36 Hour Gulf Offshore Charter Freeport Big Dawg

Two Wahoo fish caught while fishing in TX

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36 Hour Gulf Offshore Charter Freeport Big Dawg

Lake Livingston

What you will be catching:

Blackfin Tuna
Gag Grouper
Greater Amberjack
Wahoo Fish

36-hour private charter targeting premium Gulf gamefish species
Accommodates up to six anglers with extended offshore fishing time
Multiple structure fishing with flexible itinerary based on conditions

Trip Pricing and Availabilities:

36 Hour Offshore Fishing Trip - Freeport, TX

When you're serious about offshore fishing and want maximum time to work the Gulf's best spots, this 36-hour adventure with Captain Scott is exactly what you need. Based out of Freeport, Texas, this extended trip gives you and up to five buddies the chance to fish remote waters where the big fish live. We're talking about reaching those deep-water honey holes that day trips just can't access, with enough time to really dial in on whatever's biting. You'll handle your own food and drinks, but Captain Scott brings the local knowledge and top-notch boat to make this a fishing trip you'll be talking about for years.

What to Expect on the Water

This isn't your typical half-day charter where you're rushing back to the dock just when the bite gets good. With 36 hours, you've got the luxury of time to adapt to conditions, move between productive areas, and really work the fish. Captain Scott knows these Gulf waters like the back of his hand, and he's not afraid to run to where the action is hottest. The private setup means no fighting for rod space or dealing with other anglers' schedules - it's just your crew and whatever the Gulf decides to throw at you. Pack your overnight gear, coolers full of your favorite food and drinks, and get ready for some serious fishing time. The extended schedule lets us fish dawn and dusk periods when many species are most active, plus we can cover way more water than shorter trips allow.

Techniques & Trolling Tactics

Out in the deep Gulf, we're primarily trolling to cover water and locate schools of pelagic fish. Captain Scott runs a spread of lures and baits designed to attract everything from speedy Wahoo to hard-fighting Amberjack. When we mark fish or hit structure, we'll often switch to vertical jigging or live bait fishing to really work the area. The boat comes equipped with quality rods, reels, and tackle suited for Gulf fishing, but feel free to bring your own gear if you've got favorites. We'll be fishing in 100 to 200+ feet of water depending on what's biting, working everything from blue water edges to offshore rigs and natural bottom structure. The key is staying flexible - some days the fish want fast-moving lures, other times they prefer a slow presentation or fresh bait.

Top Catches This Season

Greater Amberjack are the bruisers of this trip, and they'll test your arms and your drag system. These fish love structure and can weigh 40 pounds or more, with the bigger ones putting up fights that'll have you questioning your life choices. They're most active during cooler months from fall through early spring, and they hit both jigs and live bait with serious attitude. What makes them special is the pure power - they'll dive straight for the bottom and make you work for every inch of line you get back.

Wahoo bring the speed factor that gets every angler's heart racing. These torpedo-shaped predators can hit 50+ mph and will smoke line off your reel faster than you can blink. Fall and winter are prime time for Wahoo in our area, and they love high-speed trolled lures. Landing one is like hooking into a rocket - the initial run is absolutely nuts, and their razor-sharp teeth mean you need wire leaders. Most run 20 to 40 pounds, but the big ones can push 60 or more.

Gag Grouper are the table fare champions that every angler wants in the cooler. These bottom dwellers love ledges and structure in 80 to 150 feet of water, and they're available during their open season typically in fall and winter months. They're ambush predators that inhale baits, then immediately head for cover, so you need to horse them up fast. What makes Gags special is they're both fun to catch and amazing to eat - firm white meat that's perfect for the grill.

Blackfin Tuna might be the smaller cousins of their Yellowfin relatives, but they make up for size with sheer numbers and fighting spirit. These schooling fish are available year-round but peak in fall and winter, and when you find them, you can often catch them steadily. They love small jigs, live bait, and trolled lures, and they fight way above their weight class. Most run 10 to 20 pounds, but they pull like freight trains and make excellent sashimi or steaks.

Time to Book Your Spot

A 36-hour offshore adventure isn't something you do every weekend, but when you want to maximize your time on the Gulf and target quality fish, this trip delivers in spades. Captain Scott's local expertise combined with the extended fishing time gives you the best shot at connecting with Gulf species that make fishing stories worth telling. The private boat setup means you're fishing at your own pace with your own crew, and the flexibility to adapt to conditions keeps things productive. Don't wait too long to book - extended offshore trips like this fill up fast, especially during peak fishing seasons. Get your crew together, plan your provisions, and get ready for some serious Gulf fishing action.

Learn more about the species

Blackfin Tuna

Blackfin tuna are the fun-sized fighters of the tuna family, typically running 10-25 pounds with that classic tuna speed and stamina. They school up in blue water near the continental shelf, usually in the top 100 feet around floating debris or bait schools. Fall through spring gives us the most consistent action when water temps stay above 68 degrees. What makes blackfins addictive is their non-stop fight - they just don't quit. The meat's also top-notch, perfect for sashimi or searing. My secret: scale down your tackle with lighter fluorocarbon leaders since they're sharp-eyed fish. Chunk with pilchards or vertical jig when you mark schools. Once you find one, there's usually a bunch more nearby, so work the area thoroughly.

Gag Grouper

Gag grouper are the heavy hitters around offshore structure, averaging 20 inches but growing up to 50+ pounds. They love rocky bottom, reefs, and wrecks in 60-120 feet of water where they can ambush prey. Winter and spring months are your best bet when they're more active. What makes gags exciting is that initial thump and their bulldog determination to get back to cover - it's a real tugfest. The meat's outstanding too, firm white fillets that grill perfectly. Here's what works: get your bait down quick with enough weight and keep steady pressure once hooked. They'll try to wrap you in structure, so don't give them slack. Live pinfish and large shrimp work great, but fresh cut bait gets plenty of bites when the live stuff's hard to find.

Greater Amberjack

These bruisers average 39 pounds but can hit 6 feet long - they're the bullies of offshore structure. You'll find them around oil rigs, wrecks, and deep reefs in 60-200 feet of water. Spring through fall gives us the best action when they're actively feeding. What makes amberjack special is that bulldogging fight - they'll try to drag you straight down into the structure. The meat's excellent if you keep fish under 40 pounds to avoid ciguatera risk. My tip: once you hook up, keep that drag locked tight and don't give them an inch. They're not picky eaters, so live bait, jigs, or trolled baits all work, but fresh cigar minnows or blue runners get the most strikes out here.

Wahoo Fish

Wahoo are the speed demons of the Gulf, hitting 60 mph when they want to. Most run 20-40 pounds, but we see them up to 80 pounds on these longer trips. They cruise the blue water around rigs and drop-offs, usually in the top 60 feet. Cooler months from November through March are prime time here. What gets anglers hooked is that screaming initial run - nothing pulls drag like a wahoo. Plus, the meat is some of the best eating you'll find offshore, white and flaky like premium mahi. Here's the key: troll fast at 12-15 knots with wire leaders since their teeth will slice through anything else. Ballyhoo behind a skirted head or high-speed lures work great when you cover water quickly.

About the Mako 2019 Suzuki 2-300's

Vehicle Guest Capacity: 6

Manufacturer Name: Suzuki

Maximum Cruising Speed: 45

Number of Engines: 2

Horsepower per Engine: 300

Ready for serious Gulf fishing? This 36-hour offshore adventure with Captain Scott puts you on productive waters where the big fish live. We'll target Blackfin Tuna, Wahoo, Gag Grouper, and Greater Amberjack depending on the season, giving you plenty of time to work multiple spots and adapt to conditions. The extended trip means reaching those remote offshore zones where quality fish hang out. Pack your food, drinks, and overnight gear for a private charter that accommodates up to six anglers. Two days on the water gives you real opportunities to connect with Gulf species that shorter trips just can't reach. This is fishing the way it should be done.

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