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Mid Coast Bay Fishing 

4.8
(27 reviews)
 
State licensed
 1303 Water Street, Port O'Connor, TX 77982, United States–
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Mid Coast Bay Fishing 

Port O'Connor, TX, United States
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23 ft
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4.8
(27 reviews)
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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-PRICES FOR FISHING TRIPS IS FOR 3…add $100 for the 4th—Any questions about this rig please ask before booking.  The rig has 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-PRICES FOR FISHING TRIPS IS FOR 3…add $100 for the 4th—Any questions about this rig please ask before booking.  The rig has 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
Charter Operator
Mid Coast Bay Fishing
14 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
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What this charter offers
Live bait
You keep catch
Child friendly
Rods, reels & tackle
What this charter offers
Live bait
You keep catch
Child friendly
Rods, reels & tackle

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Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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MORNING 5hr WADE Fishg bait incl
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Redfish
Speckled Trout
US $650
Entire boat: up to 3 people
AFTERNOON 4hr BOAT Fishg bait incl
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Black Drum
Redfish
Speckled Trout
US $650
Entire boat: up to 3 people
MORNING 5hr BOAT Fishg bait incl
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:15 AM
Black Drum
Redfish
Speckled Trout
US $700
Entire boat: up to 3 people
FULL DAY 8hr WADE Fishing LURES
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Redfish
Speckled Trout
US $800
Entire boat: up to 4 people
FULL DAY 8hr WADE Fishing bait incl
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Redfish
Speckled Trout
US $950
Entire boat: up to 3 people
FULL DAY or TOURNAMENT-BOAT FiSHING
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Black Drum
Redfish
Speckled Trout
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 3 people

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Rating

4.8
27 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (57)

Reviews (27)

  • Shaney Gulick
    Shaney Gulick
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Hit the limit early!!

    MORNING 5hr BOAT Fishg bait incl on July 9, 2026 • 3 adults

    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.

  • Elvis Leon
    Elvis Leon
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    lat minute safe to our fishing trip

    MORNING 5hr BOAT Fishg bait incl on January 18, 2026 • 4 adults

    Captain 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! 🎣✨

  • Michael Wilson
    Michael Wilson
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain worked hard today!

    MORNING 5hr BOAT Fishg bait incl on September 12, 2026 • 4 adults

    Rough morning but Captain kept working and put us on the fish by afternoon.

  • Randolph Hansen
    Randolph Hansen
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Family Outing

    6 Hour Trip on November 15, 2025 • 5 adults • 1 child

    Capt 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.

  • Steven E Estrada
    Steven E Estrada
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2023
    5 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    On the TROUT!!!

    MORNING 5hr BOAT Fishg bait incl on April 8, 2026 • 3 adults

    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.

  • Arthur Pike
    Arthur Pike
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Stephen

    MORNING 5hr BOAT Fishg bait incl on June 6, 2026 • 4 adults
  • Ralph Canul
    Ralph Canul
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    perfect company

    MORNING 5hr BOAT Fishg bait incl on March 13, 2026 • 1 adult

    Captain 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 Reed
    Greg Reed
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2023
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome Trip!

    6 Hour Trip on March 7, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 child

    If you’re looking for a fishing guide in POC or Seadrift, Tx. Capt. Stephen Boriskie of Mid Coast Outfitters is the “reel” deal!

  • Isabella Lopez
    Isabella Lopez
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    DO IT

    AFTERNOON 4hr BOAT Fishg bait incl on October 11, 2025 • 2 adults

    My 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!

  • Justin Kernes
    Justin Kernes
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2024
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    great day for fishing

    6 Hour Trip on October 4, 2025 • 3 adults

    Captian 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.

FAQs about Mid Coast Bay Fishing

Mid Coast Bay Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $650 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - AFTERNOON 4hr BOAT Fishg bait incl (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - MORNING 5hr WADE Fishg bait incl (5 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - MORNING 5hr BOAT Fishg bait incl (5 hours)
  • US $800 per group - FULL DAY 8hr WADE Fishing LURES (8 hours)
  • US $950 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - FULL DAY 8hr WADE Fishing bait incl (8 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - FULL DAY or TOURNAMENT-BOAT FiSHING (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Mid Coast Bay Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well In Winter months we use dead shrimp
Trips booked with Mid Coast Bay Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (May thru August is Croaker then September thru April is live shrimp)
Mid Coast Bay Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing (POC and Seadrift Bays only, no Jetty trips)
  • Flats fishing
Mid Coast Bay Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Mid Coast Bay Fishing include:
  • Black Drum
  • Redfish
  • Speckled Trout

Your operator

Mid Coast Bay Fishing
Mid Coast Bay Fishing
Port O'Connor, Texas, United States
31 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
27 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since September 2025
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.
Mid Coast Bay Fishing
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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.

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Redfish
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Black Drum
Black Drum
Redfish
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout

Real catches by this captain

  • Family group with two young anglers posing beside multiple redfish laid out on the deck of a fishing boat.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    What a treat today to host a fantastic family—the boys were on fire catching those red fish small ones and big ones. They had a blast managing the Bait taking off Fish stretching some line netting a fish you name it we were on it
  • A proud angler holding a Redfish while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Family Fun
  • Young angler proudly holding a Speckled Trout during a guided fishing trip in Port O'Connor, Texas, with a scenic sunset backdrop.
    Here we are at the end of September, and the best month of the year is only a few days away—October! I have so many memories of great October fishing, on both warm days and those that come with a cool blast, that there are simply too many to count. They are great memories of times when the fish were thick and plentiful and the tides allowed me to run wherever I wanted with ease. The bull tides and moon-driven water are coming, filling back up these skinny bays that have exposed a myriad of sandbars and shell beds throughout the summer. Places that have been difficult or impossible to reach suddenly have water again, and that opens up a whole lot of country for both the fish and fishermen. The fish know what is coming, and so do I. Solid bites on lures and bait are the stuff fishing stories are made of, and October has produced plenty of them for me over the years. Cooler temperatures, shorter days, more fish and hungry bites—you name it. There are so many things about October that make it one of my favorite times of the year to be on the Texas coast. Now is the time to make that call and get on my books for some bay fishing around Port O’Connor and Seadrift. I realize there are plenty of other things competing for our time this month. School is in full swing, sports are going strong, hunting seasons are getting started and everybody seems to have somewhere they need to be. But you owe it to yourself to get down to the coast soon and add a good day on the water to all those other things tugging on your belt. It won’t be long before we’ll be duck hunting as well, so fall is shaping up to be a well- deserved break from the summer heat. Don’t misread that—I love summer too, especially those fantastic days when we’re catching limits of speckled trout along with a mix of redfish and drum. There is nothing wrong with a summer morning when everything comes together and the fish cooperate. But I’m ready for fall! I’m ready for those first cool mornings, higher tides and that feeling you get when you step outside before daylight and realize the season is finally changing. October doesn’t mean the end of our fishing season down here. In a lot of ways, it feels like the beginning of another one. Capt Stephen Boriskie Mid Coast Bay Fishing and Duck Hunting **hidden content**
  • Angler proudly displaying a Redfish while fishing on a boat in coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Michael W.
    Michael W.
    Rough morning but Captain kept working and put us on the fish by afternoon.
  • A young angler proudly displaying a Speckled Trout against a stunning sunset backdrop while fishing on the water.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Tourney time fish
  • Angler proudly displaying a Redfish while fishing in a scenic coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Hot afternoon I figured the bitewould be slow and overall closer to 1 o’clock was the best even though we gave it our best efforts after that we ended up with four trout and four red fish and I’ll take it any day
  • A young angler proudly displaying a striped fish while enjoying a sunny day on a pontoon boat.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Black Drum
    These boys had a blast along with their friends on a Speedy Stop, Port, O’Connor kid Fish fishing tournament
  • A family enjoying their fishing trip, proudly displaying a variety of trout on the deck of a boat.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    North Texas family shared a great day on the water with mild temperatures and wind along with clear skies and plenty of action and we lost a couple of good ones at the boat but ended on a good note with the 27 inch redfish
  • Angler holding a Speckled Trout while fishing from a boat in a coastal waterway.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Action was slow and far between today, but my group hanging in there and ended up catching a nice box of fish on this celebration for the family of a 16th birthday
  • A family enjoying a successful fishing trip, proudly displaying their catch of redfish on a boat.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Morning bite as been slower but a mix of redfish and trout were our luck with this generational fishing trip. Good stuff.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2013
Boat manufacturer
Majek
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Evinrude
Powered by
1 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
In Winter months we use dead shrimp
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
May thru August is Croaker then September thru April is live shrimp

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip
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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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
I often get the question about age limits for the kids and to that I say my dad began taking me fishing on a boat around age 7, but each junior angler is different and throughout my decade of guiding professionally I have all ages of 'kids' so I say let t
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full
Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
No additional fees.

What’s biting in Port O'Connor right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
RedfishRedfish
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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