Blue Line Guide Service
+67Blue Line Guide Service operates out of Rockport, Texas and the Baffin Bay and invites you to join in for a pleasant and fun fishing trip. Captain Tom Sowell will take you to the rich inshore waters and flats around Rockport and make sure you have a great time chasing fish. Pick a day and have a memorable fishing experience together with Blue Line Guide Service!
Your adventure will begin on a 21’ Shoalwater flats boat powered by a 250 HP Evinrude engine and equipped with modern GPS and fishfinder technology. The boat’s got a wireless trolling motor, 2 ice-boxes for storing your fish, and a livewell. It holds space for up to 4 anglers.
You and Captain Tom will be spinning and drift fishing on light tackle in order to catch Speckled Trout and Redfish. You can choose whether you’ll keep your catch and take it home or simply release it back into the water. Children are more than welcome to join aboard. Also, remember that smoking isn’t allowed during the trip.
Captain Tom will provide you with all the rods, reels, tackle, as well as water, and he can clean and fillet your catch at no extra cost. Keep in mind live bait is not included. Before you depart, you should just bring your licenses and some food.
Come visit Blue Line Guide Service and have a great time on the waters of Rockport!
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Blue Line Guide Service
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+53Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Caught fish
74%
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June fishing trip
5 Hour Trip – Rockport Area on June 16, 2024
Arcola, TX
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Great Guide
5 Hour Trip – Rockport Area on July 28, 2023
Captain Tom was a great guide. He communicated well by calling us at the time of booking to confirm the trip, as well as the day prior to check in. He covered the rules and safety equipment with us just before departure, and we were off. I explained to him that I had never fished the Rockport area in my personal boat, so he proceeded to show me many areas where I should and should not go when I bring my own. He put us on the fish and cleaned everything for us afterwards. Great job Tom!
Captain Tom was a great guide. He communicated well by calling us at the time of booking to confirm the trip, as well as the day prior to check in. He covered the rules and safety equipment with us just before departure, and we were off. I explained to him that I had never fished the Rockport area in my personal boat, so he proceeded to show me many areas where I should and should not go when I bring my own. He put us on the fish and cleaned everything for us afterwards. Great job Tom!
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Great time!
5 Hour Trip – Rockport Area on May 4, 2024
Captain Tom accommodated us to find another boat for our group of seven. Captain Tom listen to us what and how we wanted to fish, especially when we had a couple novice fishermen. He listens to his customers! I know some Captains make it about them. We all had a great time catching fish. His service and his crew service was excellent caring to our needs. The equipment was also top notch. Thx.
Captain Tom accommodated us to find another boat for our group of seven. Captain Tom listen to us what and how we wanted to fish, especially when we had a couple novice fishermen. He listens to his customers! I know some Captains make it about them. We all had a great time catching fish. His service and his crew service was excellent caring to our needs. The equipment was also top notch. Thx.
Gonzales, TX
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Half day with Capn. Tom
5 Hour Trip – Rockport Area on July 7, 2022
Great day with my 2 daughters and myself. We have been with several guides over 20+ years of fishing and Tom truly ranks among the top 5 in customer service which is what it is all about. Fishing is the fun part, but I have been with guides that almost make it feel like a job opposed to going out and having a good time on the water. He did a great job of moving us around to try to get on the fish. Tough bite today, but if you fish long enough, you understand those days as well. The main thing is that Tom remained a very courteous guide and we enjoyed talking about life in general with him as well. Remember this when you fish, sometimes it can be a long half or full day, but it is great when you can just related well with your guide. Understand Tom will be checking out guiding in Nueces Bay, we will definitely be looking forward to experiencing that with him next summer. Thanks for a great trip for my and my girls.
Great day with my 2 daughters and myself. We have been with several guides over 20+ years of fishing and Tom truly ranks among the top 5 in customer service which is what it is all about. Fishing is the fun part, but I have been with guides that almost make it feel like a job opposed to going out and having a good time on the water. He did a great job of moving us around to try to get on the fish. Tough bite today, but if you fish long enough, you understand those days as well. The main...
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Fishing trip in June
Full Day Trip – Rockport Area on June 10, 2023
FAQs about Blue Line Guide Service
What are the trip rates for Blue Line Guide Service?
Blue Line Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
- US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Rockport Area (5 hours)
- US $650 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip – Rockport Area (6 hours)
- US $850 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Full Day trip – Baffin Bay (8 hours)
- US $1,000 per group - Tournaments (7 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Blue Line Guide Service?
When you book a trip with Blue Line Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live Bait Well
- Wireless Trolling Motor
- Ice Box 2 ice chests
What's included in the trip price with Blue Line Guide Service?
Trips booked with Blue Line Guide Service include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Drinks (Water)
What types of fishing does Blue Line Guide Service offer?
Blue Line Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
- Inshore Fishing
- Flats Fishing
What fishing techniques does Blue Line Guide Service offer?
Blue Line Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Spinning
- Drift Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Blue Line Guide Service?
Top targeted fish species with Blue Line Guide Service include:
- Redfish
- Speckled Trout
Your operator
Rockport, Texas, United States
Captain Tom has been fishing the Rockport area since he was 16 years old with his grandpa who taught him most of his tricks and trades, such as drifting across the Estes flats for Redfish and Trout. From then on, Captain Tom has been hooked on saltwater fishing. Fishing is a passion of his and he's always willing to help and teach others so they can enjoy this great sport. He's also a firm supporter of taking kids fishing as he believes there's no better bond than out on the water with your children.
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Spinning
Drift Fishing
Which amenities are available onboard
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box
2 ice chests
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Water
How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 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.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
No Smoking
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
How you can pay
Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Rockport right now
Redfish
Speckled Trout