The Fishing Center
1303 Water St, Port O'Connor
Water: Intracoastal / Espiritu Santo Bay. Ramps, live bait, fuel, ice and fish-cleaning tables. Open 5 AM daily. (361) 983-4440.
Port O'Connor & Seadrift fishing conditions
The north end of the Coastal Bend. Espiritu Santo and San Antonio bays, the back lakes along Matagorda Island and the Matagorda jetties offer some of the best wade fishing on the coast.
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Spots around Port O'Connor & Seadrift
Public, well-known water to start with. Respect private property and posted closures.
Espiritu Santo Bay shorelines
Grass and sand along Matagorda Island. Classic wade water for trout and reds; a shallow-draft boat helps.
Pass Cavallo and the Matagorda jetties
Gulf access at the Matagorda Ship Channel. Bull reds in fall and big trout on calm days. Currents are strong.
San Antonio Bay reefs
Shell reefs off Seadrift hold trout and drum. Drift the reefs or wade the shorelines toward Mesquite Bay.
Seadrift Bayfront Park and Swan Point
Public ramps and bank access on San Antonio Bay, with room for families to fish from shore.
Back lakes of Matagorda Island
Shallow lakes and drains such as Pringle and Contee lakes. Sight-cast reds on calm, sunny days.
Launch
All ramps →Ramps and launches
Froggie's Ramp
West end of Port O'Connor on the Intracoastal
Water: Intracoastal / Barroom Bay. Listed on the TPWD Port O'Connor Paddling Trail as an access point.
Little Jetties
Washington St at Commerce St, Port O'Connor
Water: Intracoastal. Public right-of-way launch for kayaks with a small lot. Restrooms at Kingfisher Park.
Seadrift Bayfront Park
1201 W Bay Ave, Seadrift
Water: San Antonio Bay. Concrete ramp, plenty of parking and public restrooms at the pavilion.
Sanders Park at Swan Point
Swan Point Rd off Dierlam Rd, east of Seadrift
Water: San Antonio Bay. Calhoun County ramp with parking and picnic tables. No other amenities.
Book a trip
Compare all →Guides who fish Port O'Connor & Seadrift
All Seasons Guide Service
Capt. Mike Powell · Port O'Connor
$500per boat, 1–2 people, 4 hrs
Port O'Connor bay and wade trips, plus tournament and corporate packages.
- Half day (4 hrs): 1–2 / 3 / 4
- $500 / $600 / $700
- Full day (8 hrs): 1–2 / 3 / 4
- $600 / $700 / $800
- Wade group of 5–6, per person
- $150 half / $175 full
Included: Rods, reels and tackle. Bait at bait-house cost. Fish cleaning extra. 50% deposit.
Salty Peters Guide Service
Capt. Jon Peters · Port O'Connor
$500per trip, up to 4 guests
Half and full days in Port O'Connor on a 26-foot Mowdy catamaran.
- Half or full day, up to 4
- from $500
Included: Rods, reels, wading gear (except boots) and fish cleaning. Live bait extra.
Castaway Lodge
Seadrift
$395per person per day with lodging (party of 4)
Full-service fishing and hunting lodge on San Antonio Bay.
- Trout & redfish, per person/day: 2 / 3 / 4 people
- $525 / $440 / $395
- Night wade, per person/day
- $385–$500
- Jetty tarpon/nearshore, per person
- $525–$700
- Fly fishing, 1 / 2 anglers
- $1,000 / $600 each
Included: Lodge packages include lodging, meals and the fishing trip; most include fish cleaning and packaging. Bait and tips extra.
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