Captain William Townsend, TX

Enjoy the wisdom and expertise of Orvis-endorsed guide Captain William Townsend on your fly fishing adventure in Texas. Growing up in South Texas, William was raised fishing the waters off the Texas Gulf Coast and Mexico. As a young boy you would often find him wading along the coast with either a fly rod or spinning rod in hand. William was fascinated with the art and skill of catching and releasing creatures of the sea. He soon began sketching pictures from the many offshore and inshore adventures that he, his family, and childhood friends had pursued.

In 2009, William started guiding fly fishers, in pursuit of redfish and trout along the Gulf Coast. He longed to find a way to combine his day job with his passion for fly fishing, and this allowed him to engage in his love of fishing, art, and design, as well as being able to connect with his local waters.

William’s artistic ability to capture the emotion and feelings of the angler as they pursue their catch is second only to his skill on the polling platform. William’s love for guiding and fishing is clearly shown in his photography and artwork.