Jim Adams Guide Service
Jim Adams Guide Service invites you on a fishing trip out of Port Aransas. Year-round, these trips will take you exploring the inshore waters of Texas' praised waterways. Whether it's Speckled Trout, Redfish, Black Drum, Sheepshead, or Mutton Snapper, here you will have a chance to get them! These trips work well with hardcore fishermen and families with kids alike.
Your captain for the day is Jim Adams. He's a retired federal firefighter and started running charters before his retirement. Why? As Jim himself says - 'Even though I have always loved to fish, I have found that I enjoy seeing the thrill of others catch a fish just as much. Teaching children a love of the sport is important to me also.'
Captain Jim will welcome you aboard his 25' LaFitte Skiff style bay boat. She was restored in 2017 and comes equipped with a 250 HP Yamaha engine. The boat can take up to six anglers. If you're bringing kids along, the captain has life vests for them on the boat. The boat will take you around flats, inshore, and nearshore waters and is equipped with necessities for your trip. The vessel carries Penn fishing gear as well.
When you're packing for the trip, you should bring food, beverages, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a camera. All the standard fishing gear is waiting for you onboard. Please remember to bring a valid Texas fishing license. The captain will normally fish for live bait before the trip, but in case you join him fishing for the bait, he will extend your trip. You can get your fish cleaned at the dock, for 50 cents per pound. And, if you want to try some bow fishing - it's possible to do so during summer, when fishing for Black Drum. Just remember to bring the gear.
Once you're good to go, get your friends and come enjoy your day on the water!
Jim Adams Guide Service invites you on a fishing trip out of Port Aransas. Year-round, these trips will take you exploring the inshore waters of Texas' praised waterways. Whether it's Speckled Trout, Redfish, Black Drum, Sheepshead, or Mutton Snapper, here you will have a chance to get them! These trips work well with hardcore fishermen and families with kids alike.
Your captain for the day is Jim Adams. He's a retired federal firefighter and started running charters before his retirement. Why? As Jim himself says - 'Even though I have always loved to fish, I have found that I enjoy seeing the thrill of others catch a fish just as much. Teaching children a love of the sport is important to me also.'
Captain Jim will welcome you aboard his 25' LaFitte Skiff style bay boat. She was restored in 2017 and comes equipped with a 250 HP Yamaha engine. The boat can take up to six anglers. If you're bringing kids along, the captain has life vests for them on the boat. The boat will take you around flats, inshore, and nearshore waters and is equipped with necessities for your trip. The vessel carries Penn fishing gear as well.
When you're packing for the trip, you should bring food, beverages, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a camera. All the standard fishing gear is waiting for you onboard. Please remember to bring a valid Texas fishing license. The captain will normally fish for live bait before the trip, but in case you join him fishing for the bait, he will extend your trip. You can get your fish cleaned at the dock, for 50 cents per pound. And, if you want to try some bow fishing - it's possible to do so during summer, when fishing for Black Drum. Just remember to bring the gear.
Once you're good to go, get your friends and come enjoy your day on the water!
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Paul Levine5.0Verifiedawesome fishing day
5 Hour Trip — Inshore Slam on September 16, 2026 • 2 adultsWhat a great day. Jim really knows his stuff. We found trout and caught the limit. Found drum and caught the limit. acrually caught fish the whole day. I highly recommend booking Jim for your next trip.
Dan Yarbrough5.0VerifiedCaptain Jim is an awesome guide
5 Hour Trip — Inshore Slam on March 15, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 childMe and my two boys had a great time with Captain Jim. We limited out on Sheep head and he worked really hard trying different spots to get us on fish. We would do it again. Thanks, Captain Jim, for a great fishing experience.
John Nelson5.0VerifiedGreat Day of Fishing with Jim
5 Hour Trip — Inshore Slam on July 14, 2023 • 4 adultsGreat day of fishing with Jim. My girlfriend, daughters and I were looking for a 1/2 day of fishing while on vacation in Port Aransas. Jim had great reviews and they are well deserved. No one can promise a good day of fishing, but a great guide will do what he can to deliver on a successful trip and that’s exactly what Jim did. He was baiting hooks, pulling in fish and checking with other guides to see how their day was going. Helped with equipment and proper use, replaced hooks when we snagged them on the bottom or rigging and never let an empty hook without bait. He worked with us on technique and how to properly set the hook for the fish we were after. We pulled a limit of black drum with the largest being 21”. I will be calling Jim before my next trip to Port A. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND JIM FOR YOUR NEXT TRIP!
Michael CotugnoRepeat angler5.0VerifiedAwesome Guide
5 Hour Trip — Inshore Slam on March 12, 2025 • 4 adults • 2 childrenJim Adams is one of the best bay fishing guides I’ve had the pleasure of fishing with. He will put you on the fish and it’s up to you to get them in. I’ll be booking again with him for summer trips soon.
Anya Bibb5.0VerifiedThe perfect fishing trip
5 Hour Trip — Inshore Slam on March 25, 2024 • 2 adultsThis was our first time fishing with a guide out of Port Aransas. Captain Jim was knowledgeable and so helpful. He knew the perfect fishing holes. My boyfriend and I both caught our limits of trout and sheep’s head. We also caught a couple of huge bull reds. I highly recommend Jim to anyone. You will not be disappointed!
Kari Tumis5.0VerifiedCapt. Jim
5 Hour Trip — Inshore Slam on July 2, 2025 • 3 adultsGreat day on the water. Captain Jim caters to his guests. He’ll find you the fish you want to catch. He is knowledgeable and a great guy.
- Michael Hoffart5.0Verified
Great Time
5 Hour Trip — Inshore Slam on April 26, 2025 • 2 adults • 1 childWe limited out on trout first thing in the morning and then went and caught some nice drum. Captain was very good working with my 12 year old son.
Mario LopezRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGreat weekend fishing with Jim!!
5 Hour Trip — Inshore Slam on June 8, 2024 • 4 adults10/10 Jim is the guy you want for a fishing guide.This guy knows his stuff. Jim is a very nice easy going respectable guy! Highly recommend people!! Jim will put you guys on some fish no doubt! Take home was 20 black drum & 4 trout! Can’t complain had a great time, thanks again Jim!🤟🏻
Michael Estrada5.0VerifiedGood experience.
5 Hour Trip — Inshore Slam on November 16, 2024 • 4 adultsThis is the first time with Jim, He checked all the boxes, on time, friendly, knowledgeable, knew where the fish were, helpful. If you want an enjoyable, no hassle experience with family or friends, I highly recommend Jim. Oh, we limited out on trout, also.
John Bentrup5.0VerifiedGreat day fishing.
5 Hour Trip — Inshore Slam on February 19, 2024 • 3 adultsEverything went great with our day of fishing. The fish were slow to bite but Jim moved around and found us some good action and we got fish in the boat. We caught some nice sheepshead and Speckled trout. Jim provided great conversation and treated us like family.
FAQs about Jim Adams Guide Service
- US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip — Inshore Slam (5 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Flybridge
- Live bait well
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Flats fishing
- Light tackle
- Jigging
- Drift fishing
- Black Drum
- Redfish
- Sheepshead
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Speckled Trout
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