Captain Kelly’s Deep Sea Headquarters is the heartbeat of Port Aransas fishing, welcoming everyone from first-time casters to seasoned anglers. Veteran captains navigate each reef and rig with confidence, offering outings that ran...
Captain Kelly’s Deep Sea Headquarters is the heartbeat of Port Aransas fishing, welcoming everyone from first-time casters to seasoned anglers. Veteran captains navigate each reef and rig with confidence, offering outings that ran...
Most trips here deliver solid fishing results, with multiple reviewers mentioning they limited out on snapper and other targeted species. Captains like Jake, Cowboy, and John get consistent praise for putting passengers on fish, while deckhands including Payton, Colton, and Lloyd earn high marks for their skill, enthusiasm, and tireless work ethic. The private charters seem especially well-regarded, with repeat customers raving about the personalized experience. Even the standard multi-day offshore trips impress, with one 60-hour tuna excursion described as "epic" by passengers who appreciated the crew's round-the-clock dedication. Communication issues pop up more than they should. Several groups report last-minute cancellations after driving hours to get there, with little to no advance notice. One detailed review criticized poor boat handling, outdated equipment, and questionable fish-targeting decisions, though this stands in stark contrast to the many positive experiences others describe. The food situation varies by trip, ranging from frozen sandwiches to full galley service depending on the boat. If you're booking a shared trip, confirm minimum passenger requirements upfront and expect possible schedule changes. The fishing itself tends to be solid when trips actually happen.
My family takes multiple private charters a year with Deep Sea Headquarters. We always request Captain Jake. We have always hit our limits, Jake puts us on the fish and the help of the crew is always top notch. Each trip the crew are just a part of the team we have on board. All the laughs and fun times that Jake and Lloyd bring on board is the best. I bring employees down for trips, do family trips and each time we always have a blast. I know not everyone has the ability to do private charters, but I highly recommend if you can, do it! Just a few of our trips from the last 12 months.
Moxie Hudgeons
February 7, 2026
My family takes multiple private charters a year with Deep Sea Headquarters. We always request Captain Jake. We have always hit our limits, Jake puts us on the fish and the help of the crew is always top notch. Each trip the crew are just a part of the team we have on board. All the laughs and fun times that Jake and Lloyd bring on board is the best. I bring employees down for trips, do family trips and each time we always have a blast. I know not everyone has the ability to do private charters, but I highly recommend if you can, do it! Just a few of our trips from the last 12 months.
Moxie Hudgeons
February 7, 2026