River Fishing Charters In Matagorda Bay

Hit the water with Captain Jody and experience 8 hours of amazing inshore fishing! Captain Jody - with his 35+ years of experience - will take you where the fish are biting. He will help you reel in Trout, Redfish, and Flounder, as well as Black Drum. For these trips, Captain Jody uses his 25’ Haynie bay boat, which comes with the latest marine electronics and safety gear. The boat also has 2 onboard coolers – one for your refreshments and one for the catch. It can accommodate up to 4 anglers fishing in full comfort. Captain Jody provides all rods, reels, and tackle. All you need to bring is a valid Texas Fishing License as well as any food and drinks of your choice. Bring your kids or your angling buddies and head out to a fishing adventure to remember with Captain Jody! Read More

Climb aboard with Captain Collin and embark on a fishing escapade through the waters of Port O’Connor! Whether it’s your first time on the water or you are a seasoned professional, this trip is for you. Captain Collin has 20+ years of experience fishing the waters of Port O’Connor and will lead you to where the fish bite. Expect to target Redfish, Black Drum, Flounder, Jack Crevalle, and Red Snapper (depending on the season). For these 6-hour (half-day) and 9-hour (full day) trips, Captain Collin uses his 23’ Shoalwater center console boat which can accommodate 6 anglers. He will provide everything you need to have a productive day on the water, including all rods, reels, and tackle. He will also have bottled water on board as well as an ice chest for your day’s catch. All you need to bring is a valid Texas fishing license and any food and drinks of your choice (no glass). Captain Collin also can accommodate wade fishing. You'll need your own waders and wading boots in the winter months, but feel free to stalk ‘em in skinny water in a bathing suit or shorts in the warmer spring and summer months. We recommend wading trips for anglers with more experience. Have a blast with Captain Collin! Read More

Climb aboard with Captain Brandon and learn why Port O’Connor provides some of the most prolific fishing experiences in Texas. On these 5-hour (half-day) and 8-hour (full day) adventures, Captain Brandon will help you chase Black Drum, Flounder, Redfish, and Sheepshead, some of POC’s best fish species. Captain Brandon will let you choose how you want to fish. You can choose between jigging, drifting, or bottom fishing. If you choose to wade fish, make sure you bring waders and wading boots. For these trips, Captain Brandon uses a 21’ Shoalwater flats boat which can accommodate up to 4 anglers. His boat is equipped with a GPS and a fishfinder - two perfect additions to help reel in those trophy-sized fish. Make sure to bring a valid Texas Fishing License, a hat, sunscreen, and any food and drinks of your choice (no glass). Captain Brandon will provide all rods, reels, and tackle. You can purchase live bait and fish cleaning for an additional price. Learn to fish new techniques and create lasting memories on the water while reeling in your personal best with Captain Brandon! Read More

Come on down to Port O’Connor, Texas and make some memories with Captain Kenneth! Captain Kenneth is one of the most respected guides in the POC area. Take his advice and you’ll be reelin’ in some fish in no time. For these 4, 5, and 8-hour trips, Captain Kenneth will help you target Redfish, Black Drum, Flounder, Sheepshead, and many more fish species. These trips can accommodate up to 6 people, so make sure you bring some good company! Make sure you bring a valid Texas Fishing License, sunscreen, and a cooler for any food and drinks of your choice (no glass). Capt. Kenneth will provide all rods, reels, and tackle. You can purchase live bait and fish cleaning/packaging for an additional fee. Prepare yourself for a thrilling day out with Captain Kenneth as you go after a range of exciting and delicious fish that call these waters home. Read More

Hop on board with Captain John and experience an action-packed day of fishing in Port O’Connor, Texas! Captain John has fished these waters for over 20 years and is a highly-respected guide in the POC area. Prepare to test your casting accuracy as you fish in and around POC’s inshore and nearshore waters along with their reefs, flats, and backcountry waters. Captain John will help you chase Black Drum, Speckled Trout, Sheepshead, Redfish, and many more fish species. These trips are also family-friendly - Captain John loves teaching little ones about the various fish species in the area. Make sure you bring a valid Texas Saltwater Fishing License, food and drinks of your choice, sunscreen, and a hat. Capt John will provide all rods, reels, tackle, and lures. He will also fillet your fish for you at the end of the trip at no additional cost. Come and explore this fishing paradise and make some everlasting memories with Captain John! Read More

Come explore the Gulf Coast with Captain Gary! On this 5-hour (half-day) or 8-hour (full day) trip, you’ll be targeting the plethora of Gator Trout that inhabit these waters. You could also reel in some Black Drum, Flounder, Redfish, and Sheepshead. You’ll be fishing from Captain Gary’s 24 ft SVT Tran Cat Center console which can accommodate four anglers. Make sure you bring a valid Texas saltwater fishing license, food and drinks for the day, sunscreen, a hat, and a cooler to take home your day’s catch. Captain Gary will provide all rods, reels, and tackle. You can purchase live bait for an additional fee. Enjoy your day out on the water with Captain Gary! Read More

Hit the water with Captain Joe on your 5-hour (half-day) or 7-hour (full day) adventure through the waters of Matagorda, Texas! Captain Joe will help you catch the limits of the Texas Big Three: Redfish, Flounder, and Speckled Trout. With over 20 years of experience fishing in Matagorda Bay, Captain Joe will take you to where the fish are biting in no time. His 2021 24' Haynie Cat boat can accommodate up to 4 anglers. Whether it’s your first time out on the water or a seasoned professional, these are the trip for you. Captain Joe will provide everything you need to have a productive day on the water, except a saltwater fishing license and bait. He will provide all rods, reels, tackle, and live bait (shrimp and croaker at market price). He will also provide water, and an ice box for your day’s catch. Get ready for an exciting on the water experience with Captain Joe! Read More

Captain Ernest's trips are entirely designed to keep you on the fish at all times. You can expect most of your time on the water to be spent fishing- this trip can launch from multiple boat ramps throughout the Galveston Bay Complex and Matagorda, and Ernest is happy to launch wherever is most convenient for you or wherever's closest to where the fish are biting! Read More

If you’ve never fished Matagorda Bay, Texas before, you’re missing out! These waters are home to some of the best Redfish, Flounder, and Speckled Trout in the Lone Star State. On this 5-hour (half-day) or 7-hour (full day) adventure, Captain Sid will be there to help you reel 'em in. Captain Sid will help you target Redfish, Trout, Flounder, and Tripletail. You might even travel a little further offshore, depending on the season. His 26’ Catalyst bay boat, powered by a 300 HP Suzuki engine, can accommodate 4 anglers who can all fish at the same time. In addition to gear, bait, and tackle, Captain Sid also provides sandwiches, chips, and bottled water. All you need to bring is your Texas fishing license, a pair of sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, and an ice box for your day’s catch. Book a trip with Obsession Fishing today and experience the truly magnificent waters of Matagorda, Bay Texas! Read More

Captain Stan knows exactly where to go to find those trophy-sized fish! He has 15+ years of experience as a professional guide and 35+ in the Texas Coastal Bay system - listen closely and you’ll be reelin’ in the big dawgs in no time. Captain Stan will tailor your trip any way you choose! He provides inshore fishing in both Matagorda Bay and the Middle Texas Coast. He’ll take you to the flats where you can wade fish or fish from the boat. You can also drift or anchor in the back lakes for Redfish. Expect to target Black Drum, Flounder, Redfish, Sheepshead, Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout, Tripletail on these 5-hour (half-day) and 8-hour (full day) adventures. You’ll be fishing on Captain Stan’s 24’ Tran Sport Cat Boats center console. This vessel can accommodate up to 4 anglers. These trips are family-friendly as well. Captain Stan loves teaching the little ones about the species that call Matagorda Bay home. You’ll need to bring a Texas Saltwater Fishing License. Captain Stan will provide all rods (not furnished for wade fishing), reels, and tackle. You can bring food and drinks, but you may also request lunch, snacks, and/or drinks to be provided for an additional fee. You can also purchase live bait for an extra cost. Just sit back, relax, and enjoy some quality fishing on the beautiful Texas Gulf Coast with Captain Stan! Read More

Climb aboard with Captain Scott! Captain Scott is a highly professional guide with almost 30 years of experience fishing the waters outside of POC. For these 6-hour excursions, Captain Scott uses a 23’ Haynie powered by a 225 HP Mercury engine. This boat can accommodate 6 anglers. He will help you chase the Black Drum, Flounder, Redfish, Blacktip Shark, Sheepshead, Spanish Mackerel, Speckled Trout, and other species of fish that call these waters home. Capt. Scott can also accommodate wade fishing. If you choose to wade fish, don’t forget to bring waders and wading boots. Make sure to bring a valid Texas Saltwater Fishing License as well as any food and drinks of your choice, sunscreen, and a hat. Captain Scott will provide all rods, reels, tackle, and lures. They will also clean and fillet your fish if a cleaning station is available. Get ready for an amazing day on the water with Captain Scott! Read More

Captain Benny will show you why Port O’Connor has some of the best fishing in Texas! You will spend the day aboard his 26 ft center console powered by a 300 HP Suzuki engine. This boat can reach a cruising speed of almost 40 knots, so you’ll be out on the water in no time! She also has a T-top to keep you shaded throughout the day. Captain Benny will help you target Red Snapper (depending on the season), Kingfish, Jack Crevalle, Sheepshead, Blacktip Shark, and many other species on your 4-hour (half-day) or 8-hour (full day) adventure. Anglers of all skill levels and ages are welcome on these trips. Captain Benny has life jackets on board but recommends that, if you have children, you bring your own life jackets for maximum comfort. Captain Benny will provide all rods, reels, and tackle. All you need to bring is a valid Texas saltwater fishing license, a cooler for your day’s catch, a hat, and sunscreen. Come visit Port O’Connor and have a blast on the water with Captain Benny! Read More