Captain
Russ Wheeler

Member since August 2016 Aransas Pass, United States
Background
Captain Russ Wheeler has 28 years of experience fishing the waters of South Texas. Not only is he a very experienced and family friendly charter boat captain, he is also a certified Bird & Wildlife Guide, and he will be more than happy to share his knowledge of the area's amazing flora and fauna throughout your fishing trip.

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Aransas Pass, United States
Background
Captain Russ Wheeler has 28 years of experience fishing the waters of South Texas. Not only is he a very experienced and family friendly charter boat captain, he is also a certified Bird & Wildlife Guide, and he will be more than happy to share his knowledge of the area's amazing flora and fauna throughout your fishing trip.
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My Charter Listing

Coastal Rod Bender

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(144 reviews)
Aransas Pass
trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 144 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (190)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
90%
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Madison J.
Tyler, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day Captain Wheeler

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip (6โ€“7 Hours) on June 19, 2020
Great experience, cordial, professional and patient!
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Devra A.
Houston, Texas
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip (6โ€“7 Hours) on July 23, 2019
Great captain! My boys and I had a amazing day fishing! I recommend Capt. Russ to anyone who loves to fish. Thanks Captainโ€ฆmy...
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Chad H.
Cedar Park, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip! Great Captain!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip (6โ€“7 Hours) on May 25, 2019
We had bad wind going into the day and everyone expected it to be a rough trip. However, Russ put us on the fish and we had...
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Betty G.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Russ Wheeler

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (4โ€“5 Hours) on June 16, 2018
Half day fishing trip was awesome, which was a Fatherโ€™ Day present. Dan caught the largest trout and Joel and Dan each had...
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Everett K.
Center Point, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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September fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip (6โ€“7 Hours) on September 16, 2020
Was great made 2 rookies look like pros
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