Saltwater Experience Charters 

4.9/5 (77 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Cove Harbor North 121, Rockport, TX 78382, United States

Saltwater Experience Charters 

Up to 9 miles
Rockport, TX, United States
25 ft
4
4.9/5 (77 reviews)

Located in Rockport, Texas, Saltwater Experience Charters offers you an adventure on the beautiful Gulf Coast of Texas. Captain Paul Baucum is a friendly and skilled angler who will take you to the Inshore Bay system, flats, and backwaters in pursuit of the species of your choice.

You will be using popping cork, bottom, and drift fishing as conditions provide. Species targeted are Spotted Trout, Redfish, Black Drum, and Flounder.

You will be taking this adventure on a 25' Dargel Kat powered by an Evinrude E-Tec 300 motor. Runs out at 48 knots, So it will get you to that fishing spot quickly so you can start fishing. It has a wireless trolling motor so you will ease in and not scare away the fish. Onboard are 2 live bait wells for plenty of bait and lures are available for the angler that prefers them. Also 2 ice chests - 1 for your drinks and 1 for your catch.

This Charter is family friendly and your children are always welcome to share their experience on the water with you. (Just make sure you bring the required flotation devices for the little ones). Also, corporate and tournament trips are available.

All poles, reels, live bait, lures, and water are furnished. All you need is a Salt Water fishing license, snacks, and drinks if wanted and don't forget the sunscreen lotion. No glass Please!

Located in Rockport, Texas, Saltwater Experience Charters offers you an adventure on the beautiful Gulf Coast of Texas. Captain Paul Baucum is a friendly and skilled angler who will take you to the Inshore Bay system, flats, and backwaters in pursuit of the species of your choice.

You will be using popping cork, bottom, and drift fishing as conditions provide. Species targeted are Spotted Trout, Redfish, Black Drum, and Flounder.

You will be taking this adventure on a 25' Dargel Kat powered by an Evinrude E-Tec 300 motor. Runs out at 48 knots, So it will get you to that fishing spot quickly so you can start fishing. It has a wireless trolling motor so you will ease in and not scare away the fish. Onboard are 2 live bait wells for plenty of bait and lures are available for the angler that prefers them. Also 2 ice chests - 1 for your drinks and 1 for your catch.

This Charter is family friendly and your children are always welcome to share their experience on the water with you. (Just make sure you bring the required flotation devices for the little ones). Also, corporate and tournament trips are available.

All poles, reels, live bait, lures, and water are furnished. All you need is a Salt Water fishing license, snacks, and drinks if wanted and don't forget the sunscreen lotion. No glass Please!

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Customer reviews

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Rating

4.9
77 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (67)

What anglers say

94%
Great experience
100%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
96%
Recommended
92%
Caught fish

All reviews (77)

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Cody Seals
Cody Seals
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Great getaway with Captain Paul and the boys
4 Hour Trip on June 6, 20263 adults

Had a fantastic to start it off. Right off the bat Captain Paul was helpful and fun. He knew all the spots, from the first spot to the last we were hooking them left and right. Not all keepers, are lines were tight left and right. Regardless, the trip was a lot of fun and just felt like another day out on the water with friends. Also the equipment and boat were excellent and did there job very well. Overall Captain Paul gave us a great trip and I will 100% book again.

Response from Captain

Thanks Cody for the review. I had a great time with the 3 of ya’ll. Hopefully see ya’ll again.

Marco Zapata
Marco Zapata
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2022
2 trips
4.7
Verified
Weekend off
8 Hour Trip on August 30, 20253 adults

My family and I had a good time fishing this weekend. We did catch fish but it was disappointing that what we caught they were not keepers. This trip was a last minute planning. The problem with this was we took off when I got off work so I plan on paying with credit card. To my surprise, I could not pay using my card so it was kinda of embarrassing trying to pay another way, since I was not ready. So be aware that even if the website says you can pay with card you might not.

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Dillard Jones
Dillard Jones
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Great trip!
4 Hour Trip on June 11, 20262 adults

Highly recommend. Captain Paul is a great guy!!

Kathleen Sarabia
Kathleen Sarabia
us
Texas, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
This was a great surprise Christmas present!
4 Hour Trip on December 13, 20252 adults

I booked my husband and I a fishing trip with Captain Paul and it was the best! Captain Paul is super laid back but passionate and truly loves what he's doing. We caught a good variety of fish because he really knows the waters. I learned a lot from him and I'm definitely rebooking in the future.

Reported catch:
Black Drum
Redfish
Randolph Wheless
Randolph Wheless
us
Texas, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Great day on the water
4 Hour Trip - 1:00 PM on September 27, 20252 adults

We wanted a low-impact but productive day on the water and, Captain Paul, with Saltwater Experiences, delivered! He put us on fish and we hit 'em until we were tired. I highly recommend Captain Paul Baucom with Saltwater Experience!

Reported catch:
Redfish

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4 hour trip multiple starting times (6:30 AM, 1:00 PM)
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US $475
Entire boat: 2 people
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US $550
Entire boat: 2 people
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US $675
Entire boat: 2 people
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Customer reviews

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Rating

4.9
77 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (67)

What anglers say

94%
Great experience
100%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
96%
Recommended
92%
Caught fish

All reviews (77)

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Showing 15 of 77 reviews
Cody Seals
Cody Seals
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Great getaway with Captain Paul and the boys
4 Hour Trip on June 6, 20263 adults

Had a fantastic to start it off. Right off the bat Captain Paul was helpful and fun. He knew all the spots, from the first spot to the last we were hooking them left and right. Not all keepers, are lines were tight left and right. Regardless, the trip was a lot of fun and just felt like another day out on the water with friends. Also the equipment and boat were excellent and did there job very well. Overall Captain Paul gave us a great trip and I will 100% book again.

Response from Captain

Thanks Cody for the review. I had a great time with the 3 of ya’ll. Hopefully see ya’ll again.

Marco Zapata
Marco Zapata
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2022
2 trips
4.7
Verified
Weekend off
8 Hour Trip on August 30, 20253 adults

My family and I had a good time fishing this weekend. We did catch fish but it was disappointing that what we caught they were not keepers. This trip was a last minute planning. The problem with this was we took off when I got off work so I plan on paying with credit card. To my surprise, I could not pay using my card so it was kinda of embarrassing trying to pay another way, since I was not ready. So be aware that even if the website says you can pay with card you might not.

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Dillard Jones
Dillard Jones
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Great trip!
4 Hour Trip on June 11, 20262 adults

Highly recommend. Captain Paul is a great guy!!

Kathleen Sarabia
Kathleen Sarabia
us
Texas, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
This was a great surprise Christmas present!
4 Hour Trip on December 13, 20252 adults

I booked my husband and I a fishing trip with Captain Paul and it was the best! Captain Paul is super laid back but passionate and truly loves what he's doing. We caught a good variety of fish because he really knows the waters. I learned a lot from him and I'm definitely rebooking in the future.

Reported catch:
Black Drum
Redfish
Randolph Wheless
Randolph Wheless
us
Texas, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Great day on the water
4 Hour Trip - 1:00 PM on September 27, 20252 adults

We wanted a low-impact but productive day on the water and, Captain Paul, with Saltwater Experiences, delivered! He put us on fish and we hit 'em until we were tired. I highly recommend Captain Paul Baucom with Saltwater Experience!

Reported catch:
Redfish

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2016
Boat manufacturer
Dargel
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Evinrude
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
42 knots
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