In The Zone Fishing Charters 

4.7/5 (50 reviews)
 
State licensed
 North Holiday Drive 715, Galveston, TX 77550, United States

In The Zone Fishing Charters takes you fishing around Galveston jetties and all the way up to the 100 mile mark to put you on the fish of a lifetime. Whether you’re on vacation with your family and want to chase Hammerhead Sharks or are bent on reeling in a Wahoo, the crew will make sure you get a bang for your buck.

Year-round, Captain Derrick takes numerous anglers on fishing trips that are rewarding, filled with fish, and enjoyable. Capt. Derrick has been fishing since he was 8 and has fished out of Galveston for the past decade. He has been a full time guide for the last five years and has put scores of fishing enthusiasts on fish.

Derrick will welcome you aboard his 36’ Contender center console. She is powered by three 225 HP Yamaha engines and is a reliable vessel to take you far offshore. The boat features GPS, a fishfinder, VHF radio, stores all the safety gear, has an ice box, a live bait well, and a selection of fishing gear by Ugly Sticks and Penn. The boat can take up to six people.

Fishing trips with Capt. Derrick will see you fishing the jetty waters where you can sample tablefare and go home with Redfish, Black Drum, Speckled Trout, Flounder, or Sheepshead. But that’s not all. Head nearshore and target Cobia, King Mackerel, Snapper, or Sharks, or take a trip 50 miles offshore to battle with Mahi, Wahoo, and Tuna. It’s your call.

When packing for the trip, remember to bring a valid saltwater fishing license. Please note that some trips don’t include fuel costs and that you will need to cover those. The captain will supply all the fishing gear, bait, tackle, and lures. You should bring food, drinks, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a camera.

Invite your friends and come have a blast on the water!

In The Zone Fishing Charters

Charter Operator

In The Zone Fishing Charters

24 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Toilet
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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Half Day Trip–Jetty (AM)

 In demand! Last booked: 6 days ago

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
Price for up to 3 people
US $600 
Half Day Trip–Jetty
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 11:30 AM
Price for up to 3 people
US $600 
4 hour trip inshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Price for up to 3 people
US $600 
3/4 Day Trip–Jetty (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
Price for up to 3 people
US $750 
3/4 Day Trip–Jetty

 In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 11:30 AM
Price for up to 3 people
US $750 
6 hour trip inshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Price for up to 3 people
US $750 
3/4 Day Trip–Shark
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $900 
6 hour shark trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Price for up to 4 people
US $900 
Full Day Trip–Jetty
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
Price for up to 3 people
US $1,000 
3/4 Day Trip–Nearshore (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $1,200 
3/4 Day Trip–Nearshore (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Price for up to 4 people
US $1,200 
6 hour trip nearshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Price for up to 4 people
US $1,200 
There are 19 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.7/5
out of 5 stars from 50 reviews
Boat
4.7/5
Crew
4.7/5
Experience
4.7/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (93)

Saul is the man!
Saul is the man!
Saul is the man!
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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

88%

Appropriate for children

97%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

97%

Recommend this charter

86%

Caught fish

91%

Showing 1 - 5 of 50 reviews
Andrew M.
Andrew M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Saul is the man!

VERIFIED
NEW

Half Day Trip–Jetty (AM) on June 18, 2025

We had an great trip out with Saul. He kept things interesting, had lots of fun stories to share and entertained a barrage of questions from us. Highly recommend him and In the Zone Fishing! Being from MN, we have fished a lot. This was an amazing experience for ny wife and I. Sharks and a giant stingray!

We had an great trip out with Saul. He kept things interesting, had lots of fun stories to share and entertained a barrage of questions from us. Highly recommend him and In the Zone Fishing! Being from MN, we have fished a lot. This was an amazing experience for ny wife and I. Sharks and a giant stingray!  

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 Andrew M. recommends In The Zone Fishing Charters
In The Zone Fishing Charters
In The Zone Fishing Charters (The Charter Operator)
Replied on June 18, 2025
Thank you so much for allowing us the opportunity to take you guys out on the water. It was a pleasure happy we could put you on some good fish and get you pulled on. Hope to see you again.

Joe D. W.
Joe D. W.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Captain Saul was great!

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Half Day Trip–Jetty (AM) on July 4, 2025

Captain Saul got us going quick at the first sight. The boat was plenty big and the equipment was nice. We were out fishing pretty quickly.. We caught mostly trout and Saul was quick on baiting the hooks when we needed it. It was a great first time saltwater trip for us..

Captain Saul got us going quick at the first sight. The boat was plenty big and the equipment was nice. We were out fishing pretty quickly.. We caught mostly trout and Saul was quick on baiting the hooks when we needed it. It was a great first time saltwater trip for us..  

 Joe D. W. recommends In The Zone Fishing Charters
In The Zone Fishing Charters
In The Zone Fishing Charters (The Charter Operator)
Replied on July 4, 2025
Thank you so much for giving us the opportunity to take you guys out on the water and I’m definitely happy that Captain Saul showed you guys a wonderful time. Hope to see you guys again and maybe we can get together and finish next time if he’s not available.

Beverly E.
Beverly E.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Thanks captain

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3/4 Day Trip–Jetty (AM) on June 13, 2025

I really enjoyed myself this go round.

I really enjoyed myself this go round.  

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 Beverly E. recommends In The Zone Fishing Charters

Pedro C.
Pedro C.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Derrick

VERIFIED
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4 hour trip inshore on June 14, 2025

 

 Pedro C. recommends In The Zone Fishing Charters
In The Zone Fishing Charters
In The Zone Fishing Charters (The Charter Operator)
Replied on July 1, 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to make us a review

Steven F.
Steven F.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

June 4 hour

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Half Day Trip–Jetty on June 7, 2025

Despite the wind, our guide was able to find great spots that eventually led us to catching our limit. Highly reccomend and will be using them again

Despite the wind, our guide was able to find great spots that eventually led us to catching our limit. Highly reccomend and will be using them again  

 Steven F. recommends In The Zone Fishing Charters
In The Zone Fishing Charters
In The Zone Fishing Charters (The Charter Operator)
Replied on June 8, 2025
Thank you so much for the review. Hate that it was so windy but as usual, we do do our best to try to make you guys happy and happy you were able to get your limit.

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FAQs about In The Zone Fishing Charters

What are the trip rates for In The Zone Fishing Charters?

In The Zone Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $600 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 4 hour trip inshore (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip–Jetty (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip–Jetty (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 3/4 Day Trip–Jetty (6 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 3/4 Day Trip–Jetty (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 6 hour trip inshore (6 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 3/4 Day Trip–Shark (6 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 6 hour shark trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - Full Day Trip–Jetty (8 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 3/4 Day Trip–Nearshore (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 3/4 Day Trip–Nearshore (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 6 hour trip nearshore (6 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with In The Zone Fishing Charters?

When you book a trip with In The Zone Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box
  • Radar
What's included in the trip price with In The Zone Fishing Charters?

Trips booked with In The Zone Fishing Charters include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle (Ugly Stiks and Penn reels)
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate
What types of fishing does In The Zone Fishing Charters offer?

In The Zone Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:

  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
What fishing techniques does In The Zone Fishing Charters offer?

In The Zone Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with In The Zone Fishing Charters?

Top targeted fish species with In The Zone Fishing Charters include:

  • Black Drum
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Pompano
  • Ray
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Blue)
  • Shark (Bonnethead)
  • Sheepshead
  • Speckled Trout

Your operator

In The Zone Fishing Charters

Galveston, Texas, United States

ID & license verified
50 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since February 2018

I have been fishing since the age of 8 and have been a resident of Galveston Island, Texas for the past 14 years. I have been fishing and boating for most of my life and have been guiding full time the past 8 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. I love to target all species of fish, but my favorite thing to fish for is shark. Most people enjoy a great fight, and pound for pound, a big shark is the best fighting fish you can possibly catch.

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Pompano
Pompano
Ray
Ray
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Blue Shark
Blue Shark
Bonnethead Shark
Bonnethead Shark
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
1998
Boat manufacturer
Boston whaler and Grady white
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Honda 150 Suzuki 200
Powered by
2 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing

Nearshore Fishing

Offshore Fishing

Reef Fishing

Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Drift Fishing

Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet

GPS

Fishfinder

Live Bait Well

Ice Box

Radar

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Ugly Stiks and Penn reels

Live Bait

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

First Mate

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child Friendly

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

Disabled Accessible

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

 Cash

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

 PayPal

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Galveston right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
CobiaCobia
FlounderFlounder
RedfishRedfish
Shark (Blacktip)Shark (Blacktip)
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
19 people are looking at this charter.