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!
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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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Rell R.
Austin, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Reliable Friendly Professional

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (4โ€“5 Hours) on May 6, 2023
Rest assured with Russ.ย  Beginners to seasoned fishermen accommodated.ย  Trustworthy and fair.ย  Great guide and super friendly.
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John A.
Lumberton, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captian Russ

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (4โ€“5 Hours) on September 11, 2020
We had an excellent trip and an excellent day on the water. Our trip had to be rescheduled due to bad weather. We arrived at...
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Andrew D.
Fort Worth, TX
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Morning CATCHING Trout

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (4โ€“5 Hours) on May 19, 2023
Enjoyed taking my adult son with Down Syndrome fishing on the bay. Captain Russ was patient and kind. He helped my son know...
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Wilbur F.
Cut And Shoot, 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

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip (6โ€“7 Hours) on June 16, 2023
It was rough fishing for anybody on the water but we still managed to catch reds and catfish.ย  It was a great experience and...
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Megan F.
San Antonio, Texas
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 With Captain Russ

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip (6โ€“7 Hours) on July 9, 2022
I booked a fishing trip for my husband and son with Russ. They had an awesome day! Russ knew some really great spots and was...
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