First Light Fishing Charters offers inshore and flats fishing trips around Rockport, Texas, led by Captain Jared McCulloch, who grew up fishing many parts of the Texas Coast and was drawn back to Rockport for its great fishing and tight-knit community. “It’s time to catch your personal best!” — the business genuinely welcomes anglers of every experience level, from complete beginners to seasoned pros.

Trips fish Aransas Bay, Carlos Bay, Mesquite Bay, Ayers Bay, and San Antonio Bay, offering bait, lure, and wade fishing options for groups of 2-4 (larger groups accommodated with additional captains and boats). Bay Fishing Trip rates run $650 for 2 people, $750 for 3, or $850 for 4 (5+ people by inquiry); Tournament rates run $1,200 for 2, $1,300 for 3, or $1,400 for 4. Every bay/flats trip includes bait, fuel, water, and fish cleaning (Port Aransas pickups use the Fisherman’s Wharf fish cleaning station instead).

Everyone 17 and older needs a Texas Parks and Wildlife Saltwater Fishing License, available in multiple durations from 3-day to annual. Guests are welcome to bring their own rods, though the business keeps all gear ready to go; wading trips require guests to bring their own wading gear, boots, and waders for colder water.

For anglers of any experience level near Rockport, Texas looking for a well-priced, personable inshore or flats fishing charter, First Light Fishing Charters offers a well-equipped operation with Captain Jared McCulloch.