Jody Starr Outfitting 

4.9
(74 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Highway 35 North 5810, Rockport, TX 78382, United States–

Jody Starr Outfitting 

Rockport, TX, United States
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24 ft
4
4.9
(74 reviews)

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Famous for its incredible beaches, birdwatching, the Texas Maritime Museum, and of course, fishing, Rockport attracts numerous nature lovers each year. If you're eager to explore the best that these plentiful waters have in store, booking a trip with Jody Starr Outfitting is a safe bet. They offer premier inshore guided trips for anglers of all skill levels. Capt. Jody Starr has 35 years of experience, and he can't wait to share his knowledge with you.

Spend a day aboard his 25' Haynie bay boat, fresh out of the box in 2019. It still has that new boat smell and comes with the latest marine electronics and safety gear, a 350 HP Mercury engine, a wireless trolling motor, and a live bait tank. It also has 2 onboard coolers – one for your refreshments and one for the catch. It can accommodate up to 4 anglers fishing in full comfort (less when fly fishing).

Fly fishing is reserved for a maximum of 2 anglers, out of which one person can fish at a time. Just make sure to bring your own gear. If you're more into the conventional tackle, the captain will supply the top-notch equipment by various brands (mostly Falcon). You'll get to choose between lures and live bait, which is sometimes caught before, and sometimes during the trip.

You'll get your lines wet in just 10–30 minutes after leaving the dock and Capt. Jody will show you his favorite secret spots. Depending on the bite, you'll get to reel in Trout, Redfish, and Flounder, as well as Black Drum. You'll be fishing until you reach the limits or you can stay out there and just relax in the sun.

After the trip, the captain will clean and fillet your catch free of charge. Kids of all ages are welcome to join, just bring your own life jackets for the smallest of them. You should also purchase licenses before the trip and bring any food/drinks of your choice.

All aboard!

Famous for its incredible beaches, birdwatching, the Texas Maritime Museum, and of course, fishing, Rockport attracts numerous nature lovers each year. If you're eager to explore the best that these plentiful waters have in store, booking a trip with Jody Starr Outfitting is a safe bet. They offer premier inshore guided trips for anglers of all skill levels. Capt. Jody Starr has 35 years of experience, and he can't wait to share his knowledge with you.

Spend a day aboard his 25' Haynie bay boat, fresh out of the box in 2019. It still has that new boat smell and comes with the latest marine electronics and safety gear, a 350 HP Mercury engine, a wireless trolling motor, and a live bait tank. It also has 2 onboard coolers – one for your refreshments and one for the catch. It can accommodate up to 4 anglers fishing in full comfort (less when fly fishing).

Fly fishing is reserved for a maximum of 2 anglers, out of which one person can fish at a time. Just make sure to bring your own gear. If you're more into the conventional tackle, the captain will supply the top-notch equipment by various brands (mostly Falcon). You'll get to choose between lures and live bait, which is sometimes caught before, and sometimes during the trip.

You'll get your lines wet in just 10–30 minutes after leaving the dock and Capt. Jody will show you his favorite secret spots. Depending on the bite, you'll get to reel in Trout, Redfish, and Flounder, as well as Black Drum. You'll be fishing until you reach the limits or you can stay out there and just relax in the sun.

After the trip, the captain will clean and fillet your catch free of charge. Kids of all ages are welcome to join, just bring your own life jackets for the smallest of them. You should also purchase licenses before the trip and bring any food/drinks of your choice.

All aboard!

Jody Starr
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Jody Starr
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Half Day PM Trip 4 hr
Non-refundable
4 hour trip starts at 3:45 AM
Black Drum
Redfish
Flounder
Speckled Trout
US $550
Entire boat: 2 people
Half day AM 4 hr
In high demand Last booked: 4 days ago
Non-refundable
4 hour trip starts at 6:45 AM
Black Drum
Redfish
Flounder
Speckled Trout
US $550
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Trip
Non-refundable
8 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Jan 1 - Dec 31
US $600
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

4.9
74 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (45)

What anglers say

94%
Great experience
100%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
92%
Recommended
86%
Caught fish

Reviews (74)

  • Evon Hebdon
    Evon Hebdon
    us
    Texas, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Great Fishing Experience!

    Half day AM 4 hr on September 7, 2026 • 2 adults

    Jody was very informative and hand on. He taught us how to fish for trout. He was patient and fun!! Will return!! Absolutely recommend.

  • Timothy Moorehead
    Timothy Moorehead
    Repeat angler
    us
    Colorado, US
    •
    Member since 2024
    •
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fish On!

    Half day AM 4 hr on July 5, 2026 • 3 adults

    Capt. Jody worked hard to get on the fish, and is knowledgeable on how to land your limit.

  • Agnes Ponce
    Agnes Ponce
    us
    Texas, US
    •
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing Fishing Day

    Full Day Trip on November 9, 2025 • 3 adults

    Captain Jody was amazing and very patient with our group. He took us to great fishing spots ~ my son caught his first fish at sea, a 28.5” red drum! My dad also caught a 30” red drum! We all had the best time and highly recommend Captain Jody!

  • Marshall Clowers
    Marshall Clowers
    us
    Plano, TX, US
    •
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    great time

    Half day AM 4 hr on March 14, 2026 • 2 adults

    Big thanks to Capt-Jody; he got us on some spotted seatrout. Alex and I both caught a trout on our first cast, then it was nonstop. We ended up catching 58 trout and kept our first 6 in the slot. Great time.

  • Keith Dolar
    Keith Dolar
    us
    Texas, US
    •
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Jody Delivers!

    Full Day Trip on March 11, 2025 • 4 adults • 2 children

    Captain Jody was ALL IN for our bay fishing trip with me and my young sons. What was a challenging morning with the tide, weather and lack of bite, turned into a VERY productive afternoon! He never gave up and we kept moving until we started catching, and boy did we! Overall, Jody has a great disposition, is very knowledgeable and will get you on the fish. I have been on trips where the guide will simply tuck tail and give up, but Jody was persistent and pleasant at the same time. We are so thankful that he made our trip so memorable. We will be booking again with him again in the future.

  • Osmar Galvan
    Osmar Galvan
    us
    San Antonio, TX, US
    •
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    "Capt. Jody was fantastic!

    Full Day Trip on October 26, 2024 • 3 adults

    We got off to a late start—totally our fault since we fished the night before and stayed out a bit too late. Capt. Jody was super understanding and didn’t mind us arriving a little later than planned. He even recommended a great spot for breakfast and helped us stock up on cold drinks and snacks for the trip. Finally, we got to fish Rockport! Capt. Jody took us to several prime spots, where a couple of us had a chance to wade, while others fished from the boat. By the end of the trip, we had an awesome catch of redfish and black drum. Capt. Jody truly knew where to find them, and we had a blast! Highly recommend him to anyone looking for a memorable fishing trip in Rockport!"

  • Cody Cox
    Cody Cox
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    •
    Member since 2024
    •
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Family Fishing Trip

    Full Day Trip on August 31, 2024 • 4 adults • 2 children

    Jody Starr is an amazing captain. We caught over a dozen fish with most of them being keepers. His boat and fishing gear was in great condition and he made us feel comfortable the whole trip. But even more than being an amazing captain, he was an amazing friend and guide to my young daughters (age 7 and 12). He treated them like his own and made the trip memorable for them. They had a blast and can't wait to go again. He showed patience, care, and effort in helping them catch fish. Both caught a limit worth and I'm pretty sure him and my youngest daughter are good buddies now. I truly appreciate his efforts and amazing attitude helping make this family fishing trip a success. I highly recommend Jody Starr if you ever get the chance. Thanks again Captain.

  • Mitch Reinhold
    Mitch Reinhold
    Repeat angler
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    •
    Member since 2023
    •
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Good Experience

    Full Day Trip on March 8, 2025 • 3 adults

    It was a tough day on the water but did the best we could. Captain used live & dead shrimp and was always there to bait and cast for those who needed it on the boat. Caught 8 black drum and 1 red and countless undersized fish when other boats/charters were struggling for the day. We changed spots often in pursuit of feeding fish. Captain was friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive to our needs.

  • Charlie Gantenbein
    Charlie Gantenbein
    us
    Texas, US
    •
    Member since 2025
    4.7
    Verified

    Fishing Rockport

    Full Day Trip on July 14, 2025 • 2 adults

    Captain Jody was not only very professional but very easy to get along with. Quick with the net and determined to fill the box. Nobody can control foul weather but Captain Jody made the absolute best of a mediocre situation and filled our limit of trout.

  • Keevin Holcomb
    Keevin Holcomb
    us
    San Antonio, TX, US
    •
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Trip

    Full Day Trip on May 16, 2025 • 4 adults • 2 children

    Capt. Starr was amazing with our boys. Despite the white caps in the bay Mr. Starr put us on fish and kept us safe and comfortable. Awesome trip.

Rating

4.9
74 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (45)

What anglers say

94%
Great experience
100%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
92%
Recommended
86%
Caught fish

All reviews (74)

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Evon Hebdon
Evon Hebdon
us
Texas, US
•
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Great Fishing Experience!
Half day AM 4 hr on September 7, 2026 • 2 adults

Jody was very informative and hand on. He taught us how to fish for trout. He was patient and fun!! Will return!! Absolutely recommend.

Stephen Hartmann
Stephen Hartmann
us
Texas, US
•
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
great trip. jody was right on in knowing where the fish were
Half day AM 4 hr on September 25, 2026 • 2 adults

caught our limit of trout and caught a really nice red fish. highly recommend him

Jody Starr
Response from Captain

Thank you. had a great time.

Ben Moran
Ben Moran
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
•
Member since 2024
•
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Great Day!
Full Day Trip on May 26, 2026 • 2 adults

This is our 2nd time fishing with Capt Jody! We caught a ton of fish and he is a joy to be around! We would fish with him any day of the week!

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Jody Starr
Response from Captain

thank Y’all, I had a great time . looking forward to seeing y’all again.

Timothy Moorehead
Timothy Moorehead
Repeat angler
us
Colorado, US
•
Member since 2024
•
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Fish On!
Half day AM 4 hr on July 5, 2026 • 3 adults

Capt. Jody worked hard to get on the fish, and is knowledgeable on how to land your limit.

Jody Starr
Response from Captain

it was a awesome trip , great time

Agnes Ponce
Agnes Ponce
us
Texas, US
•
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Amazing Fishing Day
Full Day Trip on November 9, 2025 • 3 adults

Captain Jody was amazing and very patient with our group. He took us to great fishing spots ~ my son caught his first fish at sea, a 28.5” red drum! My dad also caught a 30” red drum! We all had the best time and highly recommend Captain Jody!

Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout

FAQs about Jody Starr Outfitting

Jody Starr Outfitting offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Half day AM 4 hr (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Half Day PM Trip 4 hr (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Jody Starr Outfitting, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box For drinks and for the catch
  • Radar
Trips booked with Jody Starr Outfitting include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Falcon and others)
  • Live bait (Prepared before or caught during the trip)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
Jody Starr Outfitting offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Jody Starr Outfitting offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing (Max 2, bring your own gear)
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Jody Starr Outfitting include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Jody Starr
Jody Starr

Rockport, Texas, United States

ID & license verified
74 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2019

Captain Jody Starr has been fishing professionally for over 35 years, and his first encounter with fishing happened at a really young age when he was only 10. Fishing runs in his family, and he loves every aspect of it. The best part of the job to him is the challenge – never knowing what's around the corner and constantly meeting new people who share the same passion.

Jody Starr
Jody Starr
Fully verified
74
reviews
2019
member since
~1h
response
Captain Jody Starr has been fishing professionally for over 35 years, and his first encounter with fishing happened at a really young age when he was only 10. Fishing runs in his family, and he loves every aspect of it. The best part of the job to him is the challenge – never knowing what's around the corner and constantly meeting new people who share the same passion.

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout

Real catches by this captain

  • Great Fishing Experience!
    Evon H.
    Evon H.
  • Fish On!
    Timothy M.
    Timothy M.
  • June fishing trip
    James S.
    James S.
  • great time
    Marshall C.
    Marshall C.
  • Amazing Fishing Day
    Agnes P.
    Agnes P.
  • Fishing Rockport
    Charlie G.
    Charlie G.
  • July fishing trip
    Chris H.
    Chris H.
  • Great Trip
    Keevin H.
    Keevin H.
  • Outstanding Captain!!!
    Lindsay B.
    Lindsay B.
  • Captain Jody Delivers!
    Keith D.
    Keith D.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2022
Boat manufacturer
Haynie
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 400HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
For drinks and for the catch
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Falcon and others
Live bait
Prepared before or caught during the trip
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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
No min. age, bring your own jackets for younger
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

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

 Checks

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Rockport right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
FlounderFlounder
RedfishRedfish
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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