Mid Coast Bay Fishing
Mid Coast Bay Fishing
Mid Coast Bay Fishing is here to show you the stunning shallow waters of Port O'Connor. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Stephen can tell you all about the local fishery.
Redfish, Speckled Trout, Black Drum, Sheepshead and more inhabit these waters year round.
On these trips, it’s common to use light tackle. Typical trip begins at 7am dock departure and lines up at 11am for ride back to dock on a Half Day trip (times vary)
We are a kid-friendly charter service, so the whole family can come and unplug for the day! You're welcome to bring snacks and drinks so that everyone stays happy and energized! Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
You'll be fishing aboard a 2013 Majek Texas Slam 23' Flats Skiff with room for 4 Anglers. Any questions about this rig please ask before booking. The rig has VERY LOW gunnels (sides) which can make some anglers a bit nervous but it's a very safe boat.
Rods and reels are included EXCEPT FOR WADING TRIPS (wading- also byo gear INCLUDING RODS, rod belt, stringer, net, lures, tackle). Fish cleaning may be extra depending upon the catch. Live Bait is included & depends upon availability, tips are appreciated and customarily $50-$100.
Before coming aboard, it will be required to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group, check age limits. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.
A few items to bring include a hat, sunglasses, bottled water, and sunblock (non-spray). If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Again, Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles and of course NO illegal drugs are tolerated—Strictly Enforced.
Mid Coast Bay Fishing is here to show you the stunning shallow waters of Port O'Connor. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Stephen can tell you all about the local fishery.
Redfish, Speckled Trout, Black Drum, Sheepshead and more inhabit these waters year round.
On these trips, it’s common to use light tackle. Typical trip begins at 7am dock departure and lines up at 11am for ride back to dock on a Half Day trip (times vary)
We are a kid-friendly charter service, so the whole family can come and unplug for the day! You're welcome to bring snacks and drinks so that everyone stays happy and energized! Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
You'll be fishing aboard a 2013 Majek Texas Slam 23' Flats Skiff with room for 4 Anglers. Any questions about this rig please ask before booking. The rig has VERY LOW gunnels (sides) which can make some anglers a bit nervous but it's a very safe boat.
Rods and reels are included EXCEPT FOR WADING TRIPS (wading- also byo gear INCLUDING RODS, rod belt, stringer, net, lures, tackle). Fish cleaning may be extra depending upon the catch. Live Bait is included & depends upon availability, tips are appreciated and customarily $50-$100.
Before coming aboard, it will be required to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group, check age limits. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.
A few items to bring include a hat, sunglasses, bottled water, and sunblock (non-spray). If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Again, Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles and of course NO illegal drugs are tolerated—Strictly Enforced.
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Shaney Gulick•
Texas, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedHit the limit early!!
MORNING 5hr BOAT Fishg bait incl on July 9, 2026 • 3 adultsCaptain Stephen was excellent to have as a captain with two teenage boys! He kept them both engaged the whole time by showing them different techniques and moving locarions often. he was also very patient with them and helped them while giving them room to trial and error. We hit our limit early with several trout and a 22 inch and a 27.5 inch redfish!! His boat was very clean and comfortable for the three of us in our party. i would definitely book another trip with him next time we vosot POC.
Michael Wilson•Texas, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedNewCaptain worked hard today!
MORNING 5hr BOAT Fishg bait incl on September 12, 2026 • 4 adultsRough morning but Captain kept working and put us on the fish by afternoon.
Steven E EstradaRepeat angler•Texas, US•Member since 20235 trips5.0VerifiedOn the TROUT!!!
MORNING 5hr BOAT Fishg bait incl on April 8, 2026 • 3 adultsWe had a great time fishing with Capt Stephen. He took time to teach my wife and daughter some tricks of the trade. He got us on the fish and came home with some good trout.
Elvis LeonRepeat angler•Texas, US•Member since 20262 trips5.0Verifiedlat minute safe to our fishing trip
MORNING 5hr BOAT Fishg bait incl on January 18, 2026 • 4 adultsCaptain Stephen really saved our fishing trip! When another captain fell through, he stepped in and ensured we had an amazing day on the water. Thanks to his expertise, we not only caught some great fish but also enjoyed every moment. Truly a fantastic experience! 🎣✨
Isabella LopezRepeat angler•San Antonio, TX, US•Member since 20252 trips5.0VerifiedDO IT
AFTERNOON 4hr BOAT Fishg bait incl on October 11, 2025 • 2 adultsMy husband and i went with stephen for our anniversary weekend, we couldn’t have a better time! we originally booked a morning trip but ended up extending our trip longer because we had so much fun. Capt stephen is funny and knowledgeable it was like fishing with a friend!
Randolph HansenRepeat angler•Texas, US•Member since 20242 trips5.0VerifiedGreat Family Outing
6 Hour Trip on November 15, 2025 • 5 adults • 1 childCapt Stephen was great. Communicated well. Put us on fish. Caught several bull reds and drum. We nearly limited out on trout. We came in with way more fish than other boats returning that morning. Recommend Capt Stephen for a fun worry free fishing trip.
Arthur Pike•San Antonio, TX, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedFishing with Stephen
MORNING 5hr BOAT Fishg bait incl on June 6, 2026 • 4 adults
Ralph Canul•Texas, USMember since 20265.0Verifiedperfect company
MORNING 5hr BOAT Fishg bait incl on March 13, 2026 • 1 adultCaptain Stephen and I set out to do one thing today and that was lose ourselves and fish. Catching awesome quality fish was seriously the cherry on top!
Greg ReedRepeat angler•Texas, US•Member since 20233 trips5.0VerifiedAwesome Trip!
6 Hour Trip on March 7, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 childIf you’re looking for a fishing guide in POC or Seadrift, Tx. Capt. Stephen Boriskie of Mid Coast Outfitters is the “reel” deal!
Justin KernesRepeat angler•Texas, US•Member since 20244 trips5.0Verifiedgreat day for fishing
6 Hour Trip on October 4, 2025 • 3 adultsCaptian Stephen was great and was able to put us on some fish, he knows the area extremely well, was very pesonable, and I would recommend him to anyone.
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Captain Stephen was excellent to have as a captain with two teenage boys! He kept them both engaged the whole time by showing them different techniques and moving locarions often. he was also very patient with them and helped them while giving them room to trial and error. We hit our limit early with several trout and a 22 inch and a 27.5 inch redfish!! His boat was very clean and comfortable for the three of us in our party. i would definitely book another trip with him next time we vosot POC.
thank you so much for the kind words and great review. I hope to Fish you guys again soon in the future I really enjoyed my time with you and your boys. 
I was so happy to see that Captain Stephen is running trips again! I've been wanting to take my teenage boys out for a while now and I immediately jumped at the chance when I saw he was back at it. As usual, Captain Stephen was super driven to put us on fish. He took us to several spots and was great about keeping bait on hooks to ensure our lines were in the water as much as possible! He was also good about snapping great pics for us along the way! We caught black drum, red fish, and speckled trout. We had a fish fry with family and friends the afternoon we got home and told them all about our trip. Needless to say, my boys and I had a great time! We can't wait to get back down to POC for another trip with Captain Stephen!
Thanks for the kudos Jeremy. It was really nice meeting and hanging out with your two sons. They are fine young man I can tell you guys are raising them right! I look forward to seeing you again soon on another adventure in the middle coast of Texas
Rough morning but Captain kept working and put us on the fish by afternoon.
thank you for the great review! it was a tough bite all morning but you guys hung in there and we turned it around… awesome fishing with you!!!
Captain Stephen did an outstanding job despite the wind blowing and 3 kids "7 and under" driving him nuts. He was patient and instructive with the kids. Fish were boated, fish were lost, lifetime memories were made.
Thank you for the kind review we had some tough conditions today but enjoyed our time on the water and caught some fish too, the boys were enthusiastic and a nice group to cheer you up...gonna be good anglers some day for sure.
We had a great time fishing with Capt Stephen. He took time to teach my wife and daughter some tricks of the trade. He got us on the fish and came home with some good trout.
Thanks for the kind review, I enjoyed getting to fish with your family in POC.
FAQs about Mid Coast Bay Fishing
- US $650 per group - AFTERNOON 4hr BOAT Fishg bait incl (4 hours)
- US $650 per group - MORNING 5hr WADE Fishg bait incl (5 hours)
- US $700 per group - MORNING 5hr BOAT Fishg bait incl (5 hours)
- US $800 per group - FULL DAY 8hr WADE Fishing LURES (8 hours)
- US $950 per group - FULL DAY 8hr WADE Fishing bait incl (8 hours)
- US $1,100 per group - FULL DAY or TOURNAMENT-BOAT FiSHING (8 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well In Winter months we use dead shrimp
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (May thru August is Croaker then September thru April is live shrimp)
- Inshore fishing (POC and Seadrift Bays only, no Jetty trips)
- Flats fishing
- Light tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Drift fishing
- Black Drum
- Redfish
- Speckled Trout
Your operator
Port O'Connor, Texas, United States
My earliest memories involve Fishing and being Outdoors with my dad and my family. I remember being super excited for the weekends because my dad would love to take me fishing whether it was walking out on the Galveston jetties or later going in our Bay boat I was always excited to be even a little part of the planning, preparation and travel to the boat ramp. Of course there was always a gathering of the bait either by cast net or buying it from the ramp shop. We always felt like if we did not have live shrimp we would not catch anything which of course I found later not to be the case, but my parents instilled in me at a early age, the beauty of the outdoors-freedom of fishing on the Galveston bay. I carry that excitement and energy throughout my life. I remember the day I got my drivers license. I hooked up to the boat and took it to the boat ramp. Later I became a fishing guide and spent nine years even more intensely learning all about Bait fishing and management and what that meant to catch a fish-more accurately to put customers on fish day after day. The experience speaks for itself, but the energy and drive it takes to be a Fishing guide is all about helping others especially kids. I love the unbiased energy and excitement of children on the boat. I love how they're excited about the live bair in the tank and asking me all kinds of questions that no one else may ask. I look forward to sharing time with you and your family on your fishing adventures.
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You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.
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Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
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