Port O'Connor Fishing Reports

irst Cast Guide Service is your go-to source for the latest fishing reports in the Gulf of Mexico, Matagorda, Matagorda Bay, East Matagorda Bay, Galveston, Port Aransas and Colorado River. Our team of experienced anglers provides accurate and up-to-date information on the best locations to catch black drum, redfish, sea trout and sheepshead.


The fishing in these areas has been excellent recently. Black drum are being caught in good numbers around jetties and piers using live bait such as shrimp or crab. In addition to black drum, we are seeing a lot of redfish activity around oyster beds and structure along shorelines. Anglers are having success using soft plastic baits like Gulp! Shrimp or topwater lures early in the morning or late afternoon.

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Redfish 2023!

Matagorda Bay - Matagorda, TX

April 28, 2023

It's looking like a promising season for anglers targeting redfish. The bay is teeming with schools of these prized game fish, making it an opportune time to plan your fishing trip. Redfish are known to be aggressive feeders and can be found near shallow water flats, oyster reefs, and grassy areas. Using live bait such as shrimp or mullet can increase your chances of a successful catch. However, artificial lures like soft plastic baits or topwater have also proven effective when targeting redfish in Matagorda Bay.

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Port O'Connor Fishing Report - Redfish On It's Peak!

Matagorda Bay - Matagorda, TX

December 29, 2022

Now is a good time to reel a Redfish and Sheepshead! These fish are still up for a catch. The morning bites are getting exciting. We look forward to more Sheepshead and Redfish fishing as the year ends. Join us for an incredible Port O'Connor fishing experience!

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Port O'Connor, TX Fishing

Matagorda Bay - Matagorda, TX

October 17, 2022

We're getting ready for our spring Red Drum season. So far we've been hitting some tasty fish that hold on until tomorrow.

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