What would you recommend to anglers fishing in Rockport, Texas for the first time?

Hiring a fishing guide is an expensive day. But it's worth it if you catch fish! There are LOTS of fishing guides available in the Rockport area. Find one that has at least a decade of experience and guides for a living - these are the ones that have the experience and hunger to make your day successful. And worth the price that you pay.

Yes, Captain Trey Hudson was very professional and friendly. Trey is very skilled for his age and experience level. Trey was very helpful and patient. I realize that he is relatively new to the guide service. Hopefully in the near future he will be able to upgrade and improve his fishing craft. The flat bottom front (bow) and the main floor of the vessel does not take the moderate waves experienced in the bay area we fished. The bumpy ride is though on us old guys as we crossed the open water section of the trip. His boat is designed like an air boat for less drag across very shallow water. Peter J. Czerwinski

Pick and choose your captain carefully, Captain John is a "keeper " and a very safe boat captain ,everything was provided for me , let's fish !

Book your fishing trip with First Light and Captain Jared you won’t be disappointed.

Get a good charter, they know the water and can help point out the good spots. Captain Smiley is a great option, friendly and very knowledgeable.

Guides are invaluable in getting to the variety of fish species that come and go throughout the year in the Rockport area.

Make sure you wear sunscreen and take a hat. Don’t get in too big a hurry. Fishing takes patience. Enjoy the time on the water!!

Yes I would recommend Rockport. Just maybe pick early spring or fall if its your first time. I have fished Rockport for almost 40 years now so I kinda know what to expect for the time of year.

Employ a guided trip. The bay is large and and shallow, you will need help navigating to the hot spots.

Book a guide i’ve fished over 20 plus years and never brought enough fish home maybe a total of like 10 fish in 20 years thats not good but just wanted my son to have a good birthday

Call ahead and ask for the best times with the tides phase of the moon. This will maximize your catch.

Call your guide and find out about fishing conditions. We planned this trip 2 months in advance and knew it could be hit or miss. This time it was miss

Get someone that know the waters like Capt. Matthew Valdez does..he knew where to position his boat..and all we had to do is cast out and we were on fish

Be prepared for south TX weather! It could be freezing with the wind on the boat one minute and the next you're burning up.

You have to have a guide for much of a chance to catch fish. Difficult and limited fishing only from shore.

We came home with lots of fish and had an amazing time with Captain Jared/First Light. He made fishing in Rockport fun and exciting!

Very beautiful seashore and landscape variety and diversity of fish and aquatic scenery well worth the journey to Rockport

Jon is a great guide! He is personable & made sure we enjoyed ourselves.The equipment was clean & well maintained. It was a memory of a lifetime.

The captain does all the fishing, you just bring in the fish, if your a first time fisher this would be what you might like.. if you like like boat rides then you'll like the trip

You bet. There's plenty of fish if you get the right guide and there's plenty of them available in Rockport. Use the fishing booker website if you're not sure who's a good guide.

Always be checking the weather report. The wind is the most important part that will play into how successful your day will be.

Look up Flattie Daddy for any of your saltwater fishing plans. Captain knows his hot spots and is good with all ages.

Call Captain Jim at (512) 393-9305 and you will be pleasantly surprised. He is very knowledgeable and has a sense of where the fish are. We will definitely contact him again on our next adventure!

Bring sun screen, hats, and comfortable shoes. The water may be calm one spot and rough in the next.

Book a guide.The bay has changed since Harvey.Only seasoned professional .guides will know where the fish have relocated.Capt Hauser is your man for Rockport.

Weather was a bit hot this time of year, but our guide was able to put us on fish.

Make sure you talk to someone that has used a guide before booking, regardless of their reviews.

Take plenty of water and sun coverage. Maybe a raincoat cause you never know.

Do not stay at Hunt's Castle! Try spring or fall because fish tend to move better in cooler temps.

June is 50/50. July is awful. There are a ton of conditions that can make June great or terrible.