Captain
William Smiley

Member since June 2021 Rockport, United States
Background
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!

Hey, I'm Captain William Smiley

Rockport, United States
Background
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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Smileyโ€™s Guide Service

State licensed
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(100 reviews)
Angler's choice
Rockport
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Trips from US $550

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 100 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (91)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
97%
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Donnie D.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Canโ€™t go wrong with Captain Smiley.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on March 8, 2025
Will is a great guide. He knows where the fish are. He is patient and offers tips on catching fish. I brought my son and we...
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Ben W.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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October fishing trip

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing on October 26, 2025
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James B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with William

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 4, 2025
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Timothy P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with William

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 30, 2025
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Clinton W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

March fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on March 29, 2025
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