Meet the Captain
Captain Mario Mendez
Rockport TX Fishing Guides & Family-Friendly Charters
Marios Fishing Mission is a professional guide service based in Rockport, TX, led by Captain Mario Mendez, a seasoned local with over 5 years of experience fishing the Texas Coastal Bend. Specializing in the productive waters of Copano Bay, Captain Mario offers tailored fishing trips focused on targeting redfish, speckled trout, black drum, and flounder using light tackle techniques. Whether you're a seasoned angler or a first-time guest, you'll enjoy exploring inshore flats, reefs, and bays known for steady action and strong bites.
Trips include guided wade fishing and boat-and-bait experiences, all designed to give guests a personalized, hands-on fishing adventure. With a comfortable 20’ Shoalwater bay boat, top-tier tackle, and a focus on safety, Marios Fishing Mission provides both family-friendly outings and technical charters for serious anglers. Operating year-round from the Copano Bay Fishing Pier in Rockport, TX, Captain Mario’s knowledge of seasonal patterns and fish behavior makes every trip an opportunity to land memorable catches in one of Texas’s top fishing destinations.