If you’re looking for the best way to explore the plentiful waters of Galveston, Texas, you can’t go wrong with Galveston Fishing Charter Company. They operate a fleet of boats, have a professional and passionate crew, and specialize in creating unforgettable fishing memories.

Your saltwater adventure will take place aboard a 30’ Pro-Line Super Sport center console, aka “Reel Deep.” The vessel can take up to six anglers fishing without tangling lines and it comes powered by twin 250 HP Yamaha motors. This fishing machine has a restroom for maximum comfort on longer trips, top of the line navigational and safety gear, and a live bait tank to keep your bait fresh and wiggly.

Galveston Fishing Charter Company will show you all the secret fishing spots where the bite is the best, from Galveston Bay waters to secluded offshore fisheries up to 40 miles from the coast. You’ll also get to learn fishing secrets only local professionals know and become a better angler after the trip. The main targets on your expedition will be Bull Reds, Kingfish, Red Snapper, Shark, Speckled Trout, Redfish, Tarpon, Flounder, and this is just the beginning.

The captain will gladly customize each trip according to your fishing desires and provide you with top quality gear, including tackle, lures, and live bait. The crew will even clean and fillet your hard-earned catch for your convenience.

They will make sure everyone of board catches a lot of fish and has a lot of fun, especially the youngest ones (minimum age is four).



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip — Jetty (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $550
    This morning jetty/bay trip is perfect for all of those early risers out there. You'll get a chance to reel in the likes of Shark, Jackfish, Stingray, Bull Redfish, Ling, Trout, Spanish Mackerel, Black Drum, Flounder, and so much more. Please check with the captain if there is an extra fuel surcharge for offshore trips.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip — Jetty (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $550
    This exciting afternoon jetty/bay trip will see you fishing for huge Redfish, Ling, Trout, Spanish Mackerel, Black Drum, Flounder, Shark, Jackfish, and Stingray, just to name a few. Please check with the captain if there is an extra fuel surcharge for offshore trips.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Jetty Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $850
    On this jetty/bay trip, you'll get to target some of the coolest local species. Your hitlist will include Spanish Mackerel, Black Drum, Flounder, Shark, Jackfish, Stingray, huge Redfish, Ling, Trout, and so much more. Please check with the captain if there is an extra fuel surcharge for offshore trips.
  • Private trip
    Full Day — Offshore "Best Seller"
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $1,500
    Check out why this trip is the most popular among the customers. Bull Redfish, Ling, Trout, Spanish Mackerel, Black Drum, Kingfish, Tarpon, Flounder, Shark, Stingray, and many other gorgeous species will all be on the menu. Please check with the captain if there is an extra fuel surcharge for offshore trips.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip — Shark Hunt
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $1,500
    Join the captain for 8 hours of pure water adventure. You'll be battling Bull, Mako, Tiger, Hammerhead, Blacktip, and numerous other Shark species. Please check with the captain if there is an extra fuel surcharge for offshore trips.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip — Deep Sea Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,950
    This trip will last 8-10 hours and will take you 20-40 miles from the coast. The captain will take you after the likes of Sharks, Mahi, Tripletail, Snapper, Kingfish, Ling, and many others. Fuel and fishing gear are included in the price, as well as catch cleaning.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Trolling
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 71 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
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ABSOLUTELY AMAZING TRIP!!
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Taylor P.
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ABSOLUTELY AMAZING TRIP!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip — Jetty (AM) on September 15, 2023
Captain Zack and deck hand Adam made our first Charter trip experience absolutely AMAZING!! We caught reds, black drums, mackerel...
Taylor P. recommends Galveston Fishing Charter Co. #3
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WALTER D.
Galveston, Texas
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Full Day Trip with Captain Greg

VERIFIED   Full Day Jetty Trip on April 11, 2023
We booked a full day Jetty Trip with Captain Greg Amato. Since it was early April, he did everything he could to find calmer...
WALTER D. recommends Galveston Fishing Charter Co. #3
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Charity P.
Idaho Falls, ID
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Fishing with Captain Doug

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip — Jetty (AM) on June 19, 2022
Doug was easy going and extremely helpful! He gave us great instructions and was very informative. This was our second attempt...
Charity P. recommends Galveston Fishing Charter Co. #3
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Mansi P.
Houston, Texas
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Half Day Trip with Captain Doug

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip — Jetty (PM) on July 26, 2022
The whole experience was awesome from start to finish! The booking, the communication and ESPECIALLY Captain Doug. It was our...
Mansi P. recommends Galveston Fishing Charter Co. #3
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Mike G.
Lake Shore, MD
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VERIFIED   Half Day Trip — Jetty (PM) on April 4, 2023
Had a great trip with Captain Greg.  He was really good answering all the questions my kids had and he worked hard to make...
Mike G. recommends Galveston Fishing Charter Co. #3
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FAQs about Galveston Fishing Charter Co. #3

Galveston Fishing Charter Co. #3 offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip — Jetty (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip — Jetty (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $850 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - Full Day Jetty Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Full Day — Offshore "Best Seller" (8 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip — Shark Hunt (7 hours)
  • US $1,950 per group - Full Day Trip — Deep Sea Fishing (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Galveston Fishing Charter Co. #3, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Full-head
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Radio
  • Sonar
  • Radar

Trips booked with Galveston Fishing Charter Co. #3 include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting

Galveston Fishing Charter Co. #3 offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (Up to 40 miles)

Galveston Fishing Charter Co. #3 offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Galveston Fishing Charter Co. #3 include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon

Your operator

Galveston Fishing Charter Company
Galveston, Texas, United States
16 Fishing Reports
192 Customer reviews
Response time 10 hours
Member since June 2014
Galveston Fishing Charter Company is the name you can trust to put you on some awesome fish. Operating a fleet of clean, reliable boats out of their own private dock, they work only with the best captains, crew, and equipment to make sure you have the best time. So whether you want a family day fishing the jetties or a hardcore offshore angling adventure, look no further than the best fleet in town.

The fish you can target

Black Drum Black Drum
Flounder Flounder
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
30 ft
Year built
2005
Boat manufacturer
Pro-Line Super Sport
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Up to 40 miles

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Full-head
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Radio
Sonar

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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
Minimum age is 4, life jackets provided
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

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

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