Night Green Light Redfish And Trout Trip
Private Trip
Flats/Shallows Fishing
Four-hour night fishing targeting redfish and speckled troutGreen lights attract baitfish creating steady fishing actionCaptain Josh Trejo provides all gear for two guests
Captain Josh Trejo's 4-hour green light fishing adventure changes everything you think you know about nighttime angling in Aransas Pass. This isn't your typical sunset cruise – we're talking about a serious fishing technique that uses powerful underwater lights to create your own personal honey hole right there on the flats. The cooler evening air makes it comfortable to fish while the lights work their magic, drawing in massive schools of baitfish that bring hungry redfish and speckled trout right to your boat. With space for just two anglers, you get personalized attention from one of the area's top-rated captains who knows exactly where these fish like to feed after dark.
Your evening starts around sunset when Captain Josh fires up those bright green lights and drops them over the side. Within minutes, you'll watch the water come alive as shrimp, mullet, and other baitfish gather in the glow like moths to a flame. The predators aren't far behind – redfish cruise in from the deeper water while speckled trout move up from their daytime haunts to cash in on this easy meal. The whole setup creates this incredible feeding zone that keeps producing fish all night long. You'll be casting right into the light or working the edges where the bigger fish often lurk. The calm night air and steady action make this a customer favorite for anyone wanting to see the Texas coast from a completely different angle.
Green light fishing is all about patience and precision. Captain Josh uses high-powered LED lights that penetrate deep into the water column, creating an underwater beacon that draws baitfish from hundreds of yards away. The green spectrum works better than white lights because it travels further through saltwater and doesn't spook the fish as much. Once the lights are set and the bait starts showing up, we use live shrimp, soft plastics, and topwater plugs to target the feeding fish. The key is reading the water – sometimes the fish are right in the brightest part of the light, other times they're hanging just outside in the shadows. All your tackle is provided, from the rods and reels to a full selection of lures that work best under these conditions. Captain Josh knows exactly what presentations trigger strikes when the fish are focused on the light.
Redfish are the stars of this show, and Aransas Pass has some of the best red fishing on the entire Texas coast. These copper-colored bruisers love to hunt in the lights, often cruising in schools that'll make your heart race. Most reds we hook on these night trips run between 20-28 inches – perfect slot fish that fight like bulldogs and taste even better. They're most active during the warmer months but bite year-round under the lights, especially when the water temperature drops and they move into the deeper flats to feed. What makes reds so exciting is their aggressive nature – they'll crush a topwater plug or inhale a live shrimp with authority that'll test your drag system.
Speckled trout are the other main target, and these beautiful fish are absolutely deadly under green lights. Texas specks are known for their size, with many fish pushing 2-3 pounds and the occasional trophy over 5 pounds showing up in our nets. They're more finicky than redfish but incredibly rewarding when you figure out their pattern. Specks love soft plastics worked slowly through the light, and they hit with that distinctive head-shake that lets you know exactly what's on the other end. Fall and winter are prime time for bigger trout, when they school up and feed heavily before the cooler months. The night bite often produces the biggest fish of the day since these predators feel more comfortable moving into shallow water after dark.
This 4-hour green light adventure offers something completely different from your typical daytime fishing trip. With Captain Josh's expertise and the proven effectiveness of light fishing in Aransas Pass waters, you're looking at consistent action and a chance to experience one of the Gulf Coast's most productive fishing techniques. The intimate 2-person capacity means you get personal instruction and the best spots on the boat. Just bring your drinks and get ready for a relaxing evening that could produce some of your best fish of the year. These night trips book up fast, especially during the cooler months when the fishing really turns on, so grab your spot before someone else beats you to it.
Sciaenops OcellatusReds are built for our shallow Texas waters, often feeding in 1-4 feet where you can see their backs breaking the surface. Around Aransas Pass, most slot fish run 20-28 inches, but we see plenty of bigger bulls offshore. They love oyster reefs, grass beds, and muddy bottoms where they root for crabs and shrimp. The famous black spot near their tail isn't just for show - it confuses predators into attacking the wrong end. These copper-colored fighters are pure muscle and will give you a serious workout. Year-round fishing is good, but fall and spring are prime. Here's the trick: when targeting tailing reds, cast well ahead of where they're moving and let your bait settle before they get there.
Salmo TruttaSpeckled trout around Aransas Pass typically run 14-24 inches and love our grass flats and shallow bays. They're drawn to the lights at night because that's where the shrimp and small baitfish gather. These fish have a delicate, flaky white meat that's fantastic eating, but don't overcook it or it gets mushy. What makes them fun to target is their willingness to hit artificial lures - soft plastics, topwater plugs, and spoons all work great. During cooler months, they school up in deeper water, but summer nights find them cruising the shallows. Pro tip: when you see them busting bait under the lights, cast just outside the commotion rather than right into it.
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