12 Hour Trips
“There is a moment during every fight with a strong fish when you wonder whether it or you will win the battle.” -Fennel Hudson
12 Hour Fishing TripsFrom $77/person
For all those people that think that 8 hours just isn’t enough this is the trip for you! The 12 hour maximizes the amount of fishing time you can get in just a day trip, while allowing you to enjoy multiple styles of fishing all in one trip. During the 12 hour you can experience bottom fishing as well as drift fishing at all times of the year.
TYPICAL CATCHES:
- Depends on the time on the trip and season, but typically:
- vermillion snapper, grouper, kingfish, shark, and wahoo in January – March
- amberjack, grouper, vermillion snapper, kingfish and shark during the summer months
- sometimes blackfin tuna behind the shrimp boats in August – October
OTHER HIGHLIGHTS:
- maximum amount of fishing hours for a day trip
- enjoy multiple styles of fishing in one trip
- offered on Wednesdays
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- The price of the trips include all your bait, fishing rod and tackle.
- Please bring a valid Texas Saltwater Fishing License and cash for the concession and tipping of the crew.
- Sodas, waters, gatorades, snacks and sandwiches are for sale aboard the ship.
- No outside drinks or coolers allowed, but you may bring a bag with snacks/food.
CURRENT PRICING & AVAILABILITY:
These tours accommodate up to 39 people max. Call 361-749-5597 for more details and private charters.
Services & Amenities
Ethanol-Free Fuel
FULL-SERVICE FUELING STATION BEHIND DEEP SEA HEADQUARTERS
Deep Sea Headquarters is happy to provide ethanol-free gasoline! Pull up your boat behind Deep Sea at the full-service fueling station and fill up your tank!
Live Bait
MACDADDY BAITS
Need bait? We've got you covered. Purchase your live, fresh dead, and frozen bait available either from the boat dock or inside the Deep Sea Headquarters retail shop!
You Hook 'em, We Cook 'em
FINS GRILL & ICE HOUSE WITH TO-GO BEVERAGES NOW ALSO AVAILABLE!
Let us take your day's catch and cook it up for you while you sit and sip a cold beverage. Or grab a cold beverage to-go at our boat-up tiki bar!
Fish Cleaning
Fish cleaning is available upon return at the fish house conveniently located at Deep Sea Headquarters.
CASH ONLY.
Mounting Services & More...
We offer superior mounting services for your biggest catches. Inquire in the business office. Also check out our expanded souvenir shop!
Private Charters
Whether you are a first-timer or an experienced angler, we have a boat that will meet your needs. Rod, reel, bait, and tackle are included! Please call the business office for rates at 361-749-5597.
Gift Certificates
Give a unique gift. Gift certificates are available for fishing trips and cruises.