Fishing in Galveston
Welcome to Galveston Texas’ number one source for Galveston Bay and Offshore Fishing Charters from Galveston, Bolivar, Baytown, Kemah, Texas City, and Clear Lake. Whether it’s a family outing with the kids or a corporate party for you and your clients, we are the perfect solution for your fishing pleasure. We have launch locations in Galveston, Texas City, San Leon, Kemah, Baytown, and Clear Lake. Although most trips are booked in advance, we can usually get you on the water on short notice, even the same day if needed.
Map of Galveston Bay
Galveston Bay Fishing is known for its excellent fishing throughout the entire year. Anglers from all over the state of Texas and elsewhere come down to Galveston regularly to experience the outstanding speckled trout and redfish action. Flounder fishing and shark trips are also favorites among local and visiting anglers. The Galveston Bays are considered some of the best fisheries in Texas! There are many diverse saltwater species that inhabit the local Galveston Bay waters.
Galveston Fishing Trips
Most Galveston Fishing Charters target speckled trout, redfish, flounder, sharks, and other schooling species. Speckled trout is the most popular trip, but Capt. Steve can personalize any trip according to your fishing needs. We have spent countless hours over the years fishing and learning the entire Galveston Bay Complex and the Port O’Connor area, we have the ability to put you and your guest on fish. For all our trips, we suggest that you and your guest wear proper clothing for the weather conditions, bring some drinks and a few snacks, your favorite hat or baseball cap, sunglasses, a camera, sunscreen, and an ice chest. You will also need a Texas fishing license with a saltwater stamp. We will also teach you about saltwater techniques, bait presentations, and ways to improve your catch-to-bite ratio. So you not only get a chance to experience some great fishing on your charter, but you also receive teachings from a professional Fishing Guide that will help you become a better fisherman. Our goal for every trip is to catch plenty of fish, but also have a lot of fun doing it. We will work hard to make sure everyone aboard has a great and fun experience. Hopefully, at the end of the day, you and your guest will have some memories for a lifetime.
- Speckled Trout and Redfish Half Day trips last between 5 & 6 hours. Galveston & Port O’Connor Fishing
- Full Day fishing trips last about 8 hours.
- Shark trips last about 6-7 hours and are 1-5 miles just offshore.
- $100.00 Deposit is required to reserve the trip, refundable at the captain’s discretion.
- Multi-Party boat trips are available with advanced notice.
- Any gratuities are greatly appreciated by your Captain!
- Your Captain reserves the right to cancel any fishing trip due to unsafe weather conditions.
Tips for All Fishing Trips
If you’re looking for Offshore Charter Boats we have everything you need. The offshore waters off Galveston offer a variety of fishing options all year long; Snapper, Ling, Kingfish, Wahoo, Dorado, and Amber Jack to name a few as well as Tarpon and Shark fishing along the beachfront.
- BE ON TIME or even early. The early morning bite is usually very productive. Most fish love to feed at sunrise.
- Listen to the captain, he loves to teach you saltwater techniques and you will also catch more fish.
- Wear the proper clothing for the weather conditions (fishing hat and sunglasses). Please, no black sole shoes.
- Drink plenty of water or sports drinks and apply plenty of sunscreen during the summer months fishing trips.
- Remember every chartered trip is different – Be safe, catch fish, have fun, and enjoy your fishing experience.
Galveston Bay and Port O’Connor Fishing Charters
We will try to post recent fishing reports for the Galveston Bay Complex and also the Port O’Connor area. During the fishing seasons, we will post weekly or biweekly fishing reports and we will also post pictures from his recent fishing trips. On this page, we will also have some fishing trip pictures and other fishing-related things. Hope you enjoy all his reports and hopefully, you will return soon.
From October through June bay fishing is hot and he runs bay trips for speckled trout and redfish, June through October the tarpon move in and he runs tarpon trips. During the tarpon season from June through October Cannan will also run offshore trips for kingfish, dorado, ling, and red snapper.
Bass fishing trips are also available to Lake Conroe, Lake Livingston, and two private trophy bass lakes. Cannan runs these trips from a current year model Nitro 896 bass boat. Cannan’s bass fishing trips are offered year ’round but are mainly available in the Spring and Fall.
Galveston Bay Fishing Guides and Offshore Fishing Charters
Galveston Bay offers year-round fishing for Speckled Trout and Redfish. We offer drift fishing over mid-bay reefs as well as wade fishing trips along protected shorelines and coves. All of our captains are US Coast Guard licensed as well as Texas Parks and Wildlife certified guides. With our combined years of experience on the water, we can always put you on the fish. With our extensive list of Galveston Bay Fishing Guides, we can handle any size group from 1 to 100.
Best Galveston Fishing Charters
With an experienced and knowledgeable guide and good weather conditions, you and your guest will have a great chance of having a successful fishing trip. We operate a 25′ powered by a 300 hp Mercury with all the necessary Coast-Guard-approved safety equipment and electronics. This boat is a very fisherman-friendly boat that 1-4 people can fish with ease. Half-day trips (5-6 hours) or full-day trips (8 hours) are always available. Corporate or family outings, children’s trips, or fishing with friends, trips are always available. When you go on your outing, you will be provided with quality rods & reels, an all-new tackle, and the latest up-to-date artificial baits. We will also fillet and package your catch at the end of the day. All novice or experienced fishermen are always welcome and Captain will personalize your trip. Give him a call today to book or reserve your own private guided Galveston Fishing Charter!
Topp Dogg Fishing Guides
9301 Broadway St, Galveston, TX 77554; (832) 606-0844
Galveston Fishing Guides Captain Alan and Captain Steven provide private guided fishing trips, charters, and adventures on the entire Galveston Bay Complex. Most of their trips target speckled trout and red fish fishing live reefs or shorelines using live bait. Topp Dogg Fishing Guides offers a variety of Galveston Bay Fishing Trips, charters, and adventures including speckled trout and redfish trips. This outing along with the family/kid trips is the most popular. – galveston-fishing.com
Galveston Fishing Charters
715 N Holiday Dr, Galveston, TX 77550; (832) 917-3474
Galveston Fishing Charter Company is a professional guide and charter service. They will show you the Galveston Bay & offshore hot spots, and provide you with angling secrets that only the professionals know. Galveston Fishing Charter Company is dedicated to providing our guests with an unforgettable saltwater fishing experience. All trips can be customized to your personal style of fishing. We take the time to make sure that every one of our guests will have a great and fun time. – galvestonfishingchartercompany.com
Galveston Sea Ventures
715 N Holiday Dr A-31, Galveston, TX 77550; (512) 639-9188
Galveston Sea Ventures specializes in offshore fishing and deep-sea fishing in Galveston, Texas. Some of the best offshore fishing, deep sea fishing, and shark fishing in the entire Gulf of Mexico are right here in Galveston. Whether it’s a deep sea fishing trip with some clients, an offshore trip with friends and family, or a morning or afternoon bay and jetty trip, Galveston Sea Ventures is the Galveston fishing charter and guide service you have been searching for! – thefishinaddiction.com
Galveston Bay Fishing Team
9301 Broadway St, Galveston, TX 77554; (832) 659-1554
All the Captains are very professional and have many years of experience and knowledge fishing and guiding all of the Galveston Bays. Most of these guides fish for speckled trout, redfish, and flounder with live bait. Each guide is licensed by the US Coast Guard and the TX Parks & Wildlife Dept. Each one will strive to make your fishing experience as exciting and successful as possible and can accommodate 1-4 anglers on half-day or full-day trips. – galvestonbayfishingteam.com
Fishing Galveston TX
5225 Avenue U, Galveston, TX 77551; (409) 739-8526
Fishing Galveston TX offers the most amazing fishing charters in Galveston. Capt. Greg Verm won’t let you go home empty-handed. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or a first-time fisherman, your first Fishing Galveston TX charter will have you hooked. Each of our Galveston fishing charters affords you the opportunity to travel the open waters of Galveston Bay and enjoy the wide variety of aquatic life that exists there. If you’re a seasoned angler, you should try our version of a long-time Texas tradition, flounder gigging. The thrill of this Galveston charter is your role as hunter/fisherman on the night waters. – fishinggalvestontx.com
Salty Soul Fishing Guide Service
715 N Holiday Dr, Galveston, TX 77550; (281) 221-3461
My name is Sammy Flores. I was raised on Galveston Island and was fortunate to have a father that enjoyed to fish and shared his love and knowledge of fishing with me. I have always been an avid fisherman and I have been working as a full-time Coast Guard licensed, professional Galveston Bay fishing guide and Texas Gulf Coast fisherman for over 30 years now. One of the most important things a professional fishing guide does for you is to ensure that nothing compromises the safety of your fishing trip or the boat. – galvestonbayfishingguide.net
Galveston Charter Guides
7400 Jones Dr #521, Galveston, TX 77550; (409) 750-2430
Galveston Charter Guides invites you to join us on any of our half-day, full-day, close offshore, deep sea, or shark hunt fishing trips! Galveston Charter Guides often catch flounder, redfish, speckled trout, dolphin, red snapper, grouper, vermilion snapper, shark, black drum, kingfish, stingray – and many more. Please browse this website to explore the fishing options we offer and then contact us for a reservation or to ask any questions you may have! We’d love to have you join us for your Galveston fishing charter! – galvestoncharterguides.com
Just Cast Fishing Charters
715 N Holiday Dr, Galveston, TX 77550; (409) 209-7999
Just Cast Fishing Charters is your all-inclusive Galveston Fishing charters service on sunny Galveston Island, Texas! With locations and captains from Sabine to Freeport, we are sure to have a boat available for your trip. As Galveston fishing guides, we provide everything you need and do everything for your fishing trip; you Just Cast! Our captain will cater your charter fishing trip to your needs and desires, whether you want to explore the bays and jetties hoping to reel in dinner or venture out into the Gulf, cruising along the beachfront where the really big ones lurk. – justcastcharters.com
Captain Mike’s Guide Service
715 N Holiday Dr, Galveston, TX 77550; (713) 264-2322
Captain Mike’s Guide Service offers full and half-day fishing excursions in and around the Galveston Bay area. While you are out fishing with Captain Mike, you can look forward to catching some of the best fish the Gulf of Mexico has to offer. These include redfish, speckled trout, Spanish mackerel, black drum, several shark species, sheepshead, and many others. Go fishing with Captain Mike, and he will make sure you have a safe, enjoyable saltwater experience. – galvestonfishingwithcaptainmike.com
Galveston Party Boats
1700 Harborside Dr, Galveston, TX 77550; (409) 763-5423
The Galveston Party Boats fleet includes the Cavalier and the New Buccaneer. The Cavalier is usually used for bay fishing and holds 86 fishermen. The New Buccaneer is usually reserved for our deep-sea trips and holds 100 fishermen. All vessels are inspected and all Captains are licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard. – galvestonpartyboatsinc.com
Galveston Fishing Charter Boats
107 Barracuda Ave, Galveston, TX 77550; (409) 692-3474
Galveston Fishing at its finest! That is what we provide at Galveston Fishing Charter Boats. Whether Galveston Bay Fishing, Galveston Jetty Fishing, or Galveston Deep Sea Fishing, we provide the most prolific Galveston Texas Fishing experience available. Professional Galveston Fishing Guides are all that we provide. Our Captains are full-time, USCG-licensed experts in putting you on the fish! You will not find a better source for Galveston Charters while fishing in Galveston. – galvestonfishingcharterboats.com
Wave Dancer Charters
715 N. Holiday Dr. Slip B 80, Galveston, TX 77550; (409) 988-8888
We are a family-oriented Galveston Fishing Charters service in Galveston, Texas. We are dedicated to providing you with a safe and enjoyable day on the water. With over 30 years of experience with fishing and Galveston Fishing Charters in the Gulf of Mexico and Galveston Bay. Wave Dancer Charters is Federal and State Licensed. Insured and hold all required permits to operate a legal Gulf of Mexico Charter Fishing Service. – wavedancercharters.com
Galveston Deep Sea Fishing
715 N Holiday Drive ~ Dock C116, Galveston, TX 77550; (832) 917-3474
Galveston Charter Company is a Professional Guide and Charter Service. They will show you the Galveston Bay & Offshore Hot spots and provide you with angling secrets that only professionals know. Specializing in Speckled Trout, Red Fish, Tarpon, Bull Reds, King Fish, Red Snapper, Shark, Flounder, and More. We are dedicated to providing our guests with an unforgettable saltwater fishing experience. All trips can be customized to your personal style of fishing. We take the time needed to make sure that every one of our guests will have a great Time and Fun. – galvestondeepseafishing.com
Williams Party Boats Inc.
1904 Pier 19, Wharf Rd, Galveston, TX 77550; (409) 762-8808
Welcome to Williams Party Boats. We are the obvious choice when it comes to fishing in Galveston. Our two charter fishing boats are located at Pier 19 off Harborside Drive. Our charter boats are only minutes away from the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico and some wonderful deep sea and bay fishing. Williams Party Boats is at your service and ready to take you on a charter fishing trip of a lifetime. We are one of the most diverse and successful deep-sea fishing charters that operate in the Gulf of Mexico. – charterfishinggalveston.com
Reel Men Fishing Charters
715 N Holiday Dr, Galveston, TX 77550; (281) 658-0080
Reel Men Fishing Charters is a Private, Guided Fishing Charter located in Galveston, Texas. With multiple charters and trips to choose from, you can choose the BEST FISHING EXPERIENCE that Reel Men Fishing Charters has to offer. Each Captain is a Skilled & Credentialed Boating Expert. All are life-long, Experienced Fishermen who have made a career choice to share their skills & Fishing Expertise with YOU. – reelmenfishingcharters.com
Seaplay Sportfishing LLC
715 N Holiday Dr, Galveston, TX 77550; (281) 851-6151
SeaPlay Sportfishing offers world-class Deep Sea fishing and over 50 years of experience right here on Galveston Island. We are a full-time saltwater fishing charter service offering charters ranging from the inshore waters of Galveston Bay to the clear blue waters found offshore. You will find our boats to be clean, well maintained, and offer the safety of twin engines. – fishseaplay.com
Gulf Coast King
9301 Broadway St, Galveston, TX 77554; (832) 896-6794
Gulf Coast King is one of the fastest growing Saltwater Fishing Charters in the area. Captain Jesse Francisco and his team of experienced Fishing Guides provide a wide range of knowledge in both wade and drift fishing for Speckled trout, Redfish, and Flounder. Gulf Coast King is family owned and operated and is the first generation of fishing guides that have been fishing Galveston Bay Complex for the past eighteen years. – gulfcoastking.com
Rod Bending Charters
715 N Holiday Dr, Galveston, TX 77550; (409) 599-0909
Captain Jason Woods has fifteen years of experience fishing the nearshore waters off Galveston Island and takes great pride in providing a once-in-a-lifetime fishing experience for his customers. We are a full-time charter business with a USCG-licensed captain and we can accommodate your fishing needs any day of the week. Rod Bending Charters offers several different styles of Galveston fishing trips. We would like to meet the needs of every customer. We want you to tell your friends that you had a great experience and can’t wait to come back. – galvestongulffishing.com
Aqua Safari Charters
Pier 19 Slip 8W, Galveston, TX 77550; (409) 795-7480
Welcome to AQUA SAFARI CHARTERS LLC Galveston, Texas. We specialize in offshore fishing charters, deep sea fishing charters, and Galveston jetty fishing for groups of up to 18 passengers. We offer fishing fun for families, friends, out-of-town guests, bachelor parties, business clients, organizations, and corporate entertainment. – aquasafaricharters.com
Stray Cat Charters Galveston
715 N Holiday Dr, Slip #B46, Galveston, TX 77550; (713) 259-9974
If you want to fish and have fun go with Stray Cat. You will not be bored. I will never use a party boat again. I took my grandson (15Yrs old) as a surprise, he has recently taken to fishing and had never fished anywhere but my pond and the lake. He had a great time on this trip. These guys have it down, get you to a good spot, and keep you laughing while you fish. – straycatchartersgalveston.com
Overkill Guide Service
4109 Vista Rd, Galveston, TX 77554; (713) 504-4355
Are you ready to experience moments that will last a lifetime? Get in touch with Overkill Guide Service to fish Galveston Bay. We are excited to set you off on one of the best trips of your life. We have always said fishing is fun but making a fishing trip an adventure is an everlasting memory! Overkill Guide Service fishes Galveston’s Lower West Bay, (home to the famous San Luis Pass), Chocolate Bay, Christmas Bay, and Bastrop Bay. – overkillguideservice.com
3G Fishing Charters
9301 Broadway St, Galveston, TX 77554; (979) 255-3528
Captain Matt would like to invite you, your family, and your friends to the best fishing charter service in Texas. 3G fishing charters is family owned and operated and is a third-generation fishing operation that has been fishing Galveston and Freeport for the past thirty years. 3G fishing charters offer in-shore, jetty, and offshore fishing charters. The following are some of the fish we catch on a daily basis. Trout, Redfish, Flounder, Black Drum, Red Snapper, Ling, Dolphin, King Mackerel, Jack C., Wahoo, Grouper, Black & Yellow Fin Tuna, Sharks, Billfish, and Amber Jacks. – 3gfishingcharters.com
Galveston Fly Fishing Adventures
11648 Zingelmann Rd, Galveston, TX 77554; (409) 370-8004
Located only one hour from Houston, anglers can experience an extremely diverse fishery. Ranging from soft mud and grass flats in the Texas backcountry to sand flats found in the open bay, anglers have the opportunity to catch redfish, trout, and flounder on the fly. Other species commonly caught include sheepshead, black drum, and jack crevalle to name a few. Depending on the season, weather conditions, and personal knowledge Capt. Trout will work to put you in the species you desire. Whether you are looking to escape the work grind for a day or spend an extended weekend on the island let Galveston Fly Fishing Adventures put you on the fish! – galvestonflyfishingadventures.com
Fishin Addiction Charters
715 N Holiday Dr, Galveston, TX 77550; (832) 640-1133
The spring run is right around the corner. We will be fishing the jetties for bay snapper(sheepsheads), puppy drum, redfish, and big black drum. We have already been catching lots of bay snapper and redfish using live bait against the jetties. Ask us about our spring break specials. If you’re looking for a big fight then look no further. The black drum we catch in March can run up to 50 lbs. We also are running deep sea commercial fishing experience trips where we guarantee that you will bring back fish. – gulfoffshorefishing.com
Kapt Keepers Charters
715 N Holiday Dr, Galveston, TX 77550; (713) 302-0607
Galveston charter fishing with a personal touch. A great fishing trip is our goal. Captain Bob Reynolds is USCG Licensed and the State of Texas Licensed Fishing Guide for Offshore and Inshore Fishing, Jetty Fishing, Shark Fishing, Deep Sea Fishing, Half Day or Full Day Charters…Customizable to fit your needs. – kaptkeepers.com
Tiki Bay Fishing, LLC
9301 Broadway St, Galveston, TX 77554; (281) 468-3614
Capt. Scott is available to teach local knowledge about navigation and fishing in the Galveston area on your boat or the guide boat. Fishing guide and charter boat services in Galveston, Texas. Fish with live or artificial bait for redfish, speckled trout, and flounder in the Galveston Bay Complex. Comfortable 24′ bay boat with T-top for protection from the sun. – tikibayfishing.com
Galveston Trophy Charters
9301 Broadway St, Galveston, TX 77554; (832) 385-2012
We provide professionally guided fishing trips on Galveston Bay. From beginners to experts, we can tailor a fishing charter to your needs and expectations. Give us a call and start your next adventure today! – galvestontrophycharters.com
Line Check Charters
715 N Holiday Dr, Galveston, TX 77550; (409) 692-0484
If you are looking to charter a fishing trip out of Galveston, TX then look no further. Here at Line Check, we are dedicated to making sure you have the best day on the water that you’ve ever experienced. Whether you are a diehard light tackle angler looking to take on the saltwater challenge or a novice we are the guys for you. If getting wet is more your style give us a call we know some of the best local spots to dive. – linecheckfishing.com
Sharktooth Fishing Charters Galveston
(281) 508-8308
Galveston Fishing Charter! Galveston Texas Shark Fishing, Sharktooth Fishing Charters, Bay Jetty Fishing Guide. Fish for Redfish, Trout, King mackerel, Sharks, and Jacks. Let’s Go Fishing today. Master Captain Joel Taylor is an experienced Charter Boat Captain, fisherman, diver, and environmentalist, who loves fishing at Galveston Bay, Jettys, and Texas state water offshore Gulf of Mexico. – sharkfishingtexas.com
In The Zone Fishing Charters
715 N Holiday Dr, Galveston, TX 77550; (281) 300-6215
I have been fishing since the age of 8 and have been a resident of Galveston Island, Texas for the past 11 years. I have been fishing and boating for most of my life and have been guiding full-time for the past 5 years. I consider fishing more passion than sport and it is my goal is to make every angler aboard the Contender feel as if they are fishing with a friend, not a guide. – inthezonefishingcharters.com
Reel Safaris Charters
715 N Holiday Dr, Galveston, TX 77550; (832) 425-1482
Chris Hayes is a USCG-licensed captain and TPWD-licensed and insured professional all-water guide with over 20 years of experience fishing the local coastal waters from the flats in the bay to the blue water offshore. He specializes in blue water big game, deep water structure, and monster shark fishing. He has fished numerous big game tournaments and has experience running sport fishers, party boats, and offshore supply boats. – reelsafarischarters.com
Galveston Fish Commander
(832) 758-7044
Hello, I’m Captain Shawn Warren, and have over 20 years of experience fishing the Galveston Bay Complex. I’ve fished in many tournaments over the years with over 35 wins to my credit. Whether you are a novice or avid angler, I provide instruction and how-to’s that will last you a lifetime. Although jetty and deep water structure fishing within Galveston Bay are my forte, I can wade a shoreline with artificials, fish the spoils along the channel, or drift the midbay reefs. – galvestonfishcommander.com
Galveston Bay Fishing Trips
9301 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, TX 77552; (713) 299-4647
Captain Nathan Gray is a full-time guide who offers 18 years of experience in the Galveston Bay Complex. Bay fishing trips for trout, redfish, and flounder on the Texas Gulf Coast. Captain Nathan fishes from a 22′ Triton Bay Flight powered by a 200 Mercury. – galvestonbayfishingtrips.com
Galveston Bay Fly Fishing
3806 Kiva Rd, Galveston, TX 77554; (713) 504-2966
Come and experience Galveston Bay fly fishing, from our pretty grass shorelines, hidden back lakes and grassy coves, endless shallow bayous, and mud flats where you will find fish swimming with most of their body out of the water. We will primarily be chasing after redfish, and along the way, there will be opportunities to sight cast to big trout, sheepshead, black drum, and flounder. – galvestonbayflyfishing.com
Terry’s Guide Service, LLC
(281) 903-5815
30 Years of experience on the water in Galveston Bay. Ken’s passion is an early morning methodical shoreline wade hurling a large topwater lure, seeking aggressive schools of speckled trout and redfish. A day on the water with Captain Ken is one with no limit to fun, laughter, and excitement. – fishingtrinitybaycom
Texas Saltwater Adventures
(832) 428-3340
At Texas Saltwater Adventures, we’ve got a lifetime of fishing experience on the Gulf of Mexico that we can’t wait to leverage to your advantage today. We offer a wide range of fishing charters from Galveston, Freeport, and Surfside to meet your needs, all with little to no experience required, guaranteeing that you can have all the fun on the high seas that you’ve been dreaming of. Just a few of the unbeatable opportunities that you’ll only get with Texas Saltwater Adventures include but are certainly not limited to ones like: – texassaltwaterfishingguide.com
DT Fishing Charters
715 N Holiday Dr, Galveston, TX 77550; (817) 727-5209
Down Time is a 50-foot Post sport fishing vessel. She features 3 staterooms, 2 heads, a large comfortable salon, and a full galley. We have satellite tv in the salon and 2 staterooms with a library of DVD’s when you’re ready to relax. Captian Lane Kilgore has years of experience and knows how to “put you on the fish”. He will customize your trip to fit. Your group desires whether it be a multi-day blue water trip to catch yellowfin tuna and fight a Mahi Mahi, or a 1-day deep water trip; for Redfish, Kingfish, etc…- dtfishingcharters.com
