Always An Adventure Guide Service explores the waters in and around Corpus Christi, Texas. If you’re up to a true fishing adventure of a lifetime, you have found the best place. Unlike most guides in the area, Captain Dale wants you to have a great time and feel no pressure at all!
Relax, sit back, enjoy, and have fun in the Baffin Bay or out in the Gulf. A spacious 24’ Kenner Saltwater fishing boat will take you and five fishing buddies to the hottest spots in the area. The vessel comes powered by twin 140 HP Suzuki 4-stroke engines and is fitted with top-notch navigational electronics, safety equipment, and other professional accessories.
Spend your day testing the waters close to the shore. Target Redfish, Flounder, and Seatrout. Or head further out to search for Mahi-Mahi, Red Snapper, Cobia, King Mackerel, and many more. There is always something in season and biting!
Always An Adventure specializes in a variety of fishing techniques, from bottom fishing and drift fishing to trolling, spinning, jigging, popping, and fly fishing. The captain knows the local waters like the back of his hand and is familiar with he fishing methods that work best.
All trips come inclusive with lures, quality gear, and tackle, but you are welcome to bring your own. When available, you will also be provided with live bait. When you come back to the shore, your catch will be cleaned and ready to jump straight into the frying pan.
Now, simply find an opening in the captain’s calendar that works for you, book a package to your liking and start counting down the days until your trip!
Captain
Dale Coffman
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Appropriate for children
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Caught fish
94%
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Full Day Trip – Inshore on July 1, 2025
Captain Dale took us out for a full day. Within the first 10-15 minutes of the trip he had us reeling in some fish. The fish were a little slow and small to start the day, but Dale took us to multiple spots that provided some great action. We caught a lot and even had to tap out at our limit. Dale had a great comedic energy all through the long day. Made our trip easy and enjoyable. If you like getting hooked and reeling in fish while laughing, Dale has you covered.
Captain Dale took us out for a full day. Within the first 10-15 minutes of the trip he had us reeling in some fish. The fish were a little slow and small to start the day, but Dale took us to multiple spots that provided some great action. We caught a lot and even had to tap out at our limit. Dale had a great comedic energy all through the long day. Made our trip easy and enjoyable. If you like getting hooked and reeling in fish while laughing, Dale has you covered.
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Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) on March 26, 2025
If patience is a virtue, then Captain Dale is a saint—because we tested his limits. Between our tangled lines, questionable casting skills, and an impressive ability to miss every bite, he somehow kept his cool and still put us on fish. He knows these waters so well, we started to suspect he might have gills himself. He tells a mean fish story and has a laugh that could scare the scales off a redfish. If you want a great day on the water, book with Captain Dale—just be ready for some world-class storytelling and a few fish-related dad jokes along the way.
If patience is a virtue, then Captain Dale is a saint—because we tested his limits. Between our tangled lines, questionable casting skills, and an impressive ability to miss every bite, he somehow kept his cool and still put us on fish. He knows these waters so well, we started to suspect he might have gills himself. He tells a mean fish story and has a laugh that could scare the scales off a redfish. If you want a great day on the water, book with Captain Dale—just be ready for some world-class...
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Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) on June 26, 2025
We are grandparents. Took our 3 grandsons, ages 11, 10, and 6 on a morning inshore 5 hour trip. The weather was perfect, sunrise beautiful as we boated to our first fishing spot. We moved around several times. We caught mostly trout. Some hardheads, skipjack, and gaftop. Captain Dale was so patient with the boys, teaching them the proper way to fish for trout. I would definitely recommend this fishing excursion " Always an Adventure" . An added plus is that someone cleans and filets your fish to take home.
We are grandparents. Took our 3 grandsons, ages 11, 10, and 6 on a morning inshore 5 hour trip. The weather was perfect, sunrise beautiful as we boated to our first fishing spot. We moved around several times. We caught mostly trout. Some hardheads, skipjack, and gaftop. Captain Dale was so patient with the boys, teaching them the proper way to fish for trout. I would definitely recommend this fishing excursion " Always an Adventure" . An added plus is that someone cleans and filets your fish...
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Full Day Trip – Inshore on October 20, 2024
Captain Dale was able to put us on fish even though the weather conditions were far from ideal. We had a constant wind of abut 20 mph with gusts above that as well as intermittent showers. Thanks to Capt. Dale we were able to almost limit out on trout. We caught one trout that measured out at 27" and had to be released and added a nice red to the keepers as well on a full day booking. Along with what we were able to land, we lost two more nice reds and several nice trout. When we returned to the dock there literally no one at the fillet tables but us. With almost twenty-five years guiding in the Corpus Christi Bay area, Capt. Dale knows the nooks and crannies where the big boys hide. His craft is well kept with twin engines and his tackle is in excellent condition. Pro or novice, listen to his tips as he knows what works. We will be booking another trip this coming spring.
Captain Dale was able to put us on fish even though the weather conditions were far from ideal. We had a constant wind of abut 20 mph with gusts above that as well as intermittent showers. Thanks to Capt. Dale we were able to almost limit out on trout. We caught one trout that measured out at 27" and had to be released and added a nice red to the keepers as well on a full day booking. Along with what we were able to land, we lost two more nice reds and several nice trout. When we returned...
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Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) on October 12, 2024
First time fishing with Captain Dale was an awesome time! My brother, my 13 year old son decided to book a 4 man trip to celebrate my 10 year old son’s birthday & boy was it a great decision! It was an early Saturday morning trip, so there were quite of bit of boats out on the water initially, however Dale knew a lot of spots that we had to our own & we had great results. Caught quite a few trout (a few didn’t make length), but the most memorable thing was the birthday boy experiencing a fight of reeling in a giant Red!!! A few minutes later my brother caught another awesome red. I’d definitely recommend booking a trip with Captain Dale & I will be dishing with him again. Thanks Dale! 🎣
First time fishing with Captain Dale was an awesome time! My brother, my 13 year old son decided to book a 4 man trip to celebrate my 10 year old son’s birthday & boy was it a great decision! It was an early Saturday morning trip, so there were quite of bit of boats out on the water initially, however Dale knew a lot of spots that we had to our own & we had great results. Caught quite a few trout (a few didn’t make length), but the most memorable thing was the birthday boy experiencing a fight...
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Corpus Christi, Texas, United States
Been fishing since I could hold a fishing pole and have been hooked every since. Now I get the privilege of taking others to enjoy the great outdoors and making memories with their family and friends and giving them a fishing experience of a lifetime. There is nothing like seeing a child or even a grown up catching a fish for the first time and watching the excitement of what it's like to truly enjoy the being out on the water. I got the name Always An Adventure because it is one thing you can count on when fishing with me. A true Adventure in the beautiful waters that God has created.
Inshore Fishing
Baffin Bay
Nearshore Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Flounder Gigging
GPS
Garmin
Fishfinder
Garmin
Live Bait Well
When available
Rods, reels & tackle
You're welcome to bring your own if you prefer
Live Bait
When available
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
I give the customer's the option to have the fish cleaned by the fish cleaner ( for a small fee) and well worth it or I can clean if they wish....
Drinks
Water
Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip
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.
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
On my boat I encourage everyone to bring the kids and get them out of the house and on the water enjoying the great outdoors. For Christmas I want them to ask Santa for a tackle box NOT and Xbox ? Bring them and let's watch them reel em in and see the
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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:
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When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.