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About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Jetty, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

About Your Trip

Getting out on the boat with Captain Doug and his crew is always a good time enjoying the beautiful coast and some fun in the sun. With both half days and a choice between morning and afternoon, this trip can fit to your needs.

Half day trips are five hours either beginning in the morning to the afternoon, either way you'll get that beautiful coastal sunrise or sunset. You'll be chasing reds, black drum, speckled trout, and more. The boat will have a cooler with ice water, but you are welcome to bring extra drinks and snacks. All rods and tackle will be provided, and your catch will be cleaned and bagged for you to take home and enjoy.

No matter how long you choose to go out, every hour will be as exciting as the last!

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Jetty, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Live bait is provided for an additional fee.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 3 days before the trip.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

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

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	5 Hours
1 Person	$600.00
2 People	$600.00
3 People	$600.00
4 People	$600.00
5 People (Second Boat)	$1,200.00
6 People (Second Boat)	$1,200.00
7 People (Second Boat)	$1,200.00
8 People (Second Boat)	$1,200.00

Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Guide

Doug H.

Independent Guide 18 years of exp.

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Adventurous

Quantity

About Your Guide

Doug H.

Independent Guide 18 years of exp.

Captain Doug, or "Captain Pappie," has fished the Port O'Connor waters for over 15 years, and been guiding for three. He became a guide due to his passion for fishing and love of helping others to make memories. He and his Captain Adam run a tight ship, working hard to earn your business and create a memorable trip for all the right reasons.

Top of the line equipment and service can be expected when taking a trip with these guys. Your choice between two newer boats that are washed and cleaned from the inside out by the captain himself after every single trip, provides a safe and comfortable trip.

Captain Doug is just as passionate about conservation as he is about fishing itself. Although he'll clean and pack your catch for you at the end of the trip, he does make it a practice to catch and release the larger breeder fish, keeping the bite going for everyone for future generations.

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

46in bull red

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Chicken wings

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

46in bull red

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Chicken wings

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Your guide can be flexible with your start location.

You can work with your guide after booking to set a more specific start location in the area.

Port O'Connor, Texas

Areas Fished

Matagorda Bay
San Antonio Bay

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Shoalwater
Year Built: 2019
Boat Length: 23'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Shoalwater
Year Built: 2019
Boat Length: 23'
Engine Manufacturer: Suzuki
Total Horsepower: 300
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: The latest navigational electronics

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Jetty, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Live bait is provided for an additional fee.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 3 days before the trip.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

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

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

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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).
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Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Bottom Fishing
Cut Bait Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Sight Casting
Topwater Fishing

Everything Else to Know

Bring any snacks and drinks you'll want on the trip. Bait is an additional fee, roughly $20 per person. Rods, reels & tackle included.

You'll need to buy a fishing license before getting out there. Find out more about licenses here.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 3 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 3 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

Reviews

5.0

based on 2 reviews

Rodney

Verified Review

March 23

Doug is a phenomenal guide! He quickly made us feel like family. Fishing was supposed to be hard, but everywhere he took us, we caught fish. The only problem we had was he helped the women catch the biggest catch LOL! Thank you for a great time!

Rodney

Verified Review

March 23

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Trip: 1/2 Day PM

Response from Doug:

Thank you the great review. I really had a great time with y’all. Glad we were able to put a few fish in the box. Thanks again and hope to see y’all again. Capt Pappie

Response from Doug:

Thank you the great review. I really had a great time with y’all. Glad we were able to put a few fish in the box.
Thanks again and hope to see y’all again.
Capt Pappie

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Preston

Verified Review

September 25

Our best Red day ever. Capt Doug was awesome. Thank you

Preston

Verified Review

September 25

Our best Red day ever. Capt Doug was awesome. Thank you

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We vet our guides and only partner with the best of the best. Our guides do their very best to keep you safe, show you a great time, and send you home with a memorable experience shared with family and friends.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass 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 event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, bait, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

After booking your trip, we'll connect you directly with your guide to discuss additional details. In the meantime, our team is here to answer any questions via email, text, or phone.