Staley Adventures - Shark 1 

4.8
(239 reviews)
 Little Mineral Marina 300, Pottsboro, TX 75076, United States

Staley Adventures - Shark 1 

Pottsboro, TX, United States
24 ft
8
4.8
(239 reviews)

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Come visit Staley Adventures for an enjoyable fishing trip in Pottsboro, Texas. You'll explore the area's rivers, lakes, as well as inshore waters and have lots of fun on the water. The area's known not only for its fine fishing grounds but for great natural beauty as well. Come along with Captain Jay Staley and enjoy a fishing adventure in this beautiful environment!

You'll fish from a restored 24' Blazer Bay center console, a spacious boat that can easily accommodate 6 guests. It runs on a 350 HP Yamaha V8 engine with a maximum cruising speed of 60 knots and uses all the quality navigation electronics to take you to the fish quickly and safely. The boat is wheelchair-accessible and is equipped with a wireless trolling motor, fighting chair, and livewell. You'll also have an ice-box to store your fish and there will be a first mate joining aboard as well.

Using light tackle, you and Captain Jay will target Striped Bass by bottom fishing, spinning, jigging, popping, and drift fishing. You can take your kids aboard and enjoy a lovely family outing together and you're free to keep all the fish you catch if you wish to.

The captain will supply you with rods, reels, tackle, lures, and live bait, and will also clean and fillet your catch for free. You just bring fishing licenses, some snacks and drinks, and you'll be set to go.

Come to Pottsboro and have a lovely experience on the water with Staley Adventures! We have the latest electronics on board!! We have also added a Veteran fishing guide Tyler Wilburn he his a native to lake texoma has also fished these waters all his life. He is great with kids and loves the entertainment experience of fish with all his customers!

Come visit Staley Adventures for an enjoyable fishing trip in Pottsboro, Texas. You'll explore the area's rivers, lakes, as well as inshore waters and have lots of fun on the water. The area's known not only for its fine fishing grounds but for great natural beauty as well. Come along with Captain Jay Staley and enjoy a fishing adventure in this beautiful environment!

You'll fish from a restored 24' Blazer Bay center console, a spacious boat that can easily accommodate 6 guests. It runs on a 350 HP Yamaha V8 engine with a maximum cruising speed of 60 knots and uses all the quality navigation electronics to take you to the fish quickly and safely. The boat is wheelchair-accessible and is equipped with a wireless trolling motor, fighting chair, and livewell. You'll also have an ice-box to store your fish and there will be a first mate joining aboard as well.

Using light tackle, you and Captain Jay will target Striped Bass by bottom fishing, spinning, jigging, popping, and drift fishing. You can take your kids aboard and enjoy a lovely family outing together and you're free to keep all the fish you catch if you wish to.

The captain will supply you with rods, reels, tackle, lures, and live bait, and will also clean and fillet your catch for free. You just bring fishing licenses, some snacks and drinks, and you'll be set to go.

Come to Pottsboro and have a lovely experience on the water with Staley Adventures! We have the latest electronics on board!! We have also added a Veteran fishing guide Tyler Wilburn he his a native to lake texoma has also fished these waters all his life. He is great with kids and loves the entertainment experience of fish with all his customers!

Jay Staley
Captain
Jay Staley
19 years of experience
responds within an hour

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5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 Hour Trip - PM
In high demand Last booked: 4 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
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Sep 22 - Jun 30
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

4.8
239 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (193)

What anglers say

95%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
97%
Good boat
93%
Recommended
97%
Caught fish

Reviews (239)

  • Kimberly Ensey
    Kimberly Ensey
    us
    Maryland, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Trip

    5 Hour Trip on April 25, 2026 • 6 adults • 2 children

    Husband’s 50th birthday and we had such a great time and the kids had a memorable experience. Thank you to Captain Jay and crew we will definitely recommend and use your services again!

  • Jason Martin
    Jason Martin
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome day on a great lake

    5 Hour Trip - 2:00 PM on October 14, 2025 • 4 adults • 2 children

    Awesome captain. Great knowledge of the fishing we were doing and the lake. Got tips during the day from other guides. all trying to help each other's groups win. Caught plenty of strippers and a few cats. Good dinner across a few nights. My partner was my son - 8 - and they helped him have an amazing time. Awesome guide!!

  • Philip Denitto
    Philip Denitto
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Caught our limit

    5 Hour Trip on May 26, 2026 • 5 adults • 1 child

    Great day. Caught lots of fish. Crew did a great job. Will definitely use tbem again. Kept our lines in the water with bait all morning

  • Jetonna Gilliam
    Jetonna Gilliam
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2023
    6 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Best Guide on Texoma!

    5 Hour Trip on August 6, 2026 • 2 adults

    We limited out and had a great time! By far the best guide we have ever had here! Absolutely recommend these guys!

  • Billy Pride
    Billy Pride
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Solid Trip

    5 Hour Trip on July 4, 2026 • 4 adults

    Gentry did a good job putting us on fish, switching spots when the action slowed. Limited out on small/medium fish (good eaters).

  • Brad Mcsweeny
    Brad Mcsweeny
    us
    Oklahoma, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip with Captain Tyler!

    5 Hour Trip on June 26, 2026 • 4 adults

    Slow morning but Captain was able to find the fish and we all caught our limit! Super fun and learned a bunch.

  • Nancy Shoemaker
    Nancy Shoemaker
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2021
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Family fishing

    5 Hour Trip on May 25, 2026 • 5 adults • 2 children

    Captain Jay was amazing 👏 He knew the lake and where they were

  • Kristopher Stewart
    Kristopher Stewart
    us
    Melissa, TX, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Stellar Service and Fun!

    5 Hour Trip on November 28, 2025 • 4 adults • 1 child

    Our captain Tyler put us on the spot all day, even answered a million questions from my nephew, and we never had a Chance to not have a fishing pole baited in the water. Thank you Staley Adventures!

  • Linda Finch
    Linda Finch
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    We had a great time!

    5 Hour Trip on October 5, 2025 • 4 adults

    We had a great time on our trip! The crew was very attentive to our needs and made it fun for us. We highly recommend using them for your adventure!

  • Bill Vanderbilt
    Bill Vanderbilt
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Mike Blakely was a super knowledgeable and helpful guide. Great job making sure the kids were catching.

    5 Hour Trip - 2:00 PM on October 14, 2025 • 5 adults • 2 children

    Beautiful day on the lake with Mike. He worked hard to keep us on fish, and we had a great time just talking with him.

Rating

4.8
239 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (193)

What anglers say

95%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
97%
Good boat
93%
Recommended
97%
Caught fish

All reviews (239)

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Brett Smith
Brett Smith
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2021
2 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Great Time
5 Hour Trip on September 8, 20264 adults

great guide service. would highly recommend.

John Eustace
John Eustace
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Limited on a Tough Day
5 Hour Trip on June 16, 20266 adults

Even though the weather was too perfect, with zero breeze and movement, Jay and Gentry found a limit of stripers, a couple channel cats and some white bass. Great work

Reported catch:
Striped Bass
Catfish
White Bass
Kimberly Ensey
Kimberly Ensey
us
Maryland, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great Trip
5 Hour Trip on April 25, 20264 adults2 children

Husband’s 50th birthday and we had such a great time and the kids had a memorable experience. Thank you to Captain Jay and crew we will definitely recommend and use your services again!

Reported catch:
Sand Bass
Striped Bass
Jason Martin
Jason Martin
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Awesome day on a great lake
5 Hour Trip - 2:00 PM on October 14, 20252 adults2 children

Awesome captain. Great knowledge of the fishing we were doing and the lake. Got tips during the day from other guides. all trying to help each other's groups win. Caught plenty of strippers and a few cats. Good dinner across a few nights. My partner was my son - 8 - and they helped him have an amazing time. Awesome guide!!

Reported catch:
Striped Bass
Catfish
Jerry Mckinney
Jerry Mckinney
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
September fishing trip
5 Hour Trip on September 7, 20263 adults1 child

Reported catch:
Striped Bass
Catfish

FAQs about Staley Adventures - Shark 1

Staley Adventures - Shark 1 offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip (5 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip - PM (5 hours)
When you book a trip with Staley Adventures - Shark 1, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Multimedia system
  • Wireless trolling motor
Trips booked with Staley Adventures - Shark 1 include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First mate
Staley Adventures - Shark 1 offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing
  • Lake fishing
  • Inshore fishing
Staley Adventures - Shark 1 offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Staley Adventures - Shark 1 include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bass (White)
  • Catfish
  • Hybrid Striped Bass

Your captain

Jay Staley
Jay Staley

Pottsboro, Texas, United States

27 Fishing Reports
241 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2021

Captain Jay Staley invites you on a lovely fishing trip in Texas. Join him in Texoma and have lots of fun chasing Striped Bass in the surrounding waters.

Our Team
Tyler W.

Tyler W.

Captain

Jay Staley
Jay Staley
27
reports
241
reviews
2021
member since
~1h
response
Captain Jay Staley invites you on a lovely fishing trip in Texas. Join him in Texoma and have lots of fun chasing Striped Bass in the surrounding waters.
The crew
Tyler W.
Tyler W.
Captain

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
White Bass
White Bass
Catfish
Catfish
Hybrid Striped Bass
Hybrid Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
White Bass
White Bass
Catfish
Catfish
Hybrid Striped Bass
Hybrid Striped Bass

Real catches by this captain

  • Best Guide on Texoma!
    Jetonna G.
    Jetonna G.
  • Solid Trip
    Billy P.
    Billy P.
  • Great trip with Captain Tyler!
    Brad M.
    Brad M.
  • Family fishing
    Nancy S.
    Nancy S.
  • Stellar Service and Fun!
    Kristopher S.
    Kristopher S.
  • Great trip.
    Dylan  .
    Dylan .
  • Mike Blakely was a super knowledgeable and helpful guide. Great job making sure the kids were catching.
    Bill V.
    Bill V.
  • Awesome day on a great lake
    Jason M.
    Jason M.
  • September fishing trip
    Steve G.
    Steve G.
  • Heck of a day!
    Chad D.
    Chad D.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
8 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2012
Restored in
2021
Boat manufacturer
Blazer Bay
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 350HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Lake Fishing
Inshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Fighting chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Multimedia system
Wireless trolling motor
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First mate

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation

Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.

Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed
Disabled accessible

How you can pay

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

 Cash

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

 Checks

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Pottsboro right now

Bass (Striped)Bass (Striped)
Bass (White)Bass (White)
CatfishCatfish

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