Always An Adventure Guide Service 

4.9/5 (229 reviews)
 
State licensed
 13428 South Padre Island Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78418, United States

Always An Adventure Guide Service 

Up to 9 miles
Corpus Christi, TX, United States
24 ft
6
4.9/5 (229 reviews)

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!

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!

Dale Coffman
Captain
Dale Coffman
24 years of experience
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Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Snook
Redfish
Snapper (Cubera)
Pompano
+2
US $600
Entire boat: 2 people
3/4 Day Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Snook
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
Redfish
+6
US $700
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
Cobia
Snook
Redfish
Snapper (Cubera)
+2
US $700
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
Snook
+6
US $800
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

4.9
229 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (536)

What anglers say

97%
Great experience
99%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
94%
Caught fish

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Jeremy Chavez
Jeremy Chavez
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
My Trip with Captain Dale
Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) on July 23, 20262 adults

If you’re thinking about booking with Always An Adventure Guide Service… quit thinking and do it! Capt. Dale flat-out knows how to find fish. We caught our limit of speckled trout, landed an absolute stud of a 29-inch speckled trout, and then he put us on redfish just because he wasn’t finished showing off. Turns out his slogan, “Size Does Matter,” isn’t just a slogan—it’s the truth! His first mate, Mr. Bear, deserves a raise. He may have four legs, but he’s better behaved than most fishing buddies and definitely adds to the experience. And let’s talk about the snacks… Capt. Dale’s jalapeño & cheese deer jerky ought to be illegal. Between the fishing and that jerky, I wasn’t sure which one I was looking forward to more. I might have to book another trip just for the jerky… the fish are just a bonus. If you want a guide who works hard, keeps you laughing, puts you on fish, and treats you like family, Capt. Dale is your guy. We made memories that will last a lifetime, and we’ll definitely be back. Five stars isn’t enough!

Dale Coffman
Response from Captain

Hey Jeremy it was my pleasure fishing with ya'll It’s not everyday I find someone who loves fishing and enjoying the outdoors as much as ya'll do. I wish I had more clients who did the same" watching ya'll reel in the big one's AND the smaller ones as well was like watching 2 kid's in a candy store enjoying everything they see. I really hope ya'll return for another memorable adventure" and Mr.Bear also says hello as well....Thanks again for choosing Always An Adventure Fishing Guide Service and I hope to fish with ya'll again in the near future.... Sincerely, Capt Dale

Patrick Meakins
Patrick Meakins
us
Idaho, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Captain Dale is an absolute 10!
3/4 Day Trip – Inshore on March 13, 20262 adults2 children

Couldn't ask for a better experience! We brought 3 kids 5, 3, 1, Captain Dale could not have been a better host! We were very specific about our outing ambitions as we were unsure of how it would go with our kids. He made it work the best and still put us on some great fish! 10 out of 10 I would recommend Captain Dale!

Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Ladyfish
Dale Coffman
Response from Captain

Patrick it was a pleasure fishing with you and your family. Those boy's were fantastic and I can't wait to fish with ya'll again in the near future....Watching them reeling in those fish and seeing the excitement they got doing it is why I love my job... Thanks again for choosing Always An Adventure Fishing Guide Service it was a pleasure.. Sincerely, Capt Dale

Alan Carouth
Alan Carouth
Repeat angler
us
San Antonio, TX, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
5.0
Verified
New
great fishing trip
Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) on August 1, 20262 adults

Capt Dale worked hard until we limited and was very attentive to catching the fish great music great communication all in all a great fishing guide we will be back

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Black Drum
Darrell Hamor
Darrell Hamor
us
Texas, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Captain Dale - highly recommended
Full Day Trip – Inshore on April 25, 20262 adults2 children

Captain Dale was excellent with our 2 grandsons. We caught a lot of fish on this trip. Would recommend going on a trip with him everytime. Thanks Captain Dale we asked the boys how they felt about the day and they were very positive and complimentary in short; the boys had a fantastic time today. Darrell

Luke Christen
Luke Christen
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Awesome Family Trip
Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) on April 11, 20264 adults2 children

Captain Dale was amazing with our group of 6. We ranged from 4-70 and he knew how to handle the whole group. We had beginners and seasoned vets. Everyone caught, laughed, and made plenty of memories.

FAQs about Always An Adventure Guide Service

Always An Adventure Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group, additional US $150 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $150 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day Trip – Inshore (6 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $150 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $150 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip – Inshore (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Always An Adventure Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS Garmin.
  • Fishfinder Garmin.
  • Live bait well When available.
Trips booked with Always An Adventure Guide Service include:
  • 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)
Always An Adventure Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing (Baffin Bay)
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
Always An Adventure Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
  • Flounder gigging
Top targeted fish species with Always An Adventure Guide Service include:
  • Black Drum
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Pompano
  • Redfish
  • Snapper (Cubera)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snook
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Dale Coffman
Dale Coffman
Dale Coffman

Corpus Christi, Texas, United States

ID & license verified
229 Customer reviews
Typical response within 1 hour
Member since March 2017

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.

ID & license verified
229 Customer reviews
Typical response within 1 hour
Member since March 2017

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.

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Pompano
Pompano
Redfish
Redfish
Cubera Snapper
Cubera Snapper
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Snook
Snook
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Black Drum
Black Drum
Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Pompano
Pompano

Real catches by this captain

  • My Trip with Captain Dale
    Jeremy C.
    Jeremy C.
  • Awesome trip
    Charlie H.
    Charlie H.
  • Great day on the water!
    Megan H.
    Megan H.
  • Captain Dale is an absolute 10!
    Patrick M.
    Patrick M.
  • The most fun!
    Gregory C.
    Gregory C.
  • Catain Dale was fantastic
    Wayne S.
    Wayne S.
  • Limit of Trout for 6 people!
    Whitney P.
    Whitney P.
  • Lots of Fish, Lots of Fun
    Jerome B.
    Jerome B.
  • Perfect morning on the water
    Suzanne T.
    Suzanne T.
  • Less than ideal conditions but Capt made it work
    Mark P.
    Mark P.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
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

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Baffin Bay
Nearshore Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Flounder Gigging

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Garmin.
Fishfinder
Garmin.
Live bait well
When available.
What's included in the trip price
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

How cancellations work

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

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

How you can pay

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:

 Cash

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

 PayPal

 Checks

 Bank transfer

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

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