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Paul Vela
Paul Vela
us
Texas, US
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Member since 2024
5.0
Verified

Awesome Fishing Trip

7 Hour Trip – Bay Fishing2 adults

My trip was fantastic and Will was a great fishing guide! I hadn’t really fished in a couple of years and was looking for a ggreat experience! Will brought it! Everywhere we went we caught fish! Not all were keepers but I ended up with 6 great fish that became an incredible dinner! Will was friendly and such a professional! His boat is very nice and he gives great advice without making you feel like a novice! I’ll definitely be back to fish with Will! Thanks for an incredible day of fishing Will!

Reported Catch
Black Drum
Black Drum
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Redfish
Response from Captain

Thank you Paul had a great time with you! See ya next trip!

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Smiley’s Guide Service
Smiley’s Guide Service
State licensed
4.9
(123)
25 ft
Group size 1 - 4
1 - 4
Fish 1
Fish 2
+2
4 hour trip • 2 persons
US $550

Rating

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

What anglers say

  • 95%
    Great experience
  • 97%
    Family friendly
  • 100%
    Friendly captain
  • 100%
    Good boat
  • 98%
    Recommended
  • 97%
    Caught fish

All reviews (123)

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  • Carl Collins
    Carl Collins
    us
    South Carolina, US
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    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
  • Amy Jarmon
    Amy Jarmon
    us
    Texas, US
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    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
    San Antonio, TX, US
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    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
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    Member since 2020
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    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!

  • Mark Oliver
    Mark Oliver
    us
    Texas, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with William

    Half Day Trip (PM) • 2 adults

    Smiley was super! We went out for an afternoon trip when the wind was blowing 20-30. He planned a route that didn't beat us up and then found fishing where the wind was hardly a factor. We limited on Speckled trout and he couldn't have been nicer. When the bite slowed, we moved to another area. Afterwards, he cleaned the fish and bagged them for us!!!

    Reported Catch
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Captain

    thanks Mark had a great time with yall!