Fly Fishing in Port O’Connor with Fly Fish Rockport

Port O’Connor is found on the Texas coast and is surrounded by some of Fly Fish Rockport’s premiere fishing waters. Tourism has been the economic lifeblood of Port O’Connor for over 100 years. Today the city’s primary industries are tourism and sport fishing, with shrimping not far behind. The nearby flats are full of crystal clear waters and hold generous numbers of spooky redfish and speckled trout. A Port O’Connor fly fishing trip is nothing short of a great time on the water.

As is the case with saltwater, target fishing species will change with the seasons. Here our year-round target species is redfish, and changing seasons bring in a variety of sea trout, black drum, sheepshead, plentiful flounder, and tarpon. Warmer water means more activity, but here in the Texas flats, redfish are plentiful at any time of the year.

Planning a trip to go fly fishing in Port O’Connor is simple with Fly Fish Rockport. Our Port O’Connor fly fishing guides will get you out on the water and casting to tailing redfish within minutes of leaving the marina. To help simplify your planning, we’ve put together a fly fishing trip guide with everything you’ll need to make the most of your saltwater experience.

Whatever adventure you seek, we are here to make your Port O’Connor fly fishing trip an unforgettable one!

Fly fishing saltwater flats is unlike any freshwater experience. Here, everything is visual game. The shallow, crystal clear waters of our Texas bays enable you to spot your prey from as much as 100 feet away. Nothing is sweeter than watching a tailing redfish and then quietly stalking him until he moves within casting range. Our clients love the challenge of saltwater flats; a surprising number of our clients are actually freshwater fishing guides looking for warmer days and a test of skill during their offseason.

Unlike other fisheries, the water in our bays allow redfish to see us coming from far distances. Anglers must be able to cast 30 to 40 feet with minimal false casts, often times doing so into marginal winds. Casting accuracy is vital with these fish, so to give yourself a high number of quality looks at fish, you’ll need to possess the ability to cast 40 feet in the wind using a longer leader and a heavy fly. Those who can put it all together with accuracy and minimal false casts, have many great looks at redfish. It sounds tough, but don’t let us talk you out of it!

Flats fishing is a challenging fly fishing experience, but it’s not just for the pros. Our Port O’Connor fishing guides instruct anglers of all experience levels about the intricacies of fishing the flats. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or a novice saltwater angler, our guides will help you get plenty of quality looks at redfish, and novice anglers will take home far superior knowledge and technique when it comes to fishing the flats.

Fly Fish Rockport is a full-service guiding operation, situated in the center of Texas’ best saltwater fisheries. From our home base in Rockport, we can quickly motor to any one of the surrounding bays. We fish many of the bays in nearby Port Aransas, Aransas Pass, and Corpus Christi. Our focus is fly fishing, but we also offer light tackle fishing for trophy size redfish, speckled sea trout, large black drum, and other target species. With abundant numbers of redfish, miles of glassy flats, and unbeatable Texas weather, we are fortunate to live and fish in such an amazing place.

For larger groups that have need for additional skiffs, we hire the most qualified and experienced Captains/guides to service your group. Our fly fishing guides hold decades of experience; they can teach anglers any skill level. Fly Fish Rockport Captains offer advice about rod, reel, and fly selection, and they provide proper casting instruction that will help you take advantage of this unique fly fishing experience.

Most of our guided trips begin in the morning; your Port O’Connor fly fishing guide will be ready to go with his boat launched at a marina in the vicinity. We will set a meeting time and location in communication leading up to your fishing trip, after we research the most recent weather, tide, and fishing reports. Your specific scheduling needs can also be considered for the start time of your trip, so please feel free to share those with your guide as you are planning your day.

Fly fishing Port O’Connor is an exciting experience, and to make it easy, we will have all of the needed fishing gear: rods, reels, and flies. You are always welcome to use your personal gear, if you so choose. Your Port O’Connor fly fishing guide can help you rig your rod for the saltwater and provide tippet and flies. We always keep a cooler, filled with plentiful ice and cold bottled water. Food or drinks that you bring can be stored in the cooler, including alcoholic drinks, which are permitted but CANNOT be brought on board by our guide service.

We want you to have the best fly fishing experience possible when you go out with us. That includes providing you with ample opportunities at fish. For a full day trip, you can expect to spend eight to nine hours out. Half day trips last for four to five hours. It’s important to note that severe or hazardous weather conditions can end a trip early, as we place safety above all else. Our Port O’Connor fly fishing guides are second to none and will ensure your trip is fun and productive. Your day on the water with Fly Fish Rockport will help you become a better overall saltwater angler and will provide you with insight about redfish and other species of the Texas Coastal Bend.

We are ready for you to get on the water with us. Come enjoy fly fishing Port O’Connor, Texas.

Get out on the water with us.