Rockport
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Captain
Thomas Barnard
Rockport, United States
Angler's choice
100+ reviews
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!
Charter
Rating
5.0
108 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (180)
What anglers say
100%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
All reviews (108)
Showing 1 – 5 of 108 reviews
Vanessa Flores
Texas, US•Member since 20265.0VerifiedNEWFun Family Fishing
5 Hour Trip • 4 adults • 2 childrenMy family & I ventured out with Captain Tommy today, & we caught about 4 fish before 08:30 a.m. The captain comes with over 30 years of experience, & makes the other boats with fish finders look like amateurs! He knew where the fish were, & we were hooked onto redfish as soon as the rods touched the water. We will definitely charter again, thank you for giving us a memorable experience!
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Response from CaptainEnjoyable trip and wonderful family !! Looking forward to our next fishing trip. 😎
Raymond EsquibelSan Antonio, TX, US•Member since 20265.0VerifiedFirst time on a private fishing charter
5 Hour Trip • 2 adultsToday's trip my wife, dad and I had an absolute blast! 🎣 We caught a variety of species and had a day on the water that we’ll definitely remember. The captain was extremely knowledgeable, fun to be around, and created a great atmosphere from start to finish. You can tell he knows the area, loves what he does, and genuinely wants everyone to have an awesome experience. Great fishing, great vibes, and great memories made. We’ll definitely be back and highly recommend this trip to anyone.🤙🎣
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Response from CaptainThanks for choosing me as your guide 😎
Ryan OsterFlorida, US•Member since 20265.0VerifiedBest guide on the coast!
5 Hour Trip • 2 adults • 1 childHad an awesome fishing trip with Captain Tommy! He knew all the right spots and had me and my son on some great redfish all morning. What really stood out was how patient and great he was with my kid. He never rushed us and made the whole experience fun and stress-free. We had some awesome conversations too. Tommy is down to earth, easy to talk to, and just an all-around great dude. If you’re looking to book a fishing trip, don’t waste your time with anyone else. Highly recommend!
Reported catch:Response from CaptainThank you for your service !!! Enjoyed fishing with you and your son . You guys were a pleasure to fish with. Thanks for choosing me as your guide
Don ClarkTexas, US•Member since 20255.0VerifiedCore family memories were made!
5 Hour Trip • 4 adults • 1 childThis fishing trip was the absolute highlight of our whole family vacation! Our guide Thomas was AMAZING! He let my son drive the boat right out the gate and that made him so happy! We got to our spot and started catching fish within minutes! We had an absolute blast watching our son reel in many great Red and black drum! Thomas made our trip easy and super fun. We laughed and told stories all morning. I absolutely recommend this fishing guide to anyone who has adults or kids looking to catch some big reds! So thankful for Thomas and his great guiding today. We limited out and took home 3 bags of fish! Can’t wait to book again next vacation! If you’re on the fence about his services…. BOOK THE TRIP!
Reported catch:Response from CaptainI absolutely enjoyed fishing with you Watching your 7 year old son do battle was awesome. Thanks again !!!
Richard McleonTexas, US•Member since 20265.0VerifiedLearned a ton
5 Hour Trip • 3 adultsWe had a great morning on the water with Captain Tommy. The fishing was hard today and we didn't see any other boats pulling in fish but somehow Captain Tommy was able to get us on them. We ended the day with some slot reds and a black drum. Captain Tommy also taught us about the bait he uses and was a wealth of information. Highly recommend him.
Reported catch:Response from CaptainEnjoyed fishing with yall !! Thanks for choosing me as your guide
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What's biting with Barnard's Guide Service in Rockport
Tarpon make their way through the bay, while Bull Redfish come out to play, meaning an inshore adventure is as fruitful as ever. However, big game hunters can make the most of Tuna, Mahi Mahi, and Wahoo offshore.
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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
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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
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