Fishing out of Port O’Connor, Texas, Captain Jon Mahan Hunting & Fishing offers exciting inshore fishing trips for all the family. You’ll be on some of the most productive waters in Texas, fishing the well-known San Antonio Bay and its surrounding inshore waterways. Known for his friendly manner with customers and excellent knowledge of where the fish hide, Capt. Jon will make sure your trip is both enjoyable and productive.

You’ll be casting from a 21’ Shallow Sport center console which, true to its name, can access some of the shallowest of waters to get to where the fish are. With the assistance of a wireless trolling motor, you’ll drift discreetly along the skinny waters, getting right on top of your targeted fish without spooking them. On the open waters, you’ll be powered by a 175 HP Suzuki motor, reaching speeds of up to 35 knots.

Capt. Jon fishes the bays for Redfish, Trout, Flounder, and Black Drum. He provides both live bait and artificial lures to suit all fishing styles, so you’ll get the chance to try out a variety of techniques. Please, have in mind that there is an extra cost for the bait: $22 per quart for shrimp and $12 per dozen for croaker. Rods and reels are provided for all trips except when wade fishing, where you’ll be responsible for all gear, including suitable clothing. All level of angler is welcome aboard and Capt. Jon is more than happy to help you develop your fishing skills. Fish cleaning and packaging is included in the price.

Get ready for your trip by bringing suitable clothing, any food or beverages you might like to consume, and a valid Texas fishing license with a saltwater stamp – then you’re ready to go! Everything else you need will be waiting for you at Capt Jon Mahan Hunting & Fishing. Come on down and get on the water!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $500
    This 5-hour trip will have you drifting the inshore waters of nearby San Antonio, Espirito Santo, or Aransas Bays, while fishing for Redfish, Speckled Trout, and more. These winding waterways offer excellent fishing opportunities, as well as stunning wildlife along the flats. Please, have in mind that there is an extra cost for the bait: $22 per quart for shrimp and $12 per dozen for croaker.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $500
    Want to spend 5 hours in the afternoon, drifting the inshore waters of nearby San Antonio, Espirito Santo, or Aransas Bays? If you book this trip, you will be fishing for Redfish, Speckled Trout, and more and you will see the stunning wildlife along the flats. Please, have in mind that there is an extra cost for the bait: $22 per quart for shrimp and $12 per dozen for croaker.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 130 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Victoria C.
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Great trip!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on October 25, 2024
Had the best time with Captain Jon!  I messaged him before hand to make sure I booked the right trip for the kind of fish...
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David W.
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Good Fishing in Poor Weather

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 18, 2024
What a day! High tide, windy and raining at times; we started trying to catch trout but water was to murky, so Captain Jon...
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Corey S.
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October 11th Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on October 11, 2024
I came into town the night before and Captain Jon was able to not only accommodate me on short notice, but put me on the fish!...
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Omarr V.
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Fish on!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on September 28, 2024
The Captain was great! He put us on fish right from the beginning. When things got slow at one spot, we moved on to the next....
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Bill P.
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FAQs about Captain Jon Mahan Hunting & Fishing

Captain Jon Mahan Hunting & Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (5 hours)

When you book a trip with Captain Jon Mahan Hunting & Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor

Trips booked with Captain Jon Mahan Hunting & Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Catch cleaning & filleting

Captain Jon Mahan Hunting & Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Captain Jon Mahan Hunting & Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Captain Jon Mahan Hunting & Fishing include:
  • Black Drum
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bonnethead)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tripletail

Your captain

Jon Mahan
Port O'Connor, Texas, United States
350 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
133 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since June 2016
Saltwater fishing is my passion. I grew up in Kingsville, Texas fishing Baffin Bay as a child. I now live in Victoria and love to fish in the bays around Seadrift and Port O'Connor.

The fish you can target

Black Drum Black Drum
Cobia Cobia
Flounder Flounder
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
21 ft
Year built
2007
Restored in
2020
Boat manufacturer
Shallowsport
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 175HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Catch cleaning & filleting

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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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
PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

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