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

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(144 reviews)
Aransas Pass
 Last booking: 5 days ago
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trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 144 reviews
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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Megan F.
San Antonio, 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   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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Jose A.
Houston, Texas
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with Captain Russ.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (4โ€“5 Hours) on May 28, 2022
We booked a half day trip with Captain Russ and we had a blast. Captain Russ knew exactly where to go to catch the big ones....
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Nathaniel M.
Austin, Texas
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Helluva trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip (6โ€“7 Hours) on May 27, 2021
Holy pelican poopโ€ฆbest time fishing my wife and I have ever had. The captain knew the bay like it was his backyard kiddy...
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Clint N.
Antonino, KS
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day in Nueces Bay w/ Captain Wheeler

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (4โ€“5 Hours) on July 29, 2022
Excellent equipment. Put us on the spots immediately. Was helpful to both more experienced members and novice in our party.ย ...
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Jerry M.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with Captain Russ

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip (6โ€“7 Hours) on July 25, 2022
Great trip.ย  Fishing was a little slow, but Russ kept moving to the fish.ย  Would have had a limit of trout if we could have...
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