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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  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip
    In demand! Last booked: 4 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    US $600
    This five hour trip is a great option for families with kids and less experienced anglers. You can target a variety of inshore species, including Redfish, Speckled Trout, Black Drum, Sheepshead, and some Snapper. The captain likes taking kids on and will teach them how to fish. Please purchase a valid Texas saltwater fishing license, bring food and drinks, as well as sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, and a camera. The captain will supply all the fishing gear. You can get fish cleaned at the dock.
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FAQs about Jim Adams Guide Service

Jim Adams Guide Service offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (5 hours)

When you book a trip with Jim Adams Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well

Trips booked with Jim Adams Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait

Jim Adams Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Jim Adams Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Jim Adams Guide Service include:
  • Black Drum
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Speckled Trout

Meet the Captain

Jim Adams
Port Aransas, Texas, United States
ID & license verified
113 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since December 2017
Growing up in the area gave me a love of fishing and just being on the water. As the time came closer to a mandatory retirement from firefighting my thoughts turned more and more to fishing. I knew I did not want to fish by myself and since I got so much enjoyment watching others catch this seemed like a natural thing for me to do.

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Redfish Redfish
Sheepshead Sheepshead
Snapper (Mangrove) Mangrove Snapper

Boat specs

Kenner (Bay boat) originally built in 1999. Powered by a 250HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 25 knots.

Length
23 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Jigging
Drift Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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
Checks

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 113 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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The perfect fishing trip
Great father\/son fishing trip
Great day fishing.
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
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Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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Anya B.
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The perfect fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on March 25, 2024
This was our first time fishing with a guide out of Port Aransas. Captain Jim was knowledgeable and so helpful. He knew the...
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Kendal H.
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Fishing trip in August

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on August 25, 2023
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Wes G.
Thorndale, TX
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One of the BEST fishing guided experiences EVER

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on August 12, 2023
I can’t say enough good things about Captain Jim Adams.  He put us in fish early, and kept us on fish the entire half-day. ...
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John N.
Austin, Texas
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Great Day of Fishing with Jim

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 14, 2023
Great day of fishing with Jim.  My girlfriend, daughters and I were looking for a 1/2 day of fishing while on vacation in...
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Darren B.
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Caught our limit of sheepshead and two overside reds.

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on March 12, 2024
Really enjoyed this trip along with my two sons.  The captain was totally willing to move around between spots, change up...
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