Captain Jon Mahan Hunting & Fishing 

4.9
(130 reviews)
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State licensed
 2649 Stella Avenue, Port O'Connor, TX 77982, United States–

Captain Jon Mahan Hunting & Fishing 

Port O'Connor, TX, United States
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21 ft
4
4.9
(130 reviews)

If you're ready to experience fishing in Port O'Connor, look no further than Captain Jon Mahan Hunting & Fishing.

Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Black Drum, Redfish, Flounder, Speckled Trout, Mangrove Snapper, Sheepshead, Blacktip Shark, Jack Crevalle, Red Snapper, Tripletail, Bonnethead Shark, Cobia, and whatever else takes the bait.

You'll target your catch by spinning, popping, drifting, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Any fish within the legal limit are yours to keep. Capt. Jon can even clean your catch for you. Enjoy it later that day or pack it away for months ahead.

Captain Jon Mahan Hunting & Fishing welcomes kids aboard, so the whole family can come and unplug for the day! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Feel free to bring your own snacks to maintain your energy throughout the trip!

Your excursion begins aboard a 21' Center console with room for 4 passengers. It comes with all the essentials no fishing machine can run without.
Capt. Jon will provide rods and reels for you.

You might need to purchase a local fishing license before the trip. 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.

It's always wise to bring sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen (non-spray), and bottled water. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Captain Jon Mahan Hunting & Fishing will make it easy for you to go fishing in Port O'Connor. So, how about booking that trip?

If you're ready to experience fishing in Port O'Connor, look no further than Captain Jon Mahan Hunting & Fishing.

Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Black Drum, Redfish, Flounder, Speckled Trout, Mangrove Snapper, Sheepshead, Blacktip Shark, Jack Crevalle, Red Snapper, Tripletail, Bonnethead Shark, Cobia, and whatever else takes the bait.

You'll target your catch by spinning, popping, drifting, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Any fish within the legal limit are yours to keep. Capt. Jon can even clean your catch for you. Enjoy it later that day or pack it away for months ahead.

Captain Jon Mahan Hunting & Fishing welcomes kids aboard, so the whole family can come and unplug for the day! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Feel free to bring your own snacks to maintain your energy throughout the trip!

Your excursion begins aboard a 21' Center console with room for 4 passengers. It comes with all the essentials no fishing machine can run without.
Capt. Jon will provide rods and reels for you.

You might need to purchase a local fishing license before the trip. 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.

It's always wise to bring sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen (non-spray), and bottled water. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Captain Jon Mahan Hunting & Fishing will make it easy for you to go fishing in Port O'Connor. So, how about booking that trip?

Jonathan Mahan
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Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
Redfish
Flounder
+2
US $575
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

4.9
130 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (240)

What anglers say

99%
Great experience
96%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
94%
Caught fish

Reviews (130)

  • Victoria Carpenter
    Victoria Carpenter
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip!

    Half Day Trip (AM) on October 25, 2024 • 2 adults

    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 we wanted to target and he messaged me back quickly to confirm the best trip. He worked his butt off to get us fish! We limited out on Red Fish (which is what we wanted to target), and got some drum and a few trout. Would highly recommend using Jon he did a fantastic job getting us on fish and moving when they would stop biting! He baited and cast our rods where he thought the fish would be! We will be booking more trips in the future!

  • David Williams
    David Williams
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2021
    13 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Good Fishing in Poor Weather

    Half Day Trip (AM) on June 18, 2024 • 2 adults

    What a day! High tide, windy and raining at times; we started trying to catch trout but water was to murky, so Captain Jon moved us around to locate the fish as we first got our limit on black drum, then went after redfish. We took home nice filets from these 16 fish. We released several other black and red drums that were too small or over the quota along with a few hardhead catfish. Captain Jon did an outstanding job of maneuvering us around to get the fish and a great trip!

  • Corey Smith
    Corey Smith
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    October 11th Trip

    Half Day Trip (AM) on October 11, 2024 • 2 adults

    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! Great guy with tons of knowledge, easy going and an all around good time!

  • Omarr Veliz
    Omarr Veliz
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Fish on!!

    Half Day Trip (AM) on September 28, 2024 • 4 adults

    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. The Captain did a great job.

  • Gary Mitchell
    Gary Mitchell
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2021
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Half Day evening trip with Captain Jon Mahan

    Half Day Trip (PM) on October 30, 2021 • 2 adults

    Well I really do not know how to describe our trip accurately. I have fished literally my entire life. We are fairly new to saltwater fishing so I booked three trips for my sons 19th birthday and each cancelled on us for various reasons. Captain Jon Mahan accepted a last minute booking and it was absolutely incredible. The first hour was good fishing. My son and I caught all the fish that we wanted to keep. The location we were fishing got a little crowded so Captain Jon moved us around a few times each time catching fish. Captain Jon then moved to another location that makes this hard to explain. For two solid hours we hooked into large Reds on every cast! We literally would cast and start counting. Before we could get to 10 the line would start running. We lost count very quickly on the number of Reds that we were catching. In the process catching 3 over slot! The thing that impressed me the most about the captain was his willingness to explain everything to us as we went. Why we moved, why we were casting where he told us to, how the fish schooled and how he suggested to bait our lines. When we had a question he answered. Needless to say we will defiantly be using his services in the future.

  • Jessica Chapman
    Jessica Chapman
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2022
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Limits and bulls on a half day trip

    Half Day Trip (AM) on October 26, 2023 • 2 adults

    Perfect day fishing! Limit in reds in half an hour, limited on drum right after, then caught a bull red apiece all on a half day trip! Couldn’t have been a better fishing day. 2nd time we have booked with him and will book next time too.

  • Julie Thigpen
    Julie Thigpen
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Book it! You won’t regret it!!!

    Half Day Trip (PM) on March 16, 2022 • 2 adults

    Awesome experience from beginning to end! Captain Jon delivered memories that will last a lifetime. He is prompt - very professional - all about the experience for you! He kept us on the fish, was patient & equipment was great. Already looking forward to our next trip- we will be booking again!

  • Cameron Arnett
    Cameron Arnett
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2020
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day trip with Captain Jon

    Full Day Trip on October 17, 2020 • 2 adults

    Where to start? If you want to fish and want to go with a knowledgeable guide that knows a lot, go with Captain Jon Mahan. He is one of those guys that just has a feel for finding fish and finding them quick. We got to our first spot of the day and right off the bat we were hammering reds and black drums and ended up with our two man limit in 90 minutes. It was a blast and impressive overall! The rest of the day Captain Jon threw the kitchen sink at trying to find some trout but we came up with only one keeper after they were bare my biting. That’s what they call it fishing. Captain went all over the place to the try to land us in some trout but it wasn’t in the cards that day. As for the equipment and the boat, Captain Jon only uses the best and it shows. The boat was beyond comfortable, even in some very rough water in the middle of the day, with plenty of room to maneuver and cast from almost anywhere. Rods and reels were primo. Overall amazing time on the water. Already planning a return trip back with Captain Jon next summer and fall.

  • Bryce Miller
    Bryce Miller
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great afternoon on the water

    Half Day Trip (PM) on October 13, 2023 • 3 adults

    We had a great time. Cap. Jon new exactly where to go to catch fish. Caught our limit of Reds.

  • Craig Hagedorn
    Craig Hagedorn
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2020
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Always Hunting Them Reds

    Half Day Trip (AM) on October 14, 2022 • 2 adults

    Been out with Jon two times. The man knows how to find the fish and will work hard to get your limit. Good boat with plenty of room. We try to book Jon for our trips and work around his busy schedule. POC has great fishing with a great guide.

Rating

4.9
130 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (240)

What anglers say

99%
Great experience
96%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
94%
Caught fish

All reviews (130)

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Showing 1 – 5 of 130 reviews
Victoria Carpenter
Victoria Carpenter
us
Texas, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Great trip!
Half Day Trip (AM) on October 25, 2024 • 2 adults

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 we wanted to target and he messaged me back quickly to confirm the best trip. He worked his butt off to get us fish! We limited out on Red Fish (which is what we wanted to target), and got some drum and a few trout. Would highly recommend using Jon he did a fantastic job getting us on fish and moving when they would stop biting! He baited and cast our rods where he thought the fish would be! We will be booking more trips in the future!

Reported catch:
Redfish
Black Drum
Speckled Trout
Jonathan Mahan
Response from Captain

Thank you very much for the kind review. I am so glad you were blessed with a great fishing trip. I look forward to another trip in the future. Capt. Jon.

David Williams
David Williams
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2021
13 trips
5.0
Verified
Good Fishing in Poor Weather
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 18, 2024 • 2 adults

What a day! High tide, windy and raining at times; we started trying to catch trout but water was to murky, so Captain Jon moved us around to locate the fish as we first got our limit on black drum, then went after redfish. We took home nice filets from these 16 fish. We released several other black and red drums that were too small or over the quota along with a few hardhead catfish. Captain Jon did an outstanding job of maneuvering us around to get the fish and a great trip!

Reported catch:
Black Drum
Redfish
Jonathan Mahan
Response from Captain

Thank you very much for taking the time to write this kind review. It was a great day of fishing and I’m looking forward to fishing with you guys again soon. Capt. Jon

Corey Smith
Corey Smith
us
Texas, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
October 11th Trip
Half Day Trip (AM) on October 11, 2024 • 2 adults

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! Great guy with tons of knowledge, easy going and an all around good time!

Jonathan Mahan
Response from Captain

Thank you very much for taking the time to write this review and for choosing me. I’m looking forward to fishing with you again. Capt. Jon.

Omarr Veliz
Omarr Veliz
us
Texas, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Fish on!!
Half Day Trip (AM) on September 28, 2024 • 4 adults

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. The Captain did a great job.

Reported catch:
Black Drum
Redfish
Jonathan Mahan
Response from Captain

Thank you very much for the kind review. It was a pleasure fishing with you guys and I hope we can do it again very soon. Capt. Jon.

Gary Mitchell
Gary Mitchell
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2021
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Half Day evening trip with Captain Jon Mahan
Half Day Trip (PM) on October 30, 2021 • 2 adults

Well I really do not know how to describe our trip accurately. I have fished literally my entire life. We are fairly new to saltwater fishing so I booked three trips for my sons 19th birthday and each cancelled on us for various reasons. Captain Jon Mahan accepted a last minute booking and it was absolutely incredible. The first hour was good fishing. My son and I caught all the fish that we wanted to keep. The location we were fishing got a little crowded so Captain Jon moved us around a few times each time catching fish. Captain Jon then moved to another location that makes this hard to explain. For two solid hours we hooked into large Reds on every cast! We literally would cast and start counting. Before we could get to 10 the line would start running. We lost count very quickly on the number of Reds that we were catching. In the process catching 3 over slot! The thing that impressed me the most about the captain was his willingness to explain everything to us as we went. Why we moved, why we were casting where he told us to, how the fish schooled and how he suggested to bait our lines. When we had a question he answered. Needless to say we will defiantly be using his services in the future.

Jonathan Mahan
Response from Captain

Gary, Thank you so much for your very kind review. I’m so glad you & your son had a great time! I enjoy fishing even on tough days, but days like this are what it’s all about! It literally was a fish on every cast…SO MUCH FUN! It was fun to watch the excitement you & your son had. Also, I appreciate your kind words about my explanations of location, casting, fish schooling, etc. I very much enjoy providing fishing information & techniques to my customers so they can learn in addition to catching fish. I hope we can do it again soon! ~ Capt Jon Mahan

FAQs about Captain Jon Mahan Hunting & Fishing

Captain Jon Mahan Hunting & Fishing offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $575 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Captain Jon Mahan Hunting & Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Captain Jon Mahan Hunting & Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Sheephead cleaning is $3 per fish)
  • Drinks (I carry a few bottled waters on board for guests.)
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
  • Fly fishing
  • 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

Jonathan Mahan
Jonathan Mahan
Port O'Connor, Texas, United States
362 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
130 Customer reviews
Typical response 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.
Jonathan Mahan
Jonathan Mahan
Fully verified
362
reports
130
reviews
2016
member since
~1h
response
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
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Bonnethead Shark
Bonnethead Shark
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tripletail
Tripletail
Black Drum
Black Drum
Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Redfish
Redfish

Real catches by this captain

  • November fishing trip
    Bill P.
    Bill P.
  • Great trip!
    Victoria C.
    Victoria C.
  • October 11th Trip
    Corey S.
    Corey S.
  • Fish on!!
    Omarr V.
    Omarr V.
  • Good Fishing in Poor Weather
    David W.
    David W.
  • Limits and bulls on a half day trip
    Jessica C.
    Jessica C.
  • Great afternoon on the water
    Bryce M.
    Bryce M.
  • Always Hunting Them Reds
    Craig H.
    Craig H.
  • August fishing trip
    Mike G.
    Mike G.
  • Fishing with Jon
    Mike D.
    Mike D.

What is the boat 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 200HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

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
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Catch cleaning & filleting
Sheephead cleaning is $3 per fish
Drinks
I carry a few bottled waters on board for guests.

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.
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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
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.

What’s biting in Port O'Connor right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
CobiaCobia
FlounderFlounder
Jack CrevalleJack Crevalle
RedfishRedfish
SheepsheadSheepshead
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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Captain Jon Mahan Hunting & Fishing
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State licensed
4.9
(130)
21 ft
Group size 1 - 4
1 - 4
Fish 1
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+10
6 hour trip • 4 persons
US $575

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