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
(72 reviews)
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Port Aransas
 4 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $400

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 72 reviews
Boat
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Crew
Excellent
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Experience
Excellent
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Appropriate for children
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Caught fish
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Joseph B.
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Captain Dan is the Man!

VERIFIED   Fish and Chips AM (Port A) on June 6, 2025
Great fishing trip with captain Dan. Caught more than enough fish at a few different spots. Would definitely recommend to others.
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Daniel H.
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Red fishing!

VERIFIED   The Whole Enchilada (Port A) on March 9, 2025
Caught our limit red fishing with Captain Dan! Great guide and had a good time out on the water. The whole enchilada is the...
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Delaney C.
Excellent
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Captain Dan is the best!

VERIFIED   Fish and Chips AM (Port A) on February 28, 2025
We had a great time with Dan! We caught some great fish. The captain was very fun and knowledgeable! 10/10 would do it again!
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Drew S.
Excellent
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Great Day of Fishing in Very Windy Conditions!

VERIFIED   Half Day โ€“ Fish and Chips (PM) on December 31, 2024
Captain Dan was a fantastic guide and put us on redfish and black drum in some challenging winds. We caught our limit of reds...
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Chad D.
Excellent
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Awesome Day!

VERIFIED   The Whole Enchilada (Ingleside) on May 21, 2025
Great guide. Worked with my 7 year old son. Very patient and knowledgeable.
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