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When you want to get away from hustle and bustle of Huston come down south to Galveston, Texas. You can get some wonderful fishing opportunities and make memories with your family. So don’t miss out and contact Scouts Out Fishing Charters. Captain Eric Armstrong will do his best so you have an amazing time on the water.

You’ll be cruising the waters of Galveston bay aboard his new Tidewater center console. This 27’ boat accommodate up to 6 guests per trip. It’s powered by two Yamaha engines that can reach speeds up to 44 knots. Additional amenities include outriggers as well as modern fish-finding equipment.

This charter provides a versatile service that covers inshore, nearshore, and offshore locations. There is a variety of fishing techniques at your disposal like light and heavy tackle, deep-sea fishing, and trolling. If you’re feeling sporty you might go after Kingfish, or if luck will have it you might catch delicious Snapper. Of course, Cobia, Speckled Trout, and Black Drum are also an option.

Before you start your fishing fun time be sure to get your Texas fishing license. As for the rest, all the necessary fishing equipment, lures, and bait will be waiting for you on board. The crew will clean anything you catch during the trip. Lastly, families with children will be glad to hear children are welcome.

You and your loved ones will have a blast with Scouts Our Fishing Charters. Even better, you might end up with some tasty fish in your fridge.



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip – Jetty (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $600
    On this 5-hour trip, we will fish the Galveston jetties and other areas in East, West, and Trinity Bay. We will be targeting Red Drum, Speckled Trout, and Flounder just to name a few. If we aren't doing well in one location, we will move to get on the fish.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Jetty (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $600
    On this 5-hour trip, we will fish the Galveston jetties and other areas in East, West, and Trinity Bay. We will be targeting Red Drum, Speckled Trout, and Flounder just to name a few. If we aren't doing well in one location, we will move to get on the fish.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip – Nearshore
    In demand! Last booked: 6 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $800
    On this 6-hour trip, we will fish the open waters up to 9 miles offshore. We will be targeting King Mackerel, Cobia, Bull Red, and Mangrove Snapper. The techniques used will be bottom fishing and trolling.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $1,000
    On this 8-hour trip, we will fish the Galveston Bay and Jetties targeting Red Drum, Speckled Trout, and Flounder just to name a few. We will then shift gears to head out into the open water up to 9 miles off the Galveston shoreline to target King Mackerel, Cobia, and Mangrove Snapper.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 69 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Lionel H.
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Cpt Eric Provided Us A Great Experience

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip – Nearshore on July 14, 2024
Four friends did the 6 hour charter with Cpt Eric. Due to storm debris concerns we waited until light to depart and it was...
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Brian V.
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Fishing with the Family

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Jetty (PM) on February 18, 2024
We were in Galveston for a short family vacation, so we didn’t have much flexibility in picking our day for fishing.  We...
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Miguel S.
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Amazing Experience

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip – Nearshore on July 6, 2024
I had an amazing time with Captain Eric and his crew. Everyone on board had a great time and we are already looking forward...
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Diego P.
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Bachelor party weekend hero.

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Jetty (PM) on July 27, 2024
Due to weather our first guild canceled. We booked early in the morning. Captain was quick to respond and agreed to take us...
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Debbie M.
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Awesomeness!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip – Nearshore on September 14, 2024
Enjoyed our time with Cpt Eric!  Very knowledgeable and helpful!  Will definitely be booking with him again! Deb 😁
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FAQs about Scouts Out Fishing Charters

Scouts Out Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 3/4 Day Trip – Jetty (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Jetty (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 3/4 Day Trip – Nearshore (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Scouts Out Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS Dual Simrad 12in Screens
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Outriggers
  • Radar

Trips booked with Scouts Out Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate

Scouts Out Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

Scouts Out Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Scouts Out Fishing Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Cobia
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Eric Armstrong
Galveston, Texas, United States
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69 Customer reviews
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Member since May 2021
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I spent 20 years in the military and was always stationed near the water. So when I got out in 2017 my family and I wanted to settle near the coast. Since moving to the Texas coast in 2017 I fell in love with fishing and I spend all my free time on the water. When fishing I'm usually catering to family and friends making sure they are catching fish and having a good time. I discovered I preferred fishing in the company of others even more than fishing by myself so I decided to become a guide.

The fish you can target

Black Drum Black Drum
Cobia Cobia
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
27 ft
Year built
2020
Boat manufacturer
Tidewater
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
44 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Popping
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Dual Simrad 12in Screens
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Outriggers

What’s included in the trip price

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

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

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
PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

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