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
(94 reviews)
Rockport
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Trips from US $550

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 94 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with William
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Fishing with William
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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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Logan W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Everything was great!!

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing on October 31, 2024
Captain Smiley was very professional and knowledgeable. Boat and equipment was kept very clean and in great shape! Would definitely...
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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
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Fishing with William

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 30, 2025
Timothy P. recommends Smileyโ€™s Guide Service
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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
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March fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on March 29, 2025
Clinton W. recommends Smileyโ€™s Guide Service
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Tanner S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with William

VERIFIED   7 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing on March 1, 2025
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Jim W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Very Knowledgable captain

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on November 23, 2024
He didnโ€™t treat us as children.ย  He gave us free reign and didnโ€™t hover over us, but was always ready with fresh bait.ย ...
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