Dolphin Dock Charters – Port Aransas Fishing

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Dolphin Dock Inc. is your destination for the Texas fishing trip of a lifetime.

Dolphin Dock Fishing Charters offers trips ranging from 4 to 30 hours to suit all ages and skill levels. We specialize in Gulf fishing adventures, helping anglers catch everything from Yellowfin Tuna to Mako Sharks. Our options include 4, 5, 8 and 12-hour shared charters, ideal for beginners and experts alike. We target larger species during the longer full-day trips.

For an extreme offshore experience, consider our safari trips where we spend two nights at sea fishing for Dolphinfish, Blackfin Tuna, and Wahoo. With decades of local knowledge and expertise, our captains work diligently to create the perfect fishing trip for any group or family. Contact us today to start planning your next memorable fishing adventure out of Port Aransas, Texas. Accommodation suggestions are available upon request.

Port Aransas: A Fisherman’s Paradise

Since Spanish explorer Alonzo Álvarez de Pineda first discovered this barrier island in 1519, Port Aransas has drawn seafaring folk with its bountiful waters and legendary tales. This town boasts a rich nautical history, from its days ferrying steamships to New Orleans in the 1800s to former President Franklin D. Roosevelt reeling in trophy catches in the 1930s.

Today, Port Aransas remains a premiere saltwater fishing destination catering to every angler’s dream catch. Its array of habitats – from grassy flats to Gulf canyons – offers endless opportunities. Inshore enthusiasts can target redfish, black drum, or speckled trout. Surf and pier devotees can expect pompano, whiting, or feisty bluefish. Nearshore wrecks and reefs produce grouper, snapper, and more offshore favorites.

56 hour Dolphin Express
56-hour Dolphin Express

And for hardcore sport fishermen, the open ocean promises elite pelagics like tuna, sailfish, and swordfish found around rigs and ledges. With this remarkable diversity and history as rich as Port Aransas itself, it’s no wonder anglers have flocked here for centuries. If spectacular fishing in a legendary setting sounds appealing, this Texas town delivers an adventure that spans from the age of conquistadors to the modern mariner.

Recent Fishing Trip Reviews

I just got back from doing my last 2023 fishing trip from the Dolphin Docks. I may say these guys surely don't disappoint at all. This time was the 1st... read more

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Jose G. Perez Avatar Jose G. Perez

Great time on a 36 hour trip a year ago

Gary Horton Avatar Gary Horton

Great Staff and Crew

Klein Appliance Repair Avatar Klein Appliance Repair

Me and my son went on the captain Paul and enjoyed it a lot. Caught sand trout and undersized red snapper. Returned to water. Definitely going again

DEE BLAND Avatar DEE BLAND

This is our second 36 hour trip with La Pesca this year. Both times were a blast! The captains are friendly and knowledgeable, if you aren’t catching they move to... read more

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Keisha Hopkins Avatar Keisha Hopkins

Always have a good experience here rain or shine. This time was able to bring my kids out.

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ShovelheadTed ! Avatar ShovelheadTed !

Great crew. They are very helpful and will take care of anyone regardless of their skill level fishing deep sea.

Travis Lovell Avatar Travis Lovell

Dolphin express best tuna trip in the gulf

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Bob D Avatar Bob D

Excellent.. crew is amazing

Alex Navarrete Avatar Alex Navarrete

Booked a 4hr. Staff was excellent and helpful. The boat was a great experience.

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Amanda Wong Avatar Amanda Wong

Great folks at reasonable prices. Will definitely be coming back next trip. We took a 4 hr trip and had a blast.

Candy Ettinger Avatar Candy Ettinger

Had fun it was a little rough but I enjoyed it.

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Anthony Cryer Avatar Anthony Cryer

Great time fishing. Capt. and deck hands were top notch

Russell Moore Avatar Russell Moore

This is the second trip my granddaughter and I have chartered with this group, and I highly recommend taking a fishing trip with them. Their crews work hard to get... read more

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Gabriel Rivera Avatar Gabriel Rivera

I had a great time I took the 8hr trip I caught 4 fish wod definitely recommend

Charles Dorsey Avatar Charles Dorsey

Best deep sea fishing god service there is I promise you won't regret going fishing with those guys

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Eddie Clinton Avatar Eddie Clinton