First Light Fishing Charters

What could be better than a day spent on a bay fishing trip along one of the best fisheries on the Texas coast? Captain Jared has been fishing these waters since he was a kid and is the right man to help you enjoy this beautiful area.

Your vessel for the day will be a 25’ Majek bay boat, a wonderful craft not just for fishing but for cruising in style. It was originally built in 2019 and has a 250HP Yamaha engine which will take you to exhilarating speeds of up to 53 knots and get you to the best fishing spots in no time. It’s also equipped with fishfinder technology and with 2 live bait wells. Alternatively, you may go out on Capt. Jared’s airboat which is 20’ long and 8’ wide. The captain chooses the boat you’ll go on based on fishing conditions, making sure you have the right vessel to provide you with the most productive trip.

Capt. Jared specializes in inshore fishing meaning you’ll be chasing after fish such as Redfish, Black Drum, Flounder, and Speckled Seatrout. You’ll be trying out different techniques including drifting, using live bait, lures, and fly fishing. Fly fishing must be requested in advance, is for up to 3 anglers, and comes with an additional charge.

Quality rods and reels, as well as fresh live bait, will be waiting for you on board. You’ll also be provided with bottled water so just pack some food, any beverages besides water (no glass), sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat. You’re welcome to bring a small cooler for your drinks. After your trip, Capt. Jared will clean your catch so you can get it grilled at one of the nearby restaurants or take it home for a tasty dinner.

Once you’ve confirmed your booking and packed your gear you’ll be enjoying some of the best fishing available on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico.

The Texas mid-coast offers plenty of fish in plenty of sizes. Book your trip today!



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  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    $600
    On this fishing trip, you'll be targeting Speckled Trout, Redfish, Flounder, and Black Drum depending on what fish is most prevalent during this time of year along the Texas midcoast. All fishing gear and tackle are provided, as well as bottled water. Captain Jared is always on hand to help you out if required, especially if kids or beginners are joining. Once you've returned to shore with your catch, he’ll clean the fish and package it for you.
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FAQs about First Light Fishing Charters

First Light Fishing Charters offers the following trip to customers:
  • $600 per group, additional $100 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)

When you book a trip with First Light Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well 2
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with First Light Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (water)

First Light Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing (Surf fishing mid/ late summer for trout and reds)

First Light Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with First Light Fishing Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Pompano
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Spotted Seatrout

About the Captain

Jared Mcculloch
Rockport, Texas, United States
4 Fishing Reports
ID & License verified
101 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2020
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
As a young kid all of my summers were spent in the Rockport, Aransas Pass and Port Aransas area. Fishing and watching as how the area changes and grows in and out of the water has been an amazingly fun challenge to work with.

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Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Flounder Flounder
Pompano Pompano
Redfish Redfish

Boat specs

Majek (Bay boat) originally built in 2019. Powered by a 250HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 53 knots.

Length
25 ft
Capacity
5 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Surf fishing mid/ late summer for trout and reds

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
2
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
water

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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.

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Recent Fishing Reports

Summer Trout Fishing is Here
Summer Trout Fishing is Here
May 25, 2023
Summer time and trout go hand in hand, croaker are finally the perfect size for bait, as well as large balls of shad are moving in. Redfish are lining up in the flats again. This summer is going to be another great stretch of fishing. Get on the books and lets get on the water!
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Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 101 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Great day \u2026..
2 half days inshore fishing.
2 half days inshore fishing.
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Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Catch intended fish
94%
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Randy P.
Bowie, TX
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Day Trip

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip (AM) on May 30, 2023
My wife and I had a day trip with Captain Jared, on May 30,2023, and extremely enjoyed the day. Jared put us on some of the...
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Russell P.
Bedford, TX
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6 hour trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on July 19, 2022
What can I say, other than Jared is amazing. Fishing was a bit slow, but that is why it’s not called catching, Jared moved...
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Dennis A.
Round Rock, Texas
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Half Day trip with Captain Mike

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on December 15, 2022
Had a great time out on a half day fishing trip with Captain Mike, we headed out on time, he had everything ready to go. It...
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Tony D.
Crowley, TX
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Jared

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip (AM) on May 16, 2023
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Rick M.
Spring, TX
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Trip with Captain Jared

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on June 10, 2022
Took wife and 2 grandsons on 6 hour trip with Jared today.  He was patient with these croaker rookies and they landed plenty...
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