Jay Nichols Outdoors

Rockport, Texas
Texas Gulf Coast Inshore Action

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Jay Nichols

Independent Guide 24 years of exp.
Captain Jay offers action-packed Rockport fishing charters year-round.

Born into a family of avid anglers, Captain Jay's fished the inshore Texas water since a very young age. Raised in Galveston before the family moved South when he was 14. Taking after his father, Captain Jay began his fishing career competing in several Bass tournaments, and even guided clients in competition.

With a lifetime's experience under his belt, Captain Jay knows what it takes to provide a fantastic end-to-end fishing experience.

The only thing you'll need to worry about is spotting the first Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, Triple Tail, or whatever other inshore species cross your path. Captain Jay will have you ready to cast as he provides quality Waterloo and Shimano rods, reels, tackle, live bait, and artificial lures.

You'll be fishing aboard Captain Jay's 23’ Shoalwater Catamaran, which offers one of the smoothest-rides around. With a shallow base, she’s suitable for all kinds of shallow water and all types of fishing. Powered by a 200 HP Mercury Pro XP motor, you'll be gliding across the bay system at up...

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Jay Nichols

Jay Nichols

Independent Guide 24 years of exp.
Captain Jay offers action-packed Rockport fishing charters year-round.

Born into a family of avid anglers, Captain Jay's fished the inshore Texas water since a very young age. Raised in Galveston before the family moved South when he was 14. Taking after his father, Captain Jay began his fishing career competing in several Bass tournaments, and even guided clients in competition.

With a lifetime's experience under his belt, Captain Jay knows what it takes to provide a fantastic end-to-end fishing experience.

The only thing you'll need to worry about is spotting the first Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, Triple Tail, or whatever other inshore species cross your path. Captain Jay will have you ready to cast as he provides quality Waterloo and Shimano rods, reels, tackle, live bait, and artificial lures.

You'll be fishing aboard Captain Jay's 23’ Shoalwater Catamaran, which offers one of the smoothest-rides around. With a shallow base, she’s suitable for all kinds of shallow water and all types of fishing. Powered by a 200 HP Mercury Pro XP motor, you'll be gliding across the bay system at up
to 50 knots.

This fishing vessel features everything you need for a safe and productive day on the water, including all necessary safety gear, a fishfinder, GPS, and a live well to keep your bait fresh.

Captain Jay is passionate about spreading the sport of fishing among young anglers, and he invites you to bring the whole family along!

Fill in date, party size, trip duration, and start time above to book and get out there with Captain Experiences and Captain Jay of Rockport, Texas!
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Texas Gulf Coast Inshore Action

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Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Rockport

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Potential Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .
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Black Drum
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Flounder
Good
Good
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Great
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Great
Good
Good
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Sheepshead
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
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Speckled Trout
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Great
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  • Get it while it's HOT!
  • This species is in play.
  • You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
  • Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing

Types of Fishing

Inshore
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