Always An Adventure Guide Service 

4.9/5 (214 reviews)
 
State licensed
 13428 South Padre Island Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78418, 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!

Dale Coffman

Captain

Dale Coffman

23 years of experience
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Drinks
 Child Friendly
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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3/4 Day Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $700 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip – Inshore (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
US $700 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
US $800 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:45 AM
US $1,200 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
There are 11 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 214 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (515)

Lots of Fish, Lots of Fun
Perfect morning on the water
Perfect morning on the water
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Angler rating

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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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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

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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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 Jerome B. recommends Always An Adventure Guide Service
Dale Coffman
Dale Coffman (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

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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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 Steven D. recommends Always An Adventure Guide Service
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Dale Coffman
Dale Coffman (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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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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Dale Coffman
Dale Coffman (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

JB G.
JB G.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

GREAT DAY ON THE WATER WITH CAPT. DALE

VERIFIED

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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 JB G. recommends Always An Adventure Guide Service
Dale Coffman
Dale Coffman (The Captain)
Replied on October 28, 2024
JB it was a pleasure fishing with you guy's and looking forward to the next Adventure. Thanks you for choosing Always An Adventure Fishing Guide Service. Fishing with a crew like ya'll makes us fishing guides love what we do...Making memories and meeting new friends is what it's all about...Thanks again for everything. Sincerely, Capt Dale

Matthew L.
Matthew L.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great experience!

VERIFIED

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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Dale Coffman
Dale Coffman (The Captain)
Replied on October 28, 2024
Hey Matthew it was my pleasure watching ya'll reeling them in and watching your son put a whooping on that big one. Glad everyone had a great time fishing and looking forward to fishing with ya'll again...Thanks for choosing Always An Adventure Fishing Guide Service...Tight lines in the near future!!! Sincerely, Capt Dale

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FAQs about Always An Adventure Guide Service

What are the trip rates for Always An Adventure Guide Service?

Always An Adventure Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:

  • 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 $100 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)
  • US $1,200 per group, additional US $100 per person after 5 guests - Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) (5 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Always An Adventure Guide Service?

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
What's included in the trip price with Always An Adventure Guide Service?

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)
What types of fishing does Always An Adventure Guide Service offer?

Always An Adventure Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:

  • Inshore Fishing (Baffin Bay)
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
What fishing techniques does Always An Adventure Guide Service offer?

Always An Adventure Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
  • Flounder Gigging
Which fish species can I catch with Always An Adventure Guide Service?

Top targeted fish species with Always An Adventure Guide Service include:

  • Black Drum
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Spotted Seatrout

Your captain

Dale Coffman

Corpus Christi, Texas, United States

214 Customer reviews
Response time within an 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)
Redfish
Redfish
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Spotted Seatrout
Spotted Seatrout

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.

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.

What’s biting in Corpus Christi right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
CobiaCobia
FlounderFlounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
RedfishRedfish
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
11 people are looking at this charter.