TJ’S Guide Service
TJ’S Guide Service
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.
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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 we had a great time with Captain TJ, grandson’s got to catch their first ever red fish and limit out on them as well. Captain TJ is a very knowledgeable guide and I would recommend him to anybody. I’m planning on going back with him again in the future.
My boys and I had an awesome day of catching channel cats. we all caught fish.
he put us on a lot of fish. my girls had a blast.
TJ was awesome and took me and my oldest daughter out Oct 13 2025 and he was GREAT! He shot me straight, knew the lake, and where the fish were. Landed our limit in no time and was a great guy to chat with. Would highly recommend if you’re looking for a straight shooter and seasoned guide.
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.
FAQs about TJ’S Guide Service
- US $500 per group, additional US $125 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
- US $500 per group, additional US $125 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Wireless trolling motor
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (If we use live bait or dead bait it's included in the cost)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (I do not charge for cleaning. Tips are highly appreciated though )
- Lake fishing
- Light tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Catfish
- Redfish
Your captain
I Started fishing when I was around 3 years old with my father and from then on went fishing every weekend mostly at Calaveras and Braunig Lake and some coastal fishing until I graduated high school. At 8 years old I decided that I wanted to be a captain and take people fishing when I grew up. Every fishing magazine that came out my parents had to go buy it for me and I would read it multiple times front to back so I could be the best fisherman I could possibly be. Then I Went to college for a partial semester but skipped school to go fishing everyday. Then decided to become a commercial fisherman at 19 years old eventually becoming at full time fishing guide at 25 years of age. Now I've been in news papers, magazines, radio talk shows, broken multiple lake records and a couple state records. My sons first fish was the youth lake record redfish at 5 years of age and shortly after got my daughter the youth record blue catfish at the age of 9. Fishing has always been my passion and now my passion is getting other people on fish and watching the excitement in their faces.
I Started fishing when I was around 3 years old with my father and from then on went fishing every weekend mostly at Calaveras and Braunig Lake and some coastal fishing until I graduated high school. At 8 years old I decided that I wanted to be a captain and take people fishing when I grew up. Every fishing magazine that came out my parents had to go buy it for me and I would read it multiple times front to back so I could be the best fisherman I could possibly be. Then I Went to college for a partial semester but skipped school to go fishing everyday. Then decided to become a commercial fisherman at 19 years old eventually becoming at full time fishing guide at 25 years of age. Now I've been in news papers, magazines, radio talk shows, broken multiple lake records and a couple state records. My sons first fish was the youth lake record redfish at 5 years of age and shortly after got my daughter the youth record blue catfish at the age of 9. Fishing has always been my passion and now my passion is getting other people on fish and watching the excitement in their faces.
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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.
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Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
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