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Flounder Gigging Trips in Rockport Texas
361-229-6053
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Rick Hammond
361-229-6053
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End of September ReportSeptember was very good for flounder gigging, with limits of flounder being the norm. Cooler wea...
10/01/2026

End of September Report

September was very good for flounder gigging, with limits of flounder being the norm. Cooler weather and more rain in October should get the big flounder more active in the next few weeks. My next report will be after the season closes on October 31.

Open dates for flounder gigging:
2026
October: completely booked
November: closed season
December: 26, 29-31

2027
January: 1-22, 24-31
February: 1-28
March: 1-5, 7-11, 14-25, 27-31
April: 1-30
May: 1-13, 15-20, 22-27, 31
June: 1, 2, 6-10, 13-15, 20-24, 27-30
July: 5-8, 10-15, 18-22, 24-29
August: 1-5, 7-12, 15-19, 21-25, 28-31
September: 1, 6-9, 11-16, 19-23, 25-30
October: 3-6, 9-14, 17-20, 24-31
November: closed season
December: 21-23, 26-31

Capt. Rick Hammond
Night Stalker Guide Service - Rockport, TX
Nightstalkerguideservice.com
361-229-6053

09/07/2026

Last open dates for flounder gigging before the season closes: September 14, 15, 22. Please call or text if you are interested.

Capt. Rick Hammond
Night Stalker Guide Service - Rockport, TX
Nightstalkerguideservice.com
361-229-6053

End of August ReportThe last 2 weeks of flounder gigging continue to be very good, with limits of flounder on most trips...
09/04/2026

End of August Report

The last 2 weeks of flounder gigging continue to be very good, with limits of flounder on most trips. Fish size is getting nicer, with plenty of fat fish in the 17-19” range. Fishing should stay good until the season closes at the end of October.

My 2027 calendar is open for booking, so get next year’s trip planned before dates fill up!

Open dates for flounder gigging:
2026
September: 14, 15, 22
October: completely booked
November: closed season
December: 22, 23, 28-31

2027
January: 1-31
February: 1-28
March: 1-5, 7-11, 14-25, 27-31
April: 1-30
May: 1-13, 15-20, 22-27, 31
June: 1, 2, 6-10, 13-15, 20-24, 27-30
July: 5-8, 10-15, 18-22, 24-29
August: 1-5, 7-12, 15-19, 21-25, 28-31
September: 1, 6-9, 11-16, 19-23, 25-30
October: 3-6, 9-14, 17-21, 23-31
November: closed season
December: 21-23, 26-31

Capt. Rick Hammond
Night Stalker Guide Service - Rockport, TX
Nightstalkerguideservice.com
361-229-6053

Flounder gigging has been very good over the last week, with limits of flounder on most trips. Bigger fish are showing ...
08/08/2026

Flounder gigging has been very good over the last week, with limits of flounder on most trips. Bigger fish are showing up the last few nights, with a few in the 20-23” range.

Pictures below are all from this week.

Open dates for flounder gigging:
August: 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 30
September: 15, 20, 22, 23
October: 6, 7, 8
November: closed season
December: 22, 23, 26-31

Capt. Rick Hammond
Night Stalker Guide Service - Rockport, TX
Nightstalkerguideservice.com
361-229-6053

End of July ReportThe last 2 weeks of flounder gigging have been good, with lots of solid flounder coming in the boat. ...
07/30/2026

End of July Report

The last 2 weeks of flounder gigging have been good, with lots of solid flounder coming in the boat. Unusually high winds and dirty water have made it a challenge lately, but we are grinding out the fish in tough conditions.

Traditionally, August and September brings lighter winds, higher tides, and consistent fishing. Call to get a trip the whole family will enjoy.

Available dates are getting slim for the rest of 2026, but I still have a couple open nights before school starts.

Open dates for flounder gigging:
August: 10, 12, 17, 18, 19, 25, 30
September: 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 22, 23
October: 6, 7, 8
November: closed season
December: 21-23, 26-31

Capt. Rick Hammond
Night Stalker Guide Service - Rockport, TX
Nightstalkerguideservice.com
361-229-6053

07/13/2026

Quick shot from this past week of flounder gigging.

Open dates for flounder gigging:
July: 29
August: 4, 5, 9, 10, 12, 17-20, 23, 25, 30
September: 9, 14, 15, 17, 20, 22, 23
October: 5-8, 24, 26, 28
November: closed season
December: 21-23, 26-31

Capt. Rick Hammond
Night Stalker Guide Service - Rockport, TX
Nightstalkerguideservice.com
361-229-6053

Mid-July ReportFlounder gigging continues to be good over the last month and a half. We experienced some slower fishing ...
07/13/2026

Mid-July Report

Flounder gigging continues to be good over the last month and a half. We experienced some slower fishing for a few days around the July 4 holiday, but things are back to normal now that the crowds are gone. This past week saw exceptional fishing, with limits in 1-2 hours on several trips. Water clarity is improving over the past week, as runoff from June rains is getting flushed out of the bay.

I still have a few open dates listed below before the season closes. Get your family on the water for an experience they won’t forget!

Open dates for flounder gigging:
July: 29
August: 4, 5, 9, 10, 12, 17-20, 23, 25, 30
September: 9, 14, 15, 17, 20, 22, 23
October: 5-8, 28
November: closed season
December: 21-23, 26-31

Capt. Rick Hammond
Night Stalker Guide Service - Rockport, TX
Nightstalkerguideservice.com
361-229-6053

End of May reportFlounder gigging has been good over the last month. We have been limiting on flounder most nights, but ...
05/28/2026

End of May report

Flounder gigging has been good over the last month. We have been limiting on flounder most nights, but not every night. Recent trips in the last week have been faster, as we are finally getting into a summer pattern, and fish are getting easier to find. Still lots of big flounder showing up this year, and we are seeing a handful of fish in the 20” range each week. With lots of rain this past week, the bay is looking really healthy going into Summer, and I expect gigging to stay consistently good through June and July.

Open dates for flounder gigging:
June: 8, 14, 16, 17
July: 12, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29
August: 3-6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 16-20, 23-26, 30
September: 8, 9, 14, 15, 17, 20-23
October: 5-8, 11, 13, 14, 18, 21, 24, 26-28
November: closed season
December: 21-23, 26-31

Capt. Rick Hammond
Night Stalker Guide Service - Rockport, TX
Nightstalkerguideservice.com
361-229-6053

Mid-April reportFlounder gigging has been good over the last 2 weeks, but boy have we been working hard to find fish wit...
04/17/2026

Mid-April report

Flounder gigging has been good over the last 2 weeks, but boy have we been working hard to find fish with persistent high winds and high tide levels. Some nights have been fast action, but most nights are taking 4-5 hours and grinding the limited clear water available in high winds. Lots of small flounder out there that should be keeper size in the next couple months. We are also getting a good number of fish this week in the 19-21” range, that are returning from the Gulf. Fishing should improve as we enter a more stable summer pattern in the next month.

Open dates for flounder gigging:
April: 21, 22
May: 3, 4, 6, 10-14, 18, 19, 25, 31
June: 1, 8, 14, 16, 17, 23, 28-30
July: 6, 7, 9, 12-15, 20, 22, 27-30
August: 3-6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 16-20, 23-26, 30
September: 8, 9, 13-17, 20-24
October: 5-8, 11, 13, 14, 18-21, 24-28, 31
November: closed season
December: 21-23, 26-31

Capt. Rick Hammond
Night Stalker Guide Service - Rockport, TX
Nightstalkerguideservice.com
361-229-6053

End of March reportThe last 10 nights of flounder gigging have been good. Limits on some nights, and ending up 3-4 fish...
03/29/2026

End of March report

The last 10 nights of flounder gigging have been good. Limits on some nights, and ending up 3-4 fish short on other nights. Fishing got a little tougher for a few days, with nagging low tides. Tides are now back to normal, and the fishing really picked up over the last 4 nights. Fish size has been normal for March, with most fish in the 15-17” range.

April is always a solid month for flounder, and the gigging should be excellent as long as tides stay normal.

Open dates for flounder gigging:
April: 15, 16, 20, 21, 22
May: 3, 4, 6, 10-14, 18-20, 25, 27, 28, 31
June: 1, 8, 14, 16, 17, 23, 28-30
July: 2, 6, 7, 9, 12-15, 19, 20, 22, 23, 27-30
August: 2-6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 16-20, 23-27, 29, 30
September: 8-10, 13-17, 20-24
October: 5-8, 11, 13, 14, 18-21, 24-28, 31
November: closed season
December: 21-23, 26-31

Capt. Rick Hammond
Night Stalker Guide Service - Rockport, TX
Nightstalkerguideservice.com
361-229-6053

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