If you’re looking to get hooked up with some incredible angling opportunities in Galveston, then Get Hooked Charters Galveston has got you covered! With a fleet of 4 vessels, a team of passionate and experienced captains, and inshore, offshore, and nearshore waters to explore, you’ll be in for the adventure of a lifetime.

Get Hooked Charters Galveston has been in business since 2007, when Captain Mike Short decided to turn his love for angling into a charter company. He couldn’t wait to start sharing his love for the sport with his guests!

With 4 vessels to run, Capt. Mike isn’t the only captain Get Hooked Charters Galveston has. He works alongside 4 other passionate and experienced captains to run a huge host of inshore, nearshore, and offshore trips. No matter where you choose to fish, and which captain you fish with, you’ll receive plenty of support and local tips, tricks, and know-how.

If you choose to fish from Get Hooked Charter’s 25’ Grady White center console, you’ll have a wealth of fishing options to choose from. You can opt to explore the inshore jetties and channel for that Texas Slam, Redfish, Speckled Trout, and Flounder, or head slightly further out to battle huge Shark species.

Deep Sea and Blue water trips available by looking up their listing for the 39 ft triple engine boat!

Your captain’s vessel is decked out with top-quality safety and navigational gear, and can accommodate up to 6 guests. She’s the perfect choice for a family trip, or battling it out with your best angling buddies! Children are more than welcome to join in on the fun, but must be age 8 or above to journey offshore.

Your trip includes top-quality fishing gear, such as rods, reels, tackle, and bait to attract your target catch. All you need to bring along are snacks, drinks, a valid fishing license, and a sense of adventure. Get Hooked Charters Galveston will provide the res



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Inshore – Jetty/Channel (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    US $650
    If you're an early bird who wants the perfect introduction to Galveston's inshore fishing, this is the trip for you. Your captain will take you to the area's most productive spots, including the jetty-channel or Bay areas, where you'll have the chance to target a variety of species, including the famous Texas Slam of Redfish,Trout,Flounder and more. Your captain will provide all the fishing gear you need, so just bring some snacks, drinks, and a fishing license. Fuel surcharge $30 per motor.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Heavy Tackle
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Inshore – Jetty/Channel (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    US $650
    If you'd rather sleep in before starting your adventure, join your captain on this popular afternoon trip. It's perfectly suited for guests of all ages and skill levels and is a great intro to Galveston's inshore fishing. You'll have the chance to go after prized species such as Redfish, Flounder, Trout and Sharks to name just a few. Your captain will make sure you're equipped with top-quality rods and reels, so just bring along drinks, snacks, and a fishing license. Fuel surcharge $30 per motor..
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Heavy Tackle
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Inshore– Jetty/Channel (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    US $850
    Spend more time on the water and get ready to come across some world-famous Texas species on this adventure! Your captain will have you exploring inshore waters, including the jetty/channel or Bay, for the chance to hook species such as Redfish, Trout, Sharks and More. You may also come across some Sharks. Anglers of all ages-skill levels are welcome on this trip, and your captain will provide top-quality fishing gear. Just bring snacks, drinks, and a fishing license! Fuel surcharge $30 per motor.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Heavy Tackle
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Inshore– Jetty/Channel (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    US $850
    Want more time on the water? Prepare to come across some world-famous Texas species on this 6 Hour adventure! We will have you exploring inshore waters, including the jetty-channel or bay, for the chance to hook species such as Redfish, Trout, Flounder and much more. You may also come across some Shark species. Anglers of all ages and skill levels are welcome on this trip, and your captain will provide top-quality fishing gear. Just bring snacks, drinks, and a fishing license! Fuel Charge $30 per motor
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Heavy Tackle
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Shark/Reds Jetty-Chan AM
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Oct 20
    US $950
    If you want to come face-to-gills with some notorious sea creatures, this 6-hour Shark- Redfish adventure is the one for you! Your captain will take you to the Galveston Ship Channel, where you'll throw out big lines in the hope of attracting Shark species such as Spinner, Blacktip and More. Your captain will make sure you're decked out with all the rods, reels, tackle, and bait you need for your adventure, so just bring along snacks, drinks, and a fishing license. A fuel surcharge of $30 per motor.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Heavy Tackle
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
    Ray
    Ray
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Shark/Reds Jetty-Chan PM
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    US $950
    Same as the AM 6 hour Sharks-Redfish trip only afternoon. Same Fuel Surcharge Applies
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Heavy Tackle
    Drift Fishing
  • Private trip
    State Water Close Offshore (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 15 - Oct 15
    US $1,200
    If you want to head slightly further out for the chance to hook some Huge fish, this is the trip for you! Your captain will take you a few miles out in state waters, where you'll get to drift fish, troll a rig, or pull up on a shrimp boat for some monster Sharks and other species. Your captain will provide all the fishing gear you need for an exciting, productive day, so just bring along some snacks and drinks and a valid fishing license. Fuel surcharge $30 per motor.
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
    Common Ling
    Common Ling
  • Private trip
    State Water Close Offshore PM
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    Seasonal trip Mar 15 - Oct 15
    US $1,200
    If you want to head slightly further out for the chance to hook some Huge fish, this is the trip for you! Your captain will take you a few miles out in state waters, where you'll get to drift fish, troll a rig, or pull up on a shrimp boat for some monster Sharks and other species. Your captain will provide all the fishing gear you need for an exciting, productive day, so just bring along some snacks and drinks and a valid fishing license. Fuel surcharge $30 per motor.
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
    Common Ling
    Common Ling

FAQs about Get Hooked Charters Galveston – 25'

Get Hooked Charters Galveston – 25' offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $650 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Inshore – Jetty/Channel (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Inshore – Jetty/Channel (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $850 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Inshore– Jetty/Channel (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $850 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Inshore– Jetty/Channel (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $950 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Shark/Reds Jetty-Chan AM (6 hours)
  • US $950 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Shark/Reds Jetty-Chan PM (6 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - State Water Close Offshore (AM) (7 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - State Water Close Offshore PM (7 hours)

When you book a trip with Get Hooked Charters Galveston – 25', you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well

Trips booked with Get Hooked Charters Galveston – 25' include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting

Get Hooked Charters Galveston – 25' offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Get Hooked Charters Galveston – 25' offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Spearfishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Get Hooked Charters Galveston – 25' include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Hammerhead)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout

Meet the Charter Operator

Get Hooked Charters Llc
Galveston, Texas, United States
7 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
95 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2016
Captain Mike Short is a USCG-licensed captain and the proud owner of Get Hooked Charters. In his own words: "I have been fishing Galveston since childhood and always knew that, when I could, this is what I would do!" With a fleet of 5 vessels, Capt. Mike works alongside a whole host of experienced, friendly captains to ensure that no guest has to miss out on a fun and productive day of angling. He's joined by Captain Ron Woods, a USCG-licensed captain and veteran with over 45 years of experience in these waters; Captain Dakota Moore, a USCG-licensed captain who's fished all over the country; Captain Kevin Birch, who specializes in bay/jetty fishing and Shark hunting; Captain Danny Harman, an inshore and offshore saltwater fishing machine; Captain Donnie Wood, who's fished Galveston for many years; and finally, the latest edition, experienced angler Captain Clay Rhoden coming soon. Together, this incredible crew will show you some of the best angling action Galveston has to offer!
Our Team
Trae G.
Captain
Mike S.
Captain
Kevin B.
Captain
Anthony H.
Captain

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Flounder Flounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish Redfish

Boat specs

Grady White (Center console) originally built in 2008. Powered by a 300HP suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 34 knots.

Length
25 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Spearfishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well

Trip includes

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

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 16 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (10)
100% recommend!
Half day trip with Kevin
Half day trip with Kevin
+7
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
85%
Friendly captain
92%
Recommend this charter
88%
Appropriate for children
85%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
83%
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Megan F.
Ash Grove, MO
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5.0 / 5
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100% recommend!

VERIFIED   Late Afternoon Half Day Bay-Jetty on August 5, 2021
We had been cancelled by a couple other companies and Get Hooked worked with us on still giving us the trip we wanted. We went...
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Jennifer G.
Porter, TX
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Half Day AM Trip with Capt. Dave

VERIFIED   4 Hour Inshore – Jetty/Channel (AM) on July 3, 2020
We had an incredible time with Capt. Dave! He is very knowledgeable and did such a great job making sure we were reeling in...
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Jacob W.
Wood Dale, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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April fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Shark/Reds Jetty-Chan AM on April 15, 2022
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Eladio R.
McDonough, GA
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Kevin

VERIFIED   4 Hour Inshore – Jetty/Channel (AM) on July 30, 2021
Kevin’s knowledge of the area was amazing. I recommend Get Hooked Charters for all you fish adventures.
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Stephanie R.
Pearland, TX
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Son’s fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Inshore – Jetty/Channel (AM) on July 4, 2021
Dakota is a very friendly, knowledgeable fishing guide. Thank you for taking really good care of our family.
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