Charter Operator
Texas Saltwater Adventures

Member since February 2016 Surfside Beach, United States
Background
Texas Saltwater Adventures is owned an operated by Captain Leaf Potter, a seasoned local captain who has been running fishing charters in the waters around Freeport and Rockport, Texas, for well over two decades. A very well respected captain in the area, he has built his business to the extent that he now owns four boats. When he's not taking out a fishing trip himself, you will find his son, Capt. Cole Potter, who also grew up on these water's, is ready and waiting to share his passion for fishing with you. This family-owned duo is excited to get you on fish!

Hey, it's Texas Saltwater Adventures

Surfside Beach, United States
Background
Texas Saltwater Adventures is owned an operated by Captain Leaf Potter, a seasoned local captain who has been running fishing charters in the waters around Freeport and Rockport, Texas, for well over two decades. A very well respected captain in the area, he has built his business to the extent that he now owns four boats. When he's not taking out a fishing trip himself, you will find his son, Capt. Cole Potter, who also grew up on these water's, is ready and waiting to share his passion for fishing with you. This family-owned duo is excited to get you on fish!
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My Charter Listings

Texas Saltwater Adventures 24ft

State licensed
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(37 reviews)
Surfside Beach
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Trips from US $650

Texas Saltwater Adventures – 32' Twin Vee

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(11 reviews)
Surfside Beach
 Last booking: 1 day ago
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Trips from US $350

Flounder Gigging Rockport

State licensed
Rockport
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Trips from US $800

Fishing Reports

Need 4 extras to fill a boat on July 17.
Need 4 extras to fill a boat on July 17.
Jun 8, 2026 Surfside Beach
Looking for 4 people to fill the boat , federal red snapper trip for july 17. You can book by selecting the date, each spot is $350.
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Have 5 spots for Mon. June 1 -$350 pp
Have 5 spots for Mon. June 1 -$350 pp
May 31, 2026 Surfside Beach
Need 5 people to fill the boat on monday june 1 . Opening day of red snapper season. Texas Saltwater adventures.
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Spring fishing is on fire!
Spring fishing is on fire!
May 3, 2026 Surfside Beach
Our inshore 24 ft boat and offshore trips 32 ft boat have been on fire. Inshore trout, redfish, drum, mangrove snapper. Lots of action lately. On the gulf side bull reds sharks jackfish. Big fish trip on the 32 ft boat. Capt Cole Texas Saltwater adventures
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Winter Flounder gigging
Winter Flounder gigging
Dec 16, 2025 Rockport
Flounder season just reopened on dec 15th. Lots of action on big fish! Now is the time to go until they move out into thr gulf.
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Exceptional Inshore Bay and nearshore gu
Exceptional Inshore Bay and nearshore gu
May 4, 2025 Surfside Beach
This last week of april ealry may has been on fire. Lots of action on our inshore bay trips and nearshore gulf beach front trips. From speckled trout, mangrove snapper, flounder, to big bull reds and sharks. All our trip options have been good lately including flounder gigging! Texas Saltwater adventures
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Spring action with Texas saltwater Adven
Spring action with Texas saltwater Adven
Mar 2, 2025 Surfside Beach
Spring is here, our last few trips have neen awesome. Lots of nice fish including sheephead, redfish, black drum, speckled trout, and flounder. We are also offering night gigging trips for flounder. Capt Texas saltwater Adventures
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 49 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Snapper savvy
Snapper savvy
Snapper savvy
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Angler rating
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Good experience
86%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
90%
Appropriate for children
88%
Satisfied with the boat
94%
Caught fish
85%
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Andrew S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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A great life memory

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Spring Break (PM) on March 17, 2026
Captaib Leaf was awesome and easy to talk to. this was my girls (8 and 6) first time on a boat and first time fishing and he...
Andrew S. recommends Texas Saltwater Adventures 24ft
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Mitchell And Mary Hogan
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome day, great experience, with Capt Cole

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip — Spring Special on April 27, 2026
Great day on the water. Catching Catfish and Jack. Was hoping for a Shark but no luck, Captain Cole very knowledgeable and...
Mitchell And Mary Hogan recommends Texas Saltwater Adventures – 32' Twin Vee
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Gary M.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Snapper savvy

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – Federal Red Snapper on July 1, 2026
Excellent attitudes and very supportive of my grandson. But of course… Cole found the snapper. What else would you...
Gary M. recommends Texas Saltwater Adventures – 32' Twin Vee
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Ethan M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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The trip was awesome.

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip — Spring Special on March 19, 2026
Cole put us right on the fish and we caught our limit.
Ethan M. recommends Texas Saltwater Adventures – 32' Twin Vee
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Daryl S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip — Spring Special on March 17, 2026
Took my kids fishing, captain was great and got us on the fish.
Daryl S. recommends Texas Saltwater Adventures – 32' Twin Vee
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