TJ’S Guide Service 

4.8/5 (7 reviews)
 12291 Bernhardt Road, Elmendorf, TX 78263, United States

TJ’S Guide Service 

4.8/5 (7 reviews)
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12291 Bernhardt Road
Elmendorf, TX, United States

Spend the day with TJ’S Guide Service and let them show you what makes the fishing on the only two lakes in Texas with freshwater Redfish memorable. With Captain Tj at the helm, you’re in knowledgeable and experienced hands. Tj has fished the San Antonio lakes every week his entire life for 40 years since he was in diapers.

He started out going with his father growing up who was a very avid fisherman and teacher, then when he graduated high school he became a commercial fisherman at these lakes then eventually became a full time fishing guide. Tj now has more than 15 years of professional experience as a captain and has broke dozens of lake records. Tj has earned a very high reputation in the fishing community.

On your trip you will either be targeting Redfish or Catfish depending on what’s biting best to ensure the best action possible. But you can request what you’d like to target.
For these fish, you’re likely to troll or cast artificial and bait.

Planning a family adventure? Kids are absolutely welcome! Bring your own life jackets for kids 3 yrs and younger

You’ll step aboard a very open and roomy 24’ center console that holds up to 7 passengers. It has downriggers, shade canopies for those hot sunny days, Bluetooth stereo to listen to your favorite music, And everything you need for a productive day on the water.  What’s more, this vessel is wheelchair accessible.
(Please notify captain about wheelchairs prior)

You’ll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, along with lures and/or bait depending on what the captains game plan is for the day to ensure a successful day.

Before coming aboard, it is necessary to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group that is 17 yrs of age and older. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Also provide your own cooler with your drinks of snacks of your choice. Alcohol is allowed.

Go ahead and treat yourself to a day on the water with TJ’S Guide Service.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 7 reviews
Boat
4.7/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (18)

Awesome fishing trip
Awesome fishing trip
Caught lots of fish
+15

Angler rating

7
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

86%

Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews
Showing: 5 of 7 reviews
Rodolfo O.
Rodolfo O.
5.0/5

Aug 8, 2025

Half Day Trip (AM)

Awesome fishing trip

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Took my daughter and two granddaughters age 5 and 9 on a catfishing trip. Caught 4# to 25# catfish all morning long. Had the ice chest filled in less than 3 hrs. Awesome trip.

Took my daughter and two granddaughters age 5 and 9 on a catfishing trip. Caught 4# to 25# catfish all morning long. Had the...  

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Fernando R.
Fernando R.
5.0/5

May 31, 2025

Half Day Trip (PM)

Great experience for me and for my family!!

VERIFIED

We caught really good fish the boat captain was a really good chill guy he's know what he's doing he's very patient with us we had a great time I definitely recommend Thomas and we will definitely come back next year !!!

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Ryan H.
Ryan H.
5.0/5

Feb 1, 2025

Half Day Trip (PM)

Great time

VERIFIED

TJ put my dad on a huge Cat and my sister caught a nice Red. We caught a lot of other cats throughout the trip but these were he highlights. Great time… Captain TJ kept the conversations going with fun fishing stories that dad loved to hear.

TJ put my dad on a huge Cat and my sister caught a nice Red. We caught a lot of other cats throughout the trip but these were...  

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Carlos C.
Carlos C.
4.7/5

Jul 26, 2025

Half Day Trip (AM)

Dead fish

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Unexpected fish loss to the red population therefore no fish caught on this trip. Maybe next time.

Unexpected fish loss to the red population therefore no fish caught on this trip. Maybe next time.  

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Bruce G.
Bruce G.
5.0/5

May 25, 2025

Half Day Trip (AM)

Fishing with Thomas

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Trip availability and prices

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Number of days
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $450 
Entire boat: up to 7 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
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US $450 
Entire boat: up to 7 people

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 7 reviews
Boat
4.7/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (18)

Awesome fishing trip
Awesome fishing trip
Caught lots of fish
+15

Angler rating

7
0
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

86%

Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews
Showing: 5 of 7 reviews
Rodolfo O.
Rodolfo O.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Awesome fishing trip

VERIFIED
NEW

Half Day Trip (AM) on August 8, 2025

Took my daughter and two granddaughters age 5 and 9 on a catfishing trip. Caught 4# to 25# catfish all morning long. Had the ice chest filled in less than 3 hrs. Awesome trip.

Took my daughter and two granddaughters age 5 and 9 on a catfishing trip. Caught 4# to 25# catfish all morning long. Had the ice chest filled in less than 3 hrs. Awesome trip.  

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Fernando R.
Fernando R.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great experience for me and for my family!!

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (PM) on May 31, 2025

We caught really good fish the boat captain was a really good chill guy he's know what he's doing he's very patient with us we had a great time I definitely recommend Thomas and we will definitely come back next year !!!

We caught really good fish the boat captain was a really good chill guy he's know what he's doing he's very patient with us we had a great time I definitely recommend Thomas and we will definitely come back next year !!!  

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Ryan H.
Ryan H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great time

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (PM) on February 1, 2025

TJ put my dad on a huge Cat and my sister caught a nice Red. We caught a lot of other cats throughout the trip but these were he highlights. Great time… Captain TJ kept the conversations going with fun fishing stories that dad loved to hear.

TJ put my dad on a huge Cat and my sister caught a nice Red. We caught a lot of other cats throughout the trip but these were he highlights. Great time… Captain TJ kept the conversations going with fun fishing stories that dad loved to hear.  

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Carlos C.
Carlos C.
4.7/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

4.0/5

Overall

Dead fish

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on July 26, 2025

Unexpected fish loss to the red population therefore no fish caught on this trip. Maybe next time.

Unexpected fish loss to the red population therefore no fish caught on this trip. Maybe next time.  

 Carlos C. recommends TJ’S Guide Service

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Bruce G.
Bruce G.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Thomas

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip (AM) on May 25, 2025

 

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FAQs about TJ’S Guide Service

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The fish you can target

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
7 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2008
Boat manufacturer
Carolina Skiff
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 175HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots
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