Fly Fishing – Rockport, Texas

The Texas Coastal Bend is surrounded by the crystal-clear waters of Copano and Aransas Bays, nearby San Antonio, and Matagorda Bays, and is home to some seriously plentiful fishing grounds – especially when it comes to fly fishing. Fly Fishing Rockport, located in Rockport, TX, warmly welcomes you to come aboard and explore some of the hottest fly fishing spots that the Texas Coast has to offer!

The owner, Captain Jeff Johnson, is the fly fishing fanatic behind the wheel of this charter. In 1997, he moved to Bozeman where, in his own words, he attended college a little, and fly fished a lot! This is where he honed his skills, and after years of freshwater fishing, he decided to expand his business to the saltwater fishing grounds of the Coastal Bend of Texas. Here, he and his crew offer guests of all ages and abilities the opportunity to experience some incredible fly fishing through a variety of top angling trips.

You’ll be fishing from a 2021, 18’ Hell’s Bay flats boat, built to cruise the seriously shallow waters of Rockport. She can accommodate up to 2 anglers, so you’ll be treated to a seriously personal and hands-on experience! She’s decked out with top-notch navigational gear, life jackets, a cooler for refreshments, and an icebox to store your catch.

With excellent year-round populations of Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, and Black Drum, Rockport is the perfect place to either learn or hone some serious fly fishing skills. The crew will take you to the hottest spots and show you the best techniques to hook your catch. You’ll also have the opportunity to target other species such as Jack Crevalle and the hard-fighting Tarpon. These are fish that’ll challenge any angler.

Your trip includes top-quality fly fishing gear – all you need to bring is a fishing license. Come aboard Fly Fishing Rockport Texas for a fantastic fly fishing adventure



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $450
    Join Capt. Jeff on this 4-hour morning trip, where you'll be cruising the Rockport flats for some incredible fly fishing opportunities! You'll have the chance to target huge Redfish, Speckled Trout, hard-fighting Tarpon, and other world-famous fish. They'll challenge any kind of angler! Whether you're a hardcore fly fisherman or a newbie just starting out, your captain will be on hand to show you the ropes, and will provide you with top-notch fly fishing gear, and everything you need for a fun morning!
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $450
    This afternoon adventure will see you exploring the Rockport flats, where you'll be fly fishing for some incredible species. You'll be targeting Tarpon, Sheepshead, Speckled Trout, huge Redfish, and whatever else happens to be biting. This trip is suitable for hardcore anglers looking to hook their best bite yet, or newbies who want to learn the ropes of fly fishing! You'll be provided with top-notch rods and reels, bait, tackle, and everything else that you need for a fun and productive afternoon.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $700
    This full day trip is perfect for anglers who can think of nothing better than spending 8 hours out on the Rockport flats, fly fishing for some world-famous species such as Redfish, Tarpon, Sheepshead, and plenty more. Capt. Jeff will make sure you're decked out with top-notch saltwater fly fishing rods – but feel free to bring your own if you have a favorite rod! Flies, tippet, and terminal tackle are included as well. His cooler is always stocked with water, other beverages, and extra ice for beer!

FAQs about Fly Fishing – Rockport, Texas

Fly Fishing – Rockport, Texas offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Fly Fishing – Rockport, Texas, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Fly Fishing – Rockport, Texas include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Drinks
  • Fly Fishing Equipment

Fly Fishing – Rockport, Texas offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Fly Fishing – Rockport, Texas offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle (NO BAIT!!!)
  • Fly Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Fly Fishing – Rockport, Texas include:
  • Black Drum
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon
  • Tripletail

Meet the Charter Operator

Captain Jeff's Fly Fishing
Rockport, Texas, United States
38 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since December 2018
Capt. Jeff's love of fishing began at an early age, growing up along the banks of the Yakima River, in Central Washington. After a while, it became pretty obvious that fishing was in his blood! In 1997, he moved to Bozeman, MT to attend college a little, and fly fish a lot. This is where he honed his skills, spending entire summers fishing and improving his techniques. After years of freshwater guiding and vacations to saltier climates, he decided to expand his business to saltwater fishing grounds, and the Coastal Bend of Texas.

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
Redfish Redfish
Sheepshead Sheepshead

Boat specs

Hell's Bay (Flats boat) originally built in 2023. Powered by a 70HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 42 knots.

Length
18 ft
Capacity
2 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
NO BAIT!!!
Fly Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Drinks
Fly Fishing Equipment

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
Checks

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.5 / 5
out of 5 stars from 12 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
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Amazing trip!
Half day with Clay
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
71%
Friendly captain
86%
Recommend this charter
75%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
86%
Caught fish
86%
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Kade K.
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Fishing with Jeff

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 29, 2023
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Chris S.
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VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 3, 2023
Captain Shaun is an excellent Texas fly fishing guide. I had the pleasure of fishing with him this June. From the start I knew...
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Jerry V.
Rio Communities, NM
Very good
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Good
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Got a different captain than we booked

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on April 19, 2023
First off we scheduled with a captain Jeff and we got a captain named Sean. This was never addressed. Then, we scheduled...
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Saxon S.
Richmond, TX
Excellent
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Captain Gibson is a talented guide and impressive fly fishing coach

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on October 30, 2020
Highly recommend Fly Fish Rockport to anyone who wants to learn fly fish hunting in the Gulf Bay, or anyone who is a seasoned...
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Cody T.
Elgin, OK
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Amazing trip!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on September 3, 2022
Clay was an amazing guide, we got rained out for our initial trip. He asked if we were able to meet up after the storms had...
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