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
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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Kennan T.
Cedar Park, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip (6โ€“7 Hours) on May 30, 2021
Had a great day with Captain Russ. He was VERY knowledgeable about the area. If the fish werenโ€™t biting in one spot he has...
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Clay R.
United States
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Good day in the bay

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip (6โ€“7 Hours) on August 24, 2020
got started early in the morning. Greeted by Russ and got to go over the day and where we would be fishing. It was a bit tough...
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Brandon S.
San Angelo, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

No Rain Out

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip (6โ€“7 Hours) on April 30, 2021
Windy, rainy and rough conditions all day.ย  Several guides cancelled but Captain Russ left it up to us if we wanted to stay...
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ALAN B.
Fishers, IN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Morning trip with Captain Russ

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (4โ€“5 Hours) on April 5, 2021
This was our first time in Port A and it was great. Captain Russ was professional and friendly and really taught us a lot about...
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Chris C.
San Antonio, Texas
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

First Charter

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (4โ€“5 Hours) on June 8, 2022
We had a wonderful time..ย  Russ is a very friendly guy and showed us a lot!ย  We would choose him again.
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