Line Check Charters – 27' 

4.8
(1020 reviews)
 
State licensed
 715 N Holiday Dr, Galveston, TX 77550, United States–

Line Check Charters – 27' 

Galveston, TX, United States
–
27 ft
6
4.8
(1020 reviews)

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Line Check Charters operated by Captain Michael Regan and Captain Eric cannot wait to show you the inshore/nearshore fishing in Galveston. The waters here are fantastic and will provide an awesome fishing trip for you and your family. For offshore trips, just check out his second listing.

The boat is a 27' KeyWest powered by two 200 HP Suzuki engines. She has high sides that will protect you from spray even on choppier waters, as well as all the navigational and safety gear you could ever want. All of this and still plenty of room on deck for up to 6 anglers to fish without crossing rods!

Galveston is a great fishing destination for a multitude of reasons, one of the biggest being how productive the area is. You will find yourself on the fish in no time at all - and the menu options are fantastic too!

You can expect to catch in the bay and jetty species such as large Red and Black Drum, as well as Gafftop Catfish, Flounder, Spanish Mackerel, Sheepshead, Speckled Trout, and many more! There is also a huge variety of Shark species.

Depending on the season, nearshore fishing can also provide you with Ling, Bull Drum and King Mackerel.

Light and heavy tackle is provided, but more experienced anglers that wish to fly fish will need to bring their own equipment. For everyone else, you will be using tackle by Accurate, Penn and Shimano and fishing predominantly with live bait. A variety of bait and lures are brought aboard each charter depending on what the clients are interested in catching and how the fish are biting.

All that's left for you to do is book now, grab your fishing license, snacks and water, and meet Line Check Charters on the water!

Line Check Charters operated by Captain Michael Regan and Captain Eric cannot wait to show you the inshore/nearshore fishing in Galveston. The waters here are fantastic and will provide an awesome fishing trip for you and your family. For offshore trips, just check out his second listing.

The boat is a 27' KeyWest powered by two 200 HP Suzuki engines. She has high sides that will protect you from spray even on choppier waters, as well as all the navigational and safety gear you could ever want. All of this and still plenty of room on deck for up to 6 anglers to fish without crossing rods!

Galveston is a great fishing destination for a multitude of reasons, one of the biggest being how productive the area is. You will find yourself on the fish in no time at all - and the menu options are fantastic too!

You can expect to catch in the bay and jetty species such as large Red and Black Drum, as well as Gafftop Catfish, Flounder, Spanish Mackerel, Sheepshead, Speckled Trout, and many more! There is also a huge variety of Shark species.

Depending on the season, nearshore fishing can also provide you with Ling, Bull Drum and King Mackerel.

Light and heavy tackle is provided, but more experienced anglers that wish to fly fish will need to bring their own equipment. For everyone else, you will be using tackle by Accurate, Penn and Shimano and fishing predominantly with live bait. A variety of bait and lures are brought aboard each charter depending on what the clients are interested in catching and how the fish are biting.

All that's left for you to do is book now, grab your fishing license, snacks and water, and meet Line Check Charters on the water!

Michael Regan
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Michael Regan
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4 Hour Trip — Bay & Jetty
In high demand Last booked: 4 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
US $545
Entire boat: up to 3 people
4 Hour Trip — Shark & Bull Drum
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
US $645
Entire boat: up to 3 people
6 Hour Trip — Bay & Jetty
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $745
Entire boat: up to 3 people
6 Hour Trip — Shark & Bull Drum
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $845
Entire boat: up to 3 people
6 Hour Trip — Nearshore Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $945
Entire boat: up to 3 people

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Rating

4.8
1020 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (1231)

What anglers say

96%
Great experience
96%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
97%
Recommended
91%
Caught fish

Reviews (1020)

  • Charles Main
    Charles Main
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2021
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    what a day!

    6 Hour Trip — Shark & Bull Drum on October 11, 2026 • 4 adults

    Lets start off by saying Josh blew this trip out the park. He was very informative regarding the expected weather, and what to expect. We started the trip by catching our bait for the trip. Josh made sure we were able to cast our line, and catch more than we expected. If any of us did not know what they were doing, he made sure to be very thorough explaining what we needed to do. He made sure that we all enjoyed every part of our charter trip. Lets get to the catches, and THE CATCH OF THE DAY! while we were in the hunt for Red Drum, but were open to catching anything that hit out line. we caught two Red Drum, one medium size shark, then the moment of our day. The big Daddy of all Daddies, the 5 ft, Sand Bar Shark. This fella gave me the fight I didnt know I needed. The reel and pull was a muscle killer. While we were made aware that this prize of my life, would not necessarily happen, I could still give the good fight, to let him go. and then it happened, he snapped the line. but not before I got some surface photo and videos. At the end of the day, if you’re looking for a great host for a fishing charter, definitely go with Josh. He made our experience wonderful. 

  • Sarah Jones
    Sarah Jones
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Had an amazing experience with the family!

    4 Hour Trip — Bay & Jetty - 1:00 PM on June 7, 2026 • 5 adults • 3 children

    Josh was on top of everything from start to finish. The weather wasn’t ideal, but it didn’t stop us from having an amazing time on the water. The kids were catching fish almost immediately after their lines hit the water, which made the trip even more exciting. We caught a great variety of fish, including catfish, sheepshead, ladyfish, speckled trout, and the highlight of the day, sandbar sharks. Josh was knowledgeable, patient, and made sure everyone had a great experience. We had an absolute blast and would highly recommend this trip to anyone looking for a fun and memorable fishing excursion for the whole family.

  • Jeff Kingsley
    Jeff Kingsley
    us
    Hawaii, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Near-Constant Near-Shore Action

    6 Hour Trip — Nearshore Fishing on August 11, 2026 • 3 adults

    Capt Josh was great. Called the night before and recommended to slip our departure an hour due to forecast sea state. Great call. It was a rough ride out to the rigs, but he got us there smartly and my daughter hooked up with a nice Jack enroute. We did a quick troll for Kings with no luck, then my youngest immediately caught a 41" Cobia. Over the rest of the day we caught a 39" Cobia (throw back) and a handful of State Snapper (2 keepers). Capt Josh and his Mate were highly attentive the whole day. Most likely going back for the Bull Red run.

  • Gerald Matthews
    Gerald Matthews
    Repeat angler
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2022
    6 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Another Winner!

    4 Hour Trip — Bay & Jetty on November 6, 2026 • 4 adults

    Redfishing with Captain Josh for the first time, and he was excellent! Knowledgeable, informative, friendly and an all-around good guy. We double limited on reds in just a bit over an hour and went on to chase a few boiling spots of Spanish mackerel but weren’t lucky enough to interest them. As usual, trip was an unqualified success.

  • Jeremiah Parsley
    Jeremiah Parsley
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Absolutely phenomenal experience with Line Check Charters and Captain Josh!

    6 Hour Trip — Nearshore Fishing on March 19, 2026 • 5 adults • 1 child

    We had two men, two teenagers, and a pre-teen on board, and Captain Josh delivered one of the best fishing trips we’ve ever had. From the moment we left the dock, he put us right on the fish—nonstop action, great variety, and plenty of excitement for every age in our group. Captain Josh was patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely fun to fish with. He worked hard the entire trip, kept everyone engaged, and made sure each of the kids had their own big moments. By the time we headed back in, we were all smiling, worn out in the best way, and our freezer is now completely full. If you’re looking for a captain who knows the water, knows the fish, and knows how to create an unforgettable day for families, Line Check Charters and Captain Josh are the way to go. We’ll be booking again without hesitation.

  • Caryn Henriksen
    Caryn Henriksen
    Repeat angler
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2022
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    ⭐ 5-Star Review: From Hook to Plate! ⭐

    4 Hour Trip - Bay & Jetty (PM) on November 29, 2025 • 2 adults

    STOP THE SCROLL! 🛑 You want Captain Michael Regan on your side! We faced cold, windy weather that would have sunk most trips, but Captain Michael and Payton of Line Check Charters found us a secluded spot where we pulled in flounder (& released-out of season)—then he took us out for the main event! 🎣 The result? A MONSTER 25 lb Red Fish! 💪 Reeling in that fighter was thrilling! From the exciting catch to having it filleted and cooked up fresh at Huli Huli Hut—this is a guaranteed memorable Galveston fishing experience. Book your trip with Line Check Charters! You won't regret it.

  • Adel Mohamed
    Adel Mohamed
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Excellent Captain and a Great Trip

    4 Hour Trip — Bay & Jetty - 1:00 PM on November 6, 2026 • 2 adults

    Captain Josh was excellent! He was friendly, professional, and made the trip enjoyable from beginning to end. We had a wonderful time and would gladly go out with him again. Highly recommend him!

  • Austin Trujillo
    Austin Trujillo
    us
    New Mexico, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    W Fishing Trip

    4 Hour Trip — Shark & Bull Drum on October 28, 2026 • 3 adults

    Shout out capt Josh he's and solid captain knows what he's doing and makes the trip while worth it he got us onto 7-8 red fish and it was an amazing experience and all 3 of us caught a new Personal best fish!

  • William Fortner
    William Fortner
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2021
    2 trips
    4.3
    Verified

    Fish were caught!

    6 Hour Trip — Bay & Jetty on October 3, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 child

    Great trip on a gloomy day but we dodged the rain. Captain Josh worked hard to put is on the fish. We brought in a few bull reds which was nice. The only thing was Captain Josh set the hook for the Reds and handed the rod over to one of us to reel it in. I get it though, he didn’t want to lose a fish we fought hard to find due to an inexperienced person who didn’t know how to set the hook. I prefer setting the hook to own the fish. Josh worked hard though to keep us baited and fishing. My grandsons first salt water bay trip and he was thrilled!

  • Jason Bryan
    Jason Bryan
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Trip of a lifetime !

    4 Hour Trip — Bay & Jetty - 1:00 PM on July 25, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 child

    I asked captian Josh to give my 11 yr old son a trip to remember and he FAR exceeded my expectations ! He put my son a once and lifetime fish (Tarpon) !!!! And we finished the trip with a 5ft shark ! I have done alot of fishing and Josh is one heck of a guide ! I will be back without a doubt ! true professional ! Thank you for the trip of a lifetime ! Jason

FAQs about Line Check Charters – 27'

Line Check Charters – 27' offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $545 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip — Bay & Jetty (4 hours)
  • US $545 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip — Bay & Jetty - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $645 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip — Shark & Bull Drum (4 hours)
  • US $645 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip — Shark & Bull Drum - 7:00 AM (4 hours)
  • US $745 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Trip — Bay & Jetty (6 hours)
  • US $845 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Trip — Shark & Bull Drum (6 hours)
  • US $945 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Trip — Nearshore Fishing (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Line Check Charters – 27', you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Line Check Charters – 27' include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (As the season dictates)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
Line Check Charters – 27' offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Line Check Charters – 27' offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Line Check Charters – 27' include:
  • Black Drum
  • Catfish
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Shark (Tiger)
  • Sheepshead
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout

Your operator

Michael Regan
Michael Regan
Galveston, Texas, United States
10 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
1071 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since April 2015
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Captain Michael specializes in offshore fishing. He is extremely passionate about the sea, more so than anything else in the world. When he isn't on trips with clients, he will be out there fishing on his own. He is in his element when at sea, and would love to share his passion with you. With over 15 years of experience, you are in safe hands with him. He will have you on the fish in no time and making loads of great memories!
Michael Regan
Michael Regan
Fully verified
Angler's Choice
10
reports
1071
reviews
2015
member since
~1h
response
Captain Michael specializes in offshore fishing. He is extremely passionate about the sea, more so than anything else in the world. When he isn't on trips with clients, he will be out there fishing on his own. He is in his element when at sea, and would love to share his passion with you. With over 15 years of experience, you are in safe hands with him. He will have you on the fish in no time and making loads of great memories!

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Catfish
Catfish
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Bull Shark
Bull Shark
Tiger Shark
Tiger Shark
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Black Drum
Black Drum
Catfish
Catfish
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark

Real catches by this captain

  • Solo angler displaying a large multi-fish catch aboard a center-console boat in open coastal waters, with multiple fishing rods visible.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Gerald M.
    Gerald M.
    Redfishing with Captain Josh for the first time, and he was excellent! Knowledgeable, informative, friendly and an all-around good guy. We double limited on reds in just a bit over an hour and went on to chase a few boiling spots of Spanish mackerel but weren’t lucky enough to interest them. As usual, trip was an unqualified success.
  • Two adult anglers pose aboard a center-console fishing boat while displaying a large stingray over coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Ray
    Adel M.
    Adel M.
    Captain Josh was excellent! He was friendly, professional, and made the trip enjoyable from beginning to end. We had a wonderful time and would gladly go out with him again. Highly recommend him!
  • Group of anglers proudly holding three large redfish aboard a center-console boat in coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Austin T.
    Austin T.
    Shout out capt Josh he's and solid captain knows what he's doing and makes the trip while worth it he got us onto 7-8 red fish and it was an amazing experience and all 3 of us caught a new Personal best fish!
  • Two adult anglers proudly holding a large shark aboard a fishing boat over coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Blacktip Shark
    Marc W.
    Marc W.
    Captain Josh is a great captain, fishing was a little tough but he never stopped trying to put us on some bull reds!
  • Hooked shark being reeled in beside a fishing boat in green coastal water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Atlantic Sharpnose Shark
    Danny B.
    Danny B.
    Captain Josh was great on this trip. we caught red drum amd shark. Trip was to give my daughter more fishing experience. The Captain was very attentive to everything around us and taught my daughter skills she will use on future trips.
  • Adult angler proudly holding a large red drum on the deck of a center-console boat in open coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Redfish
    Charles M.
    Charles M.
    Lets start off by saying Josh blew this trip out the park. He was very informative regarding the expected weather, and what to expect. We started the trip by catching our bait for the trip. Josh made sure we were able to cast our line, and catch more than we expected. If any of us did not know what they were doing, he made sure to be very thorough explaining what we needed to do. He made sure that we all enjoyed every part of our charter trip. Lets get to the catches, and THE CATCH OF THE DAY! while we were in the hunt for Red Drum, but were open to catching anything that hit out line. we caught two Red Drum, one medium size shark, then the moment of our day. The big Daddy of all Daddies, the 5 ft, Sand Bar Shark. This fella gave me the fight I didnt know I needed. The reel and pull was a muscle killer. While we were made aware that this prize of my life, would not necessarily happen, I could still give the good fight, to let him go. and then it happened, he snapped the line. but not before I got some surface photo and videos. At the end of the day, if you’re looking for a great host for a fishing charter, definitely go with Josh. He made our experience wonderful. 
  • Two adult anglers proudly hold large redfish aboard a center-console charter boat near a coastal jetty.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    David J.
    David J.
    Josh was awesome. He knew the water like the back of his hand and fot us on some big fish! If you want to ensure you have a great time make sure to book this charter.
  • Adult angler and young child proudly display a large redfish aboard a coastal fishing boat, with open water and a cargo ship in the background.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    William F.
    William F.
    Great trip on a gloomy day but we dodged the rain. Captain Josh worked hard to put is on the fish. We brought in a few bull reds which was nice. The only thing was Captain Josh set the hook for the Reds and handed the rod over to one of us to reel it in. I get it though, he didn’t want to lose a fish we fought hard to find due to an inexperienced person who didn’t know how to set the hook. I prefer setting the hook to own the fish. Josh worked hard though to keep us baited and fishing. My grandsons first salt water bay trip and he was thrilled!
  • An angler proudly displaying two large Redfish after a successful fishing trip, showcasing the catch at a dockside location.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Richard B.
    Richard B.
    We were on the Reds fast and maxed out.
  • Young angler holding a large redfish aboard a center-console fishing boat in coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Redfish
    Matthew E.
    Matthew E.
    This was our second trip with Line Check and both experiences have been awesome!! Caught good fish both times and will continue to use them in the future!

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
27 ft
Year built
2006
Boat manufacturer
Key West
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
2 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
40 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
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
As the season dictates
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

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.
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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
No min. age, life jackets supplied
You keep catch
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 20% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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 3.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Galveston right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
FlounderFlounder
RedfishRedfish
Shark (Blacktip)Shark (Blacktip)
Shark (Bull)Shark (Bull)
Shark (Tiger)Shark (Tiger)
SheepsheadSheepshead
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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4.8
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+8
4 hour trip • 6 persons
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