Captain Mike’s Guide Service 

4.9/5 (192 reviews)
 
State licensed
 715 N. Holiday, Galveston, TX 77550, United States

Captain Mike’s Guide Service 

Up to 9 miles
Galveston, TX, United States
23 ft
4
4.9/5 (192 reviews)

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Captain Mike's Guide Service is located in Galveston and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters.

Capt. Mike will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 5 to 8-hour trips, mainly fishing for Redfish, Flounder, Speckled Trout, Black Drum, Sheepshead, and Shark, depending on the season and conditions on the day. On these trips, you can expect to use techniques such as light tackle, heavy tackle, bottom fishing, drift fishing, and popping.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 23' Parker boat that can safely take up to 5 anglers. This boat comes with an ice-box.

All rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. Please make sure to buy a valid fishing license ahead of time. The crew will clean and fillet your catch for you to take home at the end of the trip.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Captain Mike's Guide Service.

Captain Mike's Guide Service is located in Galveston and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters.

Capt. Mike will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 5 to 8-hour trips, mainly fishing for Redfish, Flounder, Speckled Trout, Black Drum, Sheepshead, and Shark, depending on the season and conditions on the day. On these trips, you can expect to use techniques such as light tackle, heavy tackle, bottom fishing, drift fishing, and popping.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 23' Parker boat that can safely take up to 5 anglers. This boat comes with an ice-box.

All rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. Please make sure to buy a valid fishing license ahead of time. The crew will clean and fillet your catch for you to take home at the end of the trip.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Captain Mike's Guide Service.

Mike Eden
Captain
Mike Eden
20 years of experience
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Trip availability and prices

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3 Hour Trip
Non-refundable
3 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 12:00 PM)
Jack Crevalle
Black Drum
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
+5
US $450
Entire boat: up to 3 people
4 Hour Trip
In high demand Last booked: 5 days ago
Non-refundable
4 hour trip multiple starting times (6:30 AM, 1:00 PM)
US $500
Entire boat: up to 3 people
AM 5 Hour Trip
In high demand Last booked: 3 days ago
Non-refundable
5 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Jack Crevalle
Black Drum
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
+5
US $550
Entire boat: up to 3 people
4 – 5 Hour Shark Trip
Non-refundable
4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 2:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Sep 30
Jack Crevalle
Black Drum
Redfish
Shark (Hammerhead)
+8
US $550
Entire boat: up to 3 people
PM 5 Hour Trip
Non-refundable
5 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Jack Crevalle
Black Drum
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
+5
US $600
Entire boat: 2 people
6 Hour Trip
Non-refundable
6 hour trip multiple starting times (6:30 AM, 12:00 PM)
US $600
Entire boat: up to 3 people
8 Hour Light and Heavy Action Trip
Non-refundable
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Jack Crevalle
Black Drum
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
+5
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 3 people
There are 31 people looking at this charter.

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Rating

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

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What anglers say

100%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
98%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
96%
Caught fish

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Bradley Boyles
Bradley Boyles
Repeat angler
us
Oklahoma, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Best Trip EVER!
4 – 5 Hour Shark Trip - 2:00 PM on July 5, 20261 adult1 child

We've done a charter before, and it was alright, but I felt like it didn't quite hit the mark for a great trip. But my friend's never fished in the ocean, and my son really wanted to go again, so I started looking for what we wanted. After reading reviews and deciding what we'd go for, I got in touch with Captain Mike. We met up with him, and he was already ready for us, even though we were an hour early. We headed out to our spot to fish for Black Tip Sharks. After rigging up the rods for shark fishing, we only waited 5 minutes and we were on the fish! The first one was about a 6-foot black tip, and my buddy got him to the boat before the hook pulled out. My son was on one within seconds after, landing a 4-foot black tip. Minutes later, I hooked into an 8-foot spinner shark. Long story short, we hooked up with 7 sharks and tagged out on them. It was an awesome time! My son's already planning our next trip and wants to go shark fishing again with Captain Mike. I'd totally recommend Captain Mike's Guide Service to anyone who wants a great fishing experience at a really reasonable price.

Reported catch:
Blacktip Shark
Claude Whisenhunt
Claude Whisenhunt
us
Idaho, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
🔥🔥 ABSOLUTELY UNREAL TRIP WITH CAPTAIN MIKE 🔥🔥
PM 5 Hour Trip on April 26, 20262 adults

I don’t even know where to start — this was hands down our BEST fishing trip yet!! We stacked it up: 🎣 2 speckled sea trout 🎣 5 black drum 🦈 2 Atlantic sharpnose sharks 🦈 2 massive 4 ft sandbar sharks Every fish was BEAUTIFUL and the action never stopped. Captain Mike had us on them the entire time — no guessing, no waiting around… just straight catching. The guy flat-out KNOWS what he’s doing. And it didn’t stop on the water… We made it home and just had the BEST shark steak I’ve ever eaten — melted in our mouths🔥 Huge shoutout to the wife Ashley for absolutely killing it in the kitchen like always!! Austin and I were blown away — and my son grinning from ear to ear said: “ I don’t think regular fishing will ever be the same after hearing that line zip! ” To see the excitement in his face and hear him chatter the whole 5 hrs home was why I signed up. Big Hats off to Captain Mike for an unforgettable experience with many more to come.  If you’re even THINKING about booking a trip — stop thinking and call Captain Mike. This is the kind of trip you remember forever. 💯 We’ll be back — no question.

Reported catch:
Black Drum
Jack Crevalle
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
+3
Erica Juhl
Erica Juhl
us
Minnesota, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great First Time Fishing Charter
4 Hour Trip - 1:00 PM on March 25, 20262 adults2 children

Captain Mike was fantastic and just what we needed for a family of 4 to experience salt water fishing for the first time. Captain Mike navigated to 5 or 6 differnt spots so we would be sure to catch differnt types of fish! We ended up catching 7 in total!! A Jack, a sheephead, bonnet shark, and 4 drums! Captain Mike then fileted them and we got to enjoy them right away at the Huli Huli Hut, per Mike’s recommendation! We had a great time!

Reported catch:
Black Drum
Sheepshead
Jack Crevalle
Haley Bowers
Haley Bowers
us
Washington State, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Best Birthday Trip
4 – 5 Hour Shark Trip - 2:00 PM on July 26, 20262 adults

My boyfriend and I went to fish for sharks and fun smaller fish with Captain Mike for my birthday and it was a truly fun experience and I would highly recommend Captain Mike if this is something your interested in. We will definitely be going back and using Captain Mike as our guide!

Karen Walker
Karen Walker
Repeat angler
us
Arkansas, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Salty South Texas Hemmingway
3 Hour Trip - 12:00 PM on December 30, 20251 adult1 child

Captain Mike was outstanding from start to finish. He’s easy to talk to, keeps the trip fun and relaxed, and knows Galveston waters inside and out. We caught sheepshead near South Levy, and it was clear he knew exactly where to put us for success. On top of that, he’s a true salty South Texas Hemingway—full of stories, character, and hard-earned local knowledge that makes the experience just as memorable as the fishing. If you’re looking for a top-notch fishing guide in Galveston, Captain Mike is the one. I’ll be recommending him to everyone.

Reported catch:
Sheepshead

FAQs about Captain Mike’s Guide Service

Captain Mike’s Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 3 Hour Trip (3 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 3 Hour Trip - 12:00 PM (3 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 4 – 5 Hour Shark Trip (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 4 – 5 Hour Shark Trip - 2:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - AM 5 Hour Trip (5 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - PM 5 Hour Trip (5 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Trip - 12:00 PM (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 8 Hour Light and Heavy Action Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Captain Mike’s Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Captain Mike’s Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Tips are appreciated)
Captain Mike’s Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Captain Mike’s Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Captain Mike’s Guide Service include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Pompano
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Sheepshead
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Mike Eden
Mike Eden
Mike Eden

Galveston, Texas, United States

ID & license verified
192 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since February 2022
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.

Have a fun time in the water and relax surrounded by the beautiful nature of Galveston, Texas. Captain Mike will take you on a trip near the coast and help have the best fishing time possible.

ID & license verified
192 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since February 2022
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.

Have a fun time in the water and relax surrounded by the beautiful nature of Galveston, Texas. Captain Mike will take you on a trip near the coast and help have the best fishing time possible.

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Pompano
Pompano
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Pompano
Pompano
Redfish
Redfish

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2007
Boat manufacturer
Parker
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Honda
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Popping
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Live bait well
Ice box

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Catch cleaning & filleting
Tips are appreciated

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

More details

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 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

 PayPal

What’s biting in Galveston right now

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

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