Aransas Pass Inshore Fishing Adventure
Private Trip
Inshore Fishing
Five-hour private inshore fishing trip for up to four guestsTarget redfish, speckled trout, and flounder using light tackle techniquesAll equipment and expert guidance included from seasoned captain
Ready to fish some of the most productive waters on the Texas coast? Wade It Out Guide Service offers a five-hour private charter that puts you right in the sweet spots where Redfish, Speckled Trout, and Southern Flounder hang out year-round. This isn't your typical tourist fishing trip – we're talking serious angling in the shallow bays and grass flats around Aransas Pass, where the water is clear and the fish are hungry. Perfect for up to four anglers who want to step up their game and learn what it really takes to fish like the locals do.
You'll be fishing the legendary waters around Aransas Pass, where the Aransas Bay system meets the Gulf of Mexico. This is prime inshore territory – shallow flats, oyster reefs, and grass beds that hold some of the best gamefish on the Texas coast. Your captain knows these waters like the back of his hand, from the drop-offs near the jetties to the back-country flats where the big reds cruise during high tide. The boat stays in skinny water most of the day, which means you're sight-fishing and working structure that bigger boats can't even reach. It's technical fishing that rewards skill and patience, but when you connect with a slot red or a gator trout, you'll understand why anglers travel from all over to fish these waters.
All your gear is provided – we're talking quality spinning reels spooled with 12-15 pound test, matched with medium-light rods that give you the sensitivity to feel every bump and the backbone to turn fish away from structure. You'll be throwing soft plastics on 1/8 to 1/4 ounce jig heads, working them slow along the bottom or twitching them through the grass. Topwater action is huge here too, especially early morning and late afternoon when the trout are feeding up shallow. Your guide will have you rigged with everything from MirrOlure She Dogs to Corky Devils, depending on conditions. The key is reading the water – watching for nervous baitfish, bird activity, and subtle color changes that signal drop-offs or grass edges. Live bait gets deployed when the bite gets tough, usually finger mullet or live shrimp under popping corks near the jetties.
Redfish are the backbone of Aransas Pass fishing, and these copper-colored bruisers are here year-round in solid numbers. You'll find them cruising the flats in 2-4 feet of water, especially around oyster bars and grass edges during moving tides. Reds here run anywhere from 18-inch schoolies to 30-inch bulls, with the slot fish (20-28 inches) being the perfect size for the dinner table. Fall and winter are prime time when the big schools move shallow to feed before the cold fronts push them deeper. What makes redfish so addictive is their attitude – they hit hard, run strong, and once you hook one in skinny water, you're in for a fight that'll test your drag and your nerves.
Speckled Trout are the finicky cousins that keep you honest. These spotted beauties love the same grass flats and shell bars as reds, but they're way more picky about presentation and bait. Spring through fall is prime time, with the bigger sow trout showing up during the cooler months. A quality speck here runs 15-20 inches, but the real trophies push 24-26 inches and are thick as your forearm. They're ambush predators that hide in the grass and crush baitfish, so working your lures with erratic twitches and pauses usually triggers the strike. The trout bite can turn on and off like a light switch, but when it's on, you'll understand why these fish have such a loyal following among Texas anglers.
Southern Flounder are the sneaky bonus fish that add variety to your day. These flatfish bury themselves in sandy pockets between grass beds, waiting for unsuspecting shrimp or baitfish to swim by. Summer and early fall are peak seasons, with fish ranging from 14-inch "throwbacks" to keeper-sized doormat flounder pushing 18-22 inches. They hit soft and subtle – often just feeling like you're dragged through weeds until the fish starts shaking its head. Flounder are some of the best eating fish in the bay, with sweet white meat that's perfect for the frying pan. Finding them takes local knowledge about specific sandy holes and drop-offs, which is exactly what your guide brings to the table.
This five-hour charter gives you the time to really work different areas and adapt to changing conditions throughout the day. With all tackle, bait, and expert guidance included, you can focus on what matters most – putting fish in the boat and learning techniques that'll make you a better angler long after you head home. The scenic Texas coastline and productive waters around Aransas Pass create the perfect backdrop for serious fishing, whether you're looking to fill the cooler or just enjoy some quality time on the water. Remember that deposits are non-refundable, so when you're ready to experience some of the best inshore fishing Texas has to offer, book your trip with Wade It Out Guide Service and get ready to fish like a local pro.
Our 2023 25-foot Majek bay boat cuts through Aransas Pass waters at speeds up to 50 knots, powered by a reliable 300HP Suzuki engine. Built specifically for inshore fishing, this boat handles the shallow flats and deeper bay channels where redfish and speckled trout love to hang out. The spacious deck comfortably accommodates up to 4 anglers with plenty of room for casting and fighting fish. The wireless trolling motor lets you slip quietly into those productive spots without spooking the fish, while the GPS and fish finder help locate the best structure and baitfish schools. An onboard icebox keeps your drinks cold and your catch fresh throughout the day. This boat's shallow draft design gets you into those back-country areas where the big reds patrol, and the stable platform makes it easy to sight-cast to tailing fish on the flats. Perfect for targeting flounder along the drop-offs and working the grass beds for trout.
Sciaenops OcellatusRedfish are the bread and butter of our inshore fishing here in Aransas Pass. These copper-colored bruisers typically run 20-35 inches and love super shallow water - sometimes so shallow their backs are showing. You'll find them cruising oyster reefs, grass flats, and muddy shorelines looking for crabs and shrimp. Fall and spring are prime time when they're most aggressive. What guests love is their powerful runs and that distinctive black spot near the tail. Plus they make great table fare with firm, mild meat. My go-to trick: when you see a red tailing in skinny water, cast well ahead and let your bait settle before giving it life.
Salmo TruttaSpeckled trout are some of the most reliable fish in our Texas bays, running 14-24 inches with most weighing 1-5 pounds. They love grass flats and shallow water, especially at night when they feed heavily on shrimp and small baitfish. Spring through fall gives you the best action, but winter can be productive when they school up in deeper channels. What makes specks special is their delicate, flaky white meat - just don't overcook it or it gets mushy. They're also scrappy fighters on light tackle. Pro tip: when working grass flats, let your soft plastic hit bottom then give it a subtle twitch. That's usually when they nail it.
Paralichthys LethostigmaSouthern flounder are the masters of disguise in our bay system, blending perfectly with sandy and muddy bottoms where they ambush prey. Most run 15-18 inches, though we catch some pushing 25+ inches that really bend the rod. They're found in deeper channels, around structure, and anywhere baitfish congregate. Fall is prime time as they move toward passes before heading offshore to spawn. Anglers love the challenge of targeting these intelligent predators, plus they're outstanding on the dinner table with sweet, white fillets. The trick with flounder is patience - let your bait sit on bottom and wait for that subtle tap before setting the hook firmly.
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