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.
10
Reviews
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My Charter Listing

First Cast Guide Service

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(10 reviews)
Port O'Connor
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Trips from US $550

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 10 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
80%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
80%
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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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Robert D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

No complaints here

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 12, 2025
Capt. John Ashley was very friendly and knowledgeable of all the bays. We thoroughly enjoyed the trip the entire day. Itโ€™s...
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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
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October fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on October 18, 2025
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Jenny O.
Very good
3.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on July 23, 2025
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Dan B.
Cypress, LA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Captain John.

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on September 15, 2022
Couldnโ€™t catch those big ones but had a good time.
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