First Cast Guide Service 

4.8/5 (10 reviews)
 
State licensed
 1303 water street , Port O'Connor, TX 77982, United States

First Cast Guide Service 

 
State licensed
4.8/5 (10 reviews)
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1303 water street
Port O'Connor, TX, United States
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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!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 10 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (8)

Great Time
Great Time
Great Time
+5

Angler rating

8
1
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

80%

Caught fish

89%

Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews
Showing: 5 of 10 reviews
Robert Douglas
Robert Douglas
5.0
Verified
No complaints here
Full Day Trip on July 12, 20252 adults
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.
Reported catch:
Redfish
1
Sergio Sanchez
Sergio Sanchez
5.0
Verified
Great Time
5 Hour Trip (AM) on September 27, 20254 adults
We had a great time. Captain John was very professional and experienced. On top on that , he is a funny guy. He got us on fish quickly and when we stopped getting bites , he knew exactly where to go. We will definitely book him again. Thanks again Captain John for a great fishing trip
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Reported catch:
Redfish
0
Charles Bard
Charles Bard
5.0
Verified
October fishing trip
Full Day Trip on October 18, 20254 adults
0
Jenny Ogea
Jenny Ogea
3.7
Verified
July fishing trip
5 Hour Trip (AM) on July 23, 20252 adults
Response from Captain
July 28, 2025
Sorry you weren't satisfied with your fishing trip. I work hard to put my customers on fish and take care of my costumers on the boat. Words of advice don't show up on your next charter sunburnt and hungover and take your misery out on charter service. Good luck and God bless.
2
Dan Brocknbeer
Dan Brocknbeer
Cypress, LA
5.0
Verified
Half day trip with Captain John.
5 Hour Trip (AM) on September 15, 20221 adult
Couldn't catch those big ones but had a good time.
0

Trip availability and prices

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5 Hour Trip (AM)
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5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $550 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 Hour Trip (PM)
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5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
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US $550 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip
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8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $650 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 10 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (8)

Great Time
Great Time
Great Time
+5

Angler rating

8
1
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

80%

Caught fish

89%

Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews
Showing: 5 of 10 reviews
Robert Douglas
Robert Douglas
5.0
Verified
No complaints here
Full Day Trip on July 12, 20252 adults
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.
Reported catch:
Redfish
1
Sergio Sanchez
Sergio Sanchez
5.0
Verified
Great Time
5 Hour Trip (AM) on September 27, 20254 adults
We had a great time. Captain John was very professional and experienced. On top on that , he is a funny guy. He got us on fish quickly and when we stopped getting bites , he knew exactly where to go. We will definitely book him again. Thanks again Captain John for a great fishing trip
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Reported catch:
Redfish
0
Charles Bard
Charles Bard
5.0
Verified
October fishing trip
Full Day Trip on October 18, 20254 adults
0
Jenny Ogea
Jenny Ogea
3.7
Verified
July fishing trip
5 Hour Trip (AM) on July 23, 20252 adults
Response from Captain
July 28, 2025
Sorry you weren't satisfied with your fishing trip. I work hard to put my customers on fish and take care of my costumers on the boat. Words of advice don't show up on your next charter sunburnt and hungover and take your misery out on charter service. Good luck and God bless.
2
Dan Brocknbeer
Dan Brocknbeer
Cypress, LA
5.0
Verified
Half day trip with Captain John.
5 Hour Trip (AM) on September 15, 20221 adult
Couldn't catch those big ones but had a good time.
0

FAQs about First Cast Guide Service

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The fish you can target

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2007
Restored in
2024
Boat manufacturer
Ultra cat
Boat type
Flats boat

Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots
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