working properly and conduct routine emergency drills. I hold a USCG 100 ton masters license, well above the requirement to operate an inshore guide boat. You can be confident that your family's safety aboard my vessel is at the top of my list. You can bet the farm that you will get the trip you paid for. I will shut the doors and throw the keys in the bay before I take a dollar that I didn't earn. Good ethics – you can count on fishing with a guide that respects nature, fishing regulations, and other boaters.
Techniques
Techniques vary by target species. Sometimes live bait under a cork is best, other times we might be soaking some bait on the bottom just depends on what time of the year and what we want to catch. I generally provide spinning reel setups but have others if the client prefers. Bringing your own gear is always allowed.

Hey, I'm Captain Dan Wilkerson

Port Aransas, United States
Background
I grew up down here in Corpus Christi. My dad took me fishing ever since I was a young boy and it has turned into a lifelong passion of mine to teach and encourage people to spend time with their families out on the water enjoying nature and catching memories that will last a lifetime. My business relies on the main principals: safety and training. I inspect the vessels daily to ensure vital systems are working properly and conduct routine emergency drills. I hold a USCG 100 ton masters license, well above the requirement to operate an inshore guide boat. You can be confident that your family's safety aboard my vessel is at the top of my list. You can bet the farm that you will get the trip you paid for. I will shut the doors and throw the keys in the bay before I take a dollar that I didn't earn. Good ethics – you can count on fishing with a guide that respects nature, fishing regulations, and other boaters.
Techniques
Techniques vary by target species. Sometimes live bait under a cork is best, other times we might be soaking some bait on the bottom just depends on what time of the year and what we want to catch. I generally provide spinning reel setups but have others if the client prefers. Bringing your own gear is always allowed.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(88 reviews)
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Port Aransas
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Trips from US $475

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 88 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Kathy C.
Excellent
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Great experience

VERIFIED   Fish and Chips AM (Port A) on July 15, 2025
Dan did an awesome job with the whole experience. We had some questions before the trip and he responded quickly. On the boat...
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Kirk M.
Excellent
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Excellent Guide

VERIFIED   NEW  Kids Fish Sticks (Ingleside) on August 29, 2025
Capโ€™n Dan went above and beyond all expectations. Very accommodating and got us to the spots for some great fishing. Thanks...
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Matt C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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A great family fishing trip

VERIFIED   Fish and Chips AM (Port A) on March 14, 2025
The five of us (my wife and I plus our three teenagers) booked an 8am trip with Dan. He messaged us the afternoon before and...
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Isiah N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome trip

VERIFIED   Fish and Chips AM (Ingleside) on July 28, 2025
Captain Dan was awesome, kept the vibe chill and the fish flowing. From the moment we got on the boat til the moment we got...
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Cassandra H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fun family fishing!

VERIFIED   Fish and Chips AM (Port A) on June 8, 2025
Captain Dan was enthusiastic and knowledgeable. He knew exactly what we would be fishing for and where to find them! Great...
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