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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
(35 reviews)
Surfside Beach
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Trips from US $600

Texas Saltwater Adventures โ€“ 32' Twin Vee

State licensed
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 42 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Five Star Fishing Guide
Epic Snapper Trip
Great family run fishing charter
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
88%
Appropriate for children
88%
Satisfied with the boat
93%
Caught fish
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Christina M.
Houston, Texas
Good
3.0 / 5
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3.0 / 5
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Good
3.0 / 5
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Good
3.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 21, 2018
Christina M. recommends Texas Saltwater Adventures 24ft
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Edward W.
United States
Poor
1.0 / 5
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Half a day $550 for 2 lbs of fish 3 hrs. Not 4

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 21, 2020
Got stopped by coast guards for fishing in โ€œillegal watersโ€ on top of that our fishing guide didnt have a charter license...
Edward W. does not recommend Texas Saltwater Adventures 24ft
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