Estes Flats Fishing Reports (July 2026)

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Rockport, Texas

Reported 1 year ago

The redfish and drum have been awesome and still been catchin some trout too flounder here and there All in all been a great time on the water been catchin fish and havin a great time

Brody J. Rockport, Texas Reported 1 year ago

The redfish and drum have been awesome and still been catchin some trout too flounder here and there All in all been a great time on the water been catchin fish and havin a great time

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Tommy S.

Rockport, Texas

Reported 2 years ago

Past couple of weeks have definitely meant focusing on a sunrise bite. With the hot temperatures fish have been dropping off into deeper water very soon after sunrise.

Tommy S. Rockport, Texas Reported 2 years ago

Past couple of weeks have definitely meant focusing on a sunrise bite. With the hot temperatures fish have been dropping off into deeper water very soon after sunrise.

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Brody J.

Rockport, Texas

Reported 3 years ago

Fishing for reds and black drum has been great

Brody J. Rockport, Texas Reported 3 years ago

Fishing for reds and black drum has been great

Black Drum, Flounder Fishing in Rockport, Texas

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Ron W.

San Antonio, Texas

Reported 3 years ago

Bill busters

Ron W. San Antonio, Texas Reported 3 years ago

Bill busters

False Albacore, Kingfish, Red Snapper Fishing in Port Aransas, Texas

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Chad B.

Corpus Christi, Texas

Reported 3 years ago

Kingfish are close and the gigging has been good

Chad B. Corpus Christi, Texas Reported 3 years ago

Kingfish are close and the gigging has been good

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Brad B.

Port Aransas, Texas

Reported 3 years ago

Started snapper season off with a bang today!!!

Brad B. Port Aransas, Texas Reported 3 years ago

Started snapper season off with a bang today!!!

Blacktip Shark, Red Snapper Fishing in Port Aransas, Texas

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Toby S.

Rockport, Texas

Reported 3 years ago

Reds have been good lately

Toby S. Rockport, Texas Reported 3 years ago

Reds have been good lately

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Randy L.

Port Aransas, Texas

Reported 3 years ago

Randy L. Port Aransas, Texas Reported 3 years ago

Fishing has been great over the last 7 days, but totally different this year than previous years. Usually by now the sheepshead have started moving out and the reds are gettin full on hungry and bitin, but we are still catching some sheeps as of yesterday along with more keeper reds, some trout, flounder and even some bull reds. Wind has been pretty brutal, so jetty fishing is hard this time of year, but we are seeing some bull reds move into the jetty along with jack crevalle. The flats have been hit or miss and you just have to really know fish patterns to stay on top of finding them. There are bull reds bitin in spots I haven’t seen before, and the trout seem to be much more active, but we are catchin lots of shorts. It’s not hard to find fish, but it is fun this time of year to figure out what the fish are bitin on and when they are the hungriest. They might love some soft plastics one day, then hate them the next and want some live bait. That might even be the same scenario from morning to afternoon and since I am on the water almost every day, I see the changes. Yesterday was a slam of a great morning with my two customers, but by my afternoon trip with only one customer on the boat, even though we caught 8 different species of fish, all but two were short of being keepers. We did come home with fish for him to take home for dinner, but we fought hard for it!

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Greg H.

Rockport, Texas

Reported 3 years ago

With temperatures on the rise the reds have been moving into the back lakes. Perfect for chasing them with the airboat where outboards can't go.

Greg H. Rockport, Texas Reported 3 years ago

With temperatures on the rise the reds have been moving into the back lakes. Perfect for chasing them with the airboat where outboards can't go.

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Toby S.

Rockport, Texas

Reported 3 years ago

Fishing he's been up and down the last 2 weeks

Toby S. Rockport, Texas Reported 3 years ago

Fishing he's been up and down the last 2 weeks

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★★★★★
Tommy was amazing. Best guide my wife and I have had! Cant recommend enough !
Robert M. | July 6, 2026

Trip: Rockport Bay Slam
★★★★★
This experience was EPIC. We were blown away by Tommy’s knowledge and his keen instinct of where the fish were. It was INCREDIBLE. This captain has over 30 years on these waters and we are confident he is the fish whisperer of the Rockport waters We will never go on a trip with anyone but Captain Tommy. Book with him , you WILL NOT regret it BEST EXPERIENCE EVER CAUGHT LOADS OF FISH AND GOT OUR REDFISH TOO!!!!
Gabriel R. | June 30, 2026

Trip: Half Day Rockport Slam
★★★★★
Wesley was knowledgeable and friendly. Not a good fishing day for anyone on the waters but Wesley kept us moving and looking. Will definitely sign up again.
Louis R. | May 26, 2026

Trip: Rockport Redfishing
★★★★★
Fantastic trip and awesome guide.
Ryan D. | April 27, 2026

Trip: Rockport Redfishing
★★★★★
Great experience. I got to use my red fish tag. And dusty caught 1 over 26 inches.
Jack S. | April 13, 2026

Trip: Port Aransas Inshore Slam
★★★★★
We had a wonderful time with captain Tommy! He was attentive to our needs and helped us catch three beautiful red fish! He had many years of experience and it shows. Highly recommended!
Gil S. | March 20, 2026

Trip: Half Day Rockport Slam
★★★★★
Tommy could not have been more easy going, I took my 14 year old daughter and he could not have more patient with her. We caught a tagged red, along with multiple other keepers. You know you have a good guide when all the other guides are asking him where the fish are. Thank you Tommy I will be fishing with you again soon.
Bradfield W. | March 19, 2026

Trip: Half Day Rockport Slam
★★★★★
I brought my teenage sons to Rockport for their first red trip. Tommy was the perfect guide for us. He was patient, helpful and took the time to teach us about the reds and how they move. He talked to them about proper technique and how important it is to be patient. Tommy is the best. And he put us on fish as soon as the anchor dropped. The boys had the best day they’ve ever had fishing. We landed ten and put 6 in the cooler. My son Zeke landed the red of the day at 31.5”. He gladly released the fatty when Tommy explained the importance of those big fish to the breeding cycle. All in all a perfect day on the water thanks to Tommy. We’ll see you again Captain.
Erik F. | March 13, 2026

Trip: Rockport Bay Slam
★★★★★
Great day out fishing with Capt. Tommy. He took great care to make sure we had an enjoyable time. It was like we were with a good friend out to drown some fish for dinner. If you want to find Reds, he knows where to go. Don't hesitate. Book him.
Gregory N. | October 21, 2025

Trip: Half Day Rockport Slam
★★★★★
Redfish Success with Captain Tommy – Rockport, TX Despite a windy day and high water near Aransas Pass, Captain Tommy put us right on the fish. The flats were tough, but he still knocked out a two-man limit of redfish in just three hours—no small feat under those conditions. His personality was a great mix of humor and local know-how. While he didn’t spill too many trade secrets (understandably!), he kept the trip engaging and productive. If you’re chasing reds around Rockport, he’s absolutely worth booking. Solid guide, solid results.
Brandon C. | August 30, 2025

Trip: Rockport Bay Slam

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