Salty Rods Charters – 29' 

4.9
(191 reviews)
 715 North Holiday Drive, Galveston, TX 77550, United States–

Salty Rods Charters – 29' 

Galveston, TX, United States
–
29 ft
6
4.9
(191 reviews)

Salty Rods Charters is a family-owned and operated fishing charter in Galveston, Texas. Pack up your family and friends and let's go fishing! The crew believes there is no greater joy than watching kids reel in a fish of a lifetime. Come aboard for a fun-packed trip inshore or offshore and let's get salty!

Your boat for the day will be a 29' Dusky center console powered by a 250 HP Suzuki engine and equipped with modern GPS, fishfinder, and VHF radio electronics. The boat can accommodate up to 6 anglers and is equipped with a livewell to provide you with live bait. For any help you may need during your trip, there will be a first mate on board at your disposal.

You and the crew can fish inshore, nearshore, offshore, as well as reefs, wrecks, and flats. Using light and heavy tackle, you can bottom fish, troll, and drift fish for lovely species such as Tiger and Bull Shark, Mangrove Snapper, Jack Crevalle, Redfish, and Rays. You're free to keep your catch, as well as to bring kids on the trip.

The captain will provide you with all the tackle, rods, reels, live bait, and lures. Should you decide to keep your catch, they also clean and fillet it free of charge.

Come spend a day fishing with Salty Rods Charters and create lifetime memories in Texas!

Salty Rods Charters is a family-owned and operated fishing charter in Galveston, Texas. Pack up your family and friends and let's go fishing! The crew believes there is no greater joy than watching kids reel in a fish of a lifetime. Come aboard for a fun-packed trip inshore or offshore and let's get salty!

Your boat for the day will be a 29' Dusky center console powered by a 250 HP Suzuki engine and equipped with modern GPS, fishfinder, and VHF radio electronics. The boat can accommodate up to 6 anglers and is equipped with a livewell to provide you with live bait. For any help you may need during your trip, there will be a first mate on board at your disposal.

You and the crew can fish inshore, nearshore, offshore, as well as reefs, wrecks, and flats. Using light and heavy tackle, you can bottom fish, troll, and drift fish for lovely species such as Tiger and Bull Shark, Mangrove Snapper, Jack Crevalle, Redfish, and Rays. You're free to keep your catch, as well as to bring kids on the trip.

The captain will provide you with all the tackle, rods, reels, live bait, and lures. Should you decide to keep your catch, they also clean and fillet it free of charge.

Come spend a day fishing with Salty Rods Charters and create lifetime memories in Texas!

Salty Rods Charters
Captain
Salty Rods Charters
6 years of experience
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November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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4 Hour Trip – Bay and Jetty (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $600
Entire boat: up to 3 people
4 Hour Trip – Bay and Jetty (PM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
US $600
Entire boat: up to 3 people
4 Hour Bay and Jetty Trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
US $600
Entire boat: up to 3 people
4 Hour Trip – Shark Hunt (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $700
Entire boat: up to 3 people
4 Hour Trip – Shark Hunt (PM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
US $700
Entire boat: up to 3 people
4 Hour Trip – Shark Hunt (PM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
US $700
Entire boat: up to 3 people
6 Hour Trip – Bay and Jetty (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $800
Entire boat: up to 3 people
6 Hour Trip – Bay and Jetty (PM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
US $800
Entire boat: up to 3 people
6 Hour Trip – Shark Hunt (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $900
Entire boat: up to 3 people
6 Hour Trip – Shark Hunt (PM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
US $900
Entire boat: up to 3 people
6 Hour Trip – Combo (AM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $950
Entire boat: up to 3 people
6 Hour Trip – Combo (PM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
US $950
Entire boat: up to 3 people

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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (208)

What anglers say

93%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
95%
Recommended
90%
Caught fish

Reviews (191)

  • Kathleen Burrows
    Kathleen Burrows
    us
    Kansas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Bucket List! Check!

    6 Hour Trip – Combo (PM) on June 23, 2026 • 2 adults

    We caught 2 sharks. One we could keep and one we released. Our 15 year old fisher caught the keeper and it made his day. Bubba and his girst mate made the trip fun and both were extremely knowledgeable. it was extremely hot, but i would do it again and again with Bubba and his first mate!

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

    Fishing with Salty Rods

    4 Hour Trip – Bay and Jetty (PM) on March 13, 2026 • 5 adults • 2 children

    Great trip, captain and his son were awesome and knowledgeable. Put us on some fish right away. Caught a sting ray and shark, being on the water was nice and relaxing would recommend.

  • Preston Berry
    Preston Berry
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Captain

    6 Hour Trip – Shark Hunt (AM) on March 20, 2026 • 2 adults

    Captain Bubba is very knowlegable and fun to fish with! Even though I was seasick it was still a memory we wont forget! Highly reccomend!!

  • Stephen Henry
    Stephen Henry
    us
    Utah, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Slow day of fishing met with a tenacious crew!

    4 Hour Trip – Shark Hunt (PM) on March 11, 2026 • 2 adults

    It was a slow day fishing for EVERYBODY, but Capn Bubba stuck it out and made sure we went home with sharks!

  • Brock Bean
    Brock Bean
    us
    Nebraska, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Once in a lifetime experience

    4 Hour Trip – Shark Hunt (AM) on June 10, 2024 • 4 adults

    Took my three boys out with Captain Bubba on the “Shark Hunt”. The shark fishing was a bit slow, but air temps were in the mid-90’s and water temps were around 89 degrees…maybe even a little hot for sharks. We watched other boats fishing for speckled trout, who were probably wiling to do anything to get out of the water themselves. Captain Bubba was great! Interesting and friendly talk to and was great with the boys. The youngest (16) was talking about how he really wanted a hammerhead. Not likely, but not impossible either. We had a couple on the line, but only brought one in (fault of the boys, not the captain - you gotta maintain line tension). He put us on an 8 foot female scalloped hammerhead. It took all three of them twenty minutes to bring her in. What a great experience! Let her go so we can come back and fish again. Can’t say enough about what a great experience we had with Salty Rods. Would highly recommend (as long as you have realistic expectations for what fishing is…there are no guarantees and every captain I’ve ever worked with is as eager, maybe more than you, to get something on your line). If you’re looking for “guarantees”, I suggest high fence hunting instead.

  • Rylee Hathaway
    Rylee Hathaway
    us
    Mississippi, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Definitely will go back!

    4 Hour Trip – Shark Hunt (AM) on August 19, 2025 • 4 adults

    Such a great time! My family went out as a first time experience and we knew it was a hit and miss. You never know what you’ll catch or if you catch anything at all. I got boat sick, but my family had a great time. We caught 2 good size sharks. Our captain was so chilled and answered every question we had. After our trip, he cleaned and cut everything up for us! Worth every penny.

  • Lee Keith
    Lee Keith
    us
    Louisiana, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Fantastic trip!

    4 Hour Bay and Jetty Trip on June 17, 2025 • 3 adults • 1 child

    1st trip for my kids and was hoping they could catch something from the salt. Captain knew the kids were inexperienced and got them on bait fish. Once we had what we needed took us out so the boys could catch big stuff. And they did. Oldest and I will book again, youngest enjoyed the boat ride through the big waves more than the fishing, but he a bit young still, another couple years and he'll get it

  • Linda Meyers
    Linda Meyers
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great!

    6 Hour Trip – Combo (PM) on November 2, 2025 • 3 adults

    My husband and son did this trip and loved it. Although they only caught one notable fish, they thoroughly enjoyed the experience. They plan to do another one next year at a time when they will likely be more successful with the catch. This 6-hr trip was very worth it and they had a great time with the crew.

  • Aubrey Bergbower
    Aubrey Bergbower
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Graduation Trip

    6 Hour Trip – Combo (PM) on April 8, 2023 • 4 adults • 1 child

    We booked this trip for a graduation gift for our oldest son. The weather had been awful the past few days before our trip, but on the day of it turned out to be fairly nice. Little cooler than we would have liked and windy, but we were determined to make the most of it. Captain Bubba told us the fish hadn’t been biting during his morning trip, but he took us to one of his spots and they proved him wrong!! We came off the water with 14 keeper fish!!! Such a fun trip with a great captain!! He got us to the red drum and made sure both of our boys got to experience reeling them in. We definitely will be back some day!!

  • Cynthia Parker
    Cynthia Parker
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Best Boat Captain ever!

    4 Hour Bay and Jetty Trip on March 23, 2024 • 4 adults

    Capt. Bubba was great! He made sure we caught. And, what catches!!!! Wow! Thank you! Capt. Bubba, you made the trip one to remember for a grandson leaving for the navy . We recommend this fishing charter company!!! A first class operation!!! Also, the restaurant you recommended Huli Huli Hut was yummy and they fried our fish perfect!!

FAQs about Salty Rods Charters – 29'

Salty Rods Charters – 29' offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Bay and Jetty Trip (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Bay and Jetty (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Bay and Jetty (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Shark Hunt (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Shark Hunt (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Shark Hunt (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Bay and Jetty (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Bay and Jetty (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Shark Hunt (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Shark Hunt (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $950 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Combo (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $950 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Combo (PM) (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Salty Rods Charters – 29', you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
Trips booked with Salty Rods Charters – 29' include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First mate
Salty Rods Charters – 29' offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
Salty Rods Charters – 29' offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Salty Rods Charters – 29' include:
  • Black Drum
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Ray
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bonnethead)
  • Shark (Hammerhead)
  • Shark (Tiger)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Salty Rods Charters
Salty Rods Charters
Galveston, Texas, United States
3 Fishing Reports
556 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since May 2020
The captain and his family came to Galveston to live their dream! What is better than a day on the water fishing? The family loves to catch anything that will put up a fight! Red Drum, Stingray, Black Drum, Sharks, Trout, and many more. Your guide knows a lot about local landmarks and history, so your trip will be a lot more than just catching fish!
Salty Rods Charters
Salty Rods Charters
3
reports
556
reviews
2020
member since
~1h
response
The captain and his family came to Galveston to live their dream! What is better than a day on the water fishing? The family loves to catch anything that will put up a fight! Red Drum, Stingray, Black Drum, Sharks, Trout, and many more. Your guide knows a lot about local landmarks and history, so your trip will be a lot more than just catching fish!

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Ray
Ray
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Bonnethead Shark
Bonnethead Shark
Hammerhead Shark
Hammerhead Shark
Tiger Shark
Tiger Shark
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Black Drum
Black Drum
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Ray
Ray
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark

Real catches by this captain

  • Angler proudly holding a large shark at a marina fish-cleaning station, with charter boats visible in the background.
    Fish 1
    Blacktip Shark
    Kathleen B.
    Kathleen B.
    We caught 2 sharks. One we could keep and one we released. Our 15 year old fisher caught the keeper and it made his day. Bubba and his girst mate made the trip fun and both were extremely knowledgeable. it was extremely hot, but i would do it again and again with Bubba and his first mate!
  • Young angler proudly holding a large fish on a boat during a fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Black Drum
    Preston B.
    Preston B.
    Captain Bubba is very knowlegable and fun to fish with! Even though I was seasick it was still a memory we wont forget! Highly reccomend!!
  • A proud angler displaying a caught shark while on a fishing charter, showcasing the excitement of the catch.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Bonnethead Shark
    Joshua B.
    Joshua B.
    Great trip, captain and his son were awesome and knowledgeable. Put us on some fish right away. Caught a sting ray and shark, being on the water was nice and relaxing would recommend.
  • Angler proudly holds two small sharks at a covered marina dock beside a fishing boat.
    Fish 1
    Atlantic Sharpnose Shark
    Stephen H.
    Stephen H.
    It was a slow day fishing for EVERYBODY, but Capn Bubba stuck it out and made sure we went home with sharks!
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful catch in a coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Linda M.
    Linda M.
    My husband and son did this trip and loved it. Although they only caught one notable fish, they thoroughly enjoyed the experience. They plan to do another one next year at a time when they will likely be more successful with the catch. This 6-hr trip was very worth it and they had a great time with the crew.
  • Image shows two large pieces of meat on a grill, possibly indicating a cooking or smoking process, but lacks clarity and context related to fishing.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Snapper
    Mollie C.
    Mollie C.
    Captain Bubba was knowledgeable about the fishing area. He knew which fish were in season where to find them and how to cook this fish.
  • An angler proudly displaying a large fish while aboard a boat, enjoying a sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Mitchell M.
    Mitchell M.
  • Close-up of a shark being handled on a cleaning table, showcasing the fish's features after a successful catch.
    Fish 1
    Nurse Shark
    Rylee H.
    Rylee H.
    Such a great time! My family went out as a first time experience and we knew it was a hit and miss. You never know what you’ll catch or if you catch anything at all. I got boat sick, but my family had a great time. We caught 2 good size sharks. Our captain was so chilled and answered every question we had. After our trip, he cleaned and cut everything up for us! Worth every penny.
  • Two young anglers proudly holding large king mackerel at a marina fish-cleaning station beneath a Salty Rods Charters banner.
    Fish 1
    Atlantic Sharpnose Shark
    Matthew B.
    Matthew B.
    Bubba was great, knowledgeable of the area, and what the season was good for. He was able to have my kids reeling in sharks in no time!
  • A young angler proudly displaying a large shark at a fishing dock, showcasing a successful day of fishing.
    Fish 1
    Bonnethead Shark
    Bayles C.
    Bayles C.
    Great experience. Highly recommend Fish caught we’re having mounted

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
29 ft
Year built
1995
Boat manufacturer
Dusky
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Popping
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
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.
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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
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Galveston right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
Jack CrevalleJack Crevalle
RedfishRedfish
Shark (Blacktip)Shark (Blacktip)
Shark (Bonnethead)Shark (Bonnethead)
Shark (Hammerhead)Shark (Hammerhead)
Shark (Tiger)Shark (Tiger)
SheepsheadSheepshead
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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