DON'T DO It! At least with Doug…read more First off the guide should know when to call it ! If the weather to bad don't go out, instead he took $400 cash and laughed all the way to the bank . No fish, hated to give us good bait like we were stupid! All over my wife and constantly& tell me how to fish all freaking day. Just a conceded,idiot that strokes his own meat like he the man all day!!! My boat the best!!"only one of its kind ",my talk show the best!!, I report all in the world of fishing!!, I run this bay!! Get out of my way !! What a terrible $400 shit show.. Trust me move on ! This guy out for himself and riding his poor wife's bank roll from the location shop she owns. Talked bad to the locals & fishing tournament groups who had the right just as we did to fish all day .. it just got old ! And I'm sure he will respond being the social but he is but I wish someone would of warned me.

Fishing with Captain Doug was an absolute joy and I can't wait for our next trip down to Port A…read more Let me start off by first saying I am afraid of the ocean. My imagination is a little too wild for the open sea and the thought of sharks and wild animals bigger than me freaks me out! When we first started going out on the water, I was nervous. Capt. Doug was awesome though, he gently broke us into deeper and choppier water making sure that both or legs and stomachs could handle the constant movements. It didn't take very long before my husband caught his first fish. Less than a minute actually! He dropped his line in the water, and BAAM!! There was a giant Redfish on the hook. Well after that, we were ready for more. Further and deeper we went until we ended up next to two large shrimping boats. That's when the fun really started. Kingfish, sharks, dolphin, sea turtles. It was like they were putting on a show. I have never had very good experiences at the beach, better yet on the water, but Capt. Doug really knew how to entertain and keep the energy up. I would recommended him to anyone, young or old, man or woman, experienced fishermen or newbies like myself. We had a blast.

Best source for Guides, equipment, and instruction for fly casting. Dave also has one best…read moreselection For saltwater flytying. If you need gear on just where go (diy) visit Dave and he set you right.

Fishing with Guide, Matt Dodson, recommended by Dave Hayward @SwanPointLanding. Currently on…read morebackside of St. Joes Island! Incredible! Matt is patient and knowledgeable. My son turns 12 tomorrow and is now able to manage a 40 foot cast with a fly rod! Thank you Dave for this amazing opportunity and thank you Matt for helping us create epic memories!

We got a site on the beach!! It came with a casita/wind shelter with picnic table. Walked to the…read morelong pier. Very windy the time we spent here but sites are spacious and some not level at all, but all wort effort. Many very large rigs can hang out here and chill, bbq, and fish. Great spot! Texas did it again! Great spot. We pulled in on first come first served basis. And hikes in park too!

Heads up this is from a view of an overnight camper-…read more Me and my husband were looking for a place to camp near Houston for Christmas Eve night. We looked around Houston and everything was booked or rained out! So we found Goose Island and it had decent reviews! We decided to book a campsite for one night- our campsite was 201. When we arrived my goodness!! I've never seen so many deer - one minute outside of the park, there were about 5 deers hanging out- not scared of me or my car or the noises. It was beautiful! When we entered the park, we first was looking for our campsite and drove in many circles- it was in the "wooded area" so it was a bit hard to find! When we arrived it was around 3pm And we started setting up camp. I am thankful the parking was right in front of the campsite but also that whole area I think 201-204 Is shared. I was lucky it was Christmas so no one else Booked the area next to us but it wouldn't have been as fun if others did! We stayed overnight- everything went well as planned! One thing I didn't like the restrooms were driving distance or a longer walk away but this was an amazing weekend getaway for us! In the morning we checked out the pier area. It was nice and very different than our campsite area! Highly recommend this park even for a daytime park!

My stay at the Ruddy Lodge was excellent. Everything needed was provided include excellent home…read morecooked meals, plenty of alcohol, & first class service. The fishing guides that were booked by the lodge were very knowledgable, helpful, & friendly.

This is my first time at the Red Fish Lodge and everything has met or surpassed expectations. The…read morestaff is great, the food is good and the guides try very hard to put you on the fish. It is a fantastic choice for a fishing weekend or retreat.

I've fished the bays w Phillip for many years and he is always on time and we usually limit out by…read morenoon .. he fishes so much that he puts you on fish quickly and moves quickly if not biting too Last week it was real foggy in am but Philip knows the bays in the dark or better than anyone and we had 150 lbs of fish my noon.. usually meet at Goose Island State park 7:30am Rockport Tx

Hands down, one of the best fishing trips we've ever had! Dalton was ready to go the moment we…read morearrived, and he made sure everything was top notch. The airboat ride itself was an experience, and he put us on some redfish QUICK! On top of that, he's professional, easygoing, and great with families. No doubt we'll be booking with him again. If you're looking for a guide who knows his stuff and wants a stress free day of fishing he's the one to call!

From the owner: Based in Rockport, Texas, Bills & Gills Guide Service offers expert guided airboat fishing and duck…read morehunting trips throughout the Texas Coastal Bend, including Aransas Pass, Port Aransas, and Corpus Christi. Our family-friendly fishing trips provide everything you need, including rods, reels, tackle, and bait. We target popular coastal species such as red drum, black drum, and speckled trout. Hop aboard a Diamondback Airboat and experience all the Texas coast has to offer with our knowledgeable guides leading the way. Rockport is also one of the premier destinations for duck hunting in the Lone Star State, with nearly 80% of the continental redhead population and up to 700,000 birds wintering along the Texas coast. In addition to redheads, you’ll have the chance to hunt pintail, wigeon, teal, gadwall, bluebills, and many other diving and puddle ducks that call this region home for the season. Our guided duck hunts will take you to the heart of the action, whether setting up in a marsh blind or along the bay in the mangroves. With abundant bird populations and the expertise of an experienced guide, you’re in for an exciting and unforgettable hunt.

He took me and my father and five kids out for the day. We went fishing on the beach and we had a…read moregreat balance of fishing and beach time for the kids. We immediately were on to the reds and ended up with a dozen with several trout too. My dad was able to fish all day and kids got to crab n the island. Philip is a great guide and was accompanied by Jackson who was also amazing.

This was a really great experience with a knowledgeable, personal, professional guide. My husband…read moreis experienced and I have held a fishing pole, maybe twice. Captain Phillip was accommodating and never made me feel inadequate. He informed us about the news-worthy points of interest. My husband commented how hard he worked to insure our "score"! When we returned, I looked around at other guides with their clients and felt sorry for them because they hadn't chosen Captain Phillip!!!

Went this past weekend. 6-4, 6-5, first day I went the daughter came out and she was very friendly…read moreand helped me. Next day I went the owner came out, older lady, she looked at me up and down and in disgust, not once or twice over and over and gave me attitude. I figure because I'm on the bigger side no other explanation which really hurt my feelings. No reason for that at all. Next time I go I'll be taking my business to another stand. Very unacceptable behavior. We are not in a different country to look down on women of different size. We are in the us where women are of all different sizes. I will be making a review on all platforms as possible

Go to stop in Rockport. Service great. Awesome selection. Awesome service. Mom is always sweet.read more