Charter operator

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

Mid Coast Bay Fishing

Port O'Connor

Instant Confirmation

Trips from

US $550

Rating

4.9

25 reviews

5.0

Boat & Equipment

4.9

Captain & Crew

4.8

Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (57)

All reviews (25)

Showing 1 – 5 of 25 reviews

Shaney Gulick
Texas, US
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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.
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July 12, 2026
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.
Jeremy Scardino
Austin, TX, US
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Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
My boys' first trip with Captain Stephen
MORNING 5hr BOAT Fishg bait incl on November 1, 2025 • 3 adults
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!
Response from Charter operator
November 3, 2025
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
Michael Wilson
Texas, US
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Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
NEW
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.
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September 13, 2026
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!!!
Demetrios Stellas
Repeat angler
Texas, US
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Member since 2018
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3 trips
5.0
Verified
Windy weather and an early bite!
MORNING 5hr BOAT Fishg bait incl on June 26, 2026 • 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.
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Response from Charter operator
June 26, 2026
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.
Steven E Estrada
Repeat angler
Texas, US
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Member since 2023
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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.
Response from Charter operator
April 9, 2026
Thanks for the kind review, I enjoyed getting to fish with your family in POC.