Half Day
From $600Four hours on the flats. Best for first-time fly anglers or a quick morning before the wind picks up.
Based in Rockport, Texas | 100% Sight Casting
Welcome to DM Fly Fishing
Based in Rockport, Captain Dylan Mendoza runs guided fly fishing trips across the Texas coast — Rockport, Port Aransas, Port O’Connor, and the Upper Laguna. Every trip is pure sight casting: shallow flats, clear water, and feeding redfish you spot before you cast.
Sight Casting Only
1–2 Anglers Per Skiff
Hell's Bay Skiffs
All Skill Levels Welcome
Four hours on the flats. Best for first-time fly anglers or a quick morning before the wind picks up.
Eight hours on the water. The classic — run multiple flats, chase tides, and put serious time in the bow.
Hell’s Bay skiffs. Up to 12 guests, two anglers per skiff. The best way to fish with your crew.
Meet Captain Dylan Mendoza
Dylan grew up fishing the Texas coast — long days poling skiffs, learning the tides, and chasing tailing reds before he could legally drive a boat. He’s been guiding professionally since 2017, featured on Flats Class TV, and runs a fleet of Hell’s Bay skiffs out of Rockport.
Every trip is sight casting only. No bait, no chum, no shortcuts. You spot the fish, you make the cast, and you earn the eat.
Where We Fish
Home Bay
Home waters, where the majority of trips are run. This interconnected estuary creates an enormous variety of habitat — from turtle grass flats and sand pockets to oyster reefs and tidal marshes — allowing redfish to thrive throughout every stage of the tide. Year round.
30 Min South
Jetties, channels, grass flats, sand flats, mangroves — Port A has it all. Bring the family, enjoy the beach, and we can pick you up on the island. Great options to fish close if your schedule is tight.
Full Day Required
Adjacent to Pass Cavallo, one of the largest natural Gulf inlets on the Texas coast. Stronger tidal exchange and regular concentrations of menhaden and mullet moving between the Gulf and the bay — exactly what attracts tarpon, bull reds and jack crevalle, without having to run far offshore.
Full Day Required
Hypersaline flats, expansive seagrass meadows and gin-clear water. Protected for generations by the renowned King and Kenedy ranches, its undeveloped shoreline offers a rare glimpse of the Texas coast much as it existed over a century ago.
WHAT ANGLERS SAY · VERIFIED GOOGLE REVIEWS
I had a great time on the water with Capt. Mendoza! Dylan was knowledgeable, patient, and super passionate about what he does. He knew exactly where the fish were holding and gave great instruction. Can't wait to come back and spend more time on the water with DM Fly Fishing.
Brent Vogler
Google · May 2026
If you’re searching for one of the best fly-fishing guides on the Texas mid-coast, stop searching — you’ve found him. Dylan gave my son and me a day we won’t forget. From the moment we stepped onto his pristine Hell’s Bay Waterman, we knew we were in good hands. He shared local knowledge, coached us patiently, kept the mood fun, and put us on a pile of redfish. We’ll absolutely be back on the water with Dylan soon.
Steve Redmon
Google · December 2025
Great time flyfishing with Capt. Dylan Mendoza in Port A! An extremely knowledgeable guide with all the skills. Dylan was able to put us on Redfish and Black Drum our first time out and can adapt and go to Plan B when the tide is high and fishing gets tough. Simply put, Dylan gets it done. We’ll be back for the unicorn Spotted Seatrout!
Timm Kluender
Google · October 2025
Dylan is a great guy, works hard to put you on fish. Highly recommend him for your fishy pursuits in the Rockport area!
Kenneth Gerg
Google · April 2026
Reached out to Dylan about two months out to setup a trip late September. Great communication and helped us setup a second boat for our group of three. Dylan was great and put us on redfish for two days straight in changing Fall conditions. He is a total pro with a solid game plan, great eye for fish, and the cleanest boat I’ve ever fished on. We will be back, Highly recommend!
Keith K
Google · September 2025
Had a great multi-day experience catching TX redfish with Dylan Mendoza. We were a party of 4 from the intermountain west and Dylan, Victor, and Trey got us all on some really nice fish. We're already planning a return trip! Professional, conscientious guides with exceptional local knowledge!
Ben Alivio
Google · November 2025
Dylan is the man! Despite having stitches in his hand, he poled his tail off to put us on a ton of fish. Not only does he know the fish like they’re his pets, but he is also super knowledgeable about all things Rockport and fly fishing in general. Couldn’t ask for a better guide or experience. Can’t wait to get back on the water with him!
Jackson Phillips
Google · September 2025
Had a great time with Dylan. His attributes of being patient with a vast knowledge of the area, and his understanding and passion for fly fishing made it a great trip.
Tracy Hammer
Google · November 2025
I had an awesome half-day trip with Captain Dylan Mendoza! We caught multiple fish, but what stood out most was how much of a teachable experience it was—he shared tips and tricks the whole way through. It honestly felt like fishing with an old buddy, which made the trip even more enjoyable. Highly recommend booking with him if you want both fun and knowledge on the water!
Shawn Cox
Google · September 2025
Dylan rocks! There is more to it than just putting a fish in front of you. Boat positioning, coaching, conversation. He’s got it all, plus the fish. Looking forward to our next trip!
Casey Kennedy
Google · July 2025
I had a great time on the water with Capt. Mendoza! Dylan was knowledgeable, patient, and super passionate about what he does. He knew exactly where the fish were holding and gave great instruction. Can't wait to come back and spend more time on the water with DM Fly Fishing.
Brent Vogler
Google · May 2026
If you’re searching for one of the best fly-fishing guides on the Texas mid-coast, stop searching — you’ve found him. Dylan gave my son and me a day we won’t forget. From the moment we stepped onto his pristine Hell’s Bay Waterman, we knew we were in good hands. He shared local knowledge, coached us patiently, kept the mood fun, and put us on a pile of redfish. We’ll absolutely be back on the water with Dylan soon.
Steve Redmon
Google · December 2025
Great time flyfishing with Capt. Dylan Mendoza in Port A! An extremely knowledgeable guide with all the skills. Dylan was able to put us on Redfish and Black Drum our first time out and can adapt and go to Plan B when the tide is high and fishing gets tough. Simply put, Dylan gets it done. We’ll be back for the unicorn Spotted Seatrout!
Timm Kluender
Google · October 2025
Dylan is a great guy, works hard to put you on fish. Highly recommend him for your fishy pursuits in the Rockport area!
Kenneth Gerg
Google · April 2026
Reached out to Dylan about two months out to setup a trip late September. Great communication and helped us setup a second boat for our group of three. Dylan was great and put us on redfish for two days straight in changing Fall conditions. He is a total pro with a solid game plan, great eye for fish, and the cleanest boat I’ve ever fished on. We will be back, Highly recommend!
Keith K
Google · September 2025
Had a great multi-day experience catching TX redfish with Dylan Mendoza. We were a party of 4 from the intermountain west and Dylan, Victor, and Trey got us all on some really nice fish. We're already planning a return trip! Professional, conscientious guides with exceptional local knowledge!
Ben Alivio
Google · November 2025
Dylan is the man! Despite having stitches in his hand, he poled his tail off to put us on a ton of fish. Not only does he know the fish like they’re his pets, but he is also super knowledgeable about all things Rockport and fly fishing in general. Couldn’t ask for a better guide or experience. Can’t wait to get back on the water with him!
Jackson Phillips
Google · September 2025
Had a great time with Dylan. His attributes of being patient with a vast knowledge of the area, and his understanding and passion for fly fishing made it a great trip.
Tracy Hammer
Google · November 2025
I had an awesome half-day trip with Captain Dylan Mendoza! We caught multiple fish, but what stood out most was how much of a teachable experience it was—he shared tips and tricks the whole way through. It honestly felt like fishing with an old buddy, which made the trip even more enjoyable. Highly recommend booking with him if you want both fun and knowledge on the water!
Shawn Cox
Google · September 2025
Dylan rocks! There is more to it than just putting a fish in front of you. Boat positioning, coaching, conversation. He’s got it all, plus the fish. Looking forward to our next trip!
Casey Kennedy
Google · July 2025
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Dylan featured on the long-running flats fly fishing series — tailing reds, push pole, the standard hunt on the Texas coast.
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