Jody Starr Outfitting 

4.9/5 (68 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Highway 35 North 5810, Rockport, TX 78382, United States

Jody Starr Outfitting 

 
State licensed
4.9/5 (68 reviews)
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Highway 35 North 5810
Rockport, TX, United States
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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!

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Rating

4.9
68 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (41)

What anglers say

94%
Great experience
100%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
91%
Recommended
84%
Caught fish

All reviews (68)

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Ben Moran
Ben Moran
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2024
3 trips
0
5.0
Verified
New
Great Day!
Full Day Trip on May 26, 20262 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
Response from Captain
May 26, 2026
thank Y’all, I had a great time . looking forward to seeing y’all again.
Marshall Clowers
Marshall Clowers
us
Plano, TX, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
great time
Half day AM 4 hr on March 14, 20262 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.
Response from Captain
March 30, 2026
had a great time
Chris Holub
Chris Holub
us
Texas, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
July fishing trip
Full Day Trip on July 1, 20252 adults1 child
Captain Jody Starr was exceptionally knowledgeable about the fish & area. He was an absolute pleasure to fish with. Put us on the fish immediately! Captain Jody made us feel comfortable & made it fun for everyone on board. Definitely look forward to more trips with him.
Response from Captain
July 2, 2025
Had a great time!!!
Agnes Ponce
Agnes Ponce
us
Texas, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
Amazing Fishing Day
Full Day Trip on November 9, 20253 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
Charlie Gantenbein
Charlie Gantenbein
us
Texas, US
Member since 2025
0
4.7
Verified
Fishing Rockport
Full Day Trip on July 14, 20252 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.
Reported catch:
Speckled Trout

Trip availability and prices

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May 2026
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Number of days
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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Half Day PM Trip 4 hr
Non-refundable
4 hour trip starts at 3:45 AM
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US $550
Entire boat: 2 people
Half day AM 4 hr
Non-refundable
4 hour trip starts at 6:45 AM
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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

Rating

4.9
68 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (41)

What anglers say

94%
Great experience
100%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
91%
Recommended
84%
Caught fish

All reviews (68)

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Ben Moran
Ben Moran
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2024
3 trips
0
5.0
Verified
New
Great Day!
Full Day Trip on May 26, 20262 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
Response from Captain
May 26, 2026
thank Y’all, I had a great time . looking forward to seeing y’all again.
Marshall Clowers
Marshall Clowers
us
Plano, TX, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
great time
Half day AM 4 hr on March 14, 20262 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.
Response from Captain
March 30, 2026
had a great time
Chris Holub
Chris Holub
us
Texas, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
July fishing trip
Full Day Trip on July 1, 20252 adults1 child
Captain Jody Starr was exceptionally knowledgeable about the fish & area. He was an absolute pleasure to fish with. Put us on the fish immediately! Captain Jody made us feel comfortable & made it fun for everyone on board. Definitely look forward to more trips with him.
Response from Captain
July 2, 2025
Had a great time!!!
Agnes Ponce
Agnes Ponce
us
Texas, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
Amazing Fishing Day
Full Day Trip on November 9, 20253 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
Charlie Gantenbein
Charlie Gantenbein
us
Texas, US
Member since 2025
0
4.7
Verified
Fishing Rockport
Full Day Trip on July 14, 20252 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.
Reported catch:
Speckled Trout

FAQs about Jody Starr Outfitting

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What is the boat like?

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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
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