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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Chris R.
San Antonio, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Day trip with captain Russ

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip (6โ€“7 Hours) on August 29, 2020
Great time out on the water with Russ.
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David B.
Canton, TX
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with Ryan

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (4โ€“5 Hours) on July 17, 2019
While the fishing wasnโ€™t the best Capt Ryan made the most of our day. He was very courteous to my wife and kids and worked...
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Shanea A.
Buda, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Russ Wheeler

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip (6โ€“7 Hours) on June 22, 2018
Iโ€™ve been a few guided fishing trips and by far Russ is the best I have seen. He is very knowledgeable about the area and...
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Jill A.
Portland, Texas
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day with captain russ

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (4-5 Hours) PM on March 15, 2018
If youโ€™re looking for hospitality and a great experience look no further than Captain Russ Wheeler.ย  He is so concerned...
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Chris G.
Brenham, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

October fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (4โ€“5 Hours) on October 21, 2020
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