Just Add Water Guide Service

Discover 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.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Full Day Winter Weekday Special
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jan 1 - Feb 28 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
    US $450
    Weekday bay fishing trip special
  • Private trip
    Half Day Fishing
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Dec 1 - Mar 1
    US $600
    Make the most of Rockport's famed fishery and spend 4 hours on the water going after some exciting, beautiful, and delicious fish. Mix up your styles as you hit the bays, backwaters, and flats, trolling, drift fishing, or popping to attract the bite of some exceptional fish. You can even bring your own gear and go fly fishing, if you so wish. Home to Drums, Speckled Trout, Flounder, and many more tasty species, you'll look to fill up the fridge on this half-day trip.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Spring/Summer
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 2 - Nov 30
    US $650
    Make the most of Rockport's famed fishery and spend 7 hours on the water (based on when we catch our limit) going after some exciting, beautiful, and delicious fish. Mix up your styles as you hit the bays, backwaters, and flats, trolling, drift fishing, or popping to attract the bite of some exceptional fish. You can even bring your own gear and go fly fishing, if you so wish. Home to Drums, Speckled Trout, Flounder, and many more tasty species, you'll look to fill up the fridge on this full-day trip.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $650
    Make the most of Rockport's famed fishery and spend 6-8 hours on the water (based on when we catch our limit) going after some exciting, beautiful, and delicious fish. Mix up your styles as you hit the bays, backwaters, and flats, trolling, drift fishing, or popping to attract the bite of some exceptional fish. You can even bring your own gear and go fly fishing, if you so wish. Home to Drums, Speckled Trout, Flounder, and many more tasty species, you'll look to fill up the fridge on this full-day trip.
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FAQs about 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)

When you book a trip with Just Add Water Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Live Bait Well

Trips booked with Just Add Water Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano and Waterloo)
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting

Just Add Water Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing (Bayfishing)
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Just Add Water Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing (Bring your own equipment)

Top targeted fish species with Just Add Water Guide Service include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Speckled Trout

Meet the Captain

Jay Nichols
Rockport, Texas, United States
38 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since February 2019
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.

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Flounder Flounder
Redfish Redfish
Sheepshead Sheepshead

Boat specs

Patriot (Airboat) originally built in 2022. Powered by a 665HP GM engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 50 knots.

Length
22 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Bayfishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Bring your own equipment

Amenities

GPS
Live Bait Well

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Shimano and Waterloo
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

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
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 38 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (76)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
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Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
94%
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Daniel P.
Tyler, TX
Excellent
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Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Great day on the water

VERIFIED   Full Day Spring/Summer on September 7, 2023
Caught our limits of redfish and got one Black Drum. Caught a couple Skipjacks that we later used for bait. Couple hard head...
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Glenn S.
Converse, TX
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Great Day on the water with Capt Jay Nichols

VERIFIED   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...
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Kevin P.
Hondo, TX
Excellent
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day Redfish trip.

VERIFIED   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....
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Steven N.
Floresville, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Wonderful experience!

VERIFIED   Full Day Spring/Summer on May 1, 2021
First off Captian Jay made this a cherished memory for three generations of my family to share. Windy, and sheets of down pour....
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Paul B.
Taylor, TX
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Wonderful experience.

VERIFIED   Full Day Spring/Summer on November 7, 2021
Capt. Jay was very professional and knew his stuff.  He uses quality tackle and put us right on the fish. Jay also took...
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