Captain Mike’s Guide Service 

4.9
(227 reviews)
 
State licensed
 715 N. Holiday, Galveston, TX 77550, United States–

Captain Mike’s Guide Service 

Galveston, TX, United States
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23 ft
4
4.9
(227 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
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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
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: 4 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

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Rating

4.9
227 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (269)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
97%
Caught fish

Reviews (227)

  • Micah Harper
    Micah Harper
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Captain Mike is the GOAT!!!

    AM 5 Hour Trip on October 12, 2026 • 2 adults

    Absolutely Incredible time with Mike. you wont fn a better guide and man. Put us right on the fish. Easy going and low stress guy. Made us feel right at home. Most fun ive ver had fishing, i felt like a kid again. Cant recommend him enough. Trip was scheduled for Monday, but nothing was biting, he said yall come back Wednesday and we will try again. No extra cost, just good solid business. Wednesday payed off. 37" Red Drum and alot of others!!! Incredible Time. Mike is the best!

  • Bradley Boyles
    Bradley Boyles
    Repeat angler
    us
    Oklahoma, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Best Trip EVER!

    4 – 5 Hour Shark Trip - 2:00 PM on July 5, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 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.

  • 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, 2026 • 2 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.

  • 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, 2025 • 2 adults • 1 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.

  • James Chipman
    James Chipman
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2018
    6 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Incredible Day!

    6 Hour Trip on August 17, 2026 • 2 adults

    Captain Mike is extremely professional and very knowledgeable. He put us fish right away. He found out my son really wanted to catch a shark so after fishing for redfish he took us to where the sharks were. Within a short time we had landed two black tips over 5’ long. This was one of our most memorable trips together. I highly recommend going out with Captain Mike. it was a truly wonderful day.

  • Echo Woodstock
    Echo Woodstock
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Mike is awesome!

    AM 5 Hour Trip on August 20, 2026 • 2 adults

    We had an amazing fishing trip with Captain Mike. We caught our limit in speckled trout and blacktip shark. In addition to that, we caught a Spanish mackerel. He is very knowledgeable about the fish, their habits and how to catch them. He has a great sense of humor and is great to hang out with. We had a blast and will happily fish with Captain Mike again!

  • George Liverman
    George Liverman
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Awesome Day!

    4 Hour Trip on October 13, 2026 • 4 adults

    Had a great time today! Captain Mike made the day enjoyable - everything from putting us on fish, taking care of the groups needs, to good conversation. Will for sure go back!

  • Phil Longenecker
    Phil Longenecker
    us
    Kansas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Great trip

    4 Hour Trip on October 8, 2026 • 2 adults

    Captain Mike was awesome, great personality and very knowledgeable. We booked to catch fish and thats what we did. Bull Reds, shark, flounder, drum. Thanks Captain Mike we will book again soon

  • 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, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 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!

  • Haley Bowers
    Haley Bowers
    us
    Washington State, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best Birthday Trip

    4 – 5 Hour Shark Trip - 2:00 PM on July 26, 2026 • 2 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!

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
Galveston, Texas, United States
ID & license verified
227 Customer reviews
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Member since February 2022
Angler's Choice
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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.
Mike Eden
Mike Eden
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227
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2022
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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

Real catches by this captain

  • Young angler holding a large redfish aboard a fishing boat on open coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Redfish
    George L.
    George L.
    Had a great time today! Captain Mike made the day enjoyable - everything from putting us on fish, taking care of the groups needs, to good conversation. Will for sure go back!
  • Adult angler holding a large redfish on the deck of a center-console boat, with offshore cargo ships visible in the background.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Micah H.
    Micah H.
    Absolutely Incredible time with Mike. you wont fn a better guide and man. Put us right on the fish. Easy going and low stress guy. Made us feel right at home. Most fun ive ver had fishing, i felt like a kid again. Cant recommend him enough. Trip was scheduled for Monday, but nothing was biting, he said yall come back Wednesday and we will try again. No extra cost, just good solid business. Wednesday payed off. 37" Red Drum and alot of others!!! Incredible Time. Mike is the best!
  • Large red drum displayed on a fillet table at a marina dock, with boats and calm water in the background.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Phil L.
    Phil L.
    Captain Mike was awesome, great personality and very knowledgeable. We booked to catch fish and thats what we did. Bull Reds, shark, flounder, drum. Thanks Captain Mike we will book again soon
  • Solo angler holding a large redfish aboard a coastal fishing boat, with open water and rods visible in the background.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Chris M.
    Chris M.
    Had a lot of fun on the boat with Capitan Big Mike! Mike put us right on some black tip sharks and some red drum right away! Fun experience for our first time out on the ocean going again next year!!
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while on a fishing charter in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Jordan C.
    Jordan C.
    Had a great time celebrating our anniversary catching some fish and having fun. Captain Mike was great and made sure we had everything we needed to have a great time.
  • Two adult anglers display a large red drum, or redfish, aboard a center-console boat in coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Lynn C.
    Lynn C.
    After searching for hours online abd reading reviews we found Capt. Mike. We we’re so pleased with him we will use him from now on !!! He put us on some bull reds and we had a blast. Very good guy that knows knows his stuff.
  • A smiling angler proudly displays her catch, a silver fish, while enjoying a day on the water with a companion.
    Katie H.
    Katie H.
    Captain Mike was fun to talk with and helped us understand the techniques to catching the fish! It was a beautiful day and a relaxing time on the water!
  • A couple proudly displaying their catch of two large Redfish while enjoying a sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Gary G.
    Gary G.
    Captain Mike was awesome. First we caught a bunch of bait fish then proceeded to catch the biggest fish we have ever caught (red drum) and shark. highly recommend.
  • Large shark hooked and swimming alongside the boat in open offshore waters during an active fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Bull Shark
    Mel B.
    Mel B.
    Great trip with Captain Mike. He was knowledgeable, patient, and put us on some fish. Hit my trout and blacktip limit and caught plenty of other fish, including a 6-foot spinner shark. Would definitely book with him again.
  • A group of four anglers proudly displaying their catch, including a large shark and several smaller fish, at a fishing dock.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Hammerhead Shark
    Courtnie C.
    Courtnie C.
    definitely book with Mike!

What is the boat like?

Boat image
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
Jack CrevalleJack Crevalle
PompanoPompano
RedfishRedfish
Shark (Blacktip)Shark (Blacktip)
SheepsheadSheepshead
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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