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Capt Stephen Boriskie
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If you’re looking to experience the heart of the Texas coast, Mid Coast Outfitters POC is ready to welcome you aboard. Captain Stephen has spent countless hours learning the tides, flats, and back lakes around Port O’Connor, and he knows exactly where to take you for steady action on the fish that make this area famous. Whether you’re after Redfish tailing in skinny water, schools of Speckled Trout pushing bait across the shallows, or a mixed bag of Black Drum and Sheepshead, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to bend a rod year-round.
Your trip begins aboard a spacious 25’ Carolina Skiff powered by a reliable Suzuki 175 four-stroke outboard. With room for up to six anglers, it’s a comfortable platform for families, friends, or small groups looking for a day on the water. Rates are set for four guests, and you can add a fifth or sixth angler for an additional fee. Rods and reels are provided, so all you need to bring is a valid Texas saltwater fishing license, sun protection, and your favorite snacks or drinks.
Mid Coast Outfitters offers several flexible options to fit your schedule. Half day trips run from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and are a perfect way to enjoy the morning bite before heading back to the dock. If you’d like more time, book a six-hour adventure or a split day option that runs seven hours. With prices ranging from $500 to $900 per trip (plus bait), there’s an outing that works for every group. Each trip is designed around light tackle fishing, giving anglers of all ages and skill levels the chance to enjoy a hands-on experience. Kids are always welcome, making this a great way to unplug from the daily routine and create lasting memories together.
Some species may be regulated or require special tags, and Captain Stephen will help you navigate those rules. As the boat glides across the shallows, keep your eyes open for dolphins, seabirds, and the coastal scenery that makes Port O’Connor a favorite destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
Please note that Sundays are set aside for God and family, and trips are offered Monday through Saturday. Mid Coast Outfitters POC combines local expertise, a well-equipped boat, and a welcoming atmosphere to deliver a day you’ll want to repeat again and again. If you’re ready to fish the Texas coast with a captain who knows it best, book your spot today and get ready to make memories in Port O’Connor.
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What's Included
This guide offers trips that you are able to take home your catch.
Your Guide has some important details about your trip with them.
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This guide offers trips with nature and wildlife views.
When you book your fishing trip, you will need to first put down a deposit to hold the reservation.
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Enjoy a private morning half day fishing trip in the inshore waters of Port O’Connor from 7am to 11am. The trip accommodates 1–4 anglers, with optional spots for a 5th or 6th guest at an additional cost. The captain provides the boat, rods, reels, and tackle, and live bait is available at market price depending on availability. This charter is suitable for beginners, families, and experienced anglers..note the boat gets pretty crowded with 4 grown-ups so if you have 5 or 6 it will be tight-not all can fish at the same time however if the extras are kids it's easier to manage (morning fog morning and evening fog may lessen trip time due to safety)
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Spend an afternoon fishing the inshore waters of Port O’Connor on this private half day charter from 1pm to 5pm. Target species include black drum, redfish, and other local inshore fish. The trip accommodates 1–4 anglers, with optional spots for a 5th or 6th person at an additional cost.. ..note the boat gets pretty crowded with 4 grown-ups so if you have 5 or 6 it will be tight-not all can fish at the same time however if the extras are kids it's easier to manage All necessary equipment—boat, rods, reels, and tackle—is provided, and live bait is available at market cost. Deposits are non-refundable. (morning fog morning and evening fog may lessen trip time due to safety concerns)
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Spend six hours exploring the inshore waters of Port O’Connor on this private extended half day fishing charter from 7am to 1pm. Target species include black drum, redfish, and other local inshore fish. The trip accommodates 1–4 anglers, with optional spots for a 5th or 6th guest at $125 each. The captain supplies the boat, rods, reels, and tackle, and live bait is available at market price when possible. Suitable for beginners, families, and experienced anglers, this outing offers a longer session on the water with guided support for productive fishing. Deposits are non-refundable. (morning fog morning and evening fog may lessen trip time due to safety concerns)
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Experience a full day on the waters of Port O’Connor with this private split day fishing charter. The morning session runs from 7am to 11am, followed by a break for lunch, then resumes from 1pm to 4pm. Target species include black drum, redfish, and other inshore fish. The trip accommodates 1–4 anglers, with optional spots for a 5th or 6th guest at $150 each. The captain provides the boat, rods, reels, and tackle, and live bait is available at market cost (morning fog morning and evening fog may lessen trip time due to safety concerns)
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Join a guided duck hunting trip in the waters around Port O’Connor with morning or afternoon start times at 5:00 AM or 1pm. The private 5-hour hunt accommodates up to three guests for $500, with an additional fourth guest for $125. Hunters must bring their own gun, ammo, and waders, and bright-colored clothing should be avoided. Federal Black Cloud is the recommended shot. This trip is suitable for experienced hunters or groups seeking a guided, hands-on waterfowl hunting experience, providing guidance on locations, decoy setup, and optimal hunting practices. (morning fog morning and evening fog may lessen trip time due to safety concerns)
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Experience a full day of guided duck hunting in Port O’Connor with a split day schedule from 5am, including a morning hunt, a break for lunch, and an afternoon session. This private 9-hour trip accommodates up to three hunters for $900, with an additional guest at $200. Hunters must bring their own gun, ammo, and waders. The trip is suitable for experienced hunters or groups seeking a guided waterfowl outing, providing guidance on locations, decoy setup, and hunting strategies for a productive day on the water. Deposits are non-refundable. (morning fog morning and evening fog may lessen trip time due to safety concerns)
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Spend a full day on a Cast & Blast trip in Port O’Connor combining inshore fishing and duck hunting. This private 9-hour experience starts at 5:00 am and accommodates up to four guests for $1,000. Hunters must bring their own gun, ammo, and waders, with bright-colored clothing to be avoided; Federal Black Cloud is the recommended shot. Fishing gear is supplied for the inshore session. The trip is suitable for experienced hunters and anglers seeking a guided, hands-on outdoor adventure, with support on hunting locations, decoy setup, and productive fishing spots. (morning fog morning and evening fog may lessen trip time due to safety concerns)
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Enhance your boating skills with coastal navigation training in Port O’Connor, Texas. This hands-on course teaches essential navigation techniques for safe and confident coastal boating, including chart reading, plotting courses, and using GPS and traditional navigation tools. Ideal for both new and experienced boaters, this training ensures you gain practical knowledge and real-world experience on the water. With this course we can use either your boat or ours to teach you the skills needed to become a skilled captain on the beautiful waters of Port O'connor Texas. (morning fog morning and evening fog may lessen trip time due to safety concerns)
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Boat Type:
Boat Guest Capacity:
4
Boat Length:
25 ft
Manufacturer Name:
Carolina Skiff
Model Year:
2021
Engine Manufacturer Name:
Suzuki
# of Engines:
1
Horsepower Per Engine:
175
Maximum Cruising Speed:
30
Features: Bait Tank Fish Finder GPS VHF Radio
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Boat Type:
Boat Guest Capacity:
6
Boat Length:
25 ft
Manufacturer Name:
Carolina Skiff
Model Year:
2021
Engine Manufacturer Name:
Suzuki
# of Engines:
1
Horsepower Per Engine:
175
Maximum Cruising Speed:
28
Features: Bait Tank Ice-Box Fish Finder GPS VHF Radio
This 25' Carolina Skiff has plenty of room for up to my max allowed of 6 people plus myself, 2 jump seats in the back, one person next to me on the leaning post, 2 people can sit on a cooler and one up front of the helm on the bait tank
One More Cast For Duck Hunts
Boat Type:
Boat Guest Capacity:
4
Boat Length:
25 ft
Vehicle Details
One More Cast For Fishing
Boat Type:
Boat Guest Capacity:
6
Boat Length:
25 ft
Vehicle Details
Action-packed day from the get-go! Michael and their crew joined us for a fall morning trip, heading out early morning under clear conditions throughout the day. The water conditions in Port O'Connor were looking good for our Morning Half Day Outing with Captain Stephen through Mid Coast Outfitters POC.With our gear rigged and ready, we focused on bottom fishing, and casting with live bait to target the shallow water redfish. Michael and Donna managed to hook into some solid redfish during our session. Port O'Connor's shallow flats and grass beds make it perfect for this type of inshore action. . We wrapped up the morning with some good fish in the boat and everyone fixin' to head back with big ol' smiles!The redfish were definitely cooperative, and that tug is the drug kept everyone engaged throughout the trip. Our techniques paid off and the crew got to experience what makes this area so productive for shallow water fishing.If y'all are looking to get out on the water in Port O'Connor, our Port O'Connor Inshore Fishing Charter for Speckled Trout, Redfish and Black Drum is exactly what you need. We specialize in inshore fishing trips that target redfish, speckled trout, and black drum using proven techniques like drift fishing and live bait casting.Port O'Connor's waters offer some of the best inshore fishing opportunities on the Texas coast, and our Morning Half Day Outing gives you plenty of time to experience the action without taking up your whole day. Whether you're new to inshore fishing or a seasoned angler, Mid Coast Outfitters POC has the local knowledge and equipment to make your Port O'Connor fishing trip productive.We welcome extra anglers and can accommodate different group sizes for your inshore fishing adventure. Give us a holler when you're ready to experience Port O'Connor's excellent redfish and trout fishing firsthand!
Today’s couple is celebrating their first anniversary with a fishing trip — now that sounds like the start of a long, happy marriage! The morning began slow, but the weather was perfect: soft north winds, low humidity, and a gentle northeast breeze. We had a bite here and there until around 10 AM when the action slowed down. Had to release a couple of oversized speckled trout, but we did hook a few redfish. Ended up with three solid reds — two of which were tournament-worthy at 27 and 26 inches. Couldn’t ask for a better morning to be out on the Texas middle coast, fishing and living the dream.
One for the books today! Justin and I headed out this fall morning for our Extended Half Day Adventure with Captain – Extra Anglers Welcome trip around Port O'Connor. Clear conditions throughout the day made for perfect fishing weather, and the water conditions in Port O'Connor were just right for what we had planned. This was exactly the kind of day that makes Mid Coast Outfitters POC trips so rewarding. Once the stage was set, we focused our efforts on drift fishing, bottom fishing, and casting with lures to target the inshore species that make this area so productive. Justin managed to hook into some solid redfish and black drum during our time on the water. Port O'Connor's diverse structure and grass flats make it ideal for these techniques, giving us multiple opportunities to work different presentations. The combination of drift fishing over the flats and bottom fishing near structure kept the action steady throughout our trip. We wrapped up the morning with some great catches and I reckon Justin had himself a fine time out there! If y'all are fixin' to experience some quality inshore fishing, Port O'Connor offers some of the best opportunities on the Texas coast for redfish, speckled trout, and black drum. Our Port O'Connor Inshore Fishing Charter for Speckled Trout, Redfish and Black Drum gives anglers the chance to target these species using proven techniques like drift fishing and bottom fishing that consistently produce results in these waters. The Extended Half Day Adventure format provides plenty of time to work the productive areas around Port O'Connor while keeping the trip manageable for anglers of all experience levels. Mid Coast Outfitters POC specializes in these inshore adventures, and we know exactly where to find the fish when conditions line up right. Whether you're looking to cast lures over the grass flats or work the bottom structure for black drum, Port O'Connor's diverse fishery offers something for every angler. Give us a holler when you're ready to get out there and experience what this area has to offer!
Sat 9/26 – SeadriftI hosted two gentlemen from Central Texas on a last-minute trip, and we went out with one simple mission: catch whatever would bite. And boy, did we!These guys weren’t out for a meat haul — this trip was about the experience. We loaded up with three dozen live shrimp and four dozen croaker before heading out under a cool, calm Saturday morning sky. A northeast wind slowly gave way to a southern breeze, as is typical here after a front.The water had a little off-color tint, but it was definitely fishable. No major freshwater inflow from the Guadalupe, so the northern country looked perfect. The only thing missing early was the fish’s appetite — the morning bite was quiet. But today wasn’t about numbers.And then it happened.Everything you could imagine came to play: ladyfish, alligator gar, redfish, speckled trout, stingray and just about everything in between. The guys were totally relaxed, soaking it in, reminding me that sometimes it’s less about quantity and more about the quality of time on the water.Later, a buddy told me about his own trip — his crew scratched out a decent box of black drum with a few specks for the table — so it sounds like everyone on the water was finding a little success.Until the next report — tight lines!
Anglers heading out with Mid Coast Outfitters in Port O’Connor are finding steady action in the inshore waters. Black drum and redfish are the primary targets, with catches reported near oyster beds, shallow flats, and channel edges. Live shrimp and cut bait are producing consistent results, while soft plastics are working well for redfish along the grass lines. Water temperatures are holding steady, making conditions ideal for all skill levels. Morning trips continue to see the best activity, and afternoon sessions are also producing solid catches. Boats are fully equipped with rods, reels, and tackle for a productive day on the water.
Ratings & Reviews Summary
October 16, 2025
We couldn’t have asked for a better trip. The weather was great. Stephan was awesome. Got us to a nice spot where we could catch fish without having to relocate constantly. Thanks for a great morning.
October 16, 2025
Captain Stephen is top-notch! He knows the water like the back of his hand and had us on redheads and pintails right at sunrise—we limited out within the hour. The rest of the day was spent fishing, and thanks to his knowledge of active spots, we hauled in plenty of specks and reds. Beyond the catch, he was constantly attentive, helping with rigs, adjusting setups, and making sure every detail was handled. His focus on safety, fun, and success turned the trip into an unforgettable experience. Without a doubt, I’ll be booking with Captain Stephen again!
October 16, 2025
Captain Stephen knows how to find the fish and makes the whole trip enjoyable. He’s great with kids and first-time anglers, taking time to explain the ins and outs of the inshore waters. For a safe, fun day of fishing on the Texas Coast, he’s the guide to go with!
October 16, 2025
Fishing with Capt. Steve is always a blast. He puts in the effort to find the fish and keep the action going, all while keeping the boat full of stories and laughter. He’s fantastic with kids and makes sure everyone feels welcome. If you want a memorable trip, Capt. Steve is the guide to call!