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Rockport, Texas Featured Fishing Guide Reports |
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FISHING TRIPS OFFERED YEAR-ROUND ~ DUCK HUNTING - NOVEMBER, DECEMBER, JANUARY |
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15 Years Experience. USCG Licensed Capt. Phillips specializes in Trout, Redfish, and Flounder. Captain Brett offers the right kind of expertise you need whether it is your first time fishing or you're planning a super excursion in search of that Trophy Fish. Personalized Service and Instruction are Guaranteed. |
CALL 361-510-5894 AND RESERVE TODAY! |
Captain Brett Phillips specializes in duck hunting along the gulf coast in the Rockport and Seadrift area. He offers Duck, Goose, and... Book a Cast & Blast Trip November, December & January Fish the back lakes for Black Drum and Redfish on an 18ft. airboat, The Captain offers full-day, guided Duck hunts and a Cast and Blast option. |
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7-15-10 Howdy
Anglers, The trout fishing has been great down in the Lagoon and
when the wind lays the Redfish action has been pretty good to.
Lately the trout action has been good, catching a lot of fish
between 15inches and 23 inches. Al ot of the bigger trout have not
shown up yet and were waiting for them as soon as this wind slows
down. Redfish have been in the potholes and the bait of choice is
live mullet or mud minnows. August usually means dead calm, and that
means fishing the surf for trout and reds and then hitting the rigs
for some ling. If you have not ever fished the surf you need to get
down here and get some of it. Give me a shout. |
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Capt. Brent Hopkins |
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Capt. Lanny Phillips Call: 432-349-0353
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CALL: 361-727-1560 |
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Capt. Chad Verburgt Specializes in Flats Fishing for Redfish, Speckled Trout & Drum. (361) 463-6545 |
Birding Nature
Kayak the Lighthouse Lakes Professional Instructor & Guide Classes offered for every ability level. Children Welcome! Learn More... |
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WHOOPING CRANE TOURS BY BOAT |
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Capt. Larry Ebest USCG Licensed Captain Call: 866-677-5745or 361-790-9300 |
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Capts. Rick Hammond & Bob (Red) Van
Gig flounder at night when it's cool on our 22' aluminum airboat complete with floundering lights! USCG/TPWD Licensed Flounder Reports. For Info: 361-727-0045
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Ph: 361-758-3496 Cell: 361-220-0563 BOAT & KAYAK RENTALS
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What's Your
Perfect Day? Over 40 Years Fishing Experience in the Texas Coastal Bend!
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Capt. Ray Burdette Call: 956-607-7200
2008 24' Shallow Sport w/225 hp motor
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El Canelo Charters offers boat, drift, or wade fishing from Rockport and Port Aransas to the Laguna Madre and Baffin Bay. Fishing with artificial lures or bait, Capt. Ray can put you on the fish. Capt. Ray can show you the best techniques for catching redfish, speckled trout, black drum and flounder. Member of the Coastal Bend Guides Association. USCG Licensed.
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7-15-10 The
fishing in Rockport is great. The warmer water has moved the
speckled trout to deeper water and redfish are working shallow bars
and flats during early morning. As the summer heat begins to take
hold and the tides recede from Alex and Tropical Depression No. 2,
we will see redfish concentrating a little. Baits of choice will be
cut menhaden, cut mullet, crab, live piggies, and live finger
mullet. Fished on the bottom or under a cork over shallow grass,
these baits will attract redfish anywhere. Anywhere you find
concentrations of bait fish would be a good place to look or on a
shoreline exposed to the wind near deep water. Come down to Rockport
to fish for big redfish during the summer or early fall. Capt. Ray Burdette |
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Trust in 23 years of experience. A 3rd generation Rockport native with exceptional knowledge of the Aransas Bay System. My specialty is helping you catch that trophy redfish or trout. Ask about my Redfish/Flounder Gigging Combo Trips! Call Capt. Tommy: (361) 729-3027 |
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7-15-10
Hi fishrockport.com readers. Well the water from the tropical storm
is finally falling and we will be back gigging on July 14th and I'm
ready. I have missed cruising the shallows at night sticking
flounder and black drum. A actual report on how my gigging trips are
coming will have to wait until the next fishing report. I have been
saying from time to time on my fishing reports that if you have
never done one of these trips you are really missing out. While
cruising the shallows along shorelines you will see all kinds of
aquatic life up close and personal. This is truly a must do trip ;
so send me a email or call me @ 361-510-6655 and let's go " Enjoy
The Nightlife ". Heck you will not even get a sunburn. How about
that........... Capt. Tommy Barnard |
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All Fishing Equipment Included ~ Ice Chest Ready for Cold Drinks & Snacks ~ Clean & Package Your Catch |
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Capt. Jack Culberson USCG Licensed/TPW Certified
Fishing by Boat ~ Wade Fishing Drift Fishing ~ Live Bait Artificial Baits ~ Lures Ph: 361-813-4229 |
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7-15-10
Hello Friends, The high water from Alex finally receded and the fish
seem to be back on their normal patterns. Limits or near limits of
Reds have been common with some really nice fish caught this past
week. I found them in the flats and along the Bay shore in water 1
to 2 ft. deep. They were usually around scattered grass and sand.
The secret was to find the Mullet schools, sit up, and wait until
they showed up. Live finger Mullet and cut Menhaden was the bait of
choice. Tight
Lines and Full Stringers!
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Step aboard a 23-foot Haynie "Bigfoot" tunnel hull for a smooth, dry and safe ride across the Coastal Bend Bays! |
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Let's Plan Your Next Fishing Adventure! Families w/Children ALWAYS WELCOME! |
Capt. Ron Coulston USCG Licensed 361-790-9541 or 361-557-0555 NOVICE TO EXPERIENCED Captain Ron has been fishing the Texas Coastal Bend for over 30 years. He is a knowledgeable, enthusiastic, experienced guide whose goal is to insure you a safe, fun, and successful outdoor fishing adventure. He fishes from San Antonio Bay to Baffin Bay, pursuing speckled trout, redfish, black drum and flounder. |
Accommodating Multiple-Boat Parties Active Military Discount - Seasonal Offers |
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7-15-10
The high water from hurricane Alex and the subsequent tropical depression
has finally gone down. The other good news is the winds have slowed.
Through it all we still caught fish but some days were difficult and it
seemed the fish moved somewhere new every day. Now things are back to
summertime normal and good fishing is expected for the rest of the season.
I'm starting a late summer special. For those who book two days with me
from now through September, you'll get one day of winter fishing free. The
winter fishing day may be taken anytime December 2010 through March 2011.
Remember the Scottish proverb: "The good lord does not subtract from your
allotted lifespan, days spent fishing." So, come fishing when you can. Join Me for a Great Day of Fishing, Capt. Ron Coulston |
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Only Hire a United States Coast Guard Licensed Fishing Guide. Reserve Today: 361-790-9541 or 361-557-0555 |
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Capt. Ron Moore Fish the bays and flats surrounding Aransas Pass, Port Aransas, Rockport, and Corpus Christi with Capt. Ron. Our area is home to some of the most fertile fishing grounds found on the Texas Gulf Coast. Whether your desire is fishing for trophy speckled trout, monster bull redfish, wade fishing, fly fishing, or fishing with artificial lures, Capt. Ron can take care of everything for your next fishing trip.
Corporate Groups,
Families with d.
Call: 361-356-1144
Cell: 361-774-3817
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7-15-10
Fishing continues to be good between windstorms. Were trout fishing in
Nueces Bay. It's full of shell reefs and mud and gets blown out easily
but were getting our fish there wind permitting. Aransa Bay and flats
usually remains clear enough to fish but trout and reds here have been
hard to find but were getting pretty good results fishing for reds
with live croaker, cut shad, and cut skipjack. Were picking up some
trout as well while fishing for reds. The wind is calming down now so
I expect fishing to return to normal so let me hear from you.
CALL ME:
361-774-3817 Capt. Ron Moore |
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Call Capt. Brent Hopkins: 361-534-4007 Visit Ace in the Hole's Website |
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USCG Licensed. Fulltime professional fishing & hunting guide with over 18 years of experience in the guiding industry.
Check us out:
www.aceintheholeguideservice.com.
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7-15-10 I thought that the water would have started falling out from the hurricane a few days after it had made landfall, but it didn't. The water stayed high and then we got another big surge of water in the bays about a week ago (which was a big surprise to me). The trout bite had been excellent for me several days after the storm, and during our big surge of incoming water, but now the water level has fallen out quite a bit, and the trout bite has become a little bit tuff due to high winds the last few days and the lack of incoming tides. The reds are more concentrated and still easy to catch if they would stay put. The reds tend to be on the move sort of speak, and not holding in the same area/spot day after day. Wade fishing for trout has been the "top producer" while throwing live croaker and/or plastic artificials along our shorelines. Redfish are in the flats and along portions of shorelines up in the north country. While drifting the flats I've also been able to put together some pretty good boxes of fish. The reefs out in the middle of the bays are also holding good numbers of keeper trout, a few reds and some black drum up in bays such as Carlos, Mesquite, and San Antonio. Hopefully we will get some water back in the bays before long and our trout bite will once again pick back up. If it doesn't, look for the redfish to be my main priority while our water levels stay low with minimal incoming tides. Call me: 361-534-4007 Until next time remember when the cards are down and the bet is called, you have your Ace in the Hole!
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Novice to Expert ~ Tournament Fishing ~ Families Welcome ~ Multiple-Boats Available! |
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Guides of the Past We are continuing their fishing legacy! We accommodate Beginner to Experienced Anglers and Hunters.
Call us Today: 361-446-2307 or send us an e-mail now! |
SAILING INSTRUCTION ON THE TEXAS GULF COAST! 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE & USCG LICENSED/TPWD INSURED
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Fishing AdventuresFish for redfish, speckled trout, black drum, flounder, and other species from San Antonio Bay to the Baffin Bay.
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Duck Hunting AdventuresHunt for pintails, redheads, teal, and many other species in Aransas and Copano Bay.
Hunt from a platform or portable blind |
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7-15-2010 Hello again readers,
Capt. Jeremy here. With the high water finally back down to normal the
fishing is alot easier than it was a week ago. Although I will say fishing
in those conditions can be interesting and quite an adventure. I ran into
the back lakes of San Jose island in places you wouldn't dream of
attempting on a regular tide. There really were not a whole lot of fish
way back there but it was fun exploring. I found two different pods of
redfish and pulled one nice red out of each one. As the water fell out of
the lakes there were plenty of reds and black drum flushing out to Aransas
Bay. You could fish at the mouth of these sloughs and pick up a good box
of fish. Out in front of Allyn's bite and fence lake is where we caught
most of our fish. Since the water has been down I've found nice redfish on
the south end of mud island. Live or cut mullet worked great. We have been
finding specks on the outside of Traylor island on live croaker and piggie
perch. Just fish over the grass beds and make several moves until you find
them. Sometimes the fish are only fifty to a hundred yards away from you,
so a far move is not always necessary. We can expect the fishing to
improve from here on out as long as the tidal surges from tropical storms
stay away from us.Until next time everyone be safe out on the water and
good luck Call Us for a Fun-Filled Day on the Water, Coastal Legends Guide Service |
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Professional,
Guided Fishing Trips from San Antonio Bay to Baffin Bay.
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Capt. Chad Verburgt USCG Licensed & TPW Certified Specializing in Shallow Water Flats Fishing for Redfish,
Trout, Black Drum & Flounder. For more
information or to reserve your trip dates call:
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OVER 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE - MOST REASONABLE RATES YOU'LL FIND! TRAVEL IN DRY COMFORT AND SAFETY IS ALWAYS RULE # 1. 7-15-10
Well after canceling a few trips from hurricane Alex fishing has
improved. The much needed rain and high tides kept boats off the
water for the July 4th holiday so the fish are spooked less by boat
noises and allowing better site casting opportunities. The flats are
clearing the trout bite is starting to improve and the redfish have
been thick and schooling in larger numbers. So don’t wait any longer
now is the time to book your trip. Call me at (361) 463-6545 to make
memorizes for your family they will never forget. Reds and black
drum or feeding up shallow (6”-12”) in the lakes early and drop down
to the deeper flats 14”-36” towards the afternoon as temperatures
rise. I am finding the trout along the grass lines fishing with free
lined croaker on the outside of Traylor, and mud Inland (Fish Pot
Holes Around Shoreline) be sure you find the bait look for the birds
or slicks. We have been getting several 5-8 lb trout most of these
are coming from shallow shoreline pot holes but the smaller trout
14-20 are a bit deeper within 5 feet from the grassline. Reds we
have been getting them drifting the flats with gold weedless spoon
or live shrimp under popping cork once you find that consistent
drift that is productive anchor and fish on bottom with cut
skipjack, cut mullet or finger mullet. Take Advantage of Summer/ Fall Specials! Active Military Discounts, Children Always Welcome! Let the RedRunner Take You On Your Next Fishing Adventure, Capt. Chad Verburgt |
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Capt. Charles Newton, USCG Licensed USCG/TPW licensed. Capt Newton offers a fun-filled fishing trip. Bait or lure fish whichever you prefer. He will fish with the most experienced or help the inexperienced. He enjoys taking kids fishing and what he calls "ruining them for life" when they hang the big red. He can handle up to 5 in his boat or can arrange as many boats as needed for your fishing trips or tournaments. Cleaning and bagging your catch is included for the trip home!
Call: 361-729-8220 |
Click logo to visit my web site. Check out NEW PHOTOS on www.redfishcharters.com. |
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7-15-10 These storms
have sure got brought lots of water to our area. Tides are way above
normal and the rains have brought lots of influx of fresh water. The
reds have retreated to the lakes off the flats, for most boats these
lakes are un-accessible because they are so shallow. Most boats can
get into them now and that's where the reds are hiding. I've also
found them in Blind Pass across the bay and up in Allyn's Byte. The
Manhadden shad have shown up and are excellent redfish bait along
with live or cut mullet. If you catch a skip jack then cut it up and
use it for bait also. I haven't seen very many trout being caught
but they are usually in the same waters as the reds, just keep
looking and keep trying because they are there. |
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Captain Kevin McCoy is a USCG licensed, fulltime professional guide. Whether you are a novice or experienced fisherman, like to fish with artificial or live bait, large or small group, Kevin would like to take you fishing; any Season of the Year! Kevin welcomes families with children. Member of Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce & the Coastal Bend Guides Association. |
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Capt. Kevin McCoy
Call: 1-888-948-7688 |
7-15-10
Hello Everybody, Capt. Kevin McCoy |
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SPECKLED TROUT |
BLACK DRUM |
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Captain Randy Hoyt USCG Licensed
CALL: 361-563-1447 Experienced South Texas Fishing Guide with knowledge of Aransas Bay, Redfish Bay, Estes Flats, Mudd Island, St. Joe Island, St. Charles Bay, Mesquite Bay, and Baffin Bay. Trophy Specks & Reds, Flounder and Black Drum |
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7-15-10 Hello
Fishermen, Well the one thing to talk about is Alex and then when
everything was getting back to normal we had another tropical strom
that also brought alot of rain but overall fishing is getting back
to normal. We had real high tides through both storms and alot of
rain. As of today the 14th of July, the winds are coming down and
tides are getting back right. The fish are here we have to have good
weather to catch them. With nothing in the tropics now is the time
to ome on down and take advantage of this weather. Until next time
good fishing and safe hunting. |
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Capt. Mike Cook, USCG Licensed
Ph: 361-790-5593 Cell: 361-463-3091 |
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7-15-10 After a near miss from
hurricane Alex and a brush with a tropical storm things are starting
to improve. The tide is still above normal but is steadily going
back down. The reds should starting heading back to their normal
summertime spots and skinny water fishing should improve. The Super
Flats and Mud Island Flats have been holding some reds. They are
hanging around groups of hardheads. Find the mud spots and you
should find the reds. When you do toss a crab or shrimp pattern at
them and see what happens. A gold spoon or Killer Flats Minnow
should work too. With this heat comes my "Beat the Heat" Special.
Mention the special and get $125 off a half or 3/4 day trip. In the
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Specializing
in fly or lure fishing in the extreme shallow waters of Rockport’s
flats and back bay lakes. Fishing from his Maverick HPX flats boat
Mike will take you to redfish and trout in places most boats wish
they could go. Captain Mike enjoys working with novice fly fishers
and sight casters and will do all he can to teach you the art of
shallow water fishing.
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Capt. Dave Posey USCG/TPWD licensed ~ 20 years experience. A-Reel-Charter Service offers fantastic saltwater fishing experiences! You are promised an entertaining day of fishing aboard our 23' Majek Skiff powered by a Yamaha Pro V 150 hp engine which accommodates 1-5 people comfortably. Call: 361-557-1354 |
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6-17-10 Greetings, Hope everyone is well and enjoying the summer! Fishing has been good to excellent! Redfish have been fairly easy to find and catch all over the flats esp. wherever there is shell with grass beds close by. We've been throwing live finger mullet, cut menhaden and pin perch with great results on reds up to 32 inches!! Trout have been good on croaker in a little deeper water esp. on a hard moving tide. The terns have really been helping me locate the trout. If terns are diving on glass minnows the trout are there!! I've also been running down to the Lower Laguna where the trout are bigger and more plentiful so if that's your fancy we can get it done. NO OIL anywhere near here (Thank Goodness). So plan a trip down here and have a blast! Give me a call and we'll hook up The
weather has been awesome and the fishing is great so get on down
here and get ya some.... Capt. Dave Posey - USCG Licensed Fishing Guide |
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Capt. Lanny Phillips USCG Licensed / Master Certified / TPWD Certified.
Call: 432-349-0353
120% PURE FISHING EXCITEMENT |
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7-15-10
Hello To Everyone, Here lately we have had some strange, but great
days on the water. A few days ago the clients caught 35 plus Trout,
mostly too small, but put some in the box, and missed
several-several good fish. I would rather have had more to clean,
but the clients had a great time and that is what it is all about.
We were using croakers in 4-6 foot deep potholes and hitting fish
quite often. Then we went Red fishing for the rest of the day. The
tide was not moving so we were lucky to get the Reds we did. We used
fresh cut mullet in pot holes 2-3 foot deep and did OK. Now what is
ironic about this story is a buddy of mine named Spense and I went
into the same area, wade fished, use the same bait, and hammered 23
to 25 inch Reds. We caught 16 Reds within an hour and 15 minutes and
decided to leave that huge school for another day. It proves you
can't get a hit unless you take a swing and you can't catch fish
unless you go fishing!!! Please give us a call and book a trip or
two. We have ordered a new Haynie Cat that should be in any day now,
so lets go fishing and break it in. Please give us
a call on our Rockport #432-349-0353, or e-mail us
tigernet@cableone.net, or
check out our website:
www.tigernetfishguideservice.com. Also, please read our
July Article and please book a trip, or two, with us. Captain Lanny Phillips |
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