Jim Adams Guide Service 

4.9/5 (140 reviews)
 
State licensed
 West Cotter Avenue, Port Aransas, TX 78373, 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

Captain

Jim Adams

18 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified

Most popular features:

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

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
Price for 2 people
US $600 

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 140 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (66)

Capt. Jim
Great Time
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Angler rating

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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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William H.
William H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Trip with Grandkids

VERIFIED

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  

 William H. recommends Jim Adams Guide Service

Kari T.
Kari T.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Capt. Jim

VERIFIED
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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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 Kari T. recommends Jim Adams Guide Service

Lon E.
Lon E.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

port A

VERIFIED

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!  

 Lon E. recommends Jim Adams Guide Service
Jim Adams
Jim Adams (The Captain)
Replied on May 31, 2025
Had a great time too enjoyed your company thank you

Michael J.
Michael J.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Awesome Guide

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip on March 12, 2025

Jim 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.

Jim 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.  

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 Michael J. recommends Jim Adams Guide Service

Wes G.
Wes G.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Good fishing in september!

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip on September 13, 2024

This was our second time to fish with Captain Jim Adams. It was a slow time of year, but he still managed to put us on fish. We caught trout, snapper, black drum. What's especially unique about Jim's guide service, is that he spends the entire time educating: bait, casting techniques, locating fish, etc. It's just an overall enjoyable experience. We will be back again.

This was our second time to fish with Captain Jim Adams. It was a slow time of year, but he still managed to put us on fish. We caught trout, snapper, black drum. What's especially unique about Jim's guide service, is that he spends the entire time educating: bait, casting techniques, locating fish, etc. It's just an overall enjoyable experience. We will be back again.  

 Wes G. recommends Jim Adams Guide Service

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FAQs about Jim Adams Guide Service

What are the trip rates for Jim Adams Guide Service?

Jim Adams Guide Service offers the following trip to customers:

  • US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (5 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Jim Adams Guide Service?

When you book a trip with Jim Adams Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
What's included in the trip price with Jim Adams Guide Service?

Trips booked with Jim Adams Guide Service include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
What types of fishing does Jim Adams Guide Service offer?

Jim Adams Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:

  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
What fishing techniques does Jim Adams Guide Service offer?

Jim Adams Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Jim Adams Guide Service?

Top targeted fish species with Jim Adams Guide Service include:

  • Black Drum
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Jim Adams

Port Aransas, Texas, United States

5 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
140 Customer reviews
Response time 1 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.

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
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
25 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing

Nearshore Fishing

Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Jigging

Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS

Fishfinder

Flybridge

Live Bait Well

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Live Bait

How cancellations work

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.

What the listing policies are

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

How you can pay

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

What’s biting in Port Aransas right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
RedfishRedfish
SheepsheadSheepshead
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout