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Awesome time w/ Capt. Russ

VERIFIED Full Day Trip (6–7 Hours) on April 26, 2024

Ron J.

5.0 / 5

Awesome time w/ Capt. Russ

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Ron J.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

20-30mph winds and cloudy, combined with first time on a charter. I was anxious. When we met w/Capt. Russ, he gave us a brief explanation of his game plan and he ansewerd a few questions. We set off. 2hrs in, weather getting worse, we are casting in our 3rd spot. After a few minutes, bang, 29in red. Then the reds started hitting. My friend and I limited out in 2 hrs. Even though the wheather was bad enough a fishing tournament got canceled, Capt. Russ got us on the fish. He kept bait on... More

20-30mph winds and cloudy, combined with first time on a charter. I was anxious. When we met w/Capt. Russ, he gave us a...

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Russ Wheeler (The Captain)

Replied on April 29, 2024

Thank you Ron and Derek! Very much enjoyed the day with ya’ll. Lots of fun and laughs. Enjoy the fish. Russ

Russ Wheeler (The Captain)

Replied on April 29, 2024

Thank you Ron and Derek! Very much enjoyed the day with ya’ll. Lots of fun and laughs. Enjoy the fish.
Russ

Captain replied

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Rating summary

4.9 / 5

out of 5 stars from 149 reviews

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Boat

4.9 / 5

Crew

4.9 / 5

Experience

4.8 / 5

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5 stars		138
4 stars		8
3 stars		0
2 stars		2
1 star		0

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	96%
Friendly captain
	98%
Recommend this charter
	97%
Appropriate for children
	98%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	90%

Appropriate for children
	98%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	90%

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Josh M.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

We had a blast!

VERIFIED Half Day Trip (4–5 Hours) on March 12, 2026

Josh M.

5.0 / 5

Mar 12, 2026

Half Day Trip (4–5 Hours)

We had a blast!

VERIFIED

It was a great time for my 10yo son and me. It was tough at the beginning but Russ got us into them at the end! Russ is laid back and great w kids. Definitely will come back!

It was a great time for my 10yo son and me. It was tough at the beginning but Russ got us into them at the end! Russ is laid...

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Russ Wheeler (The Captain)

Replied on March 13, 2026

Thanks to you and Levi for hanging in there!

Russ Wheeler (The Captain)

Replied on March 13, 2026

Thanks to you and Levi for hanging in there!

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Larry H.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Fishing with Russ

VERIFIED Half Day Trip (4–5 Hours) on August 12, 2023

Larry H.

5.0 / 5

Aug 12, 2023

Half Day Trip (4–5 Hours)

Fishing with Russ

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Stephanie A.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Chill captain

VERIFIED Full Day Trip (6–7 Hours) on April 22, 2023

Stephanie A.

5.0 / 5

Apr 22, 2023

Full Day Trip (6–7 Hours)

Chill captain

VERIFIED

Took my future FIL and my special needs SIL on our first fishing trip together. Captain Russ was calm, flexible with time and catered to our needs. He was patient with my SIL and helped my FIL (who is older) cast and reel in fish. Even though fish werent biting like crazy we were still able to take home 5 decent sized fish for dinner! Overall the experience was great and Cap Russ was very knowledgeable about the surroundings. Very safe. I will definitely book with again in the future.! Thanks... More

Took my future FIL and my special needs SIL on our first fishing trip together. Captain Russ was calm, flexible with time and...

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Russ Wheeler (The Captain)

Replied on April 23, 2023

It was certainly an Honor to have all of you. Lizzy is so sweet, and your FIL is such a kind man. Congratulations again for finishing school and starting your career. Be safe on your travels and future endeavors. Russ

Russ Wheeler (The Captain)

Replied on April 23, 2023

It was certainly an Honor to have all of you. Lizzy is so sweet, and your FIL is such a kind man. Congratulations again for finishing school and starting your career.
Be safe on your travels and future endeavors.
Russ

Captain replied

Laura S.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Fantastic day of fishing!

VERIFIED Full Day Trip (6–7 Hours) on June 8, 2024

Laura S.

5.0 / 5

Jun 8, 2024

Full Day Trip (6–7 Hours)

Fantastic day of fishing!

VERIFIED

We had a fantastic day of fishing with Captain Russ! He really knows the area and he knows fishing. He put us right on fish in multiple areas around the bay and we limited out early on speckled trout. We learned a lot and really enjoyed his company. My new favorite guide! We will be booking with him again in the future. Excellent fishing guide!

We had a fantastic day of fishing with Captain Russ! He really knows the area and he knows fishing. He put us right on fish...

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Russ Wheeler (The Captain)

Replied on June 10, 2024

Thank you for coming out today. Great day of catching and released several nice ones. Happy to see your Oversized Red. It was a great fight. Take care and be safe. See ya’ll next time around Russ

Russ Wheeler (The Captain)

Replied on June 10, 2024

Thank you for coming out today. Great day of catching and released several nice ones. Happy to see your Oversized Red. It was a great fight. Take care and be safe. See ya’ll next time around
Russ

Captain replied

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