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.

Hey, I'm Captain Russ Wheeler

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.

My Charter Listing

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
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (203)
Great Trip, great guide!
Great Trip, great guide!
Great Trip, great guide!
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Angler rating
137
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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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Shannon F.
Bastrop, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full day with Captain Russ

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip (6โ€“7 Hours) on August 5, 2018
We had a great time with Captain Russ. Super guide. Very patient and continued to help us all catch fish.
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Sabrina H.
Austin, TX
Good
2.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Bad
2.0 / 5
Crew
Poor
1.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Russ

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip (6โ€“7 Hours) on March 18, 2022
I hate to leave a bad review, but this experience warrants full honesty. I know you canโ€™t guarantee fish, but this opinion...
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Erik R.
Houston, 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 wheeler

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (4โ€“5 Hours) on June 29, 2018
Very cool guy. Taught one our lady friend to fish. Only wish we caught more fish
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Ralph F.
Idaho Falls, ID
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half-day trip with Capt Russ Wheeler

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (4โ€“5 Hours) on June 9, 2018
Travis demanded to Wade and came aboard with the dayโ€™s largest trout.
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Chad M.
San Antonio, Texas
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Day on the Water with Captain Wheeler

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (4โ€“5 Hours) on May 3, 2017
We had a great trip with Captain Wheeler. He was a very patient instructor for all of us and even spent a few extra hours on...
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