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
(145 reviews)
Aransas Pass
Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 145 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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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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Andrew T.
San Antonio, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full day trip with Captain Russ

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip (6โ€“7 Hours) on July 17, 2020
Great day with my 11yr old Son.ย  Caught lots of trout and had an overall great time.
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Jay B.
Panhandle, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip (6โ€“7 Hours) on June 18, 2019
Great time with Capt. Russ . He did awesomely helping our 10 year old grandson, who by the way landed the biggest trout . We...
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Barry C.
Humble, 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 with Capt. Russ

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (4-5 Hours) PM on April 18, 2019
Capt Russ adjusted his schedule so that we could get out on the water in better conditions. It was going to be windy later...
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Benjamin T.
Houston, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip (6โ€“7 Hours) on October 15, 2020
Excellent host! Will be back! Great service!
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Karl B.
Grape Creek, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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6-7 hr trip w Captain Russ

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip (6โ€“7 Hours) on August 15, 2020
Really enjoyed the trip! Captain Russ worked hard to get us on the fish.
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