Always An Adventure Guide Service 

4.9/5 (218 reviews)
 
State licensed
 13428 South Padre Island Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78418, United States

Always An Adventure Guide Service 

 
State licensed
4.9/5 (218 reviews)
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13428 South Padre Island Drive
Corpus Christi, TX, United States

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!

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Customer reviews

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Review summary
These summary reviews were generated by AI based on recent reviews
Local Corpus Christi Bay expertise with a family-friendly crew and post-trip fish cleaning that differentiates this charter from competitors.
The boat can feel tight for larger groups, which may limit shade and space for a full six-adult party.
What Guests loved
Keep in mind
  • Deep local knowledge of Corpus Christi Bay with multiple productive spots that consistently yield trout, redfish, and drum.
  • Kid-friendly service with a patient captain and Bear the deckhand dog, making trips enjoyable for children and seniors alike.
  • Comprehensive service including pre-trip planning calls, bait provisioning, and post-trip filleting, supported by a well-maintained twin-engine vessel.

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 218 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (517)

Catain Dale was fantastic
Limit of Trout for 6 people!
Lots of Fish, Lots of Fun
+514

Angler rating

207
6
0
3
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

97%

Appropriate for children

99%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

98%

Caught fish

93%

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Review summary
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Local Corpus Christi Bay expertise with a family-friendly crew and post-trip fish cleaning that differentiates this charter from competitors.
The boat can feel tight for larger groups, which may limit shade and space for a full six-adult party.
What Guests loved
Keep in mind
  • Deep local knowledge of Corpus Christi Bay with multiple productive spots that consistently yield trout, redfish, and drum.
  • Kid-friendly service with a patient captain and Bear the deckhand dog, making trips enjoyable for children and seniors alike.
  • Comprehensive service including pre-trip planning calls, bait provisioning, and post-trip filleting, supported by a well-maintained twin-engine vessel.
Showing 1 - 5 of 218 reviews
Showing: 5 of 218 reviews
Suzanne T.
Suzanne T.
5.0/5

Jun 26, 2025

Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM)

Perfect morning on the water

VERIFIED

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...  

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 Suzanne T. recommends Always An Adventure Guide Service
 Suzanne T. recommends Always An Adventure Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 1, 2025
Hey Suzanne it was a pleasure fishing with ya'll and it is awesome that grandparents actually take thier grandchildren on fishing adventures 😁👍🙏 it's usually the parents.....the kids did a fantastic job and are welcome on my boat anytime 💞 Thanks again for choosing Always An Adventure Fishing Guide Service and I hope to fish with everyone again in the near future... Sincerely, Capt Dale

Jerome B.
Jerome B.
5.0/5

Jul 1, 2025

Full Day Trip – Inshore

Lots of Fish, Lots of Fun

VERIFIED

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...  

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 Jerome B. recommends Always An Adventure Guide Service
 Jerome B. recommends Always An Adventure Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 4, 2025
Hey Jerome" I had a blast fishing with you and your Dad and brothers and listening to your brothers talk all that smack" 😜 Glad everyone had great time and looking forward to fishing with ya'll again in the near future.... Thanks again for everything and choosing Always An Adventure Fishing Guide Service. Happy 4th of July!!! Sincerely, Capt Dale

Steven D.
Steven D.
5.0/5

Mar 26, 2025

Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM)

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Captain Dale: The Fish Whisperer

VERIFIED

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...  

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Captain replied
 Steven D. recommends Always An Adventure Guide Service
1 person finds this review helpful
 Steven D. recommends Always An Adventure Guide Service
1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on March 27, 2025
Thank you Steven it was a pleasure fishing with everyone for sure. Everyone did a great job catching and once we got the system down and became a team we put a whoopin on the fish. To bad the lightning ran us off or we would have filled the fish box" The fish God's were on our side for sure😁 Glaf everyone hadca great time and looking forward to fishing with everyone again in the near future...Tell everyone hello and safe travels on your journey back home...Enjoy your fish fry as well 😜 Thanks for choosing Always An Adventure Fishing Guide Service it was a blast... Sincerely, Capt Dale
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Mark P.
Mark P.
5.0/5

Jun 18, 2025

3/4 Day Trip – Inshore

Less than ideal conditions but Capt made it work

VERIFIED

Today was quite the windy day but Capt. Dale got us on the speckled trout in a big way. Not all the fish were big but the little guys gave us something (a lot) to catch and release that didn't count against or daily bag limit. Lost count of total catch but filled our limits. Plus he gave us a heads up on a local place to cook our fresh catch.

Today was quite the windy day but Capt. Dale got us on the speckled trout in a big way. Not all the fish were big but the little...  

Captain replied
 Mark P. recommends Always An Adventure Guide Service
 Mark P. recommends Always An Adventure Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 19, 2025
Hey Mark I enjoyed fishing with ya'll today and looking forward to fishing with ya'll again in the near future. We caught ALOT of fish today considering the conditions that was handed to us...Today was a great day and thanks again for choosing Always An Adventure Fishing Guide Service...Hope ya like the restaurant I referred 😃 Sincerely, Capt Dale
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Richard H.
Richard H.
5.0/5

Oct 25, 2025

3/4 Day Trip – Inshore

Cant ask for a better Capt

VERIFIED
NEW

We had an amazing time, very experience, highly recommend. Had fun, made great memories and caught fish in the process.

We had an amazing time, very experience, highly recommend. Had fun, made great memories and caught fish in the process.  

 Richard H. recommends Always An Adventure Guide Service
 Richard H. recommends Always An Adventure Guide Service

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3/4 Day Trip – Inshore
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US $700 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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5 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
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US $700 
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Full Day Trip – Inshore
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8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $800 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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US $1,200 
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 218 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (517)

Catain Dale was fantastic
Limit of Trout for 6 people!
Lots of Fish, Lots of Fun
+514

Angler rating

207
6
0
3
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

97%

Appropriate for children

99%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

98%

Caught fish

93%

Powered by Ai
 
Review summary
These summary reviews were generated by AI based on recent reviews
Local Corpus Christi Bay expertise with a family-friendly crew and post-trip fish cleaning that differentiates this charter from competitors.
The boat can feel tight for larger groups, which may limit shade and space for a full six-adult party.
What Guests loved
Keep in mind
  • Deep local knowledge of Corpus Christi Bay with multiple productive spots that consistently yield trout, redfish, and drum.
  • Kid-friendly service with a patient captain and Bear the deckhand dog, making trips enjoyable for children and seniors alike.
  • Comprehensive service including pre-trip planning calls, bait provisioning, and post-trip filleting, supported by a well-maintained twin-engine vessel.
Showing 1 - 5 of 218 reviews
Showing: 5 of 218 reviews
Suzanne T.
Suzanne T.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Perfect morning on the water

VERIFIED

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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 Suzanne T. recommends Always An Adventure Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 1, 2025
Hey Suzanne it was a pleasure fishing with ya'll and it is awesome that grandparents actually take thier grandchildren on fishing adventures 😁👍🙏 it's usually the parents.....the kids did a fantastic job and are welcome on my boat anytime 💞 Thanks again for choosing Always An Adventure Fishing Guide Service and I hope to fish with everyone again in the near future... Sincerely, Capt Dale

Jerome B.
Jerome B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Lots of Fish, Lots of Fun

VERIFIED

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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 Jerome B. recommends Always An Adventure Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 4, 2025
Hey Jerome" I had a blast fishing with you and your Dad and brothers and listening to your brothers talk all that smack" 😜 Glad everyone had great time and looking forward to fishing with ya'll again in the near future.... Thanks again for everything and choosing Always An Adventure Fishing Guide Service. Happy 4th of July!!! Sincerely, Capt Dale

Steven D.
Steven D.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Captain Dale: The Fish Whisperer

VERIFIED

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...  

Review media 0
 Steven D. recommends Always An Adventure Guide Service
1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on March 27, 2025
Thank you Steven it was a pleasure fishing with everyone for sure. Everyone did a great job catching and once we got the system down and became a team we put a whoopin on the fish. To bad the lightning ran us off or we would have filled the fish box" The fish God's were on our side for sure😁 Glaf everyone hadca great time and looking forward to fishing with everyone again in the near future...Tell everyone hello and safe travels on your journey back home...Enjoy your fish fry as well 😜 Thanks for choosing Always An Adventure Fishing Guide Service it was a blast... Sincerely, Capt Dale
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Mark P.
Mark P.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Less than ideal conditions but Capt made it work

VERIFIED

3/4 Day Trip – Inshore on June 18, 2025

Today was quite the windy day but Capt. Dale got us on the speckled trout in a big way. Not all the fish were big but the little guys gave us something (a lot) to catch and release that didn't count against or daily bag limit. Lost count of total catch but filled our limits. Plus he gave us a heads up on a local place to cook our fresh catch.

Today was quite the windy day but Capt. Dale got us on the speckled trout in a big way. Not all the fish were big but the little guys gave us something (a lot) to catch and release that didn't count against or daily bag limit. Lost count of total catch but filled our limits. Plus he gave us a heads up on a local place to cook our fresh catch.  

 Mark P. recommends Always An Adventure Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 19, 2025
Hey Mark I enjoyed fishing with ya'll today and looking forward to fishing with ya'll again in the near future. We caught ALOT of fish today considering the conditions that was handed to us...Today was a great day and thanks again for choosing Always An Adventure Fishing Guide Service...Hope ya like the restaurant I referred 😃 Sincerely, Capt Dale
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Richard H.
Richard H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Cant ask for a better Capt

VERIFIED
NEW

3/4 Day Trip – Inshore on October 25, 2025

We had an amazing time, very experience, highly recommend. Had fun, made great memories and caught fish in the process.

We had an amazing time, very experience, highly recommend. Had fun, made great memories and caught fish in the process.  

 Richard H. recommends Always An Adventure Guide Service

FAQs about Always An Adventure Guide Service

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
1997
Boat manufacturer
Kenner
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
Suzuki 4-stroke
Powered by
2 x 140HP
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