Captain
Tony Gonzalez

Member since February 2017 Rockport, United States
Background
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.
Techniques
I fish older techniques, I learned from a guide who's since retired. I prefer to fish with croakers, piggy perch, and shrimp for trout, depending on bait availability and what season it is. Fish swim and you have to find them, the day of secret spots are long gone. If you would like to fish lures I'll be glad do that. I do compete in various Pro tournaments that are artificial only but when it comes to fishing with clients families and kiddos I found bait fishing is more exciting. Nothing like watching that croaker get nervous and watching that line stretch, reel, reel, reel. The art of casting comes into play in this style of fishing, a rodsman like a swordsman. I have converted several lure fisherman to bait fisherman once they learned my technique which was taught to me. Most of the pictures I have displayed are first time fisherman, its my job to put you on the fish so you can experience a trip of a life time.

Hey, I'm Captain Tony Gonzalez

Rockport, United States
Background
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.
Techniques
I fish older techniques, I learned from a guide who's since retired. I prefer to fish with croakers, piggy perch, and shrimp for trout, depending on bait availability and what season it is. Fish swim and you have to find them, the day of secret spots are long gone. If you would like to fish lures I'll be glad do that. I do compete in various Pro tournaments that are artificial only but when it comes to fishing with clients families and kiddos I found bait fishing is more exciting. Nothing like watching that croaker get nervous and watching that line stretch, reel, reel, reel. The art of casting comes into play in this style of fishing, a rodsman like a swordsman. I have converted several lure fisherman to bait fisherman once they learned my technique which was taught to me. Most of the pictures I have displayed are first time fisherman, its my job to put you on the fish so you can experience a trip of a life time.
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
(189 reviews)
Rockport
 Last booking: 2 days ago
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Trips from US $550

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 190 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
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Thomas L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Had fun and got our catch!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on May 31, 2025
Adult son and I are total beginners, but Captain Tony was knowledgeable, full of good stories, and took care of everything....
Thomas L. recommends Capt. Tony Gonzalez Inshore Fishing
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Gayle A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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March fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on March 29, 2025
Great trip โ€ฆcaptain very knowledgeableโ€ฆhad a great time โ€ฆ.will definitely book again
Gayle A. recommends Capt. Tony Gonzalez Inshore Fishing
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Armando Z.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best fishing and guide in Rockport

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on November 6, 2024
Captain T. Gonzalez has not only taught us how to fish, but how to clean and filet one.ย  He was very knowledgeable on where...
Armando Z. recommends Capt. Tony Gonzalez Inshore Fishing
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Jerman S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on May 26, 2025
Great with my Autistic son, he enjoyed himself and had fun
Jerman S. recommends Capt. Tony Gonzalez Inshore Fishing
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Mike J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Tony

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on March 8, 2025
Great time with captain tony!!ย  Lots of fish and lots of fun.
Mike J. recommends Capt. Tony Gonzalez Inshore Fishing
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