Jim Adams Guide Service 

4.9/5 (145 reviews)
 
State licensed
 900 Tarpon Street, Port Aransas, TX 78373, United States

Jim Adams Guide Service 

 
State licensed
4.9/5 (145 reviews)
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900 Tarpon Street
Port Aransas, TX, United States

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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Rating

4.9
145 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (70)

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
96%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
97%
Recommended
94%
Caught fish

All reviews (145)

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Dan Yarbrough
Dan Yarbrough
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
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5.0
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Captain Jim is an awesome guide
5 Hour Trip — Inshore Slam on March 15, 20262 adults1 child
Me 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.
Michael Cotugno
Michael Cotugno
Repeat angler
us
San Antonio, TX, US
Member since 2024
3 trips
0
5.0
Verified
Great Captain
5 Hour Trip — Inshore Slam on July 16, 20253 adults
Jim Adams always works his butt off to find and put you in fish. Although today was almost a bust, Jim kept moving and trying to locate where the fish were hiding. We only got two keepers but that’s the luck of the draw. I be booking Jim again and hopefully we will get on the fish. Fun times as always.
Reported catch:
Black Drum
Redfish
Lee Amundson
Lee Amundson
us
Iowa, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
Capt Adams finds the fish
5 Hour Trip — Inshore Slam on April 10, 20264 adults
Capt A tried extra hard to help us get fish in the boat!
Kari Tumis
Kari Tumis
us
Texas, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
Capt. Jim
5 Hour Trip — Inshore Slam on July 2, 20253 adults
Great 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.
Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Black Drum
Jayme Ballard
Jayme Ballard
us
Texas, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
July fishing trip
5 Hour Trip — Inshore Slam on July 31, 20252 adults

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5 Hour Trip — Inshore Slam
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US $600
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

4.9
145 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (70)

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
96%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
97%
Recommended
94%
Caught fish

All reviews (145)

Filter
Showing 15 of 145 reviews
Dan Yarbrough
Dan Yarbrough
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
Captain Jim is an awesome guide
5 Hour Trip — Inshore Slam on March 15, 20262 adults1 child
Me 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.
Michael Cotugno
Michael Cotugno
Repeat angler
us
San Antonio, TX, US
Member since 2024
3 trips
0
5.0
Verified
Great Captain
5 Hour Trip — Inshore Slam on July 16, 20253 adults
Jim Adams always works his butt off to find and put you in fish. Although today was almost a bust, Jim kept moving and trying to locate where the fish were hiding. We only got two keepers but that’s the luck of the draw. I be booking Jim again and hopefully we will get on the fish. Fun times as always.
Reported catch:
Black Drum
Redfish
Lee Amundson
Lee Amundson
us
Iowa, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
Capt Adams finds the fish
5 Hour Trip — Inshore Slam on April 10, 20264 adults
Capt A tried extra hard to help us get fish in the boat!
Kari Tumis
Kari Tumis
us
Texas, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
Capt. Jim
5 Hour Trip — Inshore Slam on July 2, 20253 adults
Great 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.
Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Black Drum
Jayme Ballard
Jayme Ballard
us
Texas, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
July fishing trip
5 Hour Trip — Inshore Slam on July 31, 20252 adults

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
1999
Boat manufacturer
Kenner
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots
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