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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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Texas Saltwater Adventures 24ft

State licensed
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(33 reviews)
Surfside Beach
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Trips from US $600

Texas Saltwater Adventures โ€“ 32' Twin Vee

Federally permitted
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(6 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 $800

Fishing Reports

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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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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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 39 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Epic Snapper Trip
Great family run fishing charter
Great family run fishing charter
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
88%
Satisfied with the boat
93%
Caught fish
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John S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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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Richard L.
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.
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GLEN H.
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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Bull Reds!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Tripโ€“Spring Special! (AM) on March 13, 2024
Captain was great. He gave us a wonderful experience. He was extremely nice to the young ones who constantly bombarded him...
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Terry F.
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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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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Randy H.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Good winter trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Spring Break (AM) on February 21, 2024
One days notice for a 1/2 day trip. Cole pit us on fish immediately. Stayed in the inland waters but caught redfish, sheepshead,...
Randy H. recommends Texas Saltwater Adventures 24ft
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