Port O’Connor coastal sunset and marsh
GUIDED FISHING & HUNTING ADVENTURES
PORT O’CONNOR, TEXAS
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Port O'Connor • Texas

Bay Fishing Trips

Fish Port O’Connor the way it’s meant to be fished.

From wading the flats to drifting open water or setting up on anchor, we’ll use the method that makes the most sense for the fish, the season, and the conditions that day.

Our bay trips target a variety of species throughout the year, and no two trips are exactly alike. Depending on what we’re after and what the fish are doing, we may throw artificial lures, work live bait, or fish dead bait.

Whether you’re looking to put the kids on some fish, spend a day chasing your favorite inshore species, or simply enjoy a day on the water around Port O’Connor, we’ll build the trip around your group and what the day gives us.

Captain with a trophy redfish Fishing catchInshore catch
3 Person Minimum

Wade Trips

Get out of the boat and into the shallows. Wade trips are a great way to slow things down, cover the flats, and target fish in a more hands-on setting.

Half-Day — $150 Per Person

3 person minimum

Full-Day — $200 Per Person

3 person minimum

Coastal • Jetty • Surf

Jetty & Surf

Fish the jetties and surf around Port O’Connor while targeting seasonal coastal species. Trips and pricing are the same as our bay fishing trips.

Half-Day — $575

4½ Hours

Full-Day — $775

8 Hours

Split-Day — $900

4 Hours Morning + 4 Hours Evening

Important • Before Boarding

⚠️ License Requirement

All clients are required to have the appropriate, valid fishing or hunting license before boarding the vessel.

Licenses must be presented to the guide for verification prior to boarding. Clients without a valid required license will not be permitted to board the vessel, and the trip will not be delayed while licenses are obtained.

Groups • Multiple Boats

Multi-Boat Trips

Bring the Whole Crew.

Big group? No problem.

When your party is too large for one boat, we can coordinate multiple boats through a trusted network of experienced, licensed guides to keep your entire group on the water together.

Whether it’s a family gathering, corporate group, bachelor or bachelorette trip, tournament crew, or just a big group of friends, we’ll help coordinate the boats and guides needed to accommodate your party.

One group. Multiple boats. One great day on the water.

Multi-boat trips are subject to guide and boat availability. Pricing is based on the number of boats, guides, and services requested.

Bay Trips

Bay Fishing Pricing

Half-Day — $575

4½ Hours

Full-Day — $775

8 Hours

Split-Day — $900

4 Hours Morning + 4 Hours Evening

Fish the morning bite, take a break in the middle of the day, and come back for the evening bite. A great option for making a full day of fishing without spending all 8 hours on the water at once.

Your Choice

Bait & Lures

I’ll make artificial lure recommendations based on the species, season, and current conditions, but customers are welcome to supply their own.

If we use live or dead bait, the cost of that bait is the customer’s responsibility.

Please Note: Species, locations, and fishing methods will vary throughout the year based on seasonal patterns, weather, water conditions, and what the fish are doing that day.
Seasonal • Texas Coast

Tarpon Fishing

Chase the Silver King

When the tarpon show up around Port O’Connor, it’s time to go to work.

These powerful fish are one of the most exciting catches you can experience on the Texas coast. Tarpon trips are seasonal and conditions dependent, and we’ll spend our time targeting these fish where and when the opportunity is right.

This isn’t a numbers game — it’s about putting in the time, finding the fish, and being ready when that opportunity finally comes.

Two anglers with a trophy tarpon Angler with a trophy tarpon
Half-Day

$500

4½ Hours

A focused half-day targeting tarpon when conditions and fish activity give us the best opportunity.

Full-Day

$700

8 Hours

Put in a full day chasing the Silver King, giving us more time to locate active fish and capitalize when the opportunity comes.

Built Around the Fish

Tarpon Trips

Tarpon trips are customized around the season, weather, water conditions, and current tarpon activity. Depending on conditions, we may fish different areas and adjust our approach throughout the day.

These trips are available for anglers who are ready to put in the work for a shot at a true Texas trophy.

Important: Tarpon are wild fish, and a hookup or catch can never be guaranteed. Tarpon trips are seasonal and dependent on weather, water conditions, fish activity, and other factors outside of our control.
Big Fish • Big Water

Shark Fishing Adventures

Experience the excitement of shark fishing along the Texas coast with a trip designed for anglers of all ages and experience levels. Our shark trips combine anchored and drift fishing techniques while targeting a variety of shark species throughout the area.

Whether you’re introducing the family to shark fishing for the first time or looking for a full day on the water, each trip is tailored around current conditions, fishing patterns, and the best opportunities available that day.

Half-Day

$475

4½ Hours

Our half-day trip is a great choice for families and first-time shark anglers. Enjoy 4½ hours on the water targeting a variety of shark species while experiencing the excitement of coastal fishing.

Full-Day

$675

8 Hours

Make a full day of it with 8 hours on the water. With additional time to explore different areas and fishing techniques, a full-day trip gives us more opportunities to locate active fish and make the most of your time on the coast.

Split-Day

$925

4 Hours Morning + 4 Hours Evening

Our split-day option offers two 4-hour fishing sessions — one in the morning and one in the evening. This gives your group a full 8 hours of fishing while allowing time between trips to enjoy the area, grab a meal, or take a break.

Please Note: All trips are dependent on weather, water conditions, and seasonal fishing patterns. While we target a variety of shark species, specific species and catches cannot be guaranteed.
Tournament Ready

Tournament Guiding

Come to Fish. We’ll Handle the Rest.

Tournament fishing is a different ball game. There’s a lot more that goes into tournament day than just putting the boat in the water and hoping the fish cooperate.

Our tournament guiding includes the early mornings, extra preparation, scouting, long days on the water, and local knowledge that can make a difference when it’s time to fish for a check.

Tournament fishing teamTournament fishing team on the podium
Tournament Rate

$1,000

The tournament rate covers the additional time and work that goes into getting ready for tournament day — including early arrival, preparation, and the longer hours typically spent on the water.

Depending on the tournament and what your team is looking for, additional scouting, fishing days, bait, or preparation may be added to the trip. Rates will be adjusted accordingly based on the situation and how many days we’re involved.

Your Team • Your Plan

How Involved Do You Want Your Guide?

Every team is different, so we’ll figure out what works best for you.

Depending on the tournament, your guide can be there to run the boat, serve as your designated driver, help locate fish, keep you on the bite, or even fish alongside the team when tournament rules allow it.

Before Tournament Day

WE’LL HANDLE THE REST.

Some teams want a little local knowledge. Others want the full game plan.

Either way, we’ll put in the work before tournament day so you can focus on fishing when it counts.

Additional Fees: Additional fees for bait, scouting, additional fishing days, or extended guide involvement will be discussed with the team before the tournament.
Bay Meets Gulf • Port O'Connor

Beach Excursions

Your Own Little Piece of the Coast

Leave the crowds behind and spend the day where the bay meets the Gulf.

Our beach excursions take your group by boat out to the pass for a true Port O’Connor beach day. Once we drop anchor, the schedule is simple — no schedule. Just sand, sun, saltwater, and time to enjoy it.

Spend the day swimming in the clear water, soaking up the sun, searching the shoreline for shells and treasures, or letting the kids run wild on the beach. Bring a cooler, your favorite drinks, some music, and good company — and settle in for a day that feels a whole lot farther away than it really is.

Private Group

Groups of 6–8

Perfect for families, groups of friends, reunions, birthdays, or anyone who would rather spend their day on the water than sitting at a crowded beach.

Custom Trip

Pricing

Pricing is based on the length of your excursion and number of guests.

Whether you want a few hours of sunshine or a full day at the pass, we’ll customize the trip around your group.

The Only Plan

Sun • Sand • Saltwater

You bring the sunscreen and the good vibes. We’ll get you there.

Beach Access & Conditions: Beach access and conditions are dependent on weather, water conditions, and accessibility.
Coastal Waterfowl

Duck Hunting

Put in the Work. Enjoy the Hunt.

There’s nothing quite like a coastal duck hunt — early mornings, flooded marsh, decoys on the water, and that first light when the birds start moving.

Whether you want a fully guided hunt or prefer to handle the calling and shooting yourself, we offer options to fit the way you like to hunt.

Coastal duck hunt
Duck hunting group on airboat
Retriever at work
Fully Guided

$250 Per Gun

Up to 4 Guns

Our guided hunts take care of the work before and during the hunt so you can focus on the birds.

  • Decoys and spread setup
  • Blind setup
  • Guide actively working the hunt
  • Bird recovery
  • Transportation to and from the hunting location
Non-Guided

$175 Per Gun

Up to 4 Guns

Want to run your own hunt? Our non-guided option gives you the location and setup support while leaving the actual hunt in your hands.

  • Transportation to the hunting location
  • Scouted hunting location
  • Brush/blind setup
  • Access to the hunting area

Decoys are optional for non-guided hunts. Additional pricing may apply depending on the equipment and setup your group needs, including decoys, brush, and other hunting-access requirements.

Your Hunt • Your Way

You Bring the Gun.

We’ll Help Set the Stage.

From the first boat ride before daylight to the last bird coming back to the blind, our goal is simple — put you in the right place and give you a hunt worth remembering.

Whether you want someone handling the details or you just need a good place to start the morning, we’ll get you where you need to be and let you take it from there.

Important: Hunts are subject to season dates, regulations, weather, water conditions, and bird movement. All hunters are responsible for having the required licenses, stamps, and legally required equipment.
Experience • Local Knowledge • Professional Guiding

Your Guide

24 Years of Experience. A Lifetime on the Water.

With 24 years of professional guiding experience and 30 years of experience around Port O’Connor, your guide brings generations of local knowledge to every trip.

He holds a U.S. Coast Guard Master Captain’s License and operates with the required safety equipment and credentials to provide a safe, professional experience on the water.

Professional Experience

24 Years Guiding

Decades of professional guiding experience bring a depth of knowledge and experience to every trip.

Local Knowledge

30 Years Around Port O’Connor

Three decades spent learning the surrounding coastal waters firsthand.

Captain Credentials

U.S. Coast Guard Master Captain

He holds a U.S. Coast Guard Master Captain’s License and operates with the required safety equipment and credentials.

Texas Coast

Local Knowledge You Can’t Buy

Port O’Connor serves as his base of operations, but his experience stretches far beyond it. His fishing knowledge covers the Texas coast from Matagorda Bay all the way down to the Lower Laguna Madre, with years spent learning the bays, passes, flats, shorelines, and seasonal patterns that make this coastline unique.

His waterfowl experience is just as deep — from sheetwater flats across the coastal prairie to the back lakes and remote reaches of Matagorda Island. He knows how the birds move, how the water changes, and what it takes to get into position when the conditions are right.

24
Years Guiding
30
Years Local
Tournament Experience

Built for Tournament Days

Tournament fishing has been a significant part of his guiding career, with experience working tournaments in a variety of roles — from being the boat driver and designated guide to actively participating in the fishing and contributing fish to the team’s stringer when tournament rules allow.

That experience brings another level of preparation, decision-making, and knowledge to tournament clients.

30 Years. Bay by Bay.

He’s spent his time learning this coast season by season, tide by tide, and bay by bay — from the back lakes and marshes to the open bays and Gulf.

When you book a trip, you’re not just hiring a boat and a captain.

You’re hiring 24 years of experience, 30 years of local knowledge, and someone who has spent decades learning these waters firsthand.

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MEET THE CAPTAIN

JONATHAN “PORKCHOP” WILLIAMS

Jonathan “Porkchop” Williams on the water

If you ask Jonathan what he’d rather be doing, chances are the answer is going to involve a boat, a fishing rod, a shotgun, or somewhere he can get his boots dirty.

Fishing and hunting aren’t just what he does for a living — they’re a huge part of who he is. For the past 24 years, Jonathan has made his life on the Texas coast, chasing fish, hunting the marsh, learning the water, and building friendships along the way.

And if you spend a day with him, you’ll quickly realize one thing — Porkchop is going to make you laugh. He’s got a big personality, a quick sense of humor, and the kind that makes a day on the water feel less like a guided trip and more like you’re spending the day with an old friend.

But underneath all the jokes, stories, and good-natured shit-talking is a captain who takes his responsibility seriously.

Jonathan holds a Master Captain’s License and believes there’s nothing more important than getting everyone home safely. Whether he’s taking out a group of buddies, a first-time fisherman, or a family with kids, you can trust him to know the water, pay attention to the conditions, and take care of the people in his boat.

Because when you put your family in someone else’s hands, trust matters.

For Jonathan, guiding has never just been about putting fish in the boat or filling a duck strap. It’s about the experience — the laughs, the early mornings, the stories, the big fish, the ones that got away, and the memories people take home with them.

He’s spent 24 years learning the Texas coast, from Matagorda Bay down to the Lower Laguna Madre, and there’s nowhere he’d rather be than on the water or in the marsh doing what he loves.

So whether you’re chasing tarpon, fishing the bays, jetties and surf, or sitting in a duck blind before daylight, you’re going to get the real deal.

A captain who knows his stuff.

A guide who loves what he does.

A guy who will probably give you hell all day.

And someone you can trust to take care of you and your family.

This isn’t just a job for him.
This is his life.

And when you climb aboard Hell & Highwater, you’re not just booking a guide.

You’re coming along for the ride with the captain.

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