Captain John Wood 

4.9
(315 reviews)
 
State licensed
 79 Driftwood Street, Rockport, TX 78382, United States

Captain John Wood 

Rockport, TX, United States
25 ft
4
4.9
(315 reviews)

Come to Rockport, Texas and visit Captain John Wood fishing charters for a relaxing and fun fishing trip! Captain John Wood is a cordial and skilled angler who'll see that you have a great time on the water and return home with a respectable catch. Join him on the inshore waters around Rockport and have a memorable fishing experience you'll certainly wish to relive!

You'll fish from a 24' Haynie bay boat that can sit up to 4 anglers and runs on a 225 HP Mercury engine. It uses modern GPS technology as well as a radar for effective navigation and is equipped with a livewell to supply you with livebait.

The species you can target include Spotted Seatrout, Flounder, and Redfish. You and Captain John will try to catch them using light tackle and you're free to keep all the fish you catch and take it home. If you wish to bring kids on your trip, feel free to do so. They always make the atmosphere on board more fun and they may easily love the marine world.

All the rods, reels, terminal tackle, live bait, and lures will be ready for you when you arrive, and the captain will also clean and fillet your catch if you want him to. What you should bring on your trip are only your fishing licenses and the food and drinks of your choice.

Come to Rockport and enjoy a lovely day fishing together with Captain John Wood!

Come to Rockport, Texas and visit Captain John Wood fishing charters for a relaxing and fun fishing trip! Captain John Wood is a cordial and skilled angler who'll see that you have a great time on the water and return home with a respectable catch. Join him on the inshore waters around Rockport and have a memorable fishing experience you'll certainly wish to relive!

You'll fish from a 24' Haynie bay boat that can sit up to 4 anglers and runs on a 225 HP Mercury engine. It uses modern GPS technology as well as a radar for effective navigation and is equipped with a livewell to supply you with livebait.

The species you can target include Spotted Seatrout, Flounder, and Redfish. You and Captain John will try to catch them using light tackle and you're free to keep all the fish you catch and take it home. If you wish to bring kids on your trip, feel free to do so. They always make the atmosphere on board more fun and they may easily love the marine world.

All the rods, reels, terminal tackle, live bait, and lures will be ready for you when you arrive, and the captain will also clean and fillet your catch if you want him to. What you should bring on your trip are only your fishing licenses and the food and drinks of your choice.

Come to Rockport and enjoy a lovely day fishing together with Captain John Wood!

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Full Day Trip
In high demand Last booked: 3 days ago
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Black Drum
Redfish
Flounder
Speckled Trout
US $550
Entire boat: 2 people
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4.9
315 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (264)

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
94%
Caught fish

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Ron Pape
Ron Pape
us
Texas, US
Member since 2023
5.0
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Great day of fishing with an experenced guide
Full Day Trip on July 14, 20264 adults

Can’t say enough good things about Capt John Wood. He is extremely personable and knowlegeable with the Rockport fishing areas and knows where the fish are. Although conditions could have been better, Capt John immediately put us on fish and we were quick to limit out on specs and also brought in 3 nice reds between 25 to 27 1/2 inches. It was an all around great experience for our party of 4 and all highly recommend Capt John Wood.

Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
John Wood
Response from Captain

Thank you Ron

David Spence
David Spence
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Money well spent!
Full Day Trip on July 10, 20262 adults

Captain John was exceptional. He was 100% about customer experience, not his schedule. Baited & casted for my wife and then let her reel'em in. Pleasant to have conversations with while we fished. Had specific spots for Spec's and then Red's, and we got some of both. He worked hard to make sure we caught fish and we got every bit of the 6hr trip we booked. He's an experienced, wise, and good man. We're coming back, with friends!

Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
John Wood
Response from Captain

Thank you David

Brian Schmidt
Brian Schmidt
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Solid day on Rockport Bay with Captain John!
Full Day Trip on April 23, 20262 adults

Highly recommended for serious fishermen or families alike. John knows the Rockport Bay and the pockets for Trout, Drum and Redfish in a variety of locations. He is also an educator on adjustments to your technique with clear explanation to improve your strike and catch results. First time we have fished with John but we will be back!

Reported catch:
Black Drum
Redfish
Speckled Trout
John Wood
Response from Captain

Thank you Brian!

Ray Steffen
Ray Steffen
Repeat angler
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2025
4 trips
5.0
Verified
A great trip. Good conversation. Lots of bites
Full Day Trip on April 21, 20262 adults

Target fish were black and red drum. It was windy enough to discourage Captain John from fishing some spots. We ended the day only a few fish short of our limits but not because we did not have enough of bites or fish on. I recommend always bring a wind resistant light weight jacket.

Reported catch:
Black Drum
Redfish
John Wood
Response from Captain

Thank you Ray

Russ Layton
Russ Layton
Repeat angler
us
South Dakota, US
Member since 2023
4 trips
5.0
Verified
Experienced, Responsive, and Enthusiastic Guide
Full Day Trip on March 19, 20262 adults

Great charter in Rockport, TX! John was a responsive, flexible, relaxed, and enthusiastic guide for our group of four. His knowledge of the bay landed us our limit before the morning was over, and we all went home with cleaned fish ready for the grill! His boat was clean and well-maintained, and the seats made for a comfy ride to and from the dock. Highly recommend this charter for fisherman of all levels. Hassle Free, Professional, and a Whole Lotta Fun!

Reported catch:
Redfish
John Wood
Response from Captain

Thank you Russ!

FAQs about Captain John Wood

Captain John Wood offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $550 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Captain John Wood, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Live bait well
Trips booked with Captain John Wood include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
Captain John Wood offers the following type of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
Captain John Wood offers the following fishing technique:
  • Light tackle
Top targeted fish species with Captain John Wood include:
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

John Wood
John Wood

Rockport, Texas, United States

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315 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since May 2021
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Join Captain John on the beautiful inshore waters around Rockport and create many lovely moments on the water!

John Wood
John Wood
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315
reviews
2021
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Join Captain John on the beautiful inshore waters around Rockport and create many lovely moments on the water!

The fish you can target

Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout

Real catches by this captain

  • August fishing trip
    Colton T.
    Colton T.
  • Great time catching triut limits with Captain Wood! Very experienced and friendly and he  put us on fish.I would highly recommend!
    Chris S.
    Chris S.
  • limit of trout
    Jose R.
    Jose R.
  • Capt John puts you on fish!!.
    Roger M.
    Roger M.
  • Brutal conditions today.   Captain John put us on what little bite was there.  Storms in morning,  waited for lightning to subside.  John was great, helpful and patient with our old buttons.  Highly recommend.
    Jeff W.
    Jeff W.
  • Experienced, Responsive, and Enthusiastic Guide
    Russ L.
    Russ L.
  • March fishing trip
    Robert L.
    Robert L.
  • PERFECT DAY!!
    Danny A.
    Danny A.
  • Amazing Trip, Limits on Red and Black Drum
    Travis T.
    Travis T.
  • Great catch of reds, all between 25-29 inches!
    Mark P.
    Mark P.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2018
Boat manufacturer
Majek
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
55 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Live bait well
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

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

Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

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

 American Express

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Rockport right now

FlounderFlounder
RedfishRedfish
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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