Join Bill Busters Sportfishing Charters on the Bill Busters IV
for a memorable time in the Gulf of Mexico. USCG-licensed Captain Chad operates out of Port Aransas, and is passionate about providing an enjoyable and productive trip.  He and his crew have been fishing the Gulf for years, specializing in blue water fishing for all species. The first mate, Andrew, helps anglers of all skill levels get the big fish on the boat.

You’ll notice the 35’ Bertram is comfortable and runs fast. She accommodates up to 6 anglers with a private toilet on board, so you can have a long day on the water without sacrificing comfort.

You’ll head offshore to the deep waters of the Gulf, using different techniques depending on the fish you’d like to reel in. You’ll be using a variety of top-notch equipment and live bait can be provided before the trip, depending on the season and targeted fish. You’ll just need a fishing license, which you can buy at various locations in Port Aransas.

There are many species you can target, depending on the season, trip length, and sea conditions. These may include Tuna, Wahoo, Red Snapper, King Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, Amberjack, Cobia, and Shark. A cleaning service for your fish is available back at the dock, for a fee, and many local restaurants can cook your catch so you can enjoy a delicious meal.

The crew supports the tradition of giving children the experience of fishing. Those 5 and over are welcome aboard, provided a parent is also present. A cooler with ice is provided for your catch as well as all fishing tackle and life jackets. You’re welcome to bring food and drinks in your own cooler, and don’t forget sunscreen and non-skid shoes.

Bill Busters Sportfishing has been serving the Port Aransas area since 1982 and continues to stand by its mission statement of 42 years of providing customers with "Memories to last a lifetime." Your offshore adventure full of excitement and beautiful scenery is waiting for you!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Viaje Privado
    4.5 hr. Black Tip Shark Season 2023
    CancelaciĆ³n GRATIS 3 dĆ­as de aviso
    4 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 6:00 AM
    Viaje de temporada Apr 15 - May 15
    US $1,550
    This special trip offers targeting Black Tip Shark for 4 1/2 hours. It is a seasonal private fishing charter available April 15 - May 15 in 2023, for up to 6 anglers, priced at $1200.00 for your group. Note: A possible fuel surcharge may be added when marine fuel prices rise. Please, ask before booking your trip.
  • Viaje Privado
    6 Hour Trip
    CancelaciĆ³n GRATIS 3 dĆ­as de aviso
    6 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 6:00 AM
    Viaje de temporada Jun 1 - Jul 31
    US $2,450
    6 Hour Private Charter- Spend a day in the Gulf of Mexico and have an offshore fishing adventure! Within the six hours you'll have an opportunity to target possible King Mackerel, legal sharks, Ling and Mahi-Mahi; depending upon the season and sea/weather conditions The tackle and bait will be provided. NOTE: Possible fuel surcharge may be added when marine fuel prices rise. Please inquire.
  • Viaje Privado
    6 hr.Trip (AM) Federal Red Snapper
    CancelaciĆ³n GRATIS 3 dĆ­as de aviso
    6 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 6:00 AM
    Viaje de temporada Jun 1 - Aug 24
    US $2,450
    A 6-hour federal Red Snapper private charter with departure at 6:00 a.m. awaiting NOAA's 2024 Federal Red Snapper Season dates, typically beginning June 1st. Always exciting times reeling in those beautiful fish, not to mention the delicious meals they provide! Hop aboard with us for a morning or afternoon trip to fish for Red Snapper! Note: a possible fuel surcharge may be added when marine fuel prices rise. Please inquire.
  • Viaje Privado
    6 hr.Trip (PM) Federal Red Snapper
    CancelaciĆ³n GRATIS 3 dĆ­as de aviso
    6 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 1:00 PM
    Viaje de temporada Jun 1 - Aug 24
    US $2,450
    A 6-hour federal Red Snapper private charter with departure at 6:00 a.m. awaiting NOAA's 2024 Federal Red Snapper Season dates, typically beginning June 1st. Always exciting times reeling in those beautiful fish, not to mention the delicious meals they provide! Hop aboard with us for a morning or afternoon trip to fish for Red Snapper! Note: a possible fuel surcharge may be added when marine fuel prices rise. Please inquire.
  • Viaje Privado
    8 Hour Trip
    CancelaciĆ³n GRATIS 3 dĆ­as de aviso
    8 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 6:00 AM
    Viaje de temporada Apr 1 - Sep 1
    US $2,650
    Spend the day in the Gulf of Mexico and have an offshore fishing adventure! During your 8 hours, you'll have the opportunity to target possible Red Snapper, King Mackerel, Tuna, Amberjack, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, and Ling ā€“ depending on the season and sea/weather conditions. The tackle and bait will be provided, so just bring drinks and snacks. Keep in mind that a fuel surcharge may be added to the trip price when marine fuel prices rise.
  • Viaje Privado
    10 Hour Trip
    CancelaciĆ³n GRATIS 3 dĆ­as de aviso
    10 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 6:00 AM
    Viaje de temporada Apr 1 - Sep 1
    US $2,950
    Spend 10 exciting hours in the Gulf and make memories fishing offshore. This trip allows you to access deeper waters and more productive fishing grounds. Get ready to target Tuna, Amberjack, Mahi Mahi, Red Snapper, Wahoo, Ling, and King Mackerel, depending on the season. All the tackle and bait will be provided for you. Just check with the captain before the trip if a fuel surcharge will be added to the trip price.
  • Viaje Privado
    12 Hour Trip
    CancelaciĆ³n GRATIS 3 dĆ­as de aviso
    12 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 6:00 AM
    Viaje de temporada Apr 1 - Sep 1
    US $3,250
    Get out on the water early in the morning and spend 12 hours fishing in the deeper productive grounds of the Gulf of Mexico! You'll have the opportunity to target different species depending on the season and sea/weather conditions. These may include Amberjack, Snapper, Wahoo, Mackerel, Tuna, Shark, Mahi, and Cobia! The crew will provide all fishing tackle/bait. Just note that, when marine fuel prices rise, the crew may apply a fuel surcharge to the trip price.

FAQs about Bill Busters IV

Bill Busters IV offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,550 per group - 4.5 hr. Black Tip Shark Season 2023 (4 hours)
  • US $2,450 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • US $2,450 per group - 6 hr.Trip (AM) Federal Red Snapper (6 hours)
  • US $2,450 per group - 6 hr.Trip (PM) Federal Red Snapper (6 hours)
  • US $2,650 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
  • US $2,950 per group - 10 Hour Trip (10 hours)
  • US $3,250 per group - 12 Hour Trip (12 hours)

When you book a trip with Bill Busters IV, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • BaƱo
  • Aire Acondicionado
  • Silla de combate
  • GPS
  • Localizador de peces
  • Cama V-berth
  • Flybridge
  • Vivero para la carnada Optional, depending upon season and targeted fish
  • Cocina
  • Refrigerador
  • Outriggers
  • Nevera para la pesca With ice provided, for your catch
  • Radar

Trips booked with Bill Busters IV include:
  • CaƱas, carretes y equipo
  • Carnada Viva (Optional, depending upon season and fish targeted)
  • SeƱuelos
  • Marinero (A 20% tip is customary and highly appreciated)

Bill Busters IV offers the following type of fishing:
  • Pesca en Alta Mar

Bill Busters IV offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Equipo Ligero
  • Equipo Pesado
  • Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing
  • Troleo
  • Jigging
  • Pesca de Mar Profundo

Top targeted fish species with Bill Busters IV include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Wahoo

Sobre el Charter Operator

Bill Busters Sportfishing Private Offshore Charters
Port Aransas, Texas, Estados Unidos
Reportes de Pesca
55 Opiniones de los clientes
Tiempo de respuesta dentro de una hora
Miembro desde Mayo 2019
Bill Busters Sportfishing is passionate about creating memories for its customers. Having grown up around boats and sharing a love of the water, these anglers have been fishing the Gulf of Mexico with their families since they were small children. Bill Busters Sportfishing embraces those early memories of saltwater fishing that are still so vividly etched into its crew's hearts. It is the crew's desire to provide the same experience for you, your family, and your friends and give you an opportunity to create the same type of memories that the crew still holds so dear. This crew belongs to a Maritime Consortium and has federally-permitted boats, and follows the federal pelagic and reef species guidelines.

Sobre este listado

Especies de InterƩs

Amberjack Amberjack
Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle

Especificaciones del barco

Bertram (Sportfishing) construido en 1983, y restaurado en 2013. Impulsado por 2 370HP Cummins motores, con una velocidad mƔxima de crucero de 27 nudos.

Longitud
35 ft
Capacidad
6 personas

Tipos de Pesca

Pesca en Alta Mar

TĆ©cnicas de Pesca

Equipo Ligero
Equipo Pesado
Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing
Troleo
Jigging
Pesca de Mar Profundo

Servicios

BaƱo
Aire Acondicionado
Silla de combate
GPS
Localizador de peces
Cama
V-berth

El Viaje Incluye

CaƱas, carretes y equipo
Carnada Viva
Optional, depending upon season and fish targeted
SeƱuelos
Marinero
A 20% tip is customary and highly appreciated

PolĆ­tica de CancelaciĆ³n

CancelaciĆ³n gratis hasta 3 dĆ­as antes del viaje

Los clientes pueden cancelar o modificar su reserva hasta 3 dĆ­as antes de la fecha del viaje sin cargo. Si el viaje se cancela o modifica despuĆ©s, o en caso de no presentarse, se cobrarĆ” el 100% del depĆ³sito.

PolĆ­ticas

Traslado no incluĆ­do
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Se permiten niƱos
Ages 5 and up with supervision of parent(s)
Te quedas con la pesca
Se permite captura y liberaciĆ³n

Pago

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

Cuando el capitĆ”n confirme tu viaje, FishingBooker cargarĆ” a su tarjeta de crĆ©dito un depĆ³sito del 10% para garantizar la reserva.

El saldo restante se pagarƔ directamente al operador del charter en la fecha del viaje o antes en uno de los siguientes mƩtodos de pago:

Efectivo
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
Cheques
Al pagar el saldo restante con tarjeta de crƩdito, habrƔ un cargo adicional del 3%

Port Aransas Calendario de Pesca

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Opiniones de los clientes

CalificaciĆ³n general
Excellent
4.9 / 5
de 5 estrellas de 6 reseƱas
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
TripulaciĆ³n
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Fotos de clientes (4)
Fishing with Bill
12 hour trip
Captain Chad and Deck Hand Andrew with Bill Busters Sportfishing on the Reel Fisher
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CalificaciĆ³n del pescador
6
0
0
0
0
OpiniĆ³n de los pescadores
Buena experiencia
100%
CapitƔn amigable
100%
Recomienda este charter
100%
Apto para niƱos
100%
Satisfecho con el barco
100%
AtrapƩ lo que querƭa
80%
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Victoria G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
TripulaciĆ³n
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Fishing with Bill

VERIFICADO   8 Hour Trip on Junio 16, 2023
Victoria G. recomienda Bill Busters IV
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Joseph K.
San Antonio, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
TripulaciĆ³n
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Fishing with Bill

VERIFICADO   10 Hour Trip on Agosto 5, 2023
Crew was personable and entertaining.Ā  They were able to put us on some fish when every other boat was coming up empty handed
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John J.
Milton, WV
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
TripulaciĆ³n
Very good
4.0 / 5
En general

12 hour trip

VERIFICADO   12 Hour Trip on Junio 9, 2023
Very knowledgeable and helpful put us on the reds.
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Steven S.
Lubbock, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
TripulaciĆ³n
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general
What more can I say we brought in 5 species on an 8 hr trip. Chad kept us in the fish all day and Andrew ensured we had lines...
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Kip K.
Houston, Texas
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
TripulaciĆ³n
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Maddyā€™s Deep Sea Round-up 2022

12 Hour Trip on Julio 9, 2022
I won 1st place for the biggest black fin tuna measuring 32.5 in long and the girth of 24 in. The weight of the fish was 26.3lbs....
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