Captain John Wood 

4.9/5 (311 reviews)
 79 Driftwood Street, Rockport, TX 78382, United States

Captain John Wood 

Rockport, TX, United States
25 ft
4
4.9/5 (311 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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Trip availability and prices

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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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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (263)

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
Verified
New
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

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!

William Livingston
William Livingston
us
San Antonio, TX, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Great 2 days of fishing
Full Day Trip on August 5, 20263 adults

Capt John Wood was great! We booked 2 days for 3 people. We caught our limit of spotted trout each day and had to throw back 5 trout that were too big--one was 25.5 inches. Red fish were not biting too well (not really the season), but we did catch one big red. Highly Recommend!

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Redfish
John Wood
Response from Captain

Thank you William.

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

Stephanie Reed
Stephanie Reed
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Expert Guide Who Turned a Tough Weather Day into a Great Adventure!
Full Day Trip on March 8, 20262 adults

Despite some challenging weather, John proved to be an exceptional captain and guide. His expertise, positive attitude, and deep knowledge of the water made the entire experience fantastic. We still managed to catch fish and have a genuinely great time. I highly recommend booking with John—I'll definitely be scheduling future trips with him!

John Wood
Response from Captain

Thank you Stephanie!

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
John Wood

Rockport, Texas, United States

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311 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since May 2021
Angler's Choice

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

ID & license verified
311 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since May 2021
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

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

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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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