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Red Tag Guide Service
Redfish in Port Aransas
​The Quintessential Texas Fishing Trip
Ask any local what they’re chasing in the bay, and odds are it’s redfish. Not because it sounds cool. Because they eat like they mean it and fight like they’re mad about it.
They’ll slam a mullet in two feet of water, then bulldog their way back to the grass. It’s up close, no let-off kind of fishing—and Captain Randy’s been dialed into it for over 30 years.
How We Target Redfish
Tides tell the story. If they’re pushing in, we’re working drains and grass edges. If they’re falling, we’re waiting near the mouths. Every trip’s different, and that’s the fun of it.
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Light spinning gear + braid to feel every thump
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Cut mullet, live shrimp, or crab depending on the day
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Sight-casting when it’s slick calm and clean
When They’re Biting
Reds are in the mix year-round, but the bite gets real when the weather starts cooling down.
Best Window: September–November
Solid Spring Action: March–May
Summer fun catching dinner and trophies: June-August
Why People LOVE Chasing Redfish
They’re not picky. They hit hard, pull even harder, and make you work all the way to the boat.
Hook one in skinny water and it’s game on. You’ll hear the drag, see the wake, and maybe say a few things you wouldn’t say in church.
And yeah, if it’s in the slot (20–28”), it’s going home for the grill or to one of our local restaurants who will cook your catch for you.
Why Book with Captain Randy
At Red Tag Guide Service, we’re not guessing about where to go fish. We keep close tabs on the tides, weather and time of year.
With a 2023 Majek Illusion rigged for skinny water and three decades of Port A knowledge, you’re not just on a fishing trip—you’re with a guide who actually fishes.
Every charter comes with a 360° video keepsake, so you can relive that hookup every time someone asks about “that red.”
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