Barely Legal Outdoors

Port O'Connor, Texas
Ultimate Duck Quest

About Your Guide

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Pat Lester

Independent Guide
Talkative
Instructional
Beginner Oriented
Quality
Captain Pat is the ultimate guide for all Texas outdoor activities. Growing up in the rice prairies west of Houston, he was exposed to fishing and hunting of all kinds of species from a young age. As an experienced migratory bird hunter and fisherman, Captain Pat will share stories and wisdom that will stay with you long after you leave his boat. Whether its gigging for flounder at night or cruising around the backwaters around Port O'Connor and Matagorda Bay, Captain Pat has you covered.

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Pat Lester

Pat Lester

Independent Guide
Captain Pat is the ultimate guide for all Texas outdoor activities. Growing up in the rice prairies west of Houston, he was exposed to fishing and hunting of all kinds of species from a young age. As an experienced migratory bird hunter and fisherman, Captain Pat will share stories and wisdom that will stay with you long after you leave his boat. Whether its gigging for flounder at night or cruising around the backwaters around Port O'Connor and Matagorda Bay, Captain Pat has you covered.
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Red Snapper
What’s your favorite sports team?
Da Boys
What’s your drink of choice?
Dr Pepper
What was your last halloween costume?
I'm always hunting that time
What do you want for Christmas this year?
New President
How did you get started guiding?
My dad was a hunting and fishing guide

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Red Snapper
What’s your favorite sports team?
Da Boys
What’s your drink of choice?
Dr Pepper
What was your last halloween costume?
I'm always hunting that time
What do you want for Christmas this year?
New President
How did you get started guiding?
My dad was a hunting and fishing guide
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Barely Legal Outdoors Trips

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Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty in Port O'Connor

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22 ft 1 - 6 People From $550
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Night Time Flounder Gigging

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1 - 5 People From $500
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Early Teal Season

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1 - 4 People From $400
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Duck Hunting in Port O'Connor

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1 - 4 People From $500
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Recent Reviews of Barely Legal Outdoors

4.9
based on 10 reviews

Robert

Verified Review

We booked a flounder trip for 4 with Captain Pat, we met at the boat ramp on time and the evening started, it was a little slow at first due to a low tide and muddy waters but Captain Pat worked his tail off hitting numerous locations and after a couple hours we had our limits! Captain Pat did a great job and we will definitely book him again!

Robert

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We booked a flounder trip for 4 with Captain Pat, we met at the boat ramp on time and the evening started, it was a little slow at first due to a low tide and muddy waters but Captain Pat worked his tail off hitting numerous locations and after a couple hours we had our limits! Captain Pat did a great job and we will definitely book him again!
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Dj

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We had a great time with Captain Pat. Water visibility was low, but he still found a way to get us on a cooler full of flounder. My 16 & 12-yr old sons got their fair share too and are looking forward to our next trip.

Dj

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We had a great time with Captain Pat. Water visibility was low, but he still found a way to get us on a cooler full of flounder. My 16 & 12-yr old sons got their fair share too and are looking forward to our next trip.
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John

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It was a great time. We maxed our catch less than 3 hours!! Pat was awesome. He knew where to go and he did it fast and well!! I'd boom with him again

John

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It was a great time. We maxed our catch less than 3 hours!! Pat was awesome. He knew where to go and he did it fast and well!! I'd boom with him again
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Jennifer

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Captain Pat; first impressions- prompt, on time and ready for the day’s fishing. Equipment was prepared and ready for use, boat was clean, well maintained.
The man was energetic, dedicated to getting his “guests “ on redfish. Captain Pat was amicable and obvious good standing with his fellow boat captains due to their witty good natured exchanges. On the bay and bayou he was very chatty, told good fishing tales...

Jennifer

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Captain Pat; first impressions- prompt, on time and ready for the day’s fishing. Equipment was prepared and ready for use, boat was clean, well maintained.
The man was energetic, dedicated to getting his “guests “ on redfish. Captain Pat was amicable and obvious good standing with his fellow boat captains due to their witty good natured exchanges. On the bay and bayou he was very chatty, told good fishing tales
and was always quick to assist with bait, casting and netting the fish.
During our expedition a boater needed assistance and he was able to assist the boat, assist getting the boat’s guest getting onto a new charter and professional that he is coordinating with another boat captain and got us into a “hot spot” of redfish, limiting out.
Captain Pat receives high praise and hearty endorsement from my family. He definitely knows the Matagorda Bay Area and was witnessed being a resource to his fellow charter boat captains.
Captain Pat, “Respect” and Thank you.
The Gould’s, Jen & Cris
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Justin

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Second time fishing with captain Pat. Great guide that will put you on the fish. I will be booking him again.

Justin

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Second time fishing with captain Pat. Great guide that will put you on the fish. I will be booking him again.
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Katy

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We had such a great time with Pat! We took our two boys 12 & 14 and Pat was so great with them! It was such a fun experience for our family and we will definitely be back to fish with Pat again soon!

Katy

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We had such a great time with Pat! We took our two boys 12 & 14 and Pat was so great with them! It was such a fun experience for our family and we will definitely be back to fish with Pat again soon!
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Suzanna

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Captain Pat was an excellent guide. He made our flounder experience not only very knowledgeable but fun. We would definitely recommend him as a guide to all levels of experience. Will be booking again.

Suzanna

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Captain Pat was an excellent guide. He made our flounder experience not only very knowledgeable but fun. We would definitely recommend him as a guide to all levels of experience. Will be booking again.
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Lauren

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Pat is such a great guide and a character!! He breaks it down so simply and gets you right on the fish. I will most certainly be booking another trip with him!!

Lauren

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Pat is such a great guide and a character!! He breaks it down so simply and gets you right on the fish. I will most certainly be booking another trip with him!!
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Jon

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Pat was ready to go when we got there. Very personable. Boat well equipped. Rough weather conditions- wind was bad. Pat continued to work with us to put us on fish. Would definitely go again!

Jon

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Pat was ready to go when we got there. Very personable. Boat well equipped. Rough weather conditions- wind was bad. Pat continued to work with us to put us on fish. Would definitely go again!
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Kenneth

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Captain Pat really knew the area well and he was very motivated to put us on fish. Had a great time!

Kenneth

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Captain Pat really knew the area well and he was very motivated to put us on fish. Had a great time!
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Potential Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .
January February March April May June July August September October November December
Black Drum
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Blue-Winged Teal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Great
Good
Flounder
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Green-Winged Teal
Good
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Great
Great
Good
Good
Redfish
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Speckled Trout
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
Good
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  • Get it while it's HOT!
  • This species is in play.
  • You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
  • Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Bottom Fishing
Calling
Decoy Hunting
Gigging
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Hunting from a Blind
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing

Types of Trip

Duck
Inshore
Jetty
Nearshore

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