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!

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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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Fishing Reports

My Charter Listings

Texas Saltwater Adventures 24ft

State licensed
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(30 reviews)
Surfside Beach
 Last booking: 6 days ago
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Trips from US $600

30' Stamas State Water

State licensed
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(54 reviews)
Freeport
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Trips from US $875

Texas Saltwater Adventures โ€“ 32' Twin Vee

Federally permitted
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(3 reviews)
Surfside Beach
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Trips from US $325

Flounder Gigging Rockport, Tx

State licensed
Rockport
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Trips from US $750

Fishing Reports

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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Spring is near! Now booking for spring
Spring is near! Now booking for spring
Feb 16, 2025 Surfside Beach
These warming trends have sure helped out. Lots of sheephead and black drum action lately. Our spring outlook looks really good. Warmer temps mean new species coming in. Book today for march april. Texas saltwater adventures
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Rockport winter Gigging
Rockport winter Gigging
Jan 3, 2025 Surfside Beach
If you want to get in some nice fish and some action, this Gigging trip is the trip. Fun for all! Winter season has been really good for black drum, sheephead, flounder and blue crabs. Capt Texas saltwater adventures
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Big fish action
Big fish action
May 18, 2024 Surfside Beach
Went out on a short beachfront trip recently with catches of shark and bull reds. On the calmer days its been pretty easy to get into some big bull reds in the 34-40 inch range. Along with sharks. If you would like to get into the action, Texas Saltwater Adventures is the place ! Capt
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Inshore action
Inshore action
Apr 27, 2024 Surfside Beach
Been dealing with this big wind, fishing the bay side. Tough days but still managed a few nice redfish, trout and a few mangrove snapper. Outlook is much better for th upcoming week and weekend. Texas saltwater adventures Capt
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Big fish moving in!
Big fish moving in!
Apr 13, 2024 Surfside Beach
The water is warming up and the sharks are showing up. To get in this actuon on Texas Saltwater Adventures!
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 88 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (94)
Great family run fishing charter
Great family run fishing charter
Great family run fishing charter
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
86%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
85%
Appropriate for children
87%
Satisfied with the boat
93%
Caught fish
83%
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Terry F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

3 largest fish I have ever caught

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 18, 2024
Captain leaf was great, took us straight to the fish, good friendly conversation between fish. Third fish charter I have used,...
Terry F. recommends Texas Saltwater Adventures 24ft
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John S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great family run fishing charter

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on September 19, 2024
Big Red drum and black tip shark!ย  Had a blast
John S. recommends Texas Saltwater Adventures 24ft
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David R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Capt Leaf

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Spring Break (PM) on April 20, 2024
Captain worked hard to get us in optimal spot to catch fish.
David R. recommends Texas Saltwater Adventures 24ft
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Richard L.
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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Captain Leaf is excelent.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 31, 2024
Highly recommend.
Richard L. recommends Texas Saltwater Adventures 24ft
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Denise M.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   October 26, 2024
The charter operator canceled 4 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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