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Mid Coast Bay Fishing
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Mid Coast Bay Fishing

Port O'Connor, United States
25+ reviews
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.

Charter

Rating

4.8
27 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

All reviews (27)

Showing 1 – 5 of 27 reviews
  • Shaney Gulick
    Shaney Gulick
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Hit the limit early!!

    MORNING 5hr BOAT Fishg bait incl • 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.

    Reported catch:
    Redfish
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Charter operator

    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. 

  • Bucky Bryant
    Bucky Bryant
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Great Trip

    MORNING 5hr BOAT Fishg bait incl • 3 adults • 2 children

    Took my two boys (8&6) and could not have asked for a better trip. Capt Stephen put us on fish. The boat ride was calm even though there was some wind. His knowledge, patience, and overall personality was amazing. Highly recommend.

    Response from Charter operator

    thank you so much for the kind words. I had an absolute blast with you and your boys. They were kind little gentlemen and seemed to enjoy all of it, which was nice. 

  • Demetrios Stellas
    Demetrios Stellas
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2018
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Windy weather and an early bite!

    MORNING 5hr BOAT Fishg bait incl • 6 adults • 3 children

    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.

    Reported catch:
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Charter operator

    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.

  • Fred Moreton
    Fred Moreton
    us
    Oklahoma, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Trip!

    AFTERNOON 4hr BOAT Fishg bait incl • 5 adults • 2 children

    Steve was a great captain and took the time to work with our first time fishers! Would highly recommend Mid Coast Bay Fishing.

    Reported catch:
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Charter operator

    thank you so much. I sure appreciate the trip today and getting to know your family. What a fantastic day on the water. 

  • 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 • 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! 🎣✨

    Reported catch:
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Response from Charter operator

    thank you very much for the kind words. I look forward to seeing you guys again. You guys are very nice and a pleasure to be with on the boat.

Real catches shared by our community

  • Mid Coast Bay Fishing
    Mid Coast Bay FishingPort O'Connor, TX
    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
  • Mid Coast Bay Fishing
    Mid Coast Bay FishingPort O'Connor, TX
    A proud angler holding a Redfish while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Family Fun
  • Mid Coast Bay Fishing
    Mid Coast Bay FishingPort O'Connor, TX
    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**
  • Mid Coast Bay Fishing
    Mid Coast Bay FishingPort O'Connor, TX
    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.
  • Mid Coast Bay Fishing
    Mid Coast Bay FishingPort O'Connor, TX
    A young angler proudly displaying a Speckled Trout against a stunning sunset backdrop while fishing on the water.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Tourney time fish
  • Mid Coast Bay Fishing
    Mid Coast Bay FishingPort O'Connor, TX
    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
  • Mid Coast Bay Fishing
    Mid Coast Bay FishingPort O'Connor, TX
    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
  • Mid Coast Bay Fishing
    Mid Coast Bay FishingPort O'Connor, TX
    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
  • Mid Coast Bay Fishing
    Mid Coast Bay FishingPort O'Connor, TX
    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
  • Mid Coast Bay Fishing
    Mid Coast Bay FishingPort O'Connor, TX
    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's biting with Mid Coast Bay Fishing in Port O'Connor

If going after Blue Marlin in the deep blue sounds like something up your alley, go for it! Alternatively, it's a great time for some Flounder gigging.

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

Two young anglers and an adult proudly display a large redfish aboard a small inshore fishing boat in a marsh setting.

Family Trip: Big and Small Redfish Actio

Oct 9, 2026 • Port O'Connor
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
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A family poses proudly in front of a catch board displaying a variety of fish after a successful fishing trip.

Family Fun on the Water

Sep 26, 2026 • Port O'Connor
Family Fun
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Young angler proudly holding a Speckled Trout during a guided fishing trip in Port O'Connor, Texas, with a scenic sunset backdrop.

October Bay Fishing: Trout, Redfish, Dru

Sep 17, 2026 • Port O'Connor
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**
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A young angler proudly displaying a Speckled Trout against a stunning sunset backdrop while fishing on the water.

Tournament Fishing Action

Sep 12, 2026 • Port O'Connor
Tourney time fish
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Angler proudly displaying a Redfish while fishing in a scenic coastal environment.

Afternoon Bite: 4 Trout, 4 Redfish

Aug 25, 2026 • Port O'Connor
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
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A young angler proudly displaying a striped fish while enjoying a sunny day on a pontoon boat.

Family outing for a Kid Fish tournament

Aug 2, 2026 • Port O'Connor
These boys had a blast along with their friends on a Speedy Stop, Port, O’Connor kid Fish fishing tournament
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