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Blue Line Guide Service
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Blue Line Guide Service

Rockport, United States
50+ reviews
Captain Tom has been fishing the Rockport area since he was 16 years old with his grandpa who taught him most of his tricks and trades, such as drifting across the Estes flats for Redfish and Trout. From then on, Captain Tom has been hooked on saltwater fishing. Fishing is a passion of his and he's always willing to help and teach others so they can enjoy this great sport. He's also a firm supporter of taking kids fishing as he believes there's no better bond than out on the water with your children.

Charter

Rating

4.9
71 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

96%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
75%
Caught fish

All reviews (71)

Showing 1 – 5 of 71 reviews
  • Gregg Smith
    Gregg Smith
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great captian and great boat and equipment.

    5 Hour Trip – Rockport Area • 2 adults

    Had a great day on the water. Caught a nice 27.5” Redfish and had a nice relaxing Fathers day on the water catching. Conditions were tough, but we prevailed and came home with fish. Others were not so lucky.

    Reported catch:
    Redfish
  • Jacob Durbin
    Jacob Durbin
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2023
    6 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Guide

    5 Hour Trip – Rockport Area • 2 adults

    Captain Tom was a great guide. He communicated well by calling us at the time of booking to confirm the trip, as well as the day prior to check in. He covered the rules and safety equipment with us just before departure, and we were off. I explained to him that I had never fished the Rockport area in my personal boat, so he proceeded to show me many areas where I should and should not go when I bring my own. He put us on the fish and cleaned everything for us afterwards. Great job Tom!

    Reported catch:
    Redfish
    Speckled Trout
  • Ray Juarez
    Ray Juarez
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2024
    3 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    Great time!

    5 Hour Trip – Rockport Area • 4 adults

    Captain Tom accommodated us to find another boat for our group of seven. Captain Tom listen to us what and how we wanted to fish, especially when we had a couple novice fishermen. He listens to his customers! I know some Captains make it about them. We all had a great time catching fish. His service and his crew service was excellent caring to our needs. The equipment was also top notch. Thx.

    Reported catch:
    Speckled Trout
    Redfish
  • Morgan Barnett
    Morgan Barnett
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day with Capn. Tom

    5 Hour Trip – Rockport Area • 3 adults

    Great day with my 2 daughters and myself. We have been with several guides over 20+ years of fishing and Tom truly ranks among the top 5 in customer service which is what it is all about. Fishing is the fun part, but I have been with guides that almost make it feel like a job opposed to going out and having a good time on the water. He did a great job of moving us around to try to get on the fish. Tough bite today, but if you fish long enough, you understand those days as well. The main thing is that Tom remained a very courteous guide and we enjoyed talking about life in general with him as well. Remember this when you fish, sometimes it can be a long half or full day, but it is great when you can just related well with your guide. Understand Tom will be checking out guiding in Nueces Bay, we will definitely be looking forward to experiencing that with him next summer. Thanks for a great trip for my and my girls.

    Response from Charter operator

    Thank you

  • Zach Macon
    Zach Macon
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Capt. Tom was great

    5 Hour Trip – Rockport Area • 2 adults

    I would highly recommend taking a trip with blue line. He was very professional and caught plenty of fish!!!

Real catches shared by our community

  • Blue Line Guide Service
    Blue Line Guide ServiceRockport, TX
    An angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing on a boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Gregg S.
    Gregg S.
    Had a great day on the water. Caught a nice 27.5” Redfish and had a nice relaxing Fathers day on the water catching. Conditions were tough, but we prevailed and came home with fish. Others were not so lucky.
  • Blue Line Guide Service
    Blue Line Guide ServiceRockport, TX
    Adult angler proudly holding a large redfish on a marina dock with sailboats in the background.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Jacob D.
    Jacob D.
    Captain Tom was a great guide. He communicated well by calling us at the time of booking to confirm the trip, as well as the day prior to check in. He covered the rules and safety equipment with us just before departure, and we were off. I explained to him that I had never fished the Rockport area in my personal boat, so he proceeded to show me many areas where I should and should not go when I bring my own. He put us on the fish and cleaned everything for us afterwards. Great job Tom!
  • Blue Line Guide Service
    Blue Line Guide ServiceRockport, TX
    Adult angler holding a large redfish aboard a fishing boat in calm coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Paula M.
    Paula M.
    We had a great time. We tried wading which we have never done before and it was a great experience.i would highly recommend Captain Tom. He was awesome.
  • Blue Line Guide Service
    Blue Line Guide ServiceRockport, TX
    Young angler proudly holding a redfish on the bow of a shallow-water fishing boat in a coastal marsh.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Nick P.
    Nick P.
    Captain Tom was absolutely fantatsic! I was fairly concerned with how my boys would do being out on their first charter. Capt. Tom was super patient, made sure the boys were well taken care of and everyone had a great time. This is going to be a lifetime memory for my kids being their first time out and rhymes both caught nice sized reds. He definitely put us on the fish and we were all very happy!! Can’t wait to book again!!
  • Blue Line Guide Service
    Blue Line Guide ServiceRockport, TX
    Two adult anglers fishing from a center-console boat in calm coastal waters under a bright, cloud-filled sky.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Blanca C.
    Blanca C.
    Captain Tom was a blast. He knew all the good spots and helped us to have a memorable time!
  • Blue Line Guide Service
    Blue Line Guide ServiceRockport, TX
    A couple enjoying a sunny day on a fishing boat in a coastal waterway, showcasing their vibrant fishing attire.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Anthony C.
    Anthony C.
    Capt. Tom was awesome! We had a great time celebrating my wife's birthday. Fish weren't biting but we had a good time and at least got to reel in some fish through out the day. Will definitely be back and Capt. Tom will be our go to guide.
  • Blue Line Guide Service
    Blue Line Guide ServiceRockport, TX
    Adult angler proudly holding a large redfish aboard a bay fishing boat in open coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    David H.
    David H.
    We could not ask for more from a fishing guide: courteous, informative, knowledgeable, hard working, helpful, and a great boat and gear. Capt. Tom was the best!
  • Blue Line Guide Service
    Blue Line Guide ServiceRockport, TX
    Young angler fishing from the center console boat while an adult assists with a rod on open coastal waters.
    Cory R.
    Cory R.
    Me and my daughter had a great trip with Captain Tom he put us on a few good trout I. The morning even though the wind was blowing like crazy. Boat was beautiful and well kept also Tom is very patient and great with children.
  • Blue Line Guide Service
    Blue Line Guide ServiceRockport, TX
    A joyful group poses by a 'Catch Of The Day' sign, showcasing several Redfish displayed on a board at a dock in Rockport, Texas.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Carlos C.
    Carlos C.
    It was an excellent fishing experience. Capt. Tom Sowell went above and beyond to find fish for us to catch, even though the weather wasn’t very cooperative. It started out as a perfect fishing day, but then the wind picked up. He was very helpful and friendly and made our trip enjoyable. We had a blast and ended up with a few fish to take home.
  • Blue Line Guide Service
    Blue Line Guide ServiceRockport, TX
    Three adult anglers posing inside a fishing boat near the shoreline, with the helm, console, and upright rods visible.
    Harold M.
    Harold M.
    Captain Tom was great. We had a great time. He is very helpful and knowledgeable of the area.

What's biting with Blue Line 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