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William Smiley
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William Smiley

Rockport, United States
Veteran owned
Angler's choice
100+ reviews
Captain Wiliam Smiley welcomes you to Texas. He's a USAF veteran having served for 8 years. Join him on the inshore and nearshore waters of Rockport and have a great time fishing!

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Rating

4.9
126 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

95%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish

All reviews (126)

Showing 1 – 5 of 126 reviews
  • Amy Jarmon
    Amy Jarmon
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Outstanding trip

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 2 adults

    We had an amazing time with Smiley’s fishing guide service! From start to finish, everything was professional, well-organized, and a lot of fun. Captain Will was knowledgeable, friendly, and worked hard to help us catch fish. We left the marina and just about 2 hours later we were already maxed out on fish Whether you're an experienced fisher or just looking for a fun day on the water, I highly recommend Smiley’s. We made great memories, learned a few new techniques, and can't wait to book another trip. Five stars all the way!

    Reported catch:
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Captain

    thanks Amy had a great time! see yall next trip!

  • Jacquleyn Rodriguez
    Jacquleyn Rodriguez
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome Trip

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 3 adults • 1 child

    We had a wonderful time with Smiley’s Guide Service in Rockport. Captain William was patient with our 5 year old and us as novice fishermen. He was able to get us one trout short of our 3 person bag limit and had several spots in mind for us to fish. If we caught a few gaftops, we would move a few minutes away and try there. This kept us catching keeper trout at 2 or 3 spots and having lots of action the whole trip. We would highly reccomend captain Will to everyone and will be using his services again.

    Reported catch:
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Captain

    thank you had a great time see yall soon!

  • Jeff Cross
    Jeff Cross
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2020
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great time on the water

    7 Hour Trip – Bay Fishing • 3 adults

    We had a great time out on the water with Captain Will. When we talked the day before our trip, he told us trout was great and reds were not. That was the case for us. We had our trout limit in about 2 hours and looked for reds the rest of the trip. We did manage 1 red but unfortunately it was undersized. Overall we caught several more trout in addition to our 9 keepers. Some were oversized and some were undersized. We also caught several gafftop and hard heads as well.

    Reported catch:
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Captain

    thanks Jeff!

  • Carl Collins
    Carl Collins
    us
    South Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    We had the time of our lives!!!

    Half Day Trip (PM) • 2 adults

    We booked an afternoon half-day trip with Capt. Will and it was hands down one of the best experiences we've ever had on the water. From the moment we stepped aboard, he was the perfect combination of professional and personable. He is the kind of guide who makes you feel like you're fishing with a lifelong friend, not someone you just met. Capt. Will went above and beyond to make sure my wife and I were comfortable and having a great time from start to finish. And the fishing? It was incredible. We started getting bites almost immediately and the action never let up. We couldn't have scripted a better ending either. On our very last cast, my wife and I doubled up! If you're looking for a guide who truly cares about your experience and not just putting fish in the boat, look no further than Smiley's Guide Service. We'll absolutely be back. Highly recommend!

    Reported catch:
    Black Drum
    Redfish
  • Kurt Medders
    Kurt Medders
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    biggest fish ever

    7 Hour Trip – Bay Fishing • 2 adults

    william is an excellent guide he had us on fish all day in difficuly conditions . will book him again in the spring on our return trip

    Reported catch:
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Speckled Trout

Real catches shared by our community

  • Smiley’s Guide Service
    Smiley’s Guide ServiceRockport, TX
    Family fishing group posing beside a large dockside display of redfish and other inshore species after a coastal fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Stan B.
    Stan B.
  • Smiley’s Guide Service
    Smiley’s Guide ServiceRockport, TX
    A young angler proudly displaying a Speckled Trout while fishing on a boat in coastal waters.
    Blake O.
    Blake O.
    Great guy to be on the water with. It was me and my 6year old son and he was very patient with him and answered questions he had. We stayed hooked up all evening. Got our limit and still caught trout. Had a few oversized ones as well!!
  • Smiley’s Guide Service
    Smiley’s Guide ServiceRockport, TX
    A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of speckled trout on a board at a fishing dock.
    Fish 1
    Speckled Trout
    Jeff C.
    Jeff C.
    We had a great time out on the water with Captain Will. When we talked the day before our trip, he told us trout was great and reds were not. That was the case for us. We had our trout limit in about 2 hours and looked for reds the rest of the trip. We did manage 1 red but unfortunately it was undersized. Overall we caught several more trout in addition to our 9 keepers. Some were oversized and some were undersized. We also caught several gafftop and hard heads as well.
  • Smiley’s Guide Service
    Smiley’s Guide ServiceRockport, TX
    Family group posing beside multiple speckled trout arranged on a dockside fillet table.
    Fish 1
    Speckled Trout
    Amy J.
    Amy J.
    We had an amazing time with Smiley’s fishing guide service! From start to finish, everything was professional, well-organized, and a lot of fun. Captain Will was knowledgeable, friendly, and worked hard to help us catch fish. We left the marina and just about 2 hours later we were already maxed out on fish Whether you're an experienced fisher or just looking for a fun day on the water, I highly recommend Smiley’s. We made great memories, learned a few new techniques, and can't wait to book another trip. Five stars all the way!
  • Smiley’s Guide Service
    Smiley’s Guide ServiceRockport, TX
    A couple proudly poses with their catch of several large Black Drum on a display board at a fishing dock.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    James A.
    James A.
    friendly service! good boat! good trip. recomend.
  • Smiley’s Guide Service
    Smiley’s Guide ServiceRockport, TX
    A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of multiple Speckled Trout on a cleaning table at a fishing dock.
    Nick C.
    Nick C.
    Hit our limit and had a great time! Captain Will was awesome! Definitely won’t have to eat burgers tonight!
  • Smiley’s Guide Service
    Smiley’s Guide ServiceRockport, TX
    Angler holding a small shark while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful catch in a sunny environment.
    Fish 1
    Blacktip Shark
    Trevin T.
    Trevin T.
    We do a company fishing trip every summer. Smiley was great. Conditions were tough and he still found a way to get us on some fish. Hoping I can book him again for this next year. This is my 6th year doing this with a different guide each time and he was the best one
  • Smiley’s Guide Service
    Smiley’s Guide ServiceRockport, TX
    Family with a young angler posing behind a dockside fillet table displaying multiple spotted seatrout.
    Fish 1
    Speckled Trout
    Jacquleyn R.
    Jacquleyn R.
    We had a wonderful time with Smiley’s Guide Service in Rockport. Captain William was patient with our 5 year old and us as novice fishermen. He was able to get us one trout short of our 3 person bag limit and had several spots in mind for us to fish. If we caught a few gaftops, we would move a few minutes away and try there. This kept us catching keeper trout at 2 or 3 spots and having lots of action the whole trip. We would highly reccomend captain Will to everyone and will be using his services again.
  • Smiley’s Guide Service
    Smiley’s Guide ServiceRockport, TX
    A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of speckled trout on a cleaning table at a fishing dock.
    Romana O.
    Romana O.
  • Smiley’s Guide Service
    Smiley’s Guide ServiceRockport, TX
    A couple proudly poses with their catch of speckled trout displayed on a cleaning table at a fishing dock.
    Fish 1
    Black Drum
    Joe H.
    Joe H.
    My second time going out with Captain Smiley and another successful trip! Highly recommend going out with him. Super friendly and knowledgeable. Will be back out again.

What's biting with Smiley’s 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