Tail Spotter Guide Service 

4.9
(16 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Broadway Street 9301, Galveston, TX 77554, United States–

Tail Spotter Guide Service 

Galveston, TX, United States
–
24 ft
4
4.9
(16 reviews)

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!

Raymond Wheatley
Captain
Raymond Wheatley
7 years of experience
ID & credentials verified

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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Black Drum
Redfish
Flounder
Sheepshead
+1
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Bay Trip-Bait Included
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Black Drum
Redfish
Flounder
Sheepshead
US $650
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Jetty Trip-Bait Included
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Black Drum
Redfish
Flounder
Sheepshead
US $650
Entire boat: 2 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.9
16 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (33)

Reviews (16)

  • Adam Treadway
    Adam Treadway
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    A great day with a family.

    Full Day Bay Trip-Bait Included on June 20, 2026 • 5 adults • 2 children

    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.

  • Stacy Oglesby
    Stacy Oglesby
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Great experience!

    Full Day Bay Trip-Bait Included on July 6, 2024 • 3 adults

    Everyone had a great time!

  • Michael Berry
    Michael Berry
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    Half Day Trip

    Full Day Bay Trip-Bait Included on June 19, 2021 • 3 adults

    Had a phenomenal trip with CPT Raymond. Highly recommend his service

  • Jason Shelton
    Jason Shelton
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    Full day trip

    Full Day Bay Trip-Bait Included on June 18, 2021 • 3 adults

    Within 5 min was on fish. Had a great time.

  • Dustin Freeman
    Dustin Freeman
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2020
    5.0
    Verified

    Great time

    Full Day Bay Trip-Bait Included on July 11, 2020 • 2 adults • 1 child

    Captain Raymond was fun, energetic, knowledgeable, and patient with my 9 year old son. Would definitely recommend using Tail Spotter

  • Joshua Johnston
    Joshua Johnston
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    amazing trip

    Half Day Trip on August 8, 2026 • 2 adults

    what a great trip out we had our limit on trout within 45 mins.

  • Gary Warren
    Gary Warren
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2023
    4.3
    Verified

    June fishing trip

    Full Day Bay Trip-Bait Included on June 17, 2023 • 2 adults

    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.

  • Danny Hinojosa
    Danny Hinojosa
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Full day trip with captain Raymond

    Full Day Jetty Trip-Bait Included on July 2, 2023 • 2 adults

    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

  • Steven Anderson
    Steven Anderson
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2023
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Captain!

    Full Day Bay Trip-Bait Included on October 21, 2023 • 4 adults • 2 children

    I 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
    Leonard Mallett
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    April fishing trip

    Full Day Jetty Trip-Bait Included on April 20, 2023 • 2 adults

FAQs about Tail Spotter Guide Service

Tail Spotter Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • 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)
When you book a trip with Tail Spotter Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Multimedia system Bluetooth Music
  • Wireless trolling motor
Trips booked with Tail Spotter Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
Tail Spotter Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
Tail Spotter Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Tail Spotter Guide Service include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Raymond Wheatley
Raymond Wheatley
Galveston, Texas, United States
85 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
16 Customer reviews
Typical response within 5 hours
Member since November 2019
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.
Raymond Wheatley
Raymond Wheatley
Fully verified
85
reports
16
reviews
2019
member since
~5h
response
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.

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout

Real catches by this captain

  • Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Speckled Trout on a sunny day after fishing in a coastal area.
    Double limits by 9am then another two limits released.
  • A young angler proudly displaying a Speckled Trout while fishing on a boat in coastal waters.
    Double limits caught by 8:30 then turned loose another dozen keepers.
  • A cooler filled with several speckled trout, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Joshua J.
    Joshua J.
    what a great trip out we had our limit on trout within 45 mins.
  • A group of young anglers proudly displaying their catch of speckled trout on a cleaning table after a successful fishing trip.
    Four man limit by 10…
  • A variety of fish including speckled trout and yellowtail stored in a cooler, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Jack Crevalle
    Sand trout for Ceviche and Speckled Trout fillet for the skillet. Pompano and slot Black drum and a couple shark.
  • A cooler filled with a variety of fish, including trout and yellowtail, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Adam T.
    Adam T.
    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.
  • An angler stands beside a cleaning station displaying several Speckled Trout after a successful fishing trip at the dock.
    Double limits by 9 AM with another 10 turn back oversize!
  • A selection of freshly caught Speckled Trout laid out on a fillet table, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Spanish Mackerel
    Double limits, turn back a half a dozen too big, and a few two little..
  • A cooler filled with several Speckled Trout, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Done by 830
  • A variety of fish including Redfish and Speckled Trout laid out on a fillet table at a dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Fought some wind. Yet still managed super slam.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2015
Restored in
2019
Boat manufacturer
Haynie
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Mercury Pro XS
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
50 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Multimedia system
Bluetooth Music
Wireless trolling motor
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip
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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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
You keep catch
We clean em you keep em
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full
Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
No additional fees.
Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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 2% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Galveston right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
FlounderFlounder
RedfishRedfish
SheepsheadSheepshead
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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