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
(148 reviews)
Aransas Pass
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Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 148 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Great Trip, great guide!
Great Trip, great guide!
Great Trip, great guide!
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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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Aaron P.
Houston, Texas
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Russ

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (4โ€“5 Hours) on September 7, 2019
Not even a breeze and hot, still caught some fish Good Time !
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Jason A.
Burbank, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Russ knows the hot spots!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip (6โ€“7 Hours) on August 5, 2019
Hit our limit in 3 hours even with a late start (my fault)
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Lindsey R.
Pflugerville, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Captain

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (4โ€“5 Hours) on July 5, 2019
Awesome Captain. Amazing boat. Clean. Nice poles, **hidden content** bait.
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Glenn S.
Rockport, Texas
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time with Russ!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (4โ€“5 Hours) on October 10, 2018
This was our first guided trip and it exceeded our expectations. Russ put us on fish and made us feel right at home. The boat...
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Brandon K.
Dallas, 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 Trip with Cap Russ

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (4-5 Hours) PM on April 14, 2018
Great knowledge of the area and what bait to use. Went out of his way to make sure we caught and enjoyed ourselves! Super friendly...
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