Saltwater Experience Charters

4.9/5 (74 reviews)

State licensed

Cove Harbor North 121, Rockport, TX 78382, United States–

State licensed

4.9/5 (74 reviews)

Cove Harbor North 121

Rockport, TX, United States

Trips & prices Targeted species Boat info What's biting What's included Contact captain

Trips & prices What's included Targeted species Boat info Reviews Contact captain

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!

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

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!

Popular features

Live bait

You keep catch

Catch cleaning & filleting

Child friendly

Rods, reels & tackle

Popular features

Live bait

You keep catch

Catch cleaning & filleting

Child friendly

Rods, reels & tackle

Rating

4.9

74 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

97%

Recommended

93%

Caught fish

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Kathleen Sarabia

Texas, US

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Member since 2025

5.0

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This was a great surprise Christmas present!

4 Hour Trip on December 13, 2025 • 2 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:

Marco Zapata

Repeat angler

Texas, US

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Member since 2022

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2 trips

4.7

Verified

Weekend off

8 Hour Trip on August 30, 2025 • 3 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:

Randolph Wheless

Texas, US

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Member since 2025

5.0

Verified

Great day on the water

4 Hour Trip - 1:00 PM on September 27, 2025 • 2 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:

Debra Conrad

Texas, US

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Member since 2025

5.0

Verified

Bay Fishing

4 Hour Trip on July 3, 2025 • 3 adults

Captain Paul was excellent.  We had a great time fishing. He was knowledgeable and experienced.  His boat and equipment were top notch. We would definitely do another fishing trip with him and highly recommend his services.

Reported catch:

Harvey Roth

Houston, TX, US

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Member since 2025

5.0

Verified

Fishing with Captain Paul

4 Hour Trip on July 16, 2025 • 4 adults

I took my grandson and two of his high school friends on this trip and we had a great time together. It was a great experience and memory we won’t forget….Captain Paul was great!!

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4 Hour Trip

4 hour trip multiple starting times (6:30 AM, 1:00 PM)

US $475

Entire boat: 2 people

US $475

Entire boat: 2 people

6 Hour Trip

6 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM

US $550

Entire boat: 2 people

US $550

Entire boat: 2 people

8 Hour Trip

8 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM

US $675

Entire boat: 2 people

US $675

Entire boat: 2 people

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Rating

4.9

74 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

97%

Recommended

93%

Caught fish

All reviews (74)

Filter

Sort by: Featured

Showing 1 – 5 of 74 reviews

Kathleen Sarabia

Texas, US

Member since 2025

5.0

Verified

This was a great surprise Christmas present!

4 Hour Trip on December 13, 2025 • 2 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:

Marco Zapata

Repeat angler

Texas, US

Member since 2022

2 trips

4.7

Verified

Weekend off

8 Hour Trip on August 30, 2025 • 3 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:

Randolph Wheless

Texas, US

Member since 2025

5.0

Verified

Great day on the water

4 Hour Trip - 1:00 PM on September 27, 2025 • 2 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:

Debra Conrad

Texas, US

Member since 2025

5.0

Verified

Bay Fishing

4 Hour Trip on July 3, 2025 • 3 adults

Captain Paul was excellent.  We had a great time fishing. He was knowledgeable and experienced.  His boat and equipment were top notch. We would definitely do another fishing trip with him and highly recommend his services.

Reported catch:

Harvey Roth

Houston, TX, US

Member since 2025

5.0

Verified

Fishing with Captain Paul

4 Hour Trip on July 16, 2025 • 4 adults

I took my grandson and two of his high school friends on this trip and we had a great time together. It was a great experience and memory we won’t forget….Captain Paul was great!!

FAQs about Saltwater Experience Charters

The fish you can target

What is the boat like?

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

1 x 300HP

Max cruising speed

42 knots

Saltwater Experience Charters

Rating

Anglers' gallery (67)

What anglers say

All reviews (74)

Trip availability and prices

Rating

Anglers' gallery (67)

What anglers say

All reviews (74)

FAQs about Saltwater Experience Charters

The fish you can target

What is the boat like?

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