About Your Trip

Captain Benny will show you why Port O’Connor has some of the best fishing in Texas!

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Mowdy
Boat Length: 26
Engine Manufacturer: Suzuki
Total Horsepower: 300
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: GPS, Fishfinder, Live Bait Well, Wireless Trolling Motor, Ice Box

About Your Guide

Certified Damn Good Guide

32 Years of Experience

Captain Benny has fished the waters surrounding Port O Connor Texas for over 30 years. He's very easy going and prefers to fish with the music bumping, fish jumping, and ice cold beer flowing.

Start Location

Clark's Bait Shop, Port O'Connor, TX 77982, United States | Bodies of water fished: Matagorda Bay

Amenities and Information

Water Type

Nearshore, Jetty

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Yes, at an additional fee

Weather

You will get a refund if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Species

Black Drum, Blacktip Shark, Cobia, Jack Crevalle, Kingfish, Red Snapper, Redfish, Sheepshead, Speckled Trout

Techniques

Light Tackle Fishing

Packing / Extras

Everything you'll need for your trip: You will need to bring along plenty of water and any snacks that you fancy. A Texas fishing license will also need to be purchased before the trip. On the day, you can buy bait for around $25 per person. RODS, TACKLE & REELS included.
Where to Buy a Fishing License: Find out more about fishing licenses here.

Things to Keep in Mind

Payment & Tipping: We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a QR code that acts like a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your QR code to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).
Cancellation/Refund Policy: Cancel for free up to 7 days before the trip.

Reviews

WALTER C.

Fishing

Caught our limits both days. Grandson caught a 37 inch Big Red.

Frank M.

Fishing

This is my second time to use Captain Benny and both times did not disappoint. He was communicative up to the day of the trip helping me plan appropriately. He is always punctual, friendly, and informative. This recent trip was my children’s first time, he was amazing at engaging with ...Read More

Jim E.

Fishing

We had an awesome fishing experience with Captain Benny. After a very short boat ride, Benny hooked us up on huge bull reds. We ending up boating several slot reda and10 oversized reds and fighting several more that broke our lines close to the boat. We also caught some mangrove ...Read More

Rick C.

Fishing

Enjoyed our morning fish with Benny! He met us at the bait shop on our way into town to help purchase the accurate licenses, and then picked us up directly from our hotel (Clark’s) the next morning to get after it early. The fish weren’t biting as much as ...Read More

Eric A.

Fishing

Great trip, great fishing, and a great guide.

Teressa C.

Fishing

Our hopes for this charter were to get the chance to reel in a huge fish and to fill the freezer back home, and well, we got more than we hoped for to say the least! The boat was spacious, clean, and safe for our 10 year old son to ...Read More

James P.

Fishing

Had an amazing trip, Captain Benny really knows the area as well as the timing of the day. He took his time to make sure a newbie got the best experience ever! Thank you captain

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Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR code (like a mobile boarding pass). Just show your guide your QR code on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the case of inclement weather, our guides will make the call and we'll work with you to reschedule your trip or issue a full refund. Your safety is our top concern.

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