First Light Fishing Charters
+71What 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!
Captain
Jared Mcculloch
Highlights
Plan your trip
In demand! Last booked: 3 days ago
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (90)
+87Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Appropriate for children
92%
Friendly captain
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
92%
Caught fish
97%
Experience:
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Good Trip
5 Hour Trip (AM) on September 20, 2024
Good trip with Captain Jared. After he helped us get the technique down, we caught most of our reds right out the bat. The bite slowed and we wound up just shy of our limit on reds. Clean boat, well-kept rod and reels, bait on the hook, pointing us to the right spots or casting to them when needed. Jared did everything within his control to help us catch fish.
Good trip with Captain Jared. After he helped us get the technique down, we caught most of our reds right out the bat. The bite slowed and we wound up just shy of our limit on reds. Clean boat, well-kept rod and reels, bait on the hook, pointing us to the right spots or casting to them when needed. Jared did everything within his control to help us catch fish.
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Great fishing trip, lots of fun and fish
5 Hour Trip (AM) on July 13, 2024
Second time booking with this guide , always on time, well organized, top notch gear and knowledge. Would love to use again in the future. Caught limit on targeted fish and had a great time. Thanks again
Second time booking with this guide , always on time, well organized, top notch gear and knowledge. Would love to use again in the future. Caught limit on targeted fish and had a great time. Thanks again
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Great
5 Hour Trip (AM) on March 20, 2025
Jared was great!! Put us on some reddish and we all limited out within 2 hours. Highly recommend him.
Jared was great!! Put us on some reddish and we all limited out within 2 hours. Highly recommend him.
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Fantastic
5 Hour Trip (AM) on September 22, 2024
This was such a great experience for our group. The guide has great energy and I would book again.
This was such a great experience for our group. The guide has great energy and I would book again.
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Fillet a fish
5 Hour Trip (AM) on August 27, 2024
Great guide with great boat. Got on the reds early and finished up with healthy and conservative limit of trout.
Great guide with great boat. Got on the reds early and finished up with healthy and conservative limit of trout.
FAQs about First Light Fishing Charters
What are the trip rates for First Light Fishing Charters?
First Light Fishing Charters offers the following trip to customers:
- US $650 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip (AM) (5 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with First Light Fishing Charters?
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
What's included in the trip price with First Light Fishing Charters?
Trips booked with First Light Fishing Charters include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait (I usually purchase or catch bait before the start of the trip so it’s straight to fishing! )
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Pickups in Port Aransas does require an outside company to clean your catch. Prices are very reasonable. If departing from Rockport or Aransas Pass I do all the fish cleaning. )
- Drinks (water)
What types of fishing does First Light Fishing Charters offer?
First Light Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
- Inshore Fishing
- Nearshore Fishing (Surf fishing mid/ late summer for trout and reds)
What fishing techniques does First Light Fishing Charters offer?
First Light Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Trolling
- Popping
- Drift Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with First Light Fishing Charters?
Top targeted fish species with First Light Fishing Charters include:
- Black Drum
- Flounder
- Pompano
- Redfish
- Sheepshead
- Spotted Seatrout
Meet your captain
Rockport, Texas, United States
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.
Fish you can target
Your boat
Where you can fish
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Surf fishing mid/ late summer for trout and reds
How you can fish
Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Popping
Drift Fishing
What's on board
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
2
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box
Included in the price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
I usually purchase or catch bait before the start of the trip so it’s straight to fishing!
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Pickups in Port Aransas does require an outside company to clean your catch. Prices are very reasonable. If departing from Rockport or Aransas Pass I do all the fish cleaning.
Drinks
water
How cancellations work
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
Kids are always welcome aboard! We are in protected bays with calm waters that rarely get rough. Any questions please feel free to get in contact!
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
How to pay
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.
What’s biting in Rockport right now
Black Drum
Flounder
Redfish
Sheepshead