Smiley’s Guide Service
Smiley’s Guide Service
Smiley's Guide Service welcomes you to Rockport, Texas! You and Captain William Smiley will be fishing the beautiful Texas Gulf Coast bays near Rockport targeting various inshore and nearshore species. The captain is an experienced angler who'll make sure you have a great time on the water. If needed, he can also accommodate larger groups and multi-boat trips. Join him and have a memorable fishing adventure in Texas!
On your trip, you'll use a 25' Majek bay boat that can accommodate up to 4 guests. Running on a 250 HP Suzuki engine that can reach a maximum cruising speed of 35 knots along with GPS and fishfinder systems, the boat will quickly and safely take you to your prey. It also features a wireless trolling motor and a livewell.
You'll target Speckled Trout, Flounder, and Redfish by bottom fishing, spinning, trolling, popping, as well as drift fishing, all using light tackle. You can either keep or release the fish you catch and you're free to bring kids on your trip.
All the bait and tackle are provided along with cleaning your catch. You'll need a fishing license with a saltwater stamp or an all-water license. You may also bring a small ice-chest with snacks and drinks. Captain William recommends bringing sunglasses and sunscreen, a camera, and a good attitude!
Join him aboard, catch fish, and have fun!
Smiley's Guide Service welcomes you to Rockport, Texas! You and Captain William Smiley will be fishing the beautiful Texas Gulf Coast bays near Rockport targeting various inshore and nearshore species. The captain is an experienced angler who'll make sure you have a great time on the water. If needed, he can also accommodate larger groups and multi-boat trips. Join him and have a memorable fishing adventure in Texas!
On your trip, you'll use a 25' Majek bay boat that can accommodate up to 4 guests. Running on a 250 HP Suzuki engine that can reach a maximum cruising speed of 35 knots along with GPS and fishfinder systems, the boat will quickly and safely take you to your prey. It also features a wireless trolling motor and a livewell.
You'll target Speckled Trout, Flounder, and Redfish by bottom fishing, spinning, trolling, popping, as well as drift fishing, all using light tackle. You can either keep or release the fish you catch and you're free to bring kids on your trip.
All the bait and tackle are provided along with cleaning your catch. You'll need a fishing license with a saltwater stamp or an all-water license. You may also bring a small ice-chest with snacks and drinks. Captain William recommends bringing sunglasses and sunscreen, a camera, and a good attitude!
Join him aboard, catch fish, and have fun!
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What anglers say
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We booked an afternoon half-day trip with Capt. Will and it was hands down one of the best experiences we've ever had on the water. From the moment we stepped aboard, he was the perfect combination of professional and personable. He is the kind of guide who makes you feel like you're fishing with a lifelong friend, not someone you just met. Capt. Will went above and beyond to make sure my wife and I were comfortable and having a great time from start to finish. And the fishing? It was incredible. We started getting bites almost immediately and the action never let up. We couldn't have scripted a better ending either. On our very last cast, my wife and I doubled up! If you're looking for a guide who truly cares about your experience and not just putting fish in the boat, look no further than Smiley's Guide Service. We'll absolutely be back. Highly recommend!
Smiley was an awesome Captain. We had the odds stacked against us with the weather, but Smiley still put us on the fish! Thank you! We will definitely be recommending this guide service to friends and family!
thank you Brandon had a great time with yall!
Smiley was super! We went out for an afternoon trip when the wind was blowing 20-30. He planned a route that didn't beat us up and then found fishing where the wind was hardly a factor. We limited on Speckled trout and he couldn't have been nicer. When the bite slowed, we moved to another area. Afterwards, he cleaned the fish and bagged them for us!!!
thanks Mark had a great time with yall!
My second time going out with Captain Smiley and another successful trip! Highly recommend going out with him. Super friendly and knowledgeable. Will be back out again.
thank you
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Customer reviews
Rating
Anglers' gallery (95)
What anglers say
All reviews (111)
We booked an afternoon half-day trip with Capt. Will and it was hands down one of the best experiences we've ever had on the water. From the moment we stepped aboard, he was the perfect combination of professional and personable. He is the kind of guide who makes you feel like you're fishing with a lifelong friend, not someone you just met. Capt. Will went above and beyond to make sure my wife and I were comfortable and having a great time from start to finish. And the fishing? It was incredible. We started getting bites almost immediately and the action never let up. We couldn't have scripted a better ending either. On our very last cast, my wife and I doubled up! If you're looking for a guide who truly cares about your experience and not just putting fish in the boat, look no further than Smiley's Guide Service. We'll absolutely be back. Highly recommend!
Smiley was an awesome Captain. We had the odds stacked against us with the weather, but Smiley still put us on the fish! Thank you! We will definitely be recommending this guide service to friends and family!
thank you Brandon had a great time with yall!
Smiley was super! We went out for an afternoon trip when the wind was blowing 20-30. He planned a route that didn't beat us up and then found fishing where the wind was hardly a factor. We limited on Speckled trout and he couldn't have been nicer. When the bite slowed, we moved to another area. Afterwards, he cleaned the fish and bagged them for us!!!
thanks Mark had a great time with yall!
My second time going out with Captain Smiley and another successful trip! Highly recommend going out with him. Super friendly and knowledgeable. Will be back out again.
thank you
