Custom Rod Charters 

4.9
(60 reviews)
 
State licensed
 701 Commerce Street, Port O'Connor, TX 77982, United States–

Custom Rod Charters 

Port O'Connor, TX, United States
–
24 ft
4
4.9
(60 reviews)

Custom Rod Charters is located in a unique area of Port O'Connor, Texas, that enables them to fish the flats, shallow water areas, bays, jetties, surf, and nearshore spots. Captain Freddie Harborth is a native who grew up on these waters, and he can't wait to share his love of the outdoors with like-minded clients!

Spend the day aboard his 24' Haynie center console that can comfortably take up to 4 anglers of all ages and skill levels. Powered by a 250 HP Mercury engine, it comes with top-notch safety and navigational gear, a live bait tank, and a cooler.

Most of the fishing is done on light tackle, and you'll get to try a variety of efficient techniques, including bottom fishing, spinning, and popping, while exploring the bountiful inshore and nearshore waters of the area. Depending on your preferences, the main stars of your trip will be Kingfish, Cobia, Jack Crevalle, Black Drum, Spotted Seatrout, Redfish, and Flounder. In addition to fishing the open bay areas and jetties, the captain also does wade fishing in shallow waters.

He uses a mix of different top quality brands of rods and reels, and has both baitcasting and spinning reels (perfect for beginners). All the tackle is covered by the charter, while live bait is charged extra, and it usually costs around $20–$25 per person. The captain will clean the catch after each trip, free of charge.

There's no minimum age for children, but the parents should bring a life jacket their kid is comfortable in. The clients should also bring fishing licenses, drinks, snacks, and food. They can either store their things in the cooler that the captain has on board or bring their own.

Custom Rod Charters will do everything in their power to customize the trip according to your needs!

Custom Rod Charters is located in a unique area of Port O'Connor, Texas, that enables them to fish the flats, shallow water areas, bays, jetties, surf, and nearshore spots. Captain Freddie Harborth is a native who grew up on these waters, and he can't wait to share his love of the outdoors with like-minded clients!

Spend the day aboard his 24' Haynie center console that can comfortably take up to 4 anglers of all ages and skill levels. Powered by a 250 HP Mercury engine, it comes with top-notch safety and navigational gear, a live bait tank, and a cooler.

Most of the fishing is done on light tackle, and you'll get to try a variety of efficient techniques, including bottom fishing, spinning, and popping, while exploring the bountiful inshore and nearshore waters of the area. Depending on your preferences, the main stars of your trip will be Kingfish, Cobia, Jack Crevalle, Black Drum, Spotted Seatrout, Redfish, and Flounder. In addition to fishing the open bay areas and jetties, the captain also does wade fishing in shallow waters.

He uses a mix of different top quality brands of rods and reels, and has both baitcasting and spinning reels (perfect for beginners). All the tackle is covered by the charter, while live bait is charged extra, and it usually costs around $20–$25 per person. The captain will clean the catch after each trip, free of charge.

There's no minimum age for children, but the parents should bring a life jacket their kid is comfortable in. The clients should also bring fishing licenses, drinks, snacks, and food. They can either store their things in the cooler that the captain has on board or bring their own.

Custom Rod Charters will do everything in their power to customize the trip according to your needs!

Freddie Harborth
Captain
Freddie Harborth
21 years of experience
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Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:15 AM
US $550
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 12:30 PM
US $550
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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8 hour trip starts at 6:15 AM
US $650
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

4.9
60 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (66)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
100%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
95%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish

Reviews (60)

  • Jerome Gonzales
    Jerome Gonzales
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    •
    Member since 2025
    •
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Good mix of keepers and catch & release

    Full Day Trip on June 1, 2025 • 2 adults

    Freddie Harbroth did a great job of putting us on the trout using live croaker. We limited out near bird island. We then went to catch a few bull reds and a jack crevalle using sardines as bait, what a fight. The bull reds and jack were fun for a fight and a picture if you have never caught one. We moved on the try and catch some redfish in the slot. Unfortunately, we had no luck there. Freddie was excellent, rigging and baiting us up, and netting the trout before the dolphins could get our catch. Overall, I would recommend Freddie.

  • David Williams
    David Williams
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    •
    Member since 2021
    •
    13 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    Good Day Fishing

    Half Day Trip (AM) on July 1, 2025 • 3 adults • 1 child

    Speckled trout fishing was a little slow as Captain Freddie was working on getting us our limit on trout. We were able to get 5 of the 6 with another 4 or 5 that were not quite large enough to keep and we caught several other species of fish that we were not targeting such as 5 skipjacks, 2 blacktop sharks along with 3 other species of sharks, gafttop and several other fish as Captain moved us to various locations to get our limit and even gave us an additional 90 minutes of fishing time as we tried to get that last legal size trout!

  • Mike Hill
    Mike Hill
    Repeat angler
    us
    Oklahoma, US
    •
    Member since 2024
    •
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Excellent as always

    Half Day Trip (AM) on June 7, 2024 • 2 adults

    Freddie is awesome fun and very knowledgeable. Knows where the fish are likely to be and is excited about helping you have a great day on the water.

  • Mike Hill
    Mike Hill
    Repeat angler
    us
    Oklahoma, US
    •
    Member since 2024
    •
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Another spectacular day

    Half Day Trip (AM) on June 8, 2024 • 2 adults

    Can’t say anything more about fishing with Freddie other than it is pure fun. Thanks for putting us on some really nice fish!!

  • Keith Martin
    Keith Martin
    Repeat angler
    us
    Albuquerque, NM, US
    •
    Member since 2021
    •
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Full day trip with Captain Freddie

    Full Day Trip on October 6, 2021 • 4 adults

    What an amazing trip! Captain Freddie is an amazing person and an amazing Captain! Will definitely be coming back to share more memories and catch a lot of fish with Captain Freddie! Can’t say enough about the man! He put us on the fish both days we were with him. God bless you Captain Freddie and can’t wait to see you again!!!

  • Ryan Pisseri
    Ryan Pisseri
    Repeat angler
    us
    San Antonio, TX, US
    •
    Member since 2019
    •
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Day Trip

    Full Day Trip on August 3, 2019 • 4 adults

    Planned a trip for my brothers bachelor party, which was a group of 8 total some with quite a bit of fishing experience and some with nearly none at all. Captain Freddie was able to get another boat for us through one of his guide friends Captain Kelly and we were able to spilt the group up with 4 on each boat. I’ve been on a few guide trips and by far this was the best one thus far! Both captains did an amazing job not only putting us on the fish but the service was excellent and friendly, they made it feel like we were just out with another buddy fishing. I would definitely recommend this guided trip to anyone, you will not be disappointed!! The trip they provided us will be one me and the boys will talk about for years!

  • Tommy Poynter
    Tommy Poynter
    Member since 2019
    5.0

    Freddy Fish - Great Fisherman and Duck Hunter in Port O'Connor

    Half Day Trip (AM) on April 19, 2019

    I have fished with Freddy many times over the last 5 years. He does a great job and networks with everyone out on the Bay to make sure the customers have a great day. I've never had a bad trip and have gone with him at least 10 times (not counting Hunting). I have done business charters with him and personal trips. They call him "Freddy Fish" in town because he catches them! He always knows where they are. He also does Duck Hunting trips in his Diamondback Air Boat with his awesome dog "Bear". Bear works the birds and its really cool to watch. I go Hunting with him at least 5 times a year. Just got back from Port O - Fished Friday morning (yesterday) in 25 mph winds. We ran all over the place and tried a lot of places and techniques. Got Trout and Sheaphead on a hard day. Highly Recommended.

  • Gary Oncken
    Gary Oncken
    us
    Texas, US
    •
    Member since 2020
    5.0
    Verified

    October 3 fishing trip

    Full Day Trip on October 3, 2020 • 3 adults • 1 child

    Capt. Freddie is awsome! He goes above and beyond to make sure you are taken care of. He works hard to put you on the fish so you can enjoy the catch. Had a great time fishing with my son and Capt. Freddie. Limit on Reds and Black Drum. If you are looking for a fantastic guide, look no further......Capt. Freddie is your man.

  • Ron Bordeau
    Ron Bordeau
    us
    Texas, US
    •
    Member since 2020
    5.0
    Verified

    Half Day A. M. Trip with Captain Freddie

    Half Day Trip (AM) on July 6, 2020 • 3 adults

    Awesome day!! My wife,son,and myself fished with Captain Freddie for the first time July 6 and I promise you that it won’t be the last!! He put us on fish everywhere we stopped!! This is a super knowledgeable Captain and a helluva nice guy. I would recommend him to anyone I know!!!

  • Casey Neely
    Casey Neely
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day trip with capt freddy

    Full Day Trip on June 12, 2021 • 2 adults

    Was an awesome trip limited out on reds in an hr and caught bog trout and plenty on sheepshead . Funny capt and great vibes

Rating

4.9
60 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (66)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
100%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
95%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish

All reviews (60)

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Dashiell Carmical
Dashiell Carmical
us
Texas, US
•
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Captain Freddie was wonderful!
Full Day Trip on May 21, 2026 • 1 adult

Captain Freddie immediately responded to my request to book, gave clear information, followed up, and more than that, gave my son an amazing trip. Even though the rain interfered some, he was flexible and left later and was able to figure out ways to get on fish anyhow. We will be back!

Freddie Harborth
Response from Captain

Thank you , enjoyed him as well . Had a good time fishing and talking to him.

Harrison Simms
Harrison Simms
us
Texas, US
•
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Great Trip
Full Day Trip on August 29, 2026 • 2 adults

Had a great time fishing with Freddie

Reported catch:
Black Drum
Redfish
Freddie Harborth
Response from Captain

Thanks again , had a blast with yall

Mike Nowell
Mike Nowell
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
•
Member since 2022
•
2 trips
5.0
Verified
incredible fishing trip
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 7, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 child

Freddie put us on this fish immediately and it was none stop catching all morning. Freddie was also patient and a good coach for our 12 year old.

Freddie Harborth
Response from Captain

Thank you , I had a great time with yall . Thanks again.

Jerome Gonzales
Jerome Gonzales
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
•
Member since 2025
•
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Good mix of keepers and catch & release
Full Day Trip on June 1, 2025 • 2 adults

Freddie Harbroth did a great job of putting us on the trout using live croaker. We limited out near bird island. We then went to catch a few bull reds and a jack crevalle using sardines as bait, what a fight. The bull reds and jack were fun for a fight and a picture if you have never caught one. We moved on the try and catch some redfish in the slot. Unfortunately, we had no luck there. Freddie was excellent, rigging and baiting us up, and netting the trout before the dolphins could get our catch. Overall, I would recommend Freddie.

Reported catch:
Jack Crevalle
Redfish
Speckled Trout
David Williams
David Williams
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
•
Member since 2021
•
13 trips
4.7
Verified
Good Day Fishing
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 1, 2025 • 2 adults • 1 child

Speckled trout fishing was a little slow as Captain Freddie was working on getting us our limit on trout. We were able to get 5 of the 6 with another 4 or 5 that were not quite large enough to keep and we caught several other species of fish that we were not targeting such as 5 skipjacks, 2 blacktop sharks along with 3 other species of sharks, gafttop and several other fish as Captain moved us to various locations to get our limit and even gave us an additional 90 minutes of fishing time as we tried to get that last legal size trout!

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout

FAQs about Custom Rod Charters

Custom Rod Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $550 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $650 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Custom Rod Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Custom Rod Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
Custom Rod Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
Custom Rod Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Spinning
  • Popping
Top targeted fish species with Custom Rod Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Freddie Harborth
Freddie Harborth

Port O'Connor, Texas, United States

ID & license verified
60 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2019

I was born, raised, and lived in this area my whole life. I have been around the water since I could remember – from being on my grandpa's shrimp boat and fishing with friends and family to now running a charter boat. Watching kids and adults from inexperienced to experienced fishermen getting excited about catching their first, biggest fish, or just having fun, is something I really enjoy. I just love watching people of all ages enjoy the outdoors as much as I do.

Freddie Harborth
Freddie Harborth
Fully verified
60
reviews
2019
member since
~1h
response
I was born, raised, and lived in this area my whole life. I have been around the water since I could remember – from being on my grandpa's shrimp boat and fishing with friends and family to now running a charter boat. Watching kids and adults from inexperienced to experienced fishermen getting excited about catching their first, biggest fish, or just having fun, is something I really enjoy. I just love watching people of all ages enjoy the outdoors as much as I do.

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Black Drum
Black Drum
Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Real catches by this captain

  • Good Day Fishing
    David W.
    David W.
  • Good mix of keepers and catch & release
    Jerome G.
    Jerome G.
  • Another spectacular day
    Mike H.
    Mike H.
  • Excellent as always
    Mike H.
    Mike H.
  • Full day trip with Captain Freddie
    Keith M.
    Keith M.
  • Half day trip with capt freddy
    Casey N.
    Casey N.
  • October 3 fishing trip
    Gary O.
    Gary O.
  • Half day with Captain Freddie
    Noe G.
    Noe G.
  • Year 2
    Michael B.
    Michael B.
  • Great Day on the water!
    John H.
    John H.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2009
Boat manufacturer
Haynie
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
38 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Popping

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Catch cleaning & filleting

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
No minimum age, bring your own life jackets
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

 Cash

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

 Checks

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Port O'Connor right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
CobiaCobia
FlounderFlounder
Jack CrevalleJack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
RedfishRedfish
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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