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Kim Hines
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Kim Hines

Rockport, United States
25+ reviews
Captain Kim Hines has been an avid outdoorsman all his life and decided to start guiding professionally in 1994. He mainly offers fishing boat trips using live bait or cut bait, depending on what you're interested in targeting. Experienced anglers, however, will be happy to know that Capt. Kim also offers wading trips, interested? Let him know!

Charter

Rating

4.9
32 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

100%
Recommend this charter

All reviews (32)

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  • Steve Gambaro
    Steve Gambaro
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Kim saved the trip!

    5 Hour Trip • 2 adults

    My grandson and I were half the way to Rockport, when our originally scheduled trip got cancelld because of boat problems. My son found Kim and he was available. He was straight forward as to what was biting and what was not. He was very good with my grandson teaching him the fishing technique. We had a great time. My grandson did all of the catching while I did all of the fishing. It was a great trip, and my grandson will never let me forget it. When we come back again, we will fish with Kim.

    Reported catch:
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Captain

    what a fun day. Thanks Steve and Brew. job well done.

  • Cameron Burger
    Cameron Burger
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    First Timers

    5 Hour Trip • 2 adults

    This was our son in law and son’s forst time in a guided tour. Mr. Hines taught them so much and was very experienced and knowledgeable. We highly recommend him! It was more of an old school feel. So, if thats wht you like, he is the guy for you! they caught fish and had a blast! Thank you for giving our boys a fantastic first experience! We will definitely use him again!

    Reported catch:
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Captain

    Thank you guys. y'all did outstanding. oversized trout, max length trout. For your first time I was impressed. you came in with 2 really nice limits of trout. well done.

  • Jay Mullinax
    Jay Mullinax
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2023
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Great fishing!

    5 Hour Trip • 3 adults • 1 child

    My sons (15 and 11) and I had a great time with Captain Kim. Kim put us on the trout and redfish which is what we were looking for. We brought home a bunch of trout and some real nice slot redfish. We'll be calling Captain Kim next time we're in the area.

    Response from Captain

    Jay it was a pleasure fishing with you and the boys. congrats on your best trout 23" and Pete's best red 271/2". You taught those boys well. They can fish with the best. job well done. Thank you again.

  • William Huth
    William Huth
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best trip and captain ever!

    5 Hour Trip • 3 adults

    Captain Kim was amazing! Very knowledgeable and friendly. Limited out on trout and tried to catch reds. we had never been on this type of trip and this set the bar high for future trips. We will never use another captain! Thank you for the amazing memories!

    Reported catch:
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Captain

    Special thanks to Billy, Stephanie and son Dallas. Folks like you make a Captains job fun. You caught on really fast for never trout fishing with croaker before. Thank you again for choosing Hines Guide Service.

  • Branden Durant
    Branden Durant
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Experience

    5 Hour Trip • 4 adults • 1 child

    No better way to spend 4th of July than catching fish, and that exactly what we did. Captain Hines was great to be around on top of the knowledge and experience he had to provide. Will be going back 100%.

    Response from Captain

    Thank you Branden. Great morning on the bay. y'all did outstanding and were a pleasure to fish with. See u soon.

Real catches shared by our community

  • Hines Guide Service
    Hines Guide ServiceRockport, TX
    Young angler proudly holding a large redfish on a coastal fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Jay M.
    Jay M.
    My sons (15 and 11) and I had a great time with Captain Kim. Kim put us on the trout and redfish which is what we were looking for. We brought home a bunch of trout and some real nice slot redfish. We'll be calling Captain Kim next time we're in the area.
  • Hines Guide Service
    Hines Guide ServiceRockport, TX
    Three Speckled Trout laid out on a fillet table at the dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Chuck O.
    Chuck O.
  • Hines Guide Service
    Hines Guide ServiceRockport, TX
    Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Speckled Trout at a cleaning station after a successful fishing trip.
    Richard C.
    Richard C.
    Mr Hines was humorous and knowledgeable. We limted out on trout despite lack of live bait options due to local tournament happening same day as our trip. Great guide.
  • Hines Guide Service
    Hines Guide ServiceRockport, TX
    A proud angler holding a large Redfish while fishing in a scenic coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Carl L.
    Carl L.
  • Hines Guide Service
    Hines Guide ServiceRockport, TX
    Young angler proudly holding a large Speckled Trout while fishing on a boat in calm waters.
    Travis S.
    Travis S.
    Super friendly captain! He had us catching trout within minutes of setting anchor! Helpful and gave advice as needed. You can’t go wrong with Captain Hines.
  • Hines Guide Service
    Hines Guide ServiceRockport, TX
    Solo angler holding a large spotted seatrout aboard a fishing boat on open coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Speckled Trout
    Cameron B.
    Cameron B.
    This was our son in law and son’s forst time in a guided tour. Mr. Hines taught them so much and was very experienced and knowledgeable. We highly recommend him! It was more of an old school feel. So, if thats wht you like, he is the guy for you! they caught fish and had a blast! Thank you for giving our boys a fantastic first experience! We will definitely use him again!
  • Hines Guide Service
    Hines Guide ServiceRockport, TX
    Young angler and an older companion proudly hold a large spotted sea trout aboard a boat in coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Speckled Trout
    Steve G.
    Steve G.
    My grandson and I were half the way to Rockport, when our originally scheduled trip got cancelld because of boat problems. My son found Kim and he was available. He was straight forward as to what was biting and what was not. He was very good with my grandson teaching him the fishing technique. We had a great time. My grandson did all of the catching while I did all of the fishing. It was a great trip, and my grandson will never let me forget it. When we come back again, we will fish with Kim.
  • Hines Guide Service
    Hines Guide ServiceRockport, TX
    Young angler and an adult proudly display several spotted seatrout on the bow of a fishing boat in coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Speckled Trout
    Steve and grandson Brew did outstanding. Brew had never trout fished before and he put it on his grandfather. After limiting we caught and released several trout including Brews 23" trout. Fun times. Thanks again Steve and Brew.
  • Hines Guide Service
    Hines Guide ServiceRockport, TX
    Angler proudly displaying a large Speckled Trout while fishing from a boat in a coastal waterway.
    Fish 1
    Speckled Trout
    Brady R.
    Brady R.
    told Kim i needed limits of trout for the freezer and we had that done by 8 am, caught and released good fish all day after that! it was an awesome relaxing morning of fishing
  • Hines Guide Service
    Hines Guide ServiceRockport, TX
    Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Speckled Trout while on a fishing trip in coastal waters.
    Great morning. I told these guys I was going to take them to a place for really good trout. It worked out perfectly. They caught the best trout of their lives. Well done. We caught and released several other fish. Don't know why we didn't get pictures of limits. Oh well!!! Next time.

What's biting with Hines Guide Service in Rockport

You still face a dilemma when deciding where to go fishing in November, with Tuna, Marlin, and Wahoo biting offshore, along with King Mackerel. Meanwhile, Redfish, Trout, Black Drum, and Tarpon are aplenty inshore.

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

Young angler and an adult proudly display several spotted seatrout on the bow of a fishing boat in coastal waters.

Grandson smokes Grandpa.

Jul 30, 2026 • Rockport
Steve and grandson Brew did outstanding. Brew had never trout fished before and he put it on his grandfather. After limiting we caught and released several trout including Brews 23" trout. Fun times. Thanks again Steve and Brew.
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Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Speckled Trout while on a fishing trip in coastal waters.

Biggest trout they ever caught.

Jul 25, 2026 • Rockport
Great morning. I told these guys I was going to take them to a place for really good trout. It worked out perfectly. They caught the best trout of their lives. Well done. We caught and released several other fish. Don't know why we didn't get pictures of limits. Oh well!!! Next time.
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Two anglers proudly displaying a catch of speckled trout on a catch board at a fishing charter location.

High wind trout.

Jun 27, 2026 • Rockport
Pretty rough ride due to high winds. Set anchor on one of my protected reef. Jason and his son Dillard put the Hong Kong awful awful on the trout in a hurry. We continued on to red fish waters with no luck. 2 hook ups, none landed, spit the hook. Great guys!! They were a pleasure to fish with.
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