First Cast Guide Service
Experience world-class fishing in Port O’Connor, Texas, with First Cast Guide Service! Whether you're a seasoned angler or a beginner, Captain John Ashley will guide you through the area’s rich inshore and nearshore waters, including reefs, flats, and backcountry spots, where you'll target trophy Black Drum, Speckled Trout, Redfish, Sheepshead, and Tripletail.
Step aboard a spacious 25’ Ultra Cat flats boat, designed for comfort and stability. With room for up to 4 guests, this vessel is powered by a 250 HP Mercury engine reaching speeds of 50 knots, ensuring you get to the best fishing spots quickly. It’s equipped with GPS navigation for precise tracking and a livewell to keep bait fresh for optimal fishing.
You'll have the chance to try bottom fishing, spinning, jigging, popping, and drift fishing, all with light tackle. Captain John provides top-quality rods, reels, tackle, and lures, and will clean and fillet your catch for free! Kids are welcome, making this a fantastic trip for families.
All you need to bring is your fishing license, snacks, and drinks. (Live bait is available at an extra cost.)
Book your adventure today and make unforgettable memories with First Cast Guide Service in Port O’Connor!
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (3)
Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
75%
Caught fish
86%
Jul 12, 2025
Full Day Trip
No complaints here
Capt. John Ashley was very friendly and knowledgeable of all the bays. We thoroughly enjoyed the trip the entire day. It’s definitely shows that he has guided for quite some time. It started off a little slow, due to nature being the way she is, but come around noon it picked up really quickly and we came home with four keeper reds. Even cooked and ate part of the catch that night. I’m already planning a trip for the fall.
Capt. John Ashley was very friendly and knowledgeable of all the bays. We thoroughly enjoyed the trip the entire day. It’s definitely...
Jul 23, 2025
5 Hour Trip (AM)
July fishing trip
Captain replied
Cypress, LA
Sep 15, 2022
5 Hour Trip (AM)
Half day trip with Captain John.
Couldn't catch those big ones but had a good time.
Couldn't catch those big ones but had a good time.
Houston, Texas
Mar 11, 2021
5 Hour Trip (AM)
Half day with Capt. John Ashley
Had a blast with Capt. John. Caught some undersized fish and had to throw them back but the keepers were great. He’s very knowledgeable about the rules of fishing.
Had a blast with Capt. John. Caught some undersized fish and had to throw them back but the keepers were great. He’s very knowledgeable...
Captain replied
Creedmoor, TX
Jun 25, 2022
Full Day Trip
June fishing trip
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (3)
Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
75%
Caught fish
86%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
No complaints here
Full Day Trip on July 12, 2025
Capt. John Ashley was very friendly and knowledgeable of all the bays. We thoroughly enjoyed the trip the entire day. It’s definitely shows that he has guided for quite some time. It started off a little slow, due to nature being the way she is, but come around noon it picked up really quickly and we came home with four keeper reds. Even cooked and ate part of the catch that night. I’m already planning a trip for the fall.
Capt. John Ashley was very friendly and knowledgeable of all the bays. We thoroughly enjoyed the trip the entire day. It’s definitely shows that he has guided for quite some time. It started off a little slow, due to nature being the way she is, but come around noon it picked up really quickly and we came home with four keeper reds. Even cooked and ate part of the catch that night. I’m already planning a trip for the fall.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
July fishing trip
5 Hour Trip (AM) on July 23, 2025
Cypress, LA
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Half day trip with Captain John.
5 Hour Trip (AM) on September 15, 2022
Couldn't catch those big ones but had a good time.
Couldn't catch those big ones but had a good time.
Houston, Texas
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Half day with Capt. John Ashley
5 Hour Trip (AM) on March 11, 2021
Had a blast with Capt. John. Caught some undersized fish and had to throw them back but the keepers were great. He’s very knowledgeable about the rules of fishing.
Had a blast with Capt. John. Caught some undersized fish and had to throw them back but the keepers were great. He’s very knowledgeable about the rules of fishing.
Creedmoor, TX
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
June fishing trip
Full Day Trip on June 25, 2022
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