Captain

Thomas Barnard

Nationality: Born in Corpus Christi Texas and have resided in Rockport Texas my entire l
Languages: English
Experience: 38 years

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Captain
Thomas Barnard

Member since June 2023 Rockport, United States

Background: Captain Thomas Barnard specializes in bottom fishing with light tackle, making each catch an exciting adventure. From reeling in Redfish to landing Speckled Trout, you'll be amazed at the variety of fish he'll help you hook. Not only does he have a knack for teaching kids the art of fishing, but he's also known for creating a fun-filled atmosphere that guarantees a great time for everyone. Join Captain Tommy for an epic fishing escapade where laughter, learning, and impressive catches await!
Techniques: There are several ways I target the species of fish . One way is free lining live croaker for speckled trout & sometimes picking up redfish on the live croaker as well. Another style of fishing is anchored up fishing for redfish.

Hey, I'm Captain Thomas Barnard

Rockport, United States

Background: Captain Thomas Barnard specializes in bottom fishing with light tackle, making each catch an exciting adventure. From reeling in Redfish to landing Speckled Trout, you'll be amazed at the variety of fish he'll help you hook. Not only does he have a knack for teaching kids the art of fishing, but he's also known for creating a fun-filled atmosphere that guarantees a great time for everyone. Join Captain Tommy for an epic fishing escapade where laughter, learning, and impressive catches await!
Techniques: There are several ways I target the species of fish . One way is free lining live croaker for speckled trout & sometimes picking up redfish on the live croaker as well. Another style of fishing is anchored up fishing for redfish.

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Fishing Reports

My Charter Listing

Barnard's Guide Service

State licensed

5.0 / 5

(62 reviews)

5.0 / 5

(62 reviews)

Angler's choice

Rockport • 22 ft • 4 persons

3 bookings in the past week.

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Trips from US $500

Fishing Reports

Line Strippers

Apr 18, 2025 Rockport

Left the dock at 6:30am. Went looking and found a school of fish pushing water in 10 inches of water and commenced steady catching but eventually the bite went dead. Needed 3 more keeper Redfish to have our limits. Decided to fish a mighty productive spot but when anchored up I let them know how productive this spot was but the depth was wrong to fish it but gave it a try . To my surprise within literally 3 minutes we had our first rod bender. She measured 32 inches and we decided to release this breeder to spawn . In the end we netted 2 oversize 3 more keepers to finish out our limits. I have been guiding over 38 years and even though i didn't feel we would catch any there and figured i would try for 10 minutes and WOW !! See even I was surprised because there shouldn't have been any there. Fish can humble you !! Come be a guest on my boat and let me put a smile on your face

Bam !!

Aug 29, 2024 Rockport

Went straight to a go to spot with water level kinda high . I had the pleasure of fishing with Shelly and Rodney this morning. Pulled into fishing spot a 6am and as fast as we could cast out , rods were bending. We fished with fishbites and boxed redfish as well as black drum. All in all total somewhere around 30 to 40 fish. Keepers and non keepers

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0 / 5

out of 5 stars from 62 reviews

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Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Experience

5.0 / 5

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4 stars		1
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Anglers claimed

Good experience
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Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
	100%
Appropriate for children
	100%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	98%

Appropriate for children
	100%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
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Jeff S.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

What a guy!!

VERIFIED NEW 6 Hour Trip on October 18, 2025

Jeff S.

5.0 / 5

Oct 18, 2025

6 Hour Trip

Captain Tommy is definitely one of a kind!! Clearly he knows the area, where to find the fish, but also has a passion for his job as a guide. Along with the great fishing, he has a great personality and kept us entertained without being over the top!! There were 3 of us, including a 16year old, and we all loved this fishing trip…DEFINITELY RECOMMEND!!

Captain Tommy is definitely one of a kind!! Clearly he knows the area, where to find the fish, but also has a passion for his...

Jeff S. recommends Barnard's Guide Service

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Thomas Barnard (The Captain)

Replied on October 19, 2025

Thanks Dillon, Pauline & Jeff. Enjoyable trip with you guys !! 😎

Thomas Barnard (The Captain)

Replied on October 19, 2025

Thanks Dillon, Pauline & Jeff. Enjoyable trip with you guys !! 😎

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Nicholas R.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Reel, reel, reel, reel, reel, PULL OUT!!!

VERIFIED 5 Hour Trip on August 22, 2025

Nicholas R.

5.0 / 5

Aug 22, 2025

5 Hour Trip

Reel, reel, reel, reel, reel, PULL OUT!!!

VERIFIED

First off let me say that Captain Tommy was communicative, on-time, and prepared. We wasted no time at the dock, and his boat was clean, and equipped with everything you need on a fishing boat. Captain Tommy was easy goin, friendly, and his warm smiled felt as if we’ve known him for years. We caught our limit in no time and was back home the same morning to take a nap. We want to thank Captain Tommy for a GREAT experience and we will never forget, “Reel, reel, reel, reel, reel, PULL... More

First off let me say that Captain Tommy was communicative, on-time, and prepared. We wasted no time at the dock, and his...

Nicholas R. recommends Barnard's Guide Service

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Thomas Barnard (The Captain)

Replied on August 22, 2025

I had a blast this morning with you. Heck truth be known I should have paid you guys instead. Top notch clients !!! Thanks for choosing me 😎

Thomas Barnard (The Captain)

Replied on August 22, 2025

I had a blast this morning with you. Heck truth be known I should have paid you guys instead. Top notch clients !!! Thanks for choosing me 😎

Captain replied

Trevin K.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

A Lifelong Memory Made

VERIFIED 5 Hour Trip on July 24, 2025

Trevin K.

5.0 / 5

Jul 24, 2025

5 Hour Trip

A Lifelong Memory Made

VERIFIED

Tommy was an excellent fishing guide. He was respectful and patient while working with my 10 year old son. He is very knowledgeable and hardworking, which in turn created a lifelong memory for myself and son. Would recommend the early fishing trip for cool weather, to beat the sunburn! Tommy takes the time and extra effort to get you to the “flats” where we were able to meet our limit in short order. If you are looking for an expert fisherman and want to have a memorable time, Tommy is the... More

Tommy was an excellent fishing guide. He was respectful and patient while working with my 10 year old son. He is very knowledgeable...

Trevin K. recommends Barnard's Guide Service

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Thomas Barnard (The Captain)

Replied on July 25, 2025

Glad you picked me as your guide and thoroughly enjoyed watching your son do battle with the first fish of the morning being a oversized redfish and getting a pic and releasing her to be caught again another time . Looking forward to our next fishing trip !!!

Thomas Barnard (The Captain)

Replied on July 25, 2025

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Don G.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

GREATEST DAY EVER

VERIFIED 5 Hour Trip on June 24, 2025

Don G.

5.0 / 5

Jun 24, 2025

5 Hour Trip

GREATEST DAY EVER

VERIFIED

I would highly recommend Captain Thomas for anyone that wants to catch fish and have a great time. This was our first father / son fishing trip and it could not have been better. My son landed one within the hour and he was “hooked” for life. Captain Thomas has amazing knowledge of the waters and how the fish move. He also has great patience for first timers and loves to teach. We will definitely be returning for another trip. My son is already planning. 😀

I would highly recommend Captain Thomas for anyone that wants to catch fish and have a great time. This was our first father...

Don G. recommends Barnard's Guide Service

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Thomas Barnard (The Captain)

Replied on June 24, 2025

Thanks Don for choosing me for your trip. I always try my best . Thanks again and see you soon !!

Thomas Barnard (The Captain)

Replied on June 24, 2025

Thanks Don for choosing me for your trip. I always try my best . Thanks again and see you soon !!

Captain replied

Christopher P.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Three brothers fishing trip!!

VERIFIED 5 Hour Trip on May 17, 2025

Christopher P.

5.0 / 5

May 17, 2025

5 Hour Trip

Three brothers fishing trip!!

VERIFIED

Tommy Bernard was, the most experience guide that we have ever went out with! The man must have bionic eyes because he could see fish in the water that none of us could see, but he put us right on them! We had the time of our lives,He was super friendly, and funny! Made the trip extra fun!! We will definitely be using his services in the near future, and will be recommending him to all of our friends and family for future bookings. Thanks again, Tommy! We’ll see you next time!!👍

Tommy Bernard was, the most experience guide that we have ever went out with! The man must have bionic eyes because he could...

Christopher P. recommends Barnard's Guide Service

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Thomas Barnard (The Captain)

Replied on May 17, 2025

Thanks so much Christopher, Patrick & Tim . I appreciate you going fishing with me . 😎

Thomas Barnard (The Captain)

Replied on May 17, 2025

Thanks so much Christopher, Patrick & Tim . I appreciate you going fishing with me . 😎

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Thomas Barnard

Hey, I'm Captain Thomas Barnard

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What a guy!!

What a guy!!

Reel, reel, reel, reel, reel, PULL OUT!!!

Reel, reel, reel, reel, reel, PULL OUT!!!

A Lifelong Memory Made

A Lifelong Memory Made

GREATEST DAY EVER

GREATEST DAY EVER

Three brothers fishing trip!!

Three brothers fishing trip!!

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