Capt. Tony Gonzalez Inshore Fishing 

4.9
(214 reviews)
 
State licensed
 221 Palmetto Street, Rockport, TX 78382, United States–

Capt. Tony Gonzalez Inshore Fishing 

Rockport, TX, United States
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23 ft
4
4.9
(214 reviews)

Captain Tony Gonzalez Inshore Fishing looks forward to taking you on a fishing trip of a lifetime in Rockport, Texas. Captain Tony will take you to an area that has the best of both worlds: grassy flats of Aransas Bay and Oyster shell beds north in the Goose Island area.

The incredibly rich water beds in this area ensure good fishing with species like Redfish and Trout present year round. Trout are Captain Tony's specialty, who says the Reds are also a blast to tussle with. There is also the super tasty Flounder which can be targeted from July to November.

Captain Tony Gonzalez Inshore Fishing serves Port Aransas, Aransas Pass, Rockport and Lamar, and if you let him know where you are staying he'll do his best to launch at your closest dock, weather pending for safety and comfort.

He will take you fishing on his 23' Stoner Super Cat flats boat, originally built in 2015 and restored in 2021. It is powered by a 150 HP Mercury engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots that makes it very fast.

The boat contains all the safety and electronic equipment needed for a safe and successful trip, as well as the necessary fishing gear and even a Bluetooth stereo so you can listen to your tunes.

Captain Tony says his main target is a fun time. If you have a vacation in the area there's a lot to do: shopping, beaches, bird watching, and dining in restaurants that will cook your catch. He hopes to see you at the dock soon and remember to 'reel reel reel'!

Captain Tony Gonzalez Inshore Fishing looks forward to taking you on a fishing trip of a lifetime in Rockport, Texas. Captain Tony will take you to an area that has the best of both worlds: grassy flats of Aransas Bay and Oyster shell beds north in the Goose Island area.

The incredibly rich water beds in this area ensure good fishing with species like Redfish and Trout present year round. Trout are Captain Tony's specialty, who says the Reds are also a blast to tussle with. There is also the super tasty Flounder which can be targeted from July to November.

Captain Tony Gonzalez Inshore Fishing serves Port Aransas, Aransas Pass, Rockport and Lamar, and if you let him know where you are staying he'll do his best to launch at your closest dock, weather pending for safety and comfort.

He will take you fishing on his 23' Stoner Super Cat flats boat, originally built in 2015 and restored in 2021. It is powered by a 150 HP Mercury engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots that makes it very fast.

The boat contains all the safety and electronic equipment needed for a safe and successful trip, as well as the necessary fishing gear and even a Bluetooth stereo so you can listen to your tunes.

Captain Tony says his main target is a fun time. If you have a vacation in the area there's a lot to do: shopping, beaches, bird watching, and dining in restaurants that will cook your catch. He hopes to see you at the dock soon and remember to 'reel reel reel'!

Tony Gonzalez
Captain
Tony Gonzalez
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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Feb 1 - Nov 30
US $550
Entire boat: 2 people

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Rating

4.9
214 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (159)

What anglers say

96%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
97%
Friendly captain
98%
Good boat
94%
Recommended
97%
Caught fish

Reviews (214)

  • Patrick Racette
    Patrick Racette
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Knowledgeable guide, made the best of less than optimal fishing conditions

    Full Day Trip on September 6, 2026 • 2 adults

    My son and I booked Captain Tony to go fishing on labor day weekend, and we had a fantastic time. We wanted to target redfish and trout, and Tony took us to a couple of good spots in Rockport. We fished for about 5.5 hours, and we caught 3 redfish (including a 28 inch/8lb bull), 2 trout, an alligator gar, several catfish, even a blue crab at one point. Tony taught us the best strategies for our target species, and we got a lot of action on the water. Tony is a funny guy, respectful, very knowledgeable, and made the whole experience very pleasant. We both learned a lot from him! After we called it a day, Tony fileted all our fish on site. He’s got good equipment on his boat, and he was happy to answer any questions we had about his equipment. Highly recommend.

  • Gabriel Gwyn
    Gabriel Gwyn
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Mother's Day Made Perfect

    Full Day Trip on May 10, 2026 • 3 adults

    Capt Tony was a fantastic guide for my parents and I. From the get-go, Tony was light-hearted and welcoming which made us feel at ease going with a new fishing charter. His conversations and extensive knowledge of fishing and the local environment made the hours of fishing seem more fun. We caught a lot of fish, including a bull redfish, which was awesome! We almost limited out on speckled trout too. Capt. Tony is very accommodating and he went above and beyond for us. Since this trip was a mother's day gift to my mom, I had hoped it would be a great trip, but it turned out even better than we all had hoped and she was incredibly happy, so thank you again Tony! We'll be back!

  • Stephen Faith
    Stephen Faith
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome fishing trip!

    Full Day Trip on October 3, 2026 • 2 adults

    my wife and I had a great time catching some very nice redfish with Captain Tony. My wife caught a huge redfish just over30”. He is very knowledgeable and friendly and taught us how to catch fish the way he was taught by his mentor. we recommend Captain Tony and we will be back soon. Thank you

  • Willie Rios Iii
    Willie Rios Iii
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great fishing trip👍

    Full Day Trip on May 23, 2026 • 4 adults

    Had a fun time fishing with Captain Tony. My family and I enjoyed the fishing experience and will book him in the future. Fishing for trout was excellent.

  • Cody Craig
    Cody Craig
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2020
    7 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Tony

    Full Day Trip on August 1, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 child
  • Brian Akers
    Brian Akers
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    4.0
    Verified

    we caught fish

    Full Day Trip on September 29, 2026 • 1 adult

    Captain Tony is a very knowledgeable guide. Transition periods between seasons can be challenging to catch fish. Fished with Tony for two days and we caught  decent numbers of redfish each day. 

  • Omar Ochoa
    Omar Ochoa
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Fantastic Day on the Water with Captain Tony – Redfish & Trout Action!

    Full Day Trip on May 18, 2025 • 4 adults

    We had an unforgettable fishing trip in Rockport with Captain Tony! From the moment we launched, it was clear we were in great hands. His experience and knowledge of the local waters had us on redfish and trout throughout the day. Captain Tony was friendly, patient, and knew exactly where to go to keep the lines tight. He made the trip fun and relaxed, while still putting us right where the fish were biting even during windy weather conditions. His passion for fishing and the Rockport area really came through, and it made the whole experience even better. If you’re heading to Rockport and want a great day on the water, book a trip with Captain Tony—you won’t regret it!

  • Tim Howie
    Tim Howie
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    The man knows where the fish are!

    Full Day Trip on April 12, 2025 • 2 adults

    Capt. Tony was excellent. We caught our fair share of trout before we moved on to the reds. He knew what they were biting on and knew where they were hiding. I thought it was pretty cool to watch several guides pull up, fish near us, then leave when they weren't having the success we were! Tony is my kind of guide! No frills, just fish! Tony is a very patient, methodical and confident guide. I worry that this review will make him too popular and difficult for me to book. However, he deserves the accolades!

  • Ryan Pisseri
    Ryan Pisseri
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2019
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Tony

    Full Day Trip on March 30, 2024 • 2 adults

    My wife and I had an amazing anniversary trip with Captain Tony!! He put us on the fish earlier and often definitely 10 out of 10 recommend! He also put my wife on her first bull red. It was a last minute trip for us and it did not disappoint. Not only did we catch fish but we also had great conversations between the 3 of us and just flat out enjoyed our time on the water! Captain Tony was a very down to earth person and an amazing captain. He made us feel very comfortable and was really about having a good time while teaching us some more about fishing. We will definitely rebook another trip with Captain Tony and if you’re reading this you should too, you won’t regret it!

  • Mike Treat
    Mike Treat
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Tony Gonzalez rocks!

    Full Day Trip on April 29, 2025 • 2 adults

    Captain Tony is the most knowledgeable guide I’ve been with in twenty years. If the fish aren’t there he will tell you now is not a good time to book a fishing trip and he will tell you why. He doesn’t book just to make money, he wants you to catch fish and especially have a good time. He supplies everything for your fishing experience. Bring your own snacks and drinks. You will be entertained!

FAQs about Capt. Tony Gonzalez Inshore Fishing

Capt. Tony Gonzalez Inshore Fishing offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $550 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (7 hours)
When you book a trip with Capt. Tony Gonzalez Inshore Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well To Keep Your Croakers, Piggies, Or Shrimp Lively
  • Multimedia system Bluetooth Stereo Clients Can Listen To Their Tunes
Trips booked with Capt. Tony Gonzalez Inshore Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Varies With Season Which Bait Will Be Provided)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (I Clean, Fillet And Bag Your Catch)
Capt. Tony Gonzalez Inshore Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing (From San Antonio Bay to Corpus Christi Bay )
  • Flats fishing (Super Flats, Estes, Redfish Bay)
  • Backcountry fishing
Capt. Tony Gonzalez Inshore Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Capt. Tony Gonzalez Inshore Fishing include:
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Tony Gonzalez
Tony Gonzalez
Rockport, Texas, United States
ID & license verified
214 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since February 2017
I have been in customer service my whole life. waiter/bartender in college. I ran a pool service company for 10 years just for the love of water, you become part of peoples families and got to meet a lot of interesting people. I grew up on Galveston Bay fishing piers and wade fishing at the end of my street. It wasn't till I was invited on a guided fishing trip with a local guide Russell Grumbels did I see a full box of fish. Over the next 10 years I got to fish with Russell countless times until he retired. I learned a lot and stayed in touch. With a little push from friends and family I decide to go for it, I only wish I had done it earlier.
Tony Gonzalez
Tony Gonzalez
Fully verified
214
reviews
2017
member since
~1h
response
I have been in customer service my whole life. waiter/bartender in college. I ran a pool service company for 10 years just for the love of water, you become part of peoples families and got to meet a lot of interesting people. I grew up on Galveston Bay fishing piers and wade fishing at the end of my street. It wasn't till I was invited on a guided fishing trip with a local guide Russell Grumbels did I see a full box of fish. Over the next 10 years I got to fish with Russell countless times until he retired. I learned a lot and stayed in touch. With a little push from friends and family I decide to go for it, I only wish I had done it earlier.

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

  • Adult angler holding a large redfish on the deck of a shallow-water fishing boat in a coastal marsh environment.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Stephen F.
    Stephen F.
    my wife and I had a great time catching some very nice redfish with Captain Tony. My wife caught a huge redfish just over30”. He is very knowledgeable and friendly and taught us how to catch fish the way he was taught by his mentor. we recommend Captain Tony and we will be back soon. Thank you
  • Adult angler proudly holding a large redfish aboard a boat in a scenic coastal marsh.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Brian A.
    Brian A.
    Captain Tony is a very knowledgeable guide. Transition periods between seasons can be challenging to catch fish. Fished with Tony for two days and we caught  decent numbers of redfish each day. 
  • Two adult anglers pose aboard a shallow-water fishing boat while displaying a large redfish, with rods and open coastal water in the background.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Patrick R.
    Patrick R.
    My son and I booked Captain Tony to go fishing on labor day weekend, and we had a fantastic time. We wanted to target redfish and trout, and Tony took us to a couple of good spots in Rockport. We fished for about 5.5 hours, and we caught 3 redfish (including a 28 inch/8lb bull), 2 trout, an alligator gar, several catfish, even a blue crab at one point. Tony taught us the best strategies for our target species, and we got a lot of action on the water. Tony is a funny guy, respectful, very knowledgeable, and made the whole experience very pleasant. We both learned a lot from him! After we called it a day, Tony fileted all our fish on site. He’s got good equipment on his boat, and he was happy to answer any questions we had about his equipment. Highly recommend.
  • Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Redfish and Speckled Trout on a sunny day after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Kyle D.
    Kyle D.
  • A young angler and an adult proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing in a scenic coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Cody C.
    Cody C.
  • Two adult anglers pose aboard a flats boat while displaying a spotted redfish over coastal inshore waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Willie R.
    Willie R.
    Had a fun time fishing with Captain Tony. My family and I enjoyed the fishing experience and will book him in the future. Fishing for trout was excellent.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish after a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Gabriel G.
    Gabriel G.
    Capt Tony was a fantastic guide for my parents and I. From the get-go, Tony was light-hearted and welcoming which made us feel at ease going with a new fishing charter. His conversations and extensive knowledge of fishing and the local environment made the hours of fishing seem more fun. We caught a lot of fish, including a bull redfish, which was awesome! We almost limited out on speckled trout too. Capt. Tony is very accommodating and he went above and beyond for us. Since this trip was a mother's day gift to my mom, I had hoped it would be a great trip, but it turned out even better than we all had hoped and she was incredibly happy, so thank you again Tony! We'll be back!
  • Three anglers proudly displaying their catch of Redfish on a table after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Shane S.
    Shane S.
    We were on fish and caught fish. Had a great time.
  • Multiple Redfish displayed on a boat's cleaning table, showcasing a successful fishing trip in a scenic outdoor setting.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Travian H.
    Travian H.
    Tony put us on the reds! Consistently getting bites all day was were able to put several in the cooler! Can’t wait to come back!
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing on a boat in coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Jerman S.
    Jerman S.
    Great with my Autistic son, he enjoyed himself and had fun

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2015
Restored in
2021
Boat manufacturer
Stoner Super Cat
Boat type
Flats boat
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Popping
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
To Keep Your Croakers, Piggies, Or Shrimp Lively
Multimedia system
Bluetooth Stereo Clients Can Listen To Their Tunes
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Varies With Season Which Bait Will Be Provided
Catch cleaning & filleting
I Clean, Fillet And Bag Your Catch

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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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What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
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
 Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Rockport right now

FlounderFlounder
RedfishRedfish
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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