Charter Fishing Galveston 

4.2
(37 reviews)
 
State licensed
 North Holiday Drive 715, Galveston, TX 77550, United States–

Charter Fishing Galveston 

Galveston, TX, United States
–
38 ft
6
4.2
(37 reviews)

Looking for more than just another fishing trip? Our private, whole-boat charters combine serious fishing with the comfort of a large sportfishing yacht, giving you an experience that most smaller boats simply can't match.
Whether you're an experienced angler or it's your family's very first time on the water, our professional crew is dedicated to making your day enjoyable, relaxing, and memorable. We fish hard for Galveston's popular species, including speckled trout, bull redfish, black drum, flounder, sheepshead, and more, while keeping the atmosphere fun and stress-free.
When you're ready for a break from the sun, step inside the spacious, air-conditioned cabin. Relax on comfortable seating, watch TV, cool off, enjoy a snack from the galley kitchen, or simply recharge before getting back to the action. Our yachts also feature sleeping berths, a full restroom with shower, refrigerator, microwave, and plenty of room for everyone to spread out in comfort.
Families are always welcome, and kids are some of our favorite guests.

Every trip is private, so the boat is reserved exclusively for your group. No strangers. No crowded decks. Just your family and friends enjoying an unforgettable day on the water with an experienced crew focused on your safety, comfort, and success.
If you're looking for a fishing charter that offers both outstanding fishing and the comfort of a floating vacation home, you've found it. We look forward to welcoming you aboard and helping create memories that will last a lifetime.

Looking for more than just another fishing trip? Our private, whole-boat charters combine serious fishing with the comfort of a large sportfishing yacht, giving you an experience that most smaller boats simply can't match.
Whether you're an experienced angler or it's your family's very first time on the water, our professional crew is dedicated to making your day enjoyable, relaxing, and memorable. We fish hard for Galveston's popular species, including speckled trout, bull redfish, black drum, flounder, sheepshead, and more, while keeping the atmosphere fun and stress-free.
When you're ready for a break from the sun, step inside the spacious, air-conditioned cabin. Relax on comfortable seating, watch TV, cool off, enjoy a snack from the galley kitchen, or simply recharge before getting back to the action. Our yachts also feature sleeping berths, a full restroom with shower, refrigerator, microwave, and plenty of room for everyone to spread out in comfort.
Families are always welcome, and kids are some of our favorite guests.

Every trip is private, so the boat is reserved exclusively for your group. No strangers. No crowded decks. Just your family and friends enjoying an unforgettable day on the water with an experienced crew focused on your safety, comfort, and success.
If you're looking for a fishing charter that offers both outstanding fishing and the comfort of a floating vacation home, you've found it. We look forward to welcoming you aboard and helping create memories that will last a lifetime.

Charter Fishing Galveston
Charter Operator
Charter Fishing Galveston
44 years of experience
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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
4 Hour Bay & Jetty (special price)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 12:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
Jan 1 - Dec 19 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Black Drum
Redfish
Shark (Hammerhead)
Shark (Blacktip)
+7
US $695
Entire boat: 2 people
4 Hour Trip — Bay & Jetty (Starter)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 12:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
Jan 1 - Dec 31
Black Drum
Redfish
Shark (Hammerhead)
Shark (Blacktip)
+7
US $1,295
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5 Hour Trip — Bay & Jetty
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 12:30 PM)
Seasonal trip
Jan 1 - Dec 31
Black Drum
Redfish
Shark (Hammerhead)
Shark (Blacktip)
+7
US $1,475
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip — Jetty (Recommended)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 1:15 PM)
Seasonal trip
Jan 1 - Dec 31
Black Drum
Redfish
Shark (Hammerhead)
Shark (Blacktip)
+6
US $1,575
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip — Bay & Jetty
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Jan 1 - Dec 31
Black Drum
Redfish
Grouper (Gag)
Shark (Hammerhead)
+8
US $1,895
Entire boat: up to 6 people
12 Hour Trip — Jetty
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
12 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jan 1 - Dec 31
Redfish
Shark (Hammerhead)
Shark (Tiger)
Pompano
+4
US $2,825
Entire boat: up to 6 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.2
37 reviews
4.1
Boat & equipment
4.4
Captain & crew
4.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (62)

What anglers say

68%
Recommended
77%
Caught fish

Reviews (37)

  • Missy Vanderwall
    Missy Vanderwall
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2026
    4.7
    Verified

    Big A$$ Stingray

    6 Hour Trip — Jetty (Recommended) on July 5, 2026 • 6 adults • 2 children

    We had a great time! Capt Jacob and Capt Jm were fantastic and made the trip so enjoyable for our young grandson's. Shark and stingray!!!! What a trip. We can't wait for the next one and definitely wanna go out deep and sea what we find! Thanks Guys!

  • Elizabeth Glass
    Elizabeth Glass
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Had a wonderful time

    6 Hour Trip — Jetty (Recommended) on June 19, 2026 • 6 adults

    This was a very fun and exciting trip. We will definitely be coming back and fishing with them again. Captain and crew were very helpful and we learned a lot.

  • Dennis Johnson
    Dennis Johnson
    us
    Arizona, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    great trip

    4Hour Bay/Jetty Pm up to 6 men only on November 26, 2025 • 6 adults

    Captain and crew made sure we caught fish even in very windy conditions. The winds calmed down later in the day, and they stayed past sunset without us asking which made for even more memorable moments.

  • Garrett Elliott
    Garrett Elliott
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Boys fishing trip

    6 Hour Jetty PM for 6 men fishing on November 8, 2025 • 6 adults • 2 children

    We had an amazing time! We picked up five good sized red drums. Crew was awesome and made the experience a very memorable one! Thank you!

  • Luis Samudio
    Luis Samudio
    Repeat angler
    us
    Arizona, US
    Member since 2022
    3 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    Thank you for the great time.

    6 Hour Trip — Jetty (Recommended) on October 26, 2025 • 10 adults

    We appreciated the great service. The Captain and assistant did a great work and were very patient with out group.

  • Rob Sander
    Rob Sander
    Member since 2023
    5.0

    My B-Day

    6 Hour Jetty PM for 6 men fishing on November 24, 2023

    It was my B-DAY, and we picked the right boat, just look at the photo. Thanks

  • Chris Garcia
    Chris Garcia
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Birthday Trip

    Dolphin Watching Tour on July 5, 2022 • 6 adults • 1 child

    Her face says it all, the trip had all the excitement with amazing people that feel more like family. Highly recommend for a day out.

  • Timothy Bradshaw
    Timothy Bradshaw
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    3.0
    Verified

    Should have been cancelled due to weather

    4 Hour Trip — Bay & Jetty (Starter) on May 2, 2026 • 6 adults

    We 6 adult anglers arrived early. Discussed the weather prediction of 21 mph winds with 31 mph gusts. Captain Jacob said we could go out and see and reschedule if necessary. It took 45 min of our 4 hr time to get to the jetty’s. Waves were so bad they could not anchor and the waves were crashing over the bow. We made two moves none were calm seas. Paid extra to have a bathroom it was dangerous , water on the floor. The area for fishing was only good for 3-4 anglers and 2 crew. No place to sit and fish. There was not one calm water moment we were beat up when finished. You must be very agile to maneuver the dock obstacles getting in and out of the boat. Our actual fishing time was maybe 1.5 hours because they had to go so slow to stay upright. All we caught were hammer heads. Our captain Jacob and Cade were super nice and fantastic about keeping the hook baited and cleaning our fish, however we were not told about any emergency procedures or even where to locate the life jackets. We feel cheated at $1250 to ride around getting beat up in the white caps with no quality or equal fishing time. Gang did enjoy seeing the porpoise and feeding the pelicans. Not exactly the dream fishing trip we hoped for.

  • David Barish
    David Barish
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2021
    5 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fun and enjoyable experience

    2 Hour Trip — dolphin watching on March 29, 2026 • 5 adults • 2 children

    The boat was superb. 44 foot luxury fishing boat and so comfortable for everyone. We went out to the jetties and dropped anchor. After 30 minutes of not getting a bite except for a small shark we moved to a better spot closer to the rocks. In an hour and half we caught ten catfish! After we returned to the marina the captain filleted the fish for us to take home and cook. What a great day for my 9 and 11 year old grandchildren.

  • Cody  Pipkin
    Cody Pipkin
    Repeat angler
    us
    Colorado, US
    Member since 2020
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Weird weather great trip!

    4 Hour Trip — Bay & Jetty (Starter) on February 28, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 child

    My son and I wanted to get out for a day in the water knowing nothing about the area we decided on a charter and had a great time! The fog was THICK almost the entire time but having Jim and Joey navigating and getting us on fish we didn’t have a concern in the world. Clean safe boat with more creature comforts than we’re use to made the trip a blast! 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking for a great day on the water.

FAQs about Charter Fishing Galveston

Charter Fishing Galveston offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $595 per group, additional US $100 per person after 1 guest - 4 Hour Bay & Jetty (special price) (4 hours)
  • US $595 per group, additional US $100 per person after 1 guest - 4 Hour Bay & Jetty (special price) - 12:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $1,295 per group - 4 Hour Trip — Bay & Jetty (Starter) (4 hours)
  • US $1,295 per group - 4 Hour Trip — Bay & Jetty (Starter) - 12:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $1,475 per group - 5 Hour Trip — Bay & Jetty (5 hours)
  • US $1,475 per group - 5 Hour Trip — Bay & Jetty - 12:30 PM (5 hours)
  • US $1,575 per group - 6 Hour Trip — Jetty (Recommended) (6 hours)
  • US $1,575 per group - 6 Hour Trip — Jetty (Recommended) - 1:15 PM (6 hours)
  • US $1,895 per group - 8 Hour Trip — Bay & Jetty (8 hours)
  • US $2,825 per group - 12 Hour Trip — Jetty (12 hours)
When you book a trip with Charter Fishing Galveston, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Full size bathroom with toilet and shower
  • Air conditioning
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live bait well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia system
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Charter Fishing Galveston include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (We provide live fate with live well when we're fishing for certain types of fish)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (We provide fish cleaning and filleting plus packaging at no charge)
  • Drinks (Water)
  • First mate (He is educated. And grateful and a hard worker )
Charter Fishing Galveston offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (All depends on the fishing trip we travel sometimes up to 130 miles)
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
Charter Fishing Galveston offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Charter Fishing Galveston include:
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Flounder
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Tuna (Blackfin)

Your operator

Charter Fishing Galveston
Charter Fishing Galveston
Galveston, Texas, United States
21 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
37 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since April 2022
Jay running his first charter company in 1982 operating out of Galveston, TX. After many years of successful service, he and his wife decided to re-enter the charter business operating as Charter Fishing Galveston. His wife had
Our Team
Jacob W.
Jacob W.
Captain
David F.
David F.
Captain
Kat W.
Kat W.
Business partner
James B.
James B.
Staff
Cade L.
Cade L.
First mate
Charter Fishing Galveston
Charter Fishing Galveston
Fully verified
21
reports
37
reviews
2022
member since
~1h
response
Jay running his first charter company in 1982 operating out of Galveston, TX. After many years of successful service, he and his wife decided to re-enter the charter business operating as Charter Fishing Galveston. His wife had
The crew
Jacob W.
Jacob W.
Captain
David F.
David F.
Captain
Kat W.
Kat W.
Business partner
James B.
James B.
Staff
Cade L.
Cade L.
First mate

The fish you can target

Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Flounder
Flounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Lane Snapper
Lane Snapper
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Blackfin Tuna
Blackfin Tuna
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Flounder
Flounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish

Real catches by this captain

  • A collection of freshly caught Redfish stored on the deck of a fishing boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    .
  • Angler proudly displaying a large shark on the deck of a fishing boat, showcasing a successful deep-sea fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Hammerhead Shark
    Missy V.
    Missy V.
    We had a great time! Capt Jacob and Capt Jm were fantastic and made the trip so enjoyable for our young grandson's. Shark and stingray!!!! What a trip. We can't wait for the next one and definitely wanna go out deep and sea what we find! Thanks Guys!
  • Solo angler proudly holding two small sharks on a covered marina dock, with additional fish arranged on a nearby fillet table.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Bonnethead Shark
    Elizabeth G.
    Elizabeth G.
    This was a very fun and exciting trip. We will definitely be coming back and fishing with them again. Captain and crew were very helpful and we learned a lot.
  • Two adult anglers proudly holding large red snapper aboard a fishing boat offshore.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Fishing is heating up
  • A cooler filled with freshly caught Redfish and other species, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Timothy B.
    Timothy B.
    We 6 adult anglers arrived early. Discussed the weather prediction of 21 mph winds with 31 mph gusts. Captain Jacob said we could go out and see and reschedule if necessary. It took 45 min of our 4 hr time to get to the jetty’s. Waves were so bad they could not anchor and the waves were crashing over the bow. We made two moves none were calm seas. Paid extra to have a bathroom it was dangerous , water on the floor. The area for fishing was only good for 3-4 anglers and 2 crew. No place to sit and fish. There was not one calm water moment we were beat up when finished. You must be very agile to maneuver the dock obstacles getting in and out of the boat. Our actual fishing time was maybe 1.5 hours because they had to go so slow to stay upright. All we caught were hammer heads. Our captain Jacob and Cade were super nice and fantastic about keeping the hook baited and cleaning our fish, however we were not told about any emergency procedures or even where to locate the life jackets. We feel cheated at $1250 to ride around getting beat up in the white caps with no quality or equal fishing time. Gang did enjoy seeing the porpoise and feeding the pelicans. Not exactly the dream fishing trip we hoped for.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large fish on a boat, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    She fought this big bull red her first catch
  • Adult angler holding a large redfish over the coastal waters from a fishing boat.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Any day is a great day on the water
  • A proud angler displaying a large Redfish on a fishing charter, with a scenic coastal backdrop.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Another satisfied fisherman with a nice catch
  • Cooler packed with multiple red snapper on ice aboard a fishing boat.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    This is how it's done when you fish in luxury with a luxury boat and not a small center console we provide everything that you need full size bathroom beds TV shower if you need to take a shower full size kitchen you get it all with us plus undercover parking for your vehicle and you park within 20 ft of the boat so why go with the cramped little boats when you can go with us for about the same price
  • Three large Mackerel stored on ice in a cooler, ready for processing after a successful fishing trip.
    You can always run a small boat but with us you rent a larger boat and get more for your money and even for your car you get undercover parking

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
38 ft
Year built
1988
Restored in
2023
Boat manufacturer
Bertram
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Caterpillar
Powered by
2 x 375HP
Max cruising speed
24 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
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Full size bathroom with toilet and shower
Air conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Live bait well
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Multimedia system
Outriggers
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
We provide live fate with live well when we're fishing for certain types of fish
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
We provide fish cleaning and filleting plus packaging at no charge
Drinks
Water
First mate
He is educated. And grateful and a hard worker

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.
More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
Age 7+ for jetty & bay; age 10+ for offshore.
You keep catch

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
 Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Galveston right now

CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
FlounderFlounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
RedfishRedfish
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
Tuna (Blackfin)Tuna (Blackfin)

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