Saltwater Experience Charters
Saltwater Experience Charters
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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Kenneth Burnette5.0VerifiedCaptain Paul was awesome!
8 Hour Trip on August 8, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 childPaul was great with my 9 y/o son teaching him the technique to catch our target fish. He was knowledgeable on all kinds of fish species that we were dragging up that we weren't targeting. Pictures won't do our trip any justice, we only kept 12(our groups trout limit) but caught somewhere between 60-90 fish.(we lost count) 8 hours of almost constant action. We will definitely be coming back to fish with Captain Paul again!
Robert ChaffinRepeat angler5.0VerifiedHer very first time fishing salt water, and she gets a Texas slam!!
6 Hour Trip on August 9, 2026 • 4 adultsCaptain Paul is an excellent guide and teacher. We took a young lady who had very little fishing experience and had never caught fish in salt water. She caught her very first trout, flounder and redfish. She caught a gaftop also. Great day on the water. Captain Paul, and the saltwater experience charter is outstanding and I would highly recommend going fishing with him.
Irene Bible5.0VerifiedNewBest Captain! Best boat!
4 Hour Trip on September 21, 2026 • 2 adultsCaptain arrived early, such an amazing comfortable boat! put us on the fish! And a really fun time was had by all! Thanks Captain Paul!
Brian Good5.0VerifiedGreat Trip!
4 Hour Trip on August 6, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 childCaptain Paul took us to a variety if locations and we had a blast catching trout. We had dolphins around us most of the trip - which may not have been the best for us catching fish - and they were reallly fun to see so close. We highly recommend Captain Paul!
Matthew Hurley5.0VerifiedCaptain Paul is great
4 Hour Trip on July 21, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 childFirst time bay fishing for my 11 year old and he had a blast. Captain Paul was very knowledgeable about the area and where we would have the best chance of landing a big fish. Will definitely be coming back in the fall when the Reds are running.
Aaron Calhoun5.0VerifiedNewReel good time!
4 Hour Trip on September 19, 2026 • 4 adultsCaptain Paul was great! Caught my biggest Red with him. 35 3/4” 🤙🏼
- Ashley Marksberry5.0Verified
Amazing time
4 Hour Trip on August 20, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 childCaptain Paul was amazing with our 2 kids and so patient and knowledgeable. I would recommend him as a guide to anyone. Definitely looking forward to another trip with him in late October.
Kathleen Sarabia5.0VerifiedThis was a great surprise Christmas present!
4 Hour Trip on December 13, 2025 • 2 adultsI 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.
Michael KalmanRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGood trip
6 Hour Trip on October 18, 2025 • 3 adultsWe caught a nice right at 28 inch red and a lot of other smaller fish but the trip overall was really fun.
Edwin Martinez5.0Verified### EPIC ### EPIC ### EPIC ###
6 Hour Trip on October 11, 2024 • 2 adultsWhen from the south of the great state of Texas, something that is known to all anglers is, fishing the the inner coastal bay waters of the Texas Gulf Coast can be a shallow experience, no point intended. To have an Epic day on the water limiting-out on nice Reds and catching more than a few decent Black Drums requires having personal knowing experience or having professional experience with. Having Captain Paul Baucum with Saltwater Experience Charters was a blessing. After we got underway and a short 15 minute boat ride, Captain Paul put us on fish where it was on for the Epic day. Thanks Captain for a very Memorial Birthaday weekend.
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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.
Thanks Cody for the review. I had a great time with the 3 of ya’ll. Hopefully see ya’ll again.
Paul was great with my 9 y/o son teaching him the technique to catch our target fish. He was knowledgeable on all kinds of fish species that we were dragging up that we weren't targeting. Pictures won't do our trip any justice, we only kept 12(our groups trout limit) but caught somewhere between 60-90 fish.(we lost count) 8 hours of almost constant action. We will definitely be coming back to fish with Captain Paul again!
Thanks Kennith. Glad your family had a great day out fishing. Was very nice meeting ya’ll. Thanks for the review.
Captain Paul made sure we didn’t go home empty-handed… We caught a few trout and then he moved us to a couple other spots until we managed to snag a couple 5 pound red fish… Awesome that was dinner!! We kept him busy… Baiting our lines, taking care of our fish, untangling our messes… It was very patient with all of us! Couldn’t have asked for more! We would definitely go again!
Captain Paul is an excellent guide and teacher. We took a young lady who had very little fishing experience and had never caught fish in salt water. She caught her very first trout, flounder and redfish. She caught a gaftop also. Great day on the water. Captain Paul, and the saltwater experience charter is outstanding and I would highly recommend going fishing with him.
Thanks for the review Robert. It was a great day on the water and very nice meeting ya’ll.. Till next time.
The fish weren’t biting hard, but that didn’t stop us from having a great morning on the water. we definitely recommend and plan on returning.
FAQs about Saltwater Experience Charters
- US $400 per group, additional US $75 per person after 1 guest - 4 Hour Trip (4 hours)
- US $400 per group, additional US $75 per person after 1 guest - 4 Hour Trip - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
- US $475 per group, additional US $75 per person after 1 guest - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $75 per person after 1 guest - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Wireless trolling motor
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Inshore fishing
- Flats fishing
- Backcountry fishing
- Light tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Spinning
- Popping
- Drift fishing
- Black Drum
- Flounder
- Redfish
- Sheepshead
- Speckled Trout
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Rockport, Texas, United States
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I have fished this Bay system for the last 15 years. And wanted to offer the opportunity to others. I welcome all different types of Clients from family (Children are welcome) to customers as well as tournament fisherman. We will move and find the bite as needed. I furnish rods, reels, bait live, cut bait and lures and water. Bring snacks and any drinks you want other than water. Welcome wade fisherman but do not furnish equipment if needed. Will clean, fillet and bag any fish you would like to keep. Look forward to you having a great day on the beautiful waters surrounding the Rockport Area.
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You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.
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Pickup not included
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