
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!
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (69)
Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Appropriate for children
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Caught fish
94%
Jul 16, 2025
Half Day Trip
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.
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...
May 31, 2025
Half Day Trip
My wife and I had a great trip with captain Jim this morning. We caught a limit of specks then went after black drum and ended up with a nice mess of fish. He is passionate and courteous and I highly recommend!
My wife and I had a great trip with captain Jim this morning. We caught a limit of specks then went after black drum and ended...
Apr 5, 2025
Half Day Trip
We had a great day fishing with my son and grandkids. Captain Jim was great, spent a lot of time looking for fish and found us some really nice size Black Drum that kept the kids engaged. Both of my grandkids caught fish, one was a red over 28 " which we released. I would highly recommend Captain Jim you want to book a trip in Port Aransas. Thanks, BH
We had a great day fishing with my son and grandkids. Captain Jim was great, spent a lot of time looking for fish and found us...
Jul 2, 2025
Half Day Trip
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.
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...
May 23, 2025
Half Day Trip
Highly recommend. My sons and I had a great time fishing trout and drum with Captain Jim. He’s takes pride in his work and is a wonderful teacher.
Highly recommend. My sons and I had a great time fishing trout and drum with Captain Jim. He’s takes pride in his work and is...
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Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (69)
Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Appropriate for children
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Caught fish
94%
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Crew
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Half Day Trip on July 16, 2025
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.
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.
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Half Day Trip on May 31, 2025
My wife and I had a great trip with captain Jim this morning. We caught a limit of specks then went after black drum and ended up with a nice mess of fish. He is passionate and courteous and I highly recommend!
My wife and I had a great trip with captain Jim this morning. We caught a limit of specks then went after black drum and ended up with a nice mess of fish. He is passionate and courteous and I highly recommend!

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Half Day Trip on April 5, 2025
We had a great day fishing with my son and grandkids. Captain Jim was great, spent a lot of time looking for fish and found us some really nice size Black Drum that kept the kids engaged. Both of my grandkids caught fish, one was a red over 28 " which we released. I would highly recommend Captain Jim you want to book a trip in Port Aransas. Thanks, BH
We had a great day fishing with my son and grandkids. Captain Jim was great, spent a lot of time looking for fish and found us some really nice size Black Drum that kept the kids engaged. Both of my grandkids caught fish, one was a red over 28 " which we released. I would highly recommend Captain Jim you want to book a trip in Port Aransas. Thanks, BH
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Half Day Trip on July 2, 2025
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.
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.
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Half Day Trip on May 23, 2025
Highly recommend. My sons and I had a great time fishing trout and drum with Captain Jim. He’s takes pride in his work and is a wonderful teacher.
Highly recommend. My sons and I had a great time fishing trout and drum with Captain Jim. He’s takes pride in his work and is a wonderful teacher.
