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Port O'Connor, TX Fishing Trip — May

Your Port O'Connor, TX Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 83°F / Low 75°F6.7" rain · 14 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in May

8 species
RedfishExcellent
Redfish
Bottom fishing · Trolling
King MackerelExcellent
King Mackerel
Various
GrouperExcellent
Grouper
Various
CobiaExcellent
Cobia
Various
FlounderExcellent
Flounder
Various
Red SnapperExcellent
Red Snapper
Various
Spotted SeatroutExcellent
Spotted Seatrout
Various
Black DrumExcellent
Black Drum
Various

May Weather in Port O'Connor

83°F
Avg High
75°F
Avg Low
6.7"
Rainfall
14
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

11 Guides Matched

Fish of a Lifetime Guide Service By Captain Marty Medford and Captain Matthew Medford - Fish of a Lifetime Guide Service By Captain Marty Medford and Captain Matthew Medford
Fish of a Lifetime Guide Service By Captain Marty Medford and Captain Matthew Medford

Fish of a Lifetime Guide Service By Captain Marty Medford and Captain Matthew Medford

4.9(57)Top Rated

Contact Marty's Port O'Connor, offering fishing charters in Matagorda Bay on the Texas coast either half day or full day & off shore trips for a full day!

Port O'Connor, Texas
Port O’Connor Fishing Guide Service - Port O’Connor Fishing Guide Service
Port O’Connor Fishing Guide Service

Port O’Connor Fishing Guide Service

5(21)Top Rated

Discover premier fishing adventures with Port O'Connor Fishing Guide Service. Experience expert-guided trips in West Matagorda Bay, Espiritu Santo, and San Antonio Bay. Book your unforgettable fishing trip today!

Port O'Connor, Texas
Days Off Outfitters - Days Off Outfitters
Days Off Outfitters

Days Off Outfitters

5(17)Top Rated

We love the fishing and hunting in Port O' Connor, Texas. Also known as POCTX! Fishing for Redfish, Trout, Flouder and Black Drum is plentiful in this location. Offshore season is enjoyed by catching Red Snapper, King Fish, and Dorado.

Black DrumBluefishRed Snapper
Port O'Connor, Texas
Redfish Lodge Bar & Restaurant | Port O'Connor - Redfish Lodge Bar & Restaurant | Port O'Connor
Redfish Lodge Bar & Restaurant | Port O'Connor

Redfish Lodge Bar & Restaurant | Port O'Connor

4.8(21)Top Rated

Welcome to Redfish Lodge Port O'Connor – your premier destination for a memorable Texas Gulf Coast fishing getaway. We offer comfortable lodging, world-class fishing experiences, and breathtaking waterfront views. Whether you're planning a family vacation, a fishing trip with friends, or a corporate retreat, our lodge provides the perfect setting. Book your stay today and enjoy unparalleled access to the best fishing in the Texas coast, including redfish, trout, and more.

RedfishSpeckled Trout
Port O'Connor, Texas
Salty Peters Guide Service - Salty Peters Guide Service
Salty Peters Guide Service

Salty Peters Guide Service

5(14)Top Rated

Photos from previous fishing trips. Big smiles and even bigger fish (redfish, trout, and black drum) in Port O/Connor.

Black DrumRedfishSpeckled Trout
Port O'Connor, Texas
Empire Lodge Of Port Oconnor - Empire Lodge Of Port Oconnor
Empire Lodge Of Port Oconnor

Empire Lodge Of Port Oconnor

4.6(18)Top Rated

Empire Lodge offers the finest Matagorda Bay fishing charters and we launch from Port O’Connor where our fishing lodge is based.

inshore
Port O'Connor, Texas
Patriot Fishing Guide Service - Patriot Fishing Guide Service
Patriot Fishing Guide Service

Patriot Fishing Guide Service

4.6(18)Top Rated

Catch the fish of a lifetime with us! We are a fishing guide charter that offers guided half-day trips and full-day trips with over 40 years experience.

Port O'Connor, Texas
Bay Fishing Port O'Connor - Bay Fishing Port O'Connor
Bay Fishing Port O'Connor

Bay Fishing Port O'Connor

5(8)Top Rated
Port O'Connor, Texas
Kim Goulden Fishing - Kim Goulden Fishing
Kim Goulden Fishing

Kim Goulden Fishing

5(2)Top Rated

Saltwater fishing guide in Port O'Connor, TX specializing in wade fishing trips with artificial lures year round for speckled trout, redfish, and more!

Port O'Connor, Texas
Captain Coffey Guide Service - Captain Coffey Guide Service
Captain Coffey Guide Service

Captain Coffey Guide Service

5(1)Top Rated

Looking for a fishing guide in the Port O'Connor Area? Captain Jeff Coffey offers Bay wade and boat fishing trips. Book your adventure today and experience the thrill of fishing!

Port O'Connor, Texas
First Cast Guide Service - First Cast Guide Service
First Cast Guide Service

First Cast Guide Service

Port O'Connor, Texas

First Cast Guide Service runs the best fishing charter out of Port O'Connor, Texas! Fish Espiritu Santo Bay and Matagorda Bay for Drum, Sea Trout and more!

inshoreSpeckled Trout
Port O'Connor, Texas
$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What's Biting By Month

Peak
1 / 2

Redfish

saltwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

King Mackerel

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Grouper

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Cobia

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For inshore Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

Texas Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$30
Non-Resident$58
Requirements

Required for ages 17+. Freshwater and saltwater packages available. Red drum tag separate.

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Species Regulations

Redfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:20-28 inch slot limit

Only one redfish over 28 inches may be retained per person per year with a properly issued Red Drum Tag.

King Mackerel
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:27-inch minimum
Grouper
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:4 per person, only 1 may be a gag, black, yellowfin, or scamp grouper
Size Limit:23-inch minimum for gag, black, yellowfin, or scamp grouper

Different size limits and regulations may apply to other grouper species. Check TPWD regulations for specifics.

Cobia
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per day
Size Limit:40-inch minimum

Anglers may possess only one cobia greater than 50 inches in length per vessel per day. There is an exception for holders of a properly issued Cobia Tag.

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