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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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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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 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 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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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.
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Port Aransas, Texas, United States
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.
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Light Tackle
Jigging
Drift Fishing
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Live Bait Well
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
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.
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
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:
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