Captain
John Ashley

Member since January 2019 Port O'Connor, United States
Background
Captain John grew up fishing the middle Texas Coast with his father and grandfather. The first encounter with fishing happened when he was only 8. He's been fishing the bays and waterways from Matagorda Bay to Mesquite Bay for over 4 decades. In 1999, he started guiding and has been a full-time professional fishing guide for the past 26 years.
Techniques
Captain John likes wade or boat fishing with artificial lures or live bait for Speckled Trout, Redfish, and Black Drum.

Hey, I'm Captain John Ashley

Port O'Connor, United States
Background
Captain John grew up fishing the middle Texas Coast with his father and grandfather. The first encounter with fishing happened when he was only 8. He's been fishing the bays and waterways from Matagorda Bay to Mesquite Bay for over 4 decades. In 1999, he started guiding and has been a full-time professional fishing guide for the past 26 years.
Techniques
Captain John likes wade or boat fishing with artificial lures or live bait for Speckled Trout, Redfish, and Black Drum.
13
Reviews
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My Charter Listing

First Cast Guide Service

State licensed
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(13 reviews)
Port O'Connor
 Last booking: 4 hours ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $575

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 13 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (9)
Big Reds
Great Time
Great Time
+6
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
85%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
92%
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Jordan S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fun trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on July 17, 2026
Captain John put us in the right spots. Slower bite, with his experience he put us in the right spots to catch some fish. Thanks...
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Sergio S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Time

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on September 27, 2025
We had a great time. Captain John was very professional and experienced. On top on that , he is a funny guy. He got us on fish...
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Randy W.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Big Reds

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip on August 22, 2026
Day started a little slow but ended day in a honey hole. We were doubling and tripling up on big reds. Pure chaos to finish...
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Mandy K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with John

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on June 26, 2026
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Charles B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

October fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on October 18, 2025
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