Get The Net Guide Services, Crystal Beach Tx

5.0

(13 reviews)

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1183 North Stingaree Drive, Bolivar Peninsula, TX 77650, United States–

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Get The Net Guide Services, Crystal Beach Tx

Bolivar Peninsula, TX, United States

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24 ft

5.0

(13 reviews)

Captain Jeff began fishing and hunting at the age of 5. It was there he began a passion and love for sharing the outdoor experience with others.

His primary waters are Galveston East Bay, docking out of Stingaree Canal, in Crystal Beach, where he has spent the last 35 years saltwater fishing, and the last 10 as a full-time resident to better focus on the ever-changing fish patterns to get clients on the fish.

Whether you prefer fishing the shallows in the marsh, or the reefs out deep, he would love to have you along and will work to design a trip that exceeds your expectations.

Captain Jeff is a Christian family man who enjoys nothing more than putting smiles on kids' faces when they achieve that impressive or first-time catch and will work hard to make it an enjoyable day on the water.

You will be fishing out of a Texas Made SouthShore Center Console, with a Honda 250HP 4 stroke V6 to get you to the spots and back with safety and reliability, and for convenience, you will be taking off from our private dock and fish camp, eliminating the crowds at the marina during the peak season.

Captain Jeff specializes in teaching trips with artificial lures. We strive to always make it a Great Day enjoying, and admiring God's beauty on the waters of Galveston Bay.

Captain Jeff began fishing and hunting at the age of 5. It was there he began a passion and love for sharing the outdoor experience with others.

Whether you prefer fishing the shallows in the marsh, or the reefs out deep, he would love to have you along and will work to design a trip that exceeds your expectations.

Captain Jeff specializes in teaching trips with artificial lures. We strive to always make it a Great Day enjoying, and admiring God's beauty on the waters of Galveston Bay.

Captain

Jeff Brandon

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Popular features

You keep catch

Catch cleaning & filleting

Drinks

Child friendly

Rods, reels & tackle

Popular features

You keep catch

Catch cleaning & filleting

Drinks

Child friendly

Rods, reels & tackle

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5 Hour Early AM Bay Fishing Trip

FREE Cancellation 7 days notice

5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM

US $600

Entire boat: 2 people

US $600

Entire boat: 2 people

4 Hour PM Bay Fishing Trip

FREE Cancellation 7 days notice

4 hour trip starts at 4:00 PM

US $600

Entire boat: 2 people

US $600

Entire boat: 2 people

Full Day Bay Fishing Trip 8 Hours

FREE Cancellation 7 days notice

8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM

US $800

Entire boat: 2 people

US $800

Entire boat: 2 people

Customer reviews

Rating

5.0

13 reviews

5.0

Boat & equipment

5.0

Captain & crew

4.9

Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (9)

Reviews (13)

Jayme Ballard
Repeat angler
Texas, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
had a great time
5 Hour Early AM Bay Fishing Trip on July 30, 2026 • 2 adults
Don Standrich
Repeat angler
Oklahoma, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Jeff
5 Hour Early AM Bay Fishing Trip on March 16, 2023 • 3 adults
Gary Janacek
Repeat angler
Texas, US
Member since 2024
3 trips
5.0
Verified
March fishing trip
5 Hour Early AM Bay Fishing Trip on March 14, 2025 • 3 adults • 1 child
Jack Flynn
Member since 2023
5.0
April fishing trip
5 Hour Early AM Bay Fishing Trip on April 22, 2023
Good find on Bolivar. I'd expect this guy to have his own fishing show with how great he was. Great gear, great boat and expert knowledge. i'll go back if I'm ever in the area again. A relaxing time and great way to spend the day.
Jerry Henry
Member since 2023
5.0
Fun for the Whole Family
on April 13, 2023
I had the best time fishing on the bay. We caught lots of trout and black drum! Jeff's experience is unmatched. Book a trip for the whole family, you won't regret it!
Linden Lansford
Repeat angler
Texas, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
5.0
Verified
5 Hour Early AM Bay Fishing Trip on July 1, 2023 • 4 adults
Jeff was very thorough to make sure everyone was able to fish with equipment they preferred and was always ready to help if someone had an issue.
Luis Maldonado
Texas, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Great day
5 Hour Early AM Bay Fishing Trip on June 9, 2023 • 4 adults
We had a great day on the bay! Jeff is super nice and he works his butt off to put us on fish. Will definitely do it again
John Rabalais
Member since 2023
5.0
Evening trip
5 Hour Early AM Bay Fishing Trip on April 26, 2023
Excellent and experienced fishing guide. If you don't catch fish with this guy, something is wrong with you.
Brian Simmons
Member since 2023
5.0
Day trip with Captain Brandon
4 Hour PM Bay Fishing Trip on March 25, 2023
Beautiful weather, caught my limit of specs. Jeff was awesome. Great guide.
Mark Rainwater
Member since 2023
5.0
Full Day with Captain Jeff
4 Hour PM Bay Fishing Trip on January 21, 2023
Jeff knows the water and fishing trends. Very safe & a great trip. Will book again!

FAQs about Get The Net Guide Services, Crystal Beach Tx

What are the trip rates for Get The Net Guide Services, Crystal Beach Tx?

Get The Net Guide Services, Crystal Beach Tx offers the following trips to customers:

US $600 per group, additional US $125 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour PM Bay Fishing Trip (4 hours)
US $600 per group, additional US $125 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Early AM Bay Fishing Trip (5 hours)
US $800 per group, additional US $125 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Bay Fishing Trip 8 Hours (8 hours)

Which amenities are available onboard with Get The Net Guide Services, Crystal Beach Tx?

When you book a trip with Get The Net Guide Services, Crystal Beach Tx, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor

What's included in the trip price with Get The Net Guide Services, Crystal Beach Tx?

Trips booked with Get The Net Guide Services, Crystal Beach Tx include:

Rods, reels & tackle (Or you can bring your own if you prefer)
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks (Water and Gatorade provided along with ice chest )

What types of fishing does Get The Net Guide Services, Crystal Beach Tx offer?

Get The Net Guide Services, Crystal Beach Tx offers the following types of fishing:

Inshore fishing (Focus is on East Bay out of Crystal Beach )
Flats fishing

What fishing techniques does Get The Net Guide Services, Crystal Beach Tx offer?

Get The Net Guide Services, Crystal Beach Tx offers the following fishing techniques:

Light tackle
Bottom fishing
Spinning
Popping
Drift fishing

Which fish species can I catch with Get The Net Guide Services, Crystal Beach Tx?

Top targeted fish species with Get The Net Guide Services, Crystal Beach Tx include:

Redfish
Speckled Trout

Your captain

Jeff Brandon

Bolivar Peninsula, Texas, United States

36 Fishing Reports

ID & license verified

13 Customer reviews

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Member since April 2022

Capt. Jeff is located on Stingaree Canal on East Galveston Bay (Crystal Beach) where you will fish aboard a Texas Made Gulf Coast vessel. These waters are known for Redfish and Trout and he will show you how and where to catch them, whether you're popping or spinning. With 35 years of saltwater experience on Galveston Bay, he has a trick or two up his sleeve. Family, Friendly, and Fun describe the reviews from Capt Jeff's ecstatic clients and he promises to make your day on the water a memory that lasts forever.

Jeff Brandon

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The fish you can target

Redfish

Speckled Trout

Redfish

Speckled Trout

Real catches by this captain

Redfish
5 days agoSurface water temperature is 75 degrees. We once again started out fishing shoreline shell beds for Trout and Redfish before daylight. We have been using light colored paddle tails with 1/8 oz heads, as well as under a popping cork with a 12” leader. The topwater bite has picked up for us, as well as the suspending jerkbait bite, so if you like those techniques, now is the time to get on the water and make it happen. We have had some good success fishing rocks in the intracoastal, as well as grass lines with drains, and windblown points when the conditions line up. We have also had some good days catching specks, sand trout, and some huge Reds on open water reefs, when the wind has worked in our favor throwing Deadly Dudley Tails with ¼ oz heads. We have also found a some slot and Bull Reds pushing shrimp down the grass lines, with the recent high tides and good tidal movement of late. The crowds have thinned and the weather is getting right, so now is the time to book your fall and winter trips and get out and enjoy all the upper Texas Coast has to offer. Until Next Time – Captain Jeff Brandon – Get the Net Guide Services, LLC – Year-Round artificial lure, Fishing Guide, 1183 N Stingaree Dr, Crystal Beach, Texas
Redfish
Jayme B.3 months ago
Speckled Trout
2 years ago Surface water temperature is 86 degrees. As in previous weeks, the water clarity is still stirred up in the majority of East Galveston Bay, with clearer water as you get closer to the western portion of the Bay, with a distinct line as you venture closer over to Galveston. We are finding a few trout & reds in the intracoastal around structure. This past week we have burned a good deal of gas and time taking the 40 min ride over to the Jettys to find clear water and a solid trout bite. We are utilizing Mirror Lure suspending hard baits, Swim Baits, and Tails with 1/8 oz heads in light colors. Our clients are still enjoying excellent success using Fish Smack Popping corks with a 1-to-2-foot leader above shrimp imitation lures, as well as Salt & Pepper Tails by WacAttack. The Topwater bite has still been good when utilized on our early morning and late afternoon trips, so if you like throwing walking baits, now is a great time to get on the water and make it happen. Until Next Time – Captain Jeff Brandon – Get the Net Guide Services, LLC – Year-Round artificial lure, Fishing Guide
3 years agoSurface water temperature 75 degrees. Water clarity Good for East Galveston Bay. We battled the typical Springtime winds again this week, so it once again limited where we were able to fish effectively. We found good numbers of solid trout on the Shorelines over shell pockets and within proximity to drains where we had good current movement. If you see bait flipping on the surface the fish are close by, if not, you are best to move on to another spot, after making a few casts. The lighter the jig head the better (1/16 to 1/4), determined by the wind and current, and tails without paddles, are still performing the best, as we were utilizing Anahuac based, Wac Assassin’s in Pearly White & Chartreuse, depending upon clarity and light conditions. This week Fish Smack Popping corks with a 1-to-2-foot leader above a Marker 54 Glide Shrimp has been the top performer for our fishing friends. with a hard pop and about a 5 second pause gathering the most strikes. The new 1/8 oz Shrimplets are coming on strong as well, catching some of our larger trout. The Topwater bite has also been good of late, so if you like throwing walking baits, now is the time. Spring is here and fishing will continue to heat up as the water warms up, so grab your family and friends and beat the crowds on East Galveston Bay.
Speckled Trout
3 years agoSurface water temperature 76 degrees. Water clarity is normal for East Galveston Bay, with the further East you travel the more stirred up the water is. With the high tides and strong South/Southeast winds we battled this week we were limited to fishing close to the shoreline over scattered shell and back in the back lakes to hide from the wind the best we could. As in previous weeks, if you see active bait the fish are close by. Anchor or PowerPole down and fan cast the entire area, as this week we were able to catch multiple limits of trout from just a couple of small areas. If you get into an area and do not see bait activity, make a few casts, and move on, as our experience has been, if you find good amounts of bait the fish are close by. This week we have thrown ¼ oz jig heads with Wac Attack straight tails in Monkey Milk, Top Waters, as well as marker 54 Glide Shrimp, under a 1’ – 2’ leader and a Fish Smack Popping Cork. The popping cork/shrimp setup was the top performer for our fishing clients this week resulting in some of the most aggressive bites of the year. We also managed to catch several over the slot Redfish this week in the same areas, as well as some nice flounder. Spring is finally here, and fishing is continuing to heat up as the water warms and the fronts blowing thru become less disruptive. If you are looking to get out on the water and beat the crowds, now is the perfect time to make it happen, and as always, we will design a trip around your expectations, and guarantee you will have a great time fishing East Galveston Bay. Until Next Time – Captain Jeff Brandon – Get the Net Guide Services, LLC – Year-Round Fishing Guide, 1183 N Stingaree Dr, Crystal Beach, Texas 77650
Flounder
3 years agoThis week’s report: Surface water temperature 78 degrees. Water clarity good for the majority of East Galveston Bay, especially on the South shoreline, with stained water East of Marsh point. This week we fished shell beds in the 2′ – 3’ depth range and found good numbers of Trout and a few reds, and flounder. As in previous weeks, if you catch a fish, power pole down and fan cast the entire area, as we have been picking up several fish in close proximity. If you get into an area and do not see bait activity, make a few casts, and move on, as our experience has been, if you find good amounts of bait the fish are close by. This week we have thrown various size jig heads, depending upon the wind with Wac Attack straight tails in Rollover Moon, as well as marker 54 Glide Shrimp, and the new 1/8 oz Shrimplets, under a 1’ – 2’ leader and a Fish Smack Popping Cork. If you fish late afternoons, the Bulls are chasing bait going down the South shoreline right before dark and will stretch your line if you are looking to battle one for a while. This week the early AM and late PM bite were both strong for us on our charters, and the Topwater bite was stellar. We did not see as much active bait this week, as in previous weeks, but when we found bait we caught fish.
3 years agoSurface water temperature up to 64 degrees, water clarity still stained for the most part in East Galveston Bay, with a few areas with better clarity well in the back of the marsh and back lakes. The fish are becoming more active as we continue to get more salinity back in East Galveston Bay. We had some excellent Speckled Trout catching action once again this week, with Rollover Moon & Chartreuse color tails performing the best for us. Our best catches were fishing ¼ oz jig heads and Wac Attack Assassins in Rollover Moon and Chartreuse, with the fish staged in depths up to 7 feet, with most bites coming out of the 5 foot deep areas. As in previous weeks, we just need the winds to cease a little to allow us to fish more of our wintertime, early Spring areas that continue to be blown out, with the continual fronts pushing through. Fishing will continue to get more consistent as we push into Spring and water temperatures continue to rise, so now is the time to book your trips and get out and enjoy the great outdoors. Until Next Time – Captain Jeff Brandon – Get the Net Guide Services, LLC – Year-Round Fishing Guide, 1183 N Stingaree Dr, Crystal Beach, Texas 77650
Redfish
3 years agoSurface water temperature 54 degrees, water clarity = average for this time of year. This week we have concentrated back in the marsh areas where we can get some protection from the wind and wave action, as well as find some pockets/areas with adequate water depth and slight temperature increases. The Oversize Redfish and Speckled Trout bite has been consistent in deeper cuts in 5 to 7 feet of water utilizing ¼ oz jig heads with Blue Moon / Chartreuse paddle tails. The presentation preferred after the cold front and water temperature drop, was very slow movement of the lure and dragging across the bottom, sometimes even dead sticking it, triggering the most strikes for our anglers. Until Next Time – Captain Jeff Brandon – Get the Net Guide Services, LLC – Year-Round Fishing Guide, 1183 N Stingaree Dr, Crystal Beach, Texas 77650
Redfish
3 years agoSurface water temperature back up to 60 degrees, overall water clarity = Good. North Winds and Low Outgoing Tides have forced us to adjust our tactics, so we have concentrated back in the marsh/bayou areas where we can get some protection from the wind and wave action, as well as find enough water to fish effectively. This Redfish bite has been good around areas where good current flow has bait up against the shorelines/grass lines in 1 to 2 feet of water on shrimp imitation lures under Fish Smack popping corks with an 18” leader, as well as 1/8” jig heads with Glow/Chartreuse Deadly Dudley Rat Tails. Our best solid trout bite this week has been fishing deeper pockets with shell, close to mud flats, triggering the most strikes. Until Next Time – Captain Jeff Brandon – Get the Net Guide Services, LLC – Year-Round Fishing Guide
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Redfish
3 years agoSurface water temperature 57 degrees, water clarity = Good. Northeast winds have once again forced us to adjust our tactics, so we have concentrated back in the marsh areas where we can get some protection from the wind and wave action. This week the Redfish bite has been good around areas where good current flow has bait up against the shorelines/grass lines in 2 to 3 feet of water on shrimp imitation lures under Fish Smack popping corks with an 18” leader. Our best solid trout bite this week has been on ¼ oz jig heads with the Deadly Dudley 5” Rat Tail in Blue Moon / Chartreuse, fishing deeper pockets with shell, close to mud flats, triggering the most strikes. As in previous weeks if we don’t see any nervous bait activity, we move on rather quickly and cover more water finding the zones where the fish are active.

What is the boat like?

Boat category

Center console boats

Capacity

4 persons

Boat length

24 ft

Year built

2015

Boat manufacturer

SouthShore

Boat type

Bay boat

Engine model

Honda

1 x 250HP

Max cruising speed

45 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing

Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Spinning

Popping

Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS

Fishfinder

Live bait well

Wireless trolling motor

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Or you can bring your own if you prefer

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

Drinks

Water and Gatorade provided along with ice chest

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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 agreed upon reservation

Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.

Child friendly

You keep catch

Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

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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:

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

What’s biting in Bolivar Peninsula right now

Redfish

Speckled Trout

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