Early Out Fishing wishes you a warm welcome to Galveston, Texas. Have a lovely day exploring the area’s inshore and nearshore waters and chasing many different species. Captain Christopher McAfee will guide you to the best fishing spots and make sure you have an enjoyable and productive trip.

Captain Christopher’s boat is a 2003 31’Cobia that had a major upgrade in 2020. Apart from Garmin navigation and a fishfinder, the boat has a full private head, live bait well, 2 large fish-boxes to keep your catch fresh and cold as well as plenty of shade with its large T-Top. The Cobia is also equipped with outriggers and powered by twin 225 Yamaha engines to get you fishing quickly. With a full walk-around deck, the boat provides plenty of room for fishing. The captain always has 3 rules on the boat – be safe, have fun, and catch fish!

The species you can target include Blacktip and Bonnethead Shark, Sheepshead, Flounder, Redfish, Black Drum, and Spotted Seatrout. The techniques you can expect to use are light tackle, heavy tackle, and bottom fishing. If you decide to keep the fish you catch, Captain Christopher can clean and fillet it for you at no extra charge.

All the fishing rods, reels, tackle, as well as live bait will be waiting for you on board. Just make sure to bring your fishing licenses, snacks, and drinks and you will be ready for the adventure.

Join Early Out Fishing and make some lovely memories fishing in Texas!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    1/2 day Trip – Bay/Jetty (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Fri, Sat, Sun)
    US $550
    Join Captain Christopher and have a beautiful morning fishing in the bay and at jetties. You will depart at 7:00 a.m. and spend 4 hours chasing species such as Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Shark, Flounder, and more. Bring your licenses, snacks, and drinks before coming on board.
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
  • Private trip
    1/2 Day Trip – Bay/Jetty (PM)
    In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip (Fri, Sat)
    US $550
    Start your bay and inshore fishing adventure in the afternoon by choosing this trip. You and the crew will leave the dock at 1:00 p.m. and go after many fine inshore and nearshore species. Bring your licenses, snacks, and drinks, and the captain will take care of the rest.
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip – Bay/Jetty (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip (Sat, Sun)
    US $750
    Join Captain Christopher and have a beautiful morning fishing in the bay and at jetties. You will depart at 6:30 a.m. and spend 6 hours chasing species such as Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Shark, Flounder, and more. Bring your licenses, snacks, and drinks before coming on board.
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Ray
    Ray
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FAQs about Early Out Fishing

Early Out Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 1/2 day Trip – Bay/Jetty (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 1/2 Day Trip – Bay/Jetty (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 3/4 Day Trip – Bay/Jetty (AM) (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Early Out Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Full head w/ sink
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Refrigerator
  • Outriggers
  • Radar

Trips booked with Early Out Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (All live and dead bait is furnished before the boat leaves the slip.)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (All cleaning and filleting the catch is included with the trip.)
  • First Mate (20% tip is customary)

Early Out Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing

Early Out Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling (On Nearshore trips)
  • Drift Fishing (On Nearshore Trip)

Top targeted fish species with Early Out Fishing include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bonnethead)
  • Sheepshead
  • Spotted Seatrout

Meet the Captain

Christopher McAfee
Galveston, Texas, United States
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96 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2022
Angler's Choice
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Captain Christopher is a US Navy veteran with a passion for fishing and being on the water. He has fished since he was a little kid, from North Texas lakes to the northwestern coast of Puget Sound. The captain has been fishing Galveston waters for over 20 years. He always enjoys taking people out fishing and sharing his passion. He truly believes the Gulf of Mexico or any body of water is good for your soul.
Our Team
Christopher M.
Captain
Jon D.
First mate

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Flounder Flounder
Redfish Redfish
Shark (Blacktip) Blacktip Shark

Boat specs

Cobia (Walkaround) originally built in 2003, and restored in 2020. Powered by 2 225HP Yamaha engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 32 knots.

Length
31 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
On Nearshore trips
Drift Fishing
On Nearshore Trip

Amenities

Toilet
Full head w/ sink
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Refrigerator
Outriggers

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
All live and dead bait is furnished before the boat leaves the slip.
Catch cleaning & filleting
All cleaning and filleting the catch is included with the trip.
First Mate
20% tip is customary

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 96 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
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99%
Friendly captain
100%
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99%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
90%
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Heath H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Time On The Early Out!!

VERIFIED   NEW  1/2 day Trip – Bay/Jetty (AM) on March 29, 2024
I took my three kids (14, 13, and 9) out with Captain Chris and his mate (Brian?).  We had a GREAT time. We got on plenty...
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Robert C.
Mount Calm, TX
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Fun Trip

VERIFIED   1/2 Day Trip – Bay/Jetty Weekday on July 26, 2023
Thoroughly enjoyed our experience with Captain Terry and deck hand Adam! They were awesome the whole trip. I enjoyed talking...
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Joseph B.
Excellent
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Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Christopher

VERIFIED   1/2 Day Trip – Bay/Jetty (PM) on July 1, 2023
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Bryan H.
La Marque, Texas
Excellent
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Book with the best forget the rest!

3/4 Day Trip – Bay/Jetty (AM) on June 18, 2023
Went out with some friends on a Father’s Day fishing trip with Captain Chris and first mate Jon, and these are two of the...
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Craig P.
Arlington, TX
Excellent
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Half day morning trip was excellent!

VERIFIED   1/2 Day Trip – Bay/Jetty Weekday on June 6, 2023
My son, and I chartered a half day trip and we couldn’t be happier! The boat was spotless and had plenty of room. Fully enclosed...
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