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Blue Water Excursions
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Chad Banks, Captain at Blue Water Excursions
Come and visit a place where fishing action is never-ending. A place that has endless opportunities of catching different species. Join the best fishing charter in the area, Blue Water Excursions! They sure know a thing or two about filling the boat with fish, creating lasting memories, and providing an incredible day of fishing out on the water. Their specialty is offshore fishing and their goal is to provide guests with the most enjoyable and memorable experience possible.
Captain Chad Banks is a licensed master 200-ton captain with years of experience and thousands of fishing trips offshore of Port Aransas under his belt. His local knowledge and dedication to service will ensure you have a wonderful day out in the big blue and will keep you coming back for more.
You'll start by boarding their 36’ long and 12 ft. wide Twin Vee catamaran that accommodates up to 6 guests. Powered by 2 Yamaha 300 HP engines and fully equipped with a GPS, fishfinder and outriggers. There is also a toilet and a live bait well for catch storage.
Go after Amberjack, Almaco Jack, Vermillion, Grey, Lane and Red Snapper. Trolling the areas during the summer months can produce all the major pelagic species including but not limited to Dorado, Billfish, Blackfin Tuna, Wahoo, King Mackerel and many more!
You will learn different techniques such as using heavy tackle, trolling, jigging, spinning, popping and drift fishing.
What are you waiting for? Plan a trip with Blue Water Excursions and see for yourself!
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Port Aransas, TX 6 Hour Morning Red Snapper Trip
Port Aransas, TX
Private boat Experience
boat: Blue Water Excursions36' Twin Vee Max 6 Guests (base trip price includes 6 guests)
Targeted Fish Species: King Mackerel Red Snapper
During snapper season the 6 hour trip allows enough time to run about 25 miles offshore to target Red Snapper. If there is additional time left we will fish for King Mackerel, Sharks, Ling and other near coastal fish.
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Port Aransas, TX 6 Hour Morning Red Snapper Trip
Port Aransas, TX
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Port Aransas, TX 6 Hour Afternoon Red Snapper Trip
Port Aransas, TX
Private boat Experience
boat: Blue Water Excursions36' Twin Vee Max 6 Guests (base trip price includes 6 guests)
Targeted Fish Species: King Mackerel Red Snapper
Get ready to muscle with these big fish and target catching the biggest red snapper you could get 25 miles offshore. If you still have extra time, you can also get the chance to fish for King Mackerel, Sharks, Ling and other near coastal fish.
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Port Aransas, TX 6 Hour Afternoon Red Snapper Trip
Port Aransas, TX
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Port Aransas, TX 8 Hour Trip
Port Aransas, TX
Private boat Experience
boat: Blue Water Excursions36' Twin Vee Max 6 Guests (base trip price includes 6 guests)
Targeted Fish Species: Greater Amberjack Red Snapper Yellowtail Amberjack
This 8 hour trip 8 hr trip bring you beyond 30 miles offshore to the "rocks" or natural banks. Variety of reef fish can be caught such as Amberjack, Almaco Jack, Vermillion, Grey, Lane and Red Snapper and many more! For a challenging yet fun and memorable experience, join this charter now!
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Port Aransas, TX 8 Hour Trip
Port Aransas, TX
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Port Aransas, TX 10 Hour Trip
Port Aransas, TX
Private boat Experience
boat: Blue Water Excursions36' Twin Vee Max 6 Guests (base trip price includes 6 guests)
Targeted Fish Species: Greater Amberjack Red Snapper Yellowtail Amberjack
More time in the waters means gets you a bigger catch and more time to learn and experience real fishing adventure. Targe catching amberjack, Almaco Jack, Vermillion, Grey, Lane and Red Snapper and more! This trip good for guests so gather your members and book a trip now!
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Port Aransas, TX 10 Hour Trip
Port Aransas, TX
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Port Aransas, TX 12 Hour Trip
Port Aransas, TX
Private boat Experience
boat: Blue Water Excursions36' Twin Vee Max 6 Guests (base trip price includes 6 guests)
Targeted Fish Species: Greater Amberjack Red Snapper Yellowtail Amberjack
Join a trip that will allow you to land various species. Amberjack, Almaco Jack, Vermillion, Grey, Lane and Red Snapper are regulars. Trolling these areas during summer months can produce all the major pelagic species including but not limited to Dorado, Billfish, Blackfin Tuna, Wahoo and Kings.
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Port Aransas, TX 12 Hour Trip
Port Aransas, TX
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Port Aransas, TX Dolphin Watch and Sunset Cruise
Port Aransas, TX
Private boat Experience
boat: Blue Water Excursions36' Twin Vee Max 6 Guests (base trip price includes 6 guests)
Take a trip around the beautiful waters of Port Aransas with captain Chad. You will cruise in style in a spacious 36 ft. catamaran with a 12 ft. beam allowing plenty of room for up to 6 guests. Before the sun goes down you will spend time at the jetties and ship channel checking out the dolphins.
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Port Aransas, TX Dolphin Watch and Sunset Cruise
Port Aransas, TX
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Ratings & Reviews Summary
July 26, 2024
Captain Chad Banks did an AMAZING job! His knowledge and expertise gave our family the best experience in off shore fishing! We definitely recommend him!
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July 26, 2024
Chad is the man when it comes to fishing in the gulf of Mexico you will not be disappointed. I've never had a bad day or been skunked fishing with captain Chad Banks
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July 26, 2024
Blue Water Excusions = 5 stars
July 26, 2024
Very friendly and treated us so good.
July 26, 2024
Captain Chad did great, got me and my sons on the fish and was professional and helpful the whole time. Already looking at a possible 2nd trip in July. Awesome experience!
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July 26, 2024
Cpt Chad is an excellent captain and fishing guide. He helped us with a last minute booking and was so easy to work with. He put us in the fish quickly and consistently all day long. We boated 85#s of red snapper and shark! We will be returning and recommending to all who will listen!
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