Just Add Water Guide Service
+27Discover the diversity of fishing opportunities in South Texas with Just Add Water Guide Service. Based out of Rockport, you’ll explore back lake marshes, shallow flats, and deeper waters during a fantastic inshore fishing trip. Captain Jay Nichols is a true Texan. Raised in Galveston, his family moved south when he was 14. Having fished his whole life, competing in Bass and saltwater tournaments, he promises to share all his secrets with you.
Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, and many more delicious fish awaits you along the bays and flats. Using the latest Waterloo and Shimano rods and reels, along with a range of live and artificial bait, you’ll be in a pole position to attract the bite of these monsters.
Just Add Water Guide Service is passionate about introducing young people to the outdoor life at every opportunity. Bring your kids aboard and, who knows, maybe one day they’ll repay the favor and bring you back to Capt. Jay Nichols. Everything you need for a fun and productive day is waiting for you, and the fish is calling your name.
Come and explore this fishing paradise and make some everlasting memories.
Captain
Jay Nichols
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+77Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
95%
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Not easy but Successful
Full Day Spring/Summer on March 8, 2025
We had a great trip with Jay. It wasn’t easy, we had to search and work for it. The two of us limited out on Reds and added additional 3 black drum. Jays knowledgeable and we learned some new things. Jay goes above and beyond when he processes your fish too. There’s no waste, he even cuts out the red fish collars !!
We had a great trip with Jay. It wasn’t easy, we had to search and work for it. The two of us limited out on Reds and added additional 3 black drum. Jays knowledgeable and we learned some new things. Jay goes above and beyond when he processes your fish too. There’s no waste, he even cuts out the red fish collars !!
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A Legendary Fishing Guide
Full Day Spring/Summer on May 20, 2025
My trip with Jay went far beyond my expectations. He is a very experienced Fishing Guide. He worked hard for our fish and the mission was accomplished. I saw some back bays I never knew were there. A Back Bay Adventure plus a Fishing Adventure!
My trip with Jay went far beyond my expectations. He is a very experienced Fishing Guide. He worked hard for our fish and the mission was accomplished. I saw some back bays I never knew were there. A Back Bay Adventure plus a Fishing Adventure!
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Fishing with Jay
Full Day Trip on March 28, 2025
Converse, TX
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Great Day on the water with Capt Jay Nichols
Full Day Winter Weekday Special on January 9, 2023
My wife encouraged me to book a guided fishing trip on our vacation to the Texas coast. I was so glad that I went with Capt Jay. I have never been on an airboat before, so this was a treat. Capt Jay made the day extremely pleasurable and graciously provided the information he shared with me. I learned a lot of new things about saltwater fishing as I usually am a freshwater guy. We started the day looking for redfish, hoping to get our limit early so we could target black drum. Unfortunately, the fish we not as cooperative as we would have liked. After catching the first two reds around 10:30 in the morning, Capt Jay went looking for the third one. They became elusive, but that did not deter Capt Jay. During our search, Capt Jay was able to help me start to learn how to read the water for fish movement. His eyes were much keener than mine. They should be with 20+ years of experience. We were finally able to get the third keeper at about 3 pm and called it a day. It was a tough day on the water, but Capt Jay was persistent in helping me limit out. I highly recommend Capt Jay. He will make your day on the water worthwhile. His pleasant personality and storytelling will make the fishing even better. Thanks Capt Jay for a great day!!!
My wife encouraged me to book a guided fishing trip on our vacation to the Texas coast. I was so glad that I went with Capt Jay. I have never been on an airboat before, so this was a treat. Capt Jay made the day extremely pleasurable and graciously provided the information he shared with me. I learned a lot of new things about saltwater fishing as I usually am a freshwater guy. We started the day looking for redfish, hoping to get our limit early so we could target black drum. Unfortunately,...
Hondo, TX
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Half Day Redfish trip.
Full Day Spring/Summer on May 28, 2022
We had a wonderful trip on Memorial Day weekend 2022. Jay treated us like royalty and worked tirelessly to put us on fish. Everyone on the boat limited and used their oversized tag. He took the extra time to give us a bay tour on his airboat. It was exhilarating!! Jay fileted all the fish and sealed them up in ziplocks for us. We took three large filets to Los Comales immediately after we finished for an amazing meal. Highly recommend Jay. Professionalism, knowledge, tact, selfless in his work ethic, and a personality that will melt your heart. He is the COMPLETE package....
We had a wonderful trip on Memorial Day weekend 2022. Jay treated us like royalty and worked tirelessly to put us on fish. Everyone on the boat limited and used their oversized tag. He took the extra time to give us a bay tour on his airboat. It was exhilarating!! Jay fileted all the fish and sealed them up in ziplocks for us. We took three large filets to Los Comales immediately after we finished for an amazing meal. Highly recommend Jay. Professionalism, knowledge, tact, selfless in his work...
FAQs about Just Add Water Guide Service
What are the trip rates for Just Add Water Guide Service?
Just Add Water Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
- US $450 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Winter Weekday Special (6 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Fishing (4 hours)
- US $650 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Spring/Summer (6 hours)
- US $650 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (6 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Just Add Water Guide Service?
When you book a trip with Just Add Water Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- GPS
- Live Bait Well
What's included in the trip price with Just Add Water Guide Service?
Trips booked with Just Add Water Guide Service include:
- Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano and Waterloo)
- Live Bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
What types of fishing does Just Add Water Guide Service offer?
Just Add Water Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
- Inshore Fishing (Bayfishing)
- Flats Fishing
- Backcountry Fishing
What fishing techniques does Just Add Water Guide Service offer?
Just Add Water Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Fly Fishing (Bring your own equipment)
Which fish species can I catch with Just Add Water Guide Service?
Top targeted fish species with Just Add Water Guide Service include:
- Black Drum
- Flounder
- Redfish
- Sheepshead
- Speckled Trout
Your captain
Rockport, Texas, United States
Born into a family of avid anglers, Captain Jay was on the water from a young age. Raised in Galveston before the family moved south when he was 14, he's also a true Texan. Taking after his father, Capt. Jay has shown his talents in several Bass tournaments and has even guided clients to compete. With a lifetime's experience behind him, he has everything you'll need for a productive day on the water.
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Inshore Fishing
Bayfishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Bring your own equipment
Which amenities are available onboard
GPS
Live Bait Well
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Shimano and Waterloo
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
How cancellations work
Deposit non-refundable
If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.
What the listing policies are
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
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
How you can pay
Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Rockport right now
Black Drum
Flounder
Redfish
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout