Tail Spotter Guide Service
Tail Spotter Guide Service
With so much fish to offer in Texas City's rich flats, bays, and jetties, you're sure to hit your limit of delicious fish to take home. That's the aim of the game with Tail Spotter Guide Service. Spend up to 6 hours on the water battling it out with the prized creatures that call these waters home, as you experience inshore fishing like a local.
Who better to take you out than an experienced, native guide? Captain Raymond Wheatley has been fishing these waters his whole life and decided to start guiding in his retirement. He loves nothing more than getting out on the water, and hopes to share his passion with you, as he lets you in on some of the tricks of the trade to help you fill the boat.
Up to 5 guests are welcome aboard the 24' Haynie Ho center console to get your fish on. The light, agile vessel will whizz you away to the productive fishing grounds in no time, while the wireless trolling motor will get you to the skinniest of waters without spooking the fish. Make yourself at home on board and fill the captain's cooler with your own drinks and snacks, and away you go.
Get ready for a thrilling day out as you go after a range of exciting and delicious fish that call these waters home. Follow the tailing Redfish feeding birds and slicks for Speckled Trout then target the bottoms for Flounder, or fill the boat with Sheepshead, Drum, and more! Each of these creatures will provide plenty of action as well as the promise of a culinary delight to take back to shore.
At the end of the trip, Capt. Raymond will clean and fillet your catch, so there's nothing for you to worry about. All you need to do is grab your fishing license and you're good to go. Tail Spotter Guide Service promises a true local fishing experience with plenty of fish to fill the freezer. Take advantage of this incredible offer and come aboard!
With so much fish to offer in Texas City's rich flats, bays, and jetties, you're sure to hit your limit of delicious fish to take home. That's the aim of the game with Tail Spotter Guide Service. Spend up to 6 hours on the water battling it out with the prized creatures that call these waters home, as you experience inshore fishing like a local.
Who better to take you out than an experienced, native guide? Captain Raymond Wheatley has been fishing these waters his whole life and decided to start guiding in his retirement. He loves nothing more than getting out on the water, and hopes to share his passion with you, as he lets you in on some of the tricks of the trade to help you fill the boat.
Up to 5 guests are welcome aboard the 24' Haynie Ho center console to get your fish on. The light, agile vessel will whizz you away to the productive fishing grounds in no time, while the wireless trolling motor will get you to the skinniest of waters without spooking the fish. Make yourself at home on board and fill the captain's cooler with your own drinks and snacks, and away you go.
Get ready for a thrilling day out as you go after a range of exciting and delicious fish that call these waters home. Follow the tailing Redfish feeding birds and slicks for Speckled Trout then target the bottoms for Flounder, or fill the boat with Sheepshead, Drum, and more! Each of these creatures will provide plenty of action as well as the promise of a culinary delight to take back to shore.
At the end of the trip, Capt. Raymond will clean and fillet your catch, so there's nothing for you to worry about. All you need to do is grab your fishing license and you're good to go. Tail Spotter Guide Service promises a true local fishing experience with plenty of fish to fill the freezer. Take advantage of this incredible offer and come aboard!
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Reviews (16)
Adam Treadway•
Texas, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedA great day with a family.
Full Day Bay Trip-Bait Included on June 20, 2026 • 5 adults • 2 childrenGuide put us on fish, the kids had a great time, and we came home with plenty for our family fish fry. We boxed 9 specs, 22 sandies, a pompano, black drum, and a couple big whiting. We're very happy with our experience.
Stacy Oglesby•Texas, USMember since 20245.0VerifiedGreat experience!
Full Day Bay Trip-Bait Included on July 6, 2024 • 3 adultsEveryone had a great time!
Michael Berry•Georgia, USMember since 20215.0VerifiedHalf Day Trip
Full Day Bay Trip-Bait Included on June 19, 2021 • 3 adultsHad a phenomenal trip with CPT Raymond. Highly recommend his service
Jason Shelton•Texas, USMember since 20215.0VerifiedFull day trip
Full Day Bay Trip-Bait Included on June 18, 2021 • 3 adultsWithin 5 min was on fish. Had a great time.
Dustin Freeman•Texas, USMember since 20205.0VerifiedGreat time
Full Day Bay Trip-Bait Included on July 11, 2020 • 2 adults • 1 childCaptain Raymond was fun, energetic, knowledgeable, and patient with my 9 year old son. Would definitely recommend using Tail Spotter
Joshua Johnston•Texas, USMember since 20265.0Verifiedamazing trip
Half Day Trip on August 8, 2026 • 2 adultswhat a great trip out we had our limit on trout within 45 mins.
Gary Warren•Texas, USMember since 20234.3VerifiedJune fishing trip
Full Day Bay Trip-Bait Included on June 17, 2023 • 2 adultsIt was a Saturday trip so we knew it would be busy! Our guide took us to a place in West Galveston bay where he had been catching trout close to the rocks on shrimp under a popping cork. We caught lots of fish, mostly non keeper and not good species but was a fun trip. My only comment is if that kind of structure is not producing, why continue to fish it all day which is what we did. I wanted to see all kinds of different areas just to learn more about the Galveston Bay Area but we never left that structure and ended up with 1 trout, 1 sheepshead, and one other species I can’t remember that we kept. We caught lots of “other” species and a few undersized trout and redfish but I am disappointed we really never left his primary ares in spite of having numerous other boats in the same area! And no real either quantity or quality of fish! We stayed on certain spots for more than 30 minutes with no fish and we finally asked him to make a move! But again, we never left his original area! Our first trip with him and I am not sure he did not want to show us his better spots but he truly is paid to put us on fish and we really did not accomplish that! Great guy and fun but I think we stayed in that one area all day when we should have moved when he realized there were no real fish in the area.
Danny Hinojosa•Texas, USMember since 20235.0VerifiedFull day trip with captain Raymond
Full Day Jetty Trip-Bait Included on July 2, 2023 • 2 adultsWe had a great day fishing with captain Raymond. Captain Raymond was very friendly and very knowledgeable about the areas we were fishing. Captain Raymond went above and beyond to make sure we had keeper fish, overall our experience was fun and exciting. We will definitely be coming back and booking another trip with him. 10 stars
Steven AndersonRepeat angler•Texas, US•Member since 20234 trips5.0VerifiedGreat Captain!
Full Day Bay Trip-Bait Included on October 21, 2023 • 4 adults • 2 childrenI took my 3 kids out and the captain was awesome! He was great with the kids and had awesome knowledge of the area.
Leonard Mallett•Texas, USMember since 20235.0VerifiedApril fishing trip
Full Day Jetty Trip-Bait Included on April 20, 2023 • 2 adults
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Guide put us on fish, the kids had a great time, and we came home with plenty for our family fish fry. We boxed 9 specs, 22 sandies, a pompano, black drum, and a couple big whiting. We're very happy with our experience.
Thanks guys, y’all made it so much fun to watch..Hope to you guys again..
what a great trip out we had our limit on trout within 45 mins.
You guys sure made it easy on me. Great fun watching kids catch fish now to enjoy the fruits of your labor.
It was a Saturday trip so we knew it would be busy! Our guide took us to a place in West Galveston bay where he had been catching trout close to the rocks on shrimp under a popping cork. We caught lots of fish, mostly non keeper and not good species but was a fun trip. My only comment is if that kind of structure is not producing, why continue to fish it all day which is what we did. I wanted to see all kinds of different areas just to learn more about the Galveston Bay Area but we never left that structure and ended up with 1 trout, 1 sheepshead, and one other species I can’t remember that we kept. We caught lots of “other” species and a few undersized trout and redfish but I am disappointed we really never left his primary ares in spite of having numerous other boats in the same area! And no real either quantity or quality of fish! We stayed on certain spots for more than 30 minutes with no fish and we finally asked him to make a move! But again, we never left his original area! Our first trip with him and I am not sure he did not want to show us his better spots but he truly is paid to put us on fish and we really did not accomplish that! Great guy and fun but I think we stayed in that one area all day when we should have moved when he realized there were no real fish in the area.
Sorry guys just tried to stay out of the heavy winds to give us a chance at some fish. I would take you guys to any spot if I would’ve thought the wind would allow but yes those rocks have been hot.
We had a great day fishing with captain Raymond. Captain Raymond was very friendly and very knowledgeable about the areas we were fishing. Captain Raymond went above and beyond to make sure we had keeper fish, overall our experience was fun and exciting. We will definitely be coming back and booking another trip with him. 10 stars
Thanks guys for choosing Tail Spotter Guide Service. It was a great time. Lil bit of everything. Can’t wait to do it again.
Everyone had a great time!
They were awesome and they were funny with each other, it was a great time and they brought home some awesome table fare.
FAQs about Tail Spotter Guide Service
- US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
- US $650 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Bay Trip-Bait Included (6 hours)
- US $650 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Jetty Trip-Bait Included (6 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Multimedia system Bluetooth Music
- Wireless trolling motor
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Flats fishing
- Light tackle
- Drift fishing
- Black Drum
- Flounder
- Redfish
- Sheepshead
- Speckled Trout
Your captain
Galveston, Texas, United States
An avid angler his whole life, Captain Raymond decided to pursue fishing in retirement as a way to enjoy life and share his passion with others. After 20 years as an electrician and 15 years in the medical field, he's found a new lease of life, and can't wait to show you his local waters. A native to the area, he knows the place like the back of his hand, and promises to show you why fishing in Texas City is so dear to him.
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You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.
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Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
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When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
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When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2% charge will apply.
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