Texas Fishing Charters, LLC 

4.8/5 (260 reviews)
 9301 Broadway Street, Galveston, TX 77554, United States

Texas Fishing Charters, LLC 

4.8/5 (260 reviews)
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9301 Broadway Street
Galveston, TX, United States

Texas Fishing Charters is located in Galveston, Texas. Founded by Captain Zach, this is family owned and operated company. Capt. Zach comes from a long line of honorable fishermen and his sea instinct is honed in a way that is sure to put you the fish. More than just a skilled captain and fisherman, he will take the time to teach you about fishing techniques and conservation. Expect your trip with Capt. Zach to not only be fun, productive, and rewarding, but also educational as he has been fishing these specific waters for 8 years.

Depending on the time of year, you’ll chase after Speckled Trout, Redfish, Black Drum, Sheepshead, Pompano, Snapper, Jack Crevalle, Sharks, and many other species. During the Red Fish or Black Drum spawn, expect to catch and release some massive trophy fish!

Capt. Zach conveniently offers a variety of trips to fit everyone’s tastes. Whether you’re looking for a family outing, company team-building, a bachelor or bachelorette party, or you’re just a group of old friends looking to get a competitive trip, he’ll cater to you. TFC offers half day Galveston jetty trips, Shark hunts, close offshore trips, and more. Review all of the fishing adventures they have on offer and choose the one that best fits your needs.

TFC proudly owns and offers two separate center console, offshore fishing boats, providing comfortable accommodation for groups of up to 6 guests per boat. The boat on this listing is a top of the line 26’ luxury center console, that’ll give you a smooth and dry ride to the hottest fishing grounds. With twin Yamahas and comfortable seating, this boat also offers a private restroom for its guests.

Texas Fishing Charters fully follows all USCG fishing and safety guidelines to ensure a safe and comfortable trip for every guest. They provide all fuel, rods, reels, tackle live bait, lures, and all other necessary equipment for catching fish and making memories that last a lifetime.

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Customer reviews

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Review summary
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Captain Zach offers family-friendly, fast-action fishing trips with diverse options from inshore to offshore and shark experiences, plus wildlife encounters that enhance the day.
Fishing results can vary by conditions; not every trip guarantees a catch, as occasional reports note quieter days.
What Guests loved
Keep in mind
  • Family-focused captain who guides multiple children with patient instruction, keeping kids engaged on the trip.
  • Consistent, rapid bite opportunities, with fish caught soon after anchoring or moving between spots.
  • Trip versatility with durations from 2 hours to 7 hours and options for inshore, offshore, and shark experiences, plus dolphins and landmarks to enjoy.

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 260 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (290)

Fishing with Zach
Amazing captain
Awesome experience
+287

Angler rating

229
15
5
5
1

Anglers claimed

Good experience

92%

Appropriate for children

98%

Friendly captain

98%

Satisfied with the boat

98%

Recommend this charter

93%

Caught fish

78%

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Review summary
These summary reviews were generated by AI based on recent reviews
Captain Zach offers family-friendly, fast-action fishing trips with diverse options from inshore to offshore and shark experiences, plus wildlife encounters that enhance the day.
Fishing results can vary by conditions; not every trip guarantees a catch, as occasional reports note quieter days.
What Guests loved
Keep in mind
  • Family-focused captain who guides multiple children with patient instruction, keeping kids engaged on the trip.
  • Consistent, rapid bite opportunities, with fish caught soon after anchoring or moving between spots.
  • Trip versatility with durations from 2 hours to 7 hours and options for inshore, offshore, and shark experiences, plus dolphins and landmarks to enjoy.
Showing 1 - 5 of 260 reviews
Showing: 5 of 260 reviews
John Rowell
John Rowell
5.0
Verified
New
Amazing Trip
2 Hour Trip – Beginner / Family on October 18, 20253 adults
the captain was very knowledgeable about the best places to go. As soon as we threw in, we were pulling out fish. We had an amazing trip. I would highly recommend this captain if you have kids. He was amazing with my 2, 14 years old boys. We cought several fish. It was a 2 hour beginner trip and we had a blast.
Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Redfish
0
Joshua Mills
Joshua Mills
5.0
Verified
Great Captain
2 Hour Trip – Beginner / Family on July 17, 20253 adults2 children
Are Captain was great he really catered to our children's interest specifically. He's spend time to ensure each of them had the opportunities they were interested in. And you spoke to them and really listened. They had a great time, really appreciate how he treated each of my kids.
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Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
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Crystal Burrows
Crystal Burrows
5.0
Verified
Excellent
5 Hour Trip – Shark Hunt (AM) on July 22, 20253 adults
We enjoyed our shark trip. Zach is fantastic with kids. He is great to visit with while talking to you about the fishing. The shark trip started out fishing and netting bait for the sharks. It was a cool experience for all of us. Thank you Zach!
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Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Blacktip Shark
0
Della Clopton
Della Clopton
5.0
Verified
My Son Caught a Trophy Fish!! 🫶
2 Hour Trip – Beginner / Family on June 24, 20252 adults2 children
We enjoyed our time! Our son caught a trophy trout on his first EVER fish! We had so much fun. Definitely will do it again! Zach was so good with the kids and extremely knowledgeable about the fish we caught. Great memories!
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Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
0
Joaquin Bermudez
Joaquin Bermudez
5.0
Verified
Galveston Family Fishing
2 Hour Trip – Beginner / Family on June 4, 20253 adults2 children
Captain Zach was the perfect person for us. He took us to see the dolphins up close, The kids loved it. And put us in a great position for us to catch all kinds if fish. Will see you again soon. I highly recommend Captain Zach
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Trip availability and prices

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2 Hour Trip – Beginner / Family
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
2 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
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US $375 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
2 Hour Trip – Beginner / Family
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
2 Hour Trip, starts at 3:30 PM
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US $375 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Half Day Trip – Jetty (AM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $650 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Half Day Trip – Jetty (PM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
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US $650 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
5 Hour Trip – Shark Hunt (AM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 31
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US $800 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
5 Hour Trip – Shark Hunt (PM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 1
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US $800 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Full Day Trip – Offshore Statewater
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
7 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $1,200 
Entire boat: up to 5 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 260 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (290)

Fishing with Zach
Amazing captain
Awesome experience
+287

Angler rating

229
15
5
5
1

Anglers claimed

Good experience

92%

Appropriate for children

98%

Friendly captain

98%

Satisfied with the boat

98%

Recommend this charter

93%

Caught fish

78%

Powered by Ai
 
Review summary
These summary reviews were generated by AI based on recent reviews
Captain Zach offers family-friendly, fast-action fishing trips with diverse options from inshore to offshore and shark experiences, plus wildlife encounters that enhance the day.
Fishing results can vary by conditions; not every trip guarantees a catch, as occasional reports note quieter days.
What Guests loved
Keep in mind
  • Family-focused captain who guides multiple children with patient instruction, keeping kids engaged on the trip.
  • Consistent, rapid bite opportunities, with fish caught soon after anchoring or moving between spots.
  • Trip versatility with durations from 2 hours to 7 hours and options for inshore, offshore, and shark experiences, plus dolphins and landmarks to enjoy.
Showing 1 - 5 of 260 reviews
Showing: 5 of 260 reviews
John Rowell
John Rowell
5.0
Verified
New
Amazing Trip
2 Hour Trip – Beginner / Family on October 18, 20253 adults
the captain was very knowledgeable about the best places to go. As soon as we threw in, we were pulling out fish. We had an amazing trip. I would highly recommend this captain if you have kids. He was amazing with my 2, 14 years old boys. We cought several fish. It was a 2 hour beginner trip and we had a blast.
Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Redfish
0
Joshua Mills
Joshua Mills
5.0
Verified
Great Captain
2 Hour Trip – Beginner / Family on July 17, 20253 adults2 children
Are Captain was great he really catered to our children's interest specifically. He's spend time to ensure each of them had the opportunities they were interested in. And you spoke to them and really listened. They had a great time, really appreciate how he treated each of my kids.
Review media 0
Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
0
Crystal Burrows
Crystal Burrows
5.0
Verified
Excellent
5 Hour Trip – Shark Hunt (AM) on July 22, 20253 adults
We enjoyed our shark trip. Zach is fantastic with kids. He is great to visit with while talking to you about the fishing. The shark trip started out fishing and netting bait for the sharks. It was a cool experience for all of us. Thank you Zach!
Review media 0
Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Blacktip Shark
0
Della Clopton
Della Clopton
5.0
Verified
My Son Caught a Trophy Fish!! 🫶
2 Hour Trip – Beginner / Family on June 24, 20252 adults2 children
We enjoyed our time! Our son caught a trophy trout on his first EVER fish! We had so much fun. Definitely will do it again! Zach was so good with the kids and extremely knowledgeable about the fish we caught. Great memories!
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+7
Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
0
Joaquin Bermudez
Joaquin Bermudez
5.0
Verified
Galveston Family Fishing
2 Hour Trip – Beginner / Family on June 4, 20253 adults2 children
Captain Zach was the perfect person for us. He took us to see the dolphins up close, The kids loved it. And put us in a great position for us to catch all kinds if fish. Will see you again soon. I highly recommend Captain Zach
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FAQs about Texas Fishing Charters, LLC

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
2009
Restored in
2020
Boat manufacturer
Sea Hunt 26 Gamefish
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots
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