Blue 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!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Rockport Area
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 4 - Nov 30
    US $550
    You'll depart at 6:30 a.m. so you can start fishing by the first light. You can choose wade fishing or fishing from the boat. Your captain recommends you go for wade fishing with lures because it will put you right in the fish environment and it's thrilling to catch a monster so close to you. If you're new to wading, the captain can also teach you how to do it. If you prefer fishing from the boat, however, you're perfectly free to do so.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Rockport Area
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 4 - Nov 30
    US $650
    This trip will start before daylight so you can be fishing by the first light. You can choose to wade fish or fish from the boat, and the captain recommends wade fishing with lures because it puts you in the fish environment and there's nothing more exciting than reeling a monster right close to you. If you don't feel comfortable wading, the captain can teach you how to wade, or if you prefer fishing from the boat, you can do that too.
    Targeted fish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
  • Private trip
    Full Day trip – Baffin Bay
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 4 - Nov 30
    US $850
    The Baffin Bay trips will see you wade fishing with artificial lures. You and the captain will be fishing for 8 fine hours and target all the various species that come your way. Your trip starts at 6:00 a.m. and you'll have all the fishing gear waiting for you on board.
  • Private trip
    Tournaments
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,000

FAQs about 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)

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

Trips booked with Blue Line Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Water)

Blue Line Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Blue Line Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Blue Line Guide Service include:
  • Redfish
  • Speckled Trout

Meet the Charter Operator

Blue Line Guide Service
Rockport, Texas, United States
ID & license verified
64 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since April 2021
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.

About this listing

Targeted species

Redfish Redfish
Speckled Trout Speckled Trout

Boat specs

Shoalwater (Flats boat) originally built in 2020. Powered by a 250HP Evinrude engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 52 knots.

Length
21 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Spinning
Drift Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box
2 ice chests

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Water

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

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

Payment

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.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 64 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (56)
Great Guide
Trip with Vaptain Tom
What a day!
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Angler rating
60
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
73%
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Jacob D.
Arcola, TX
Excellent
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Great Guide

VERIFIED   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...
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Martin P.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
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4.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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4.0 / 5
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Fishing trip in June

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Rockport Area on June 10, 2023
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Asia S.
Lafayette, CO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great birthday trip!!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Rockport Area on May 26, 2023
Capt Tom took me and my 3 friends out fishing. We caught a few keepers and had a great day out on his boat! Overall wonderful...
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Kevin B.
Bellaire, TX
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Full day with Captain Tom out of Rockport

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Rockport Area on July 22, 2023
Tough day - low tides and warm, still water. The captain, changed locations, bails, lures and fishing style several times attempting...
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Paula M.
Cleburne, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Trip with Vaptain Tom

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Rockport Area on July 1, 2023
We had a great time. We tried wading which we have never done before and it was a great experience.i would highly recommend...
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