Fishing charters in Port O'Connor, TX

Whether you are planning a family-friendly fishing charter or a deep sea fishing adventure Port O'Connor fishing charters will show you the best fishing spots.

Redfish, Black Drum, Southern Flounder, Spotted Seatrout, and Redfish can be your next catch.

Inshore fishing charters in Port O'Connor

Port O'Connor is popular with anglers, who come to explore the calm inshore waters. Bays, inlets, and shallow flats provide excellent fishing opportunities for a relaxing outing.

Redfish, Black Drum, Southern Flounder, Spotted Seatrout, and Cobia can be your next trophy.

Inshore fishing trips are good for families with kids, couples, and small groups of friends.

Inshore fishing trip prices

On average, the base price for a private 4-hour inshore fishing charter is $436 for 2 anglers. An extra person fee is $50. Fishing charters can accommodate 4-6 anglers depending on the size of the vessel.

The cheapest rates start at $200 for a 2-hour inshore fishing trip near Port O'Connor.

In Port O'Connor and nearby cities, there are more than 41 inshore fishing charters. So you'll have plenty of options to find your next fishing break.

Best time for inshore fishing

June, July and August are the best months for inshore fishing near Port O'Connor.

Popular inshore fish species

• Redfish
• Black Drum
• Southern Flounder
• Spotted Seatrout
• Cobia

Popular inshore fishing charters

• Captain Jon Mahan Hunting & Fishing from $475.00
• South Shore Guide Service from $500.00
• Salty Peters Guide Service from $500.00
• First Cast Guide Service from $550.00
• Gee Spot Adventures from $600.00

Offshore fishing charters in Port O'Connor

This is your chance to get away from it all and experience some of the best offshore fishing in the world. You’ll be heading out to the open waters searching for the big ones. Port O'Connor offshore fishing charters will show you the perfect fishing grounds in the area.

There are a variety of options for your next fishing trip near Port O'Connor. These waters are filled with Red Snapper, King Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, Cobia, and many more.

Offshore fishing trips are good for experienced anglers, groups for friends, and those who want to reel in a bigger catch. Be ready to travel into the federal waters miles off the coast.

Offshore fishing trip prices

On average, the base price for a private 4-hour offshore fishing charter is $682 for 2 anglers. Add $50 for an each additional person. Fishing charters can accommodate 4-6 anglers depending on the size of the vessel.

$350 is the lowest price for a 4-hour offshore fishing trip in Port O'Connor.

You can find more than 29 fishing companies in Port O'Connor and nearby cities. So you'll have plenty of options to find your next fishing break.

Tip: It’s better to take a 6-hour or 8-hour offshore fishing trip for the best fishing experience. Offshore fishing spots are away from the coast, so you will need some time to get there.

Standard tips are 15-20% of the price you paid for your charter if the crew did a good job.

Best time for offshore fishing

The best months for offshore fishing near Port O'Connor are June, July and August.

Popular offshore fish species

• Red Snapper
• King Mackerel
• Mahi Mahi
• Cobia
• Blacktip Shark

Popular offshore fishing charters

Family-friendly fishing charters in Port O'Connor

Port O'Connor family-friendly fishing charters provide trips for anglers of all ages. It’s the best way to introduce your children to sport fishing and show various saltwater fish species.

Inland waters include creeks, flats, harbors, and small bays. Since the waters are calm, your family can focus on relaxing fishing.

Family-friendly fishing trip prices

Take a short half-day inshore fishing trip. Your family won’t get tired during a short outing.

On average, the price for a 4-hour family-friendly fishing trip is $436 for 2 guests. Add $50 for an extra angler. Fishing charters can accommodate up to 6 persons depending on the capacity of the boat.

Popular family-friendly fishing charters

Shark fishing charters in Port O'Connor

Port O'Connor waters are home to an abundant population of various shark species. Port O'Connor shark fishing charters have vast experience in targeting different shark species.

Depending on the season, Port O'Connor shark fishing charters will help you to target Blacktip Shark, Scalloped Hammerhead Shark, Bull Shark, Bonnethead Shark, and many more.

Note: some shark species are considered prohibited in Texas and cannot be kept as a trophy. These sharks have to be released. Fishing charter Captains will help you with shark identification.

Sharks can be found in offshore and inshore waters. Pups and juveniles occur in shallow waters, while larger sharks can be found in offshore waters.

Live bait is preferred for shark fishing. It could be Mullet, Bonita, Blue Runner, or Ladyfish. Fishing charters prepare the bait depending on what shark species you want to catch.

Shark fishing trip prices

$522 is the average base price for a private 4-hour shark fishing charter and 2 anglers. An extra angler fee is $50. Fishing charters can accommodate 2-6 anglers depending on the size of the craft.

You can find about 13 fishing charters in Port O'Connor and nearby cities. It’s easy to find your next fishing trip in Port O'Connor.

Best time for shark fishing in Port O'Connor

You can catch sharks all year round. The months of March and October could be considered as the best time for shark fishing in Port O'Connor.

Popular shark species

• Blacktip Shark
• Scalloped Hammerhead Shark
• Bull Shark
• Bonnethead Shark

Popular shark fishing charters

Tarpon fishing charters in Port O'Connor

Port O'Connor is a great destination for Tarpon fishing. Local fishing guides can help you to target Tarpon. They are ready to share productive spots and methods with their clients.

Tarpon can be found in inlets, shallows, and bays. It loves mullet, crab, and pinfish.

Note: Tarpon are a protected catch-and-release-only species. It is illegal to lift Tarpon out of the water if its length is greater than 40 inches. So be delicate with your catch, take a memorable photo, and let it go.

Tarpon fishing rates

On average, the price for a 6-hour Tarpon fishing trip is $580 for 2 guests. An extra guest fee is $50.

You can find 15 fishing companies specialized in Tarpon fishing in Port O'Connor and nearby cities.

Best time for Tarpon fishing in Port O'Connor

Tarpon fishing season in Port O'Connor is late spring through summer. October, September, and August are the best months.

Popular Tarpon fishing charters

FAQ

What is included in the price?

Most trips are all-inclusive. Captains provide rods, reels, tackle, bait, and a cooler with ice. Usually, Captains clean anything that you catch.

A fishing license is not included in the price. You have to buy one to fish in Texas. We recommend visiting TPWD website. TPWD offices, tackle shops or grocery stores across the state sell licenses as well.

A Fishing charter has to have a federal permit if you are planning to fish in the federal waters.

What to bring on a fishing charter trip?

Depending on the weather, Captains recommend bringing sunscreen, polarized sunglasses, long sleeve shirt, hat, windbreaker, waterproof jacket, waterproof pans, appropriate non-skid footwear, gloves, your medicines, bug bite cream, sanitizer, drinks, and snacks.

Bring your freshwater license if you are planning to fish in the freshwater.

Some Captains don’t recommend bringing spray sunscreen, liquor, weapons, fireworks, and inappropriate footwear.

How to book a fishing charter trip?

You can make a reservation with a 10-30% deposit.

The remaining balance has to be paid directly to the Captain on the day of your trip or upon arrival.

The deposit could be refunded if you cancel the trip before the cancellation deadline. On average, a free cancellation deadline is 2-14 days before the trip date. Keep in mind that some of the bookings could be non-refundable.

What are the closest boat ramps and marinas to Port O'Connor?

Here is the list of popular meeting points near Port O'Connor:

• 2649 Stella Ave — 4 mins from Port O'Connor
• 1303 Water Street — 4 mins from Port O'Connor
• 111 9th St — 2 mins from Port O'Connor