Reel Adventures | Private Charters 

5.0/5 (151 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Rockport Beach, Rockport, TX 78382, United States

Reel Adventures | Private Charters 

Up to 9 miles
Rockport, TX, United States
23 ft
5
5.0/5 (151 reviews)
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There's no shortage of fishing charters on the Texas coast. What makes Reel Adventures different is simple — around here, you're not treated like just another trip on the calendar.

Captain Corey Bickford built Reel Adventures around giving people the kind of day on the water they actually remember. Whether it's your kid's first redfish, a group of buddies chasing trout, or a family just wanting a laid-back day together, the goal stays the same: have a great time and put some fish in the boat.

Trips launch out of Rockport and Port Aransas and target redfish, speckled trout, black drum, flounder, sheepshead, and seasonal species depending on conditions and time of year. Every trip is private, so it's just your group and your captain — no crowded boats and no strangers.

You'll fish aboard a fully rigged shallow-water boat equipped with quality gear and electronics to help stay on the bite. Rods, reels, bait, tackle, ice, water, and fish cleaning are all included. Just bring your fishing license, snacks, and whatever you'd like to drink.

Never fished before? No problem. Captain Corey works with beginners, families, and kids all the time. If you're an experienced angler, he'll gladly put together a more technical trip too.

At the end of the day, Reel Adventures isn't about pretending every trip is some TV-show tournament. It's about good people, good memories, and a captain that genuinely wants you to have a great day on the water.

If that sounds like your kind of trip, come fishing

NOTE:
Live shrimp, and or cut bait will be provided (availability, and season permitting)
Croaker, piggy perch and pin perch can be provided for an additional charge of cost. Questions? Please feel free to reach out to me!

There's no shortage of fishing charters on the Texas coast. What makes Reel Adventures different is simple — around here, you're not treated like just another trip on the calendar.

Captain Corey Bickford built Reel Adventures around giving people the kind of day on the water they actually remember. Whether it's your kid's first redfish, a group of buddies chasing trout, or a family just wanting a laid-back day together, the goal stays the same: have a great time and put some fish in the boat.

Trips launch out of Rockport and Port Aransas and target redfish, speckled trout, black drum, flounder, sheepshead, and seasonal species depending on conditions and time of year. Every trip is private, so it's just your group and your captain — no crowded boats and no strangers.

You'll fish aboard a fully rigged shallow-water boat equipped with quality gear and electronics to help stay on the bite. Rods, reels, bait, tackle, ice, water, and fish cleaning are all included. Just bring your fishing license, snacks, and whatever you'd like to drink.

Never fished before? No problem. Captain Corey works with beginners, families, and kids all the time. If you're an experienced angler, he'll gladly put together a more technical trip too.

At the end of the day, Reel Adventures isn't about pretending every trip is some TV-show tournament. It's about good people, good memories, and a captain that genuinely wants you to have a great day on the water.

If that sounds like your kind of trip, come fishing

NOTE:
Live shrimp, and or cut bait will be provided (availability, and season permitting)
Croaker, piggy perch and pin perch can be provided for an additional charge of cost. Questions? Please feel free to reach out to me!

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Rating

5.0
151 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (131)

What anglers say

99%
Great experience
99%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish

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Luis Robles
Luis Robles
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
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5.0
Verified
New
Max on Speckled Trout!
1/2 day bay fishing Rockport/Port A on June 9, 20262 adults
Captain Bickford took my son-in-law and I for a morning fish and got our max on trout. He taught us his tecnique, guided us thru the whole trip, it was great! Highly recommend, will do again! It's appropriate for any age group, kids could have a blast. Pack plenty sunscreen and water. Thanks Captain Bickford.
Gilberto Martinez
Gilberto Martinez
Repeat angler
us
San Antonio, TX, US
Member since 2020
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
Great Fishing
1/2 day bay fishing Rockport/Port A on April 22, 20264 adults
This was a great trip during a shaky weather week. Captain Corey kept in contact with us before the trip to let us know he was watching the weather. There were storms but he was able to get us on the water after all. We went for redfish and he put us on some keepers using both live and cut bait. After the reds he found some trout we had fun with on live popping corks. Everyone on the boat caught fish. It was a fun time and we’ll definitely book again.
Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Response from Captain
April 29, 2026
I hope yall enjoyed eating all that fish! yall where awesome to fish with!
James Hsu
James Hsu
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2025
3 trips
0
5.0
Verified
Fantastic fishing trip with Captain Corey
3/4 day inshore am on October 11, 20251 adult1 child
Corey took my son and I to several different fishing spots on our trip today. We started off bay fishing and quickly caught our share or speckled trout and plenty of sand trout. That was a lot of fun, since at home we spend a lot of time unsuccessfully shore fishing for freshwater bass. So my son had the time of his life casting and reeling in good sized fish at a pretty quick pace. Corey then took us redfish hunting which he warned us would be less active, but we were determined to bring one in. We were finding a bunch of catfish, which aren’t fish you want to keep. Finally, just before we called it a day, one of our reels hit a 22” redfish. Corey was super personable and was happy to share his fishing knowledge with me and my son throughout the trip, which made our time fly by. In the end, we ended up with over 20 keepers, mostly sand trout, that Corey cleaned and bagged for us. The trip was everything we’d hoped for.
Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Black Drum
Justin Crawford
Justin Crawford
us
Texas, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
What a great day!
1/2 day bay fishing Rockport/Port A on September 27, 20252 adults
Captain Corey took my daughter and I out to find some redfish in the bay. With his knowledge of the local fish and seasons he got us on quality fish quickly. My daughter and I both agree that Captain Corey was easy to talk to, charmingly funny, and very courteous. It takes a lot to get my kiddo to show some emotion these days (she’s a teenager), and on our way home she had the hugest smile while recounting her catches. Whether you’re a serious angler looking to fish hard for a PB, or just looking to get the family on the water for some fun and adventure, Captain Corey is your man.
Bryan Miazga
Bryan Miazga
us
Cheyenne, WY, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
Fantastic Trip
3/4 day inshore am on March 26, 20262 adults
We caught speckled trout, redfish, black drum, sheepshead, spanish mackerel, rockfish, Jack chevalle, and "grunts" over the 6 hours. not everything was keep size, but the variety was awesome! We caught our limit of sheepshead as we went to several spots looking for the fish. The captain was personable and very customer service oriented. Will definitely be booking with him again!
Reported catch:
Jack Crevalle
Black Drum
Redfish
Sheepshead
+1

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1/2 day pm bay fishing
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US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
1/2 day bay fishing Rockport/Port A
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:45 AM
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US $550
Entire boat: 2 people
3/4 day inshore am
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:45 AM
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US $675
Entire boat: 2 people
6 Hour coastal/nearshore
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
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US $950
Entire boat: 2 people
8-Hour coastal/nearshore
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
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US $1,250
Entire boat: 2 people
10 Hour coastal/nearshore
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US $1,450
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

5.0
151 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (131)

What anglers say

99%
Great experience
99%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish

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Luis Robles
Luis Robles
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
New
Max on Speckled Trout!
1/2 day bay fishing Rockport/Port A on June 9, 20262 adults
Captain Bickford took my son-in-law and I for a morning fish and got our max on trout. He taught us his tecnique, guided us thru the whole trip, it was great! Highly recommend, will do again! It's appropriate for any age group, kids could have a blast. Pack plenty sunscreen and water. Thanks Captain Bickford.
Gilberto Martinez
Gilberto Martinez
Repeat angler
us
San Antonio, TX, US
Member since 2020
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
Great Fishing
1/2 day bay fishing Rockport/Port A on April 22, 20264 adults
This was a great trip during a shaky weather week. Captain Corey kept in contact with us before the trip to let us know he was watching the weather. There were storms but he was able to get us on the water after all. We went for redfish and he put us on some keepers using both live and cut bait. After the reds he found some trout we had fun with on live popping corks. Everyone on the boat caught fish. It was a fun time and we’ll definitely book again.
Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Response from Captain
April 29, 2026
I hope yall enjoyed eating all that fish! yall where awesome to fish with!
James Hsu
James Hsu
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2025
3 trips
0
5.0
Verified
Fantastic fishing trip with Captain Corey
3/4 day inshore am on October 11, 20251 adult1 child
Corey took my son and I to several different fishing spots on our trip today. We started off bay fishing and quickly caught our share or speckled trout and plenty of sand trout. That was a lot of fun, since at home we spend a lot of time unsuccessfully shore fishing for freshwater bass. So my son had the time of his life casting and reeling in good sized fish at a pretty quick pace. Corey then took us redfish hunting which he warned us would be less active, but we were determined to bring one in. We were finding a bunch of catfish, which aren’t fish you want to keep. Finally, just before we called it a day, one of our reels hit a 22” redfish. Corey was super personable and was happy to share his fishing knowledge with me and my son throughout the trip, which made our time fly by. In the end, we ended up with over 20 keepers, mostly sand trout, that Corey cleaned and bagged for us. The trip was everything we’d hoped for.
Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Black Drum
Justin Crawford
Justin Crawford
us
Texas, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
What a great day!
1/2 day bay fishing Rockport/Port A on September 27, 20252 adults
Captain Corey took my daughter and I out to find some redfish in the bay. With his knowledge of the local fish and seasons he got us on quality fish quickly. My daughter and I both agree that Captain Corey was easy to talk to, charmingly funny, and very courteous. It takes a lot to get my kiddo to show some emotion these days (she’s a teenager), and on our way home she had the hugest smile while recounting her catches. Whether you’re a serious angler looking to fish hard for a PB, or just looking to get the family on the water for some fun and adventure, Captain Corey is your man.
Bryan Miazga
Bryan Miazga
us
Cheyenne, WY, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
Fantastic Trip
3/4 day inshore am on March 26, 20262 adults
We caught speckled trout, redfish, black drum, sheepshead, spanish mackerel, rockfish, Jack chevalle, and "grunts" over the 6 hours. not everything was keep size, but the variety was awesome! We caught our limit of sheepshead as we went to several spots looking for the fish. The captain was personable and very customer service oriented. Will definitely be booking with him again!
Reported catch:
Jack Crevalle
Black Drum
Redfish
Sheepshead
+1

FAQs about Reel Adventures | Private Charters

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2006
Restored in
2023
Boat manufacturer
Haynie
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 200HP
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