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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Reviews
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Fishing Reports
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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
Photos & videos by reviewers (203)
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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Jeff B.
Fort Worth, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Lots of Fish

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip (6โ€“7 Hours) on August 13, 2022
Knew the area and got us on lots of fish quickly.ย  Very fun day
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Paul L.
Round Rock, TX
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 8, 2021
We had a great time with Captain Russ! He put us right on the fish and we had a great haul. It was a great birthday present...
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Barrett P.
Aransas Pass, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great experience

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (4โ€“5 Hours) on July 22, 2020
The trip with Captain Wheeler was amazing! He put us on fish almost immediately, we started fishing when the sun came up and...
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Dustin L.
Ingleside, Texas
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Knowledgeable and friendly

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (4โ€“5 Hours) on July 8, 2020
Cap Russ was excellent, arrived early and had the boat ready with gas and bait. All we had to do was hop in and start fishing....
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Ashly B.
Canyon Lake, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Russ

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip (6โ€“7 Hours) on October 8, 2022
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