Dean’s Guide Service

Book your next trip with Dean’s Guide Service and find out what makes the fishing on Tiki Island so unique. Your guide for the day is Captain John; he has more than 10 years of knowledge of fishing on Tiki Island.

Depending on the time of the year, speckled Trout, Sheepshead, Flounder, Black Drum, Redfish, and more inhabit these waters. You may find yourself drift fishing, anchored, or wade fishing using live bait.

Thinking of bringing the whole family? Kids are absolutely welcome! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Also, remember to bring food and drinks so that nobody gets cranky on an empty belly! Captain John will provide you with water and Gatorade.

You’ll be dropping lines from a 24’ Center console with a capacity for 5 passengers. It comes with all the essentials such as rods, reels, and tackle. Live bait is available, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you’ll be catching it yourself.

Before coming aboard, you need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group over the age of 17. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.

Don’t leave home without sunglasses, sunscreen (non-spray), and bottled water. Drinks are included, free of charge. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now, come aboard with Dean’s Guide Service and get hooked!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Beat the heat trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
    US $550
    These trips will start at sunrise or before and fishing until 10:00to try and beat the heat great fishing happens early in the morning anyways
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $500
    Trips are 6 hours long, from sunrise to noonish. We supply live bait, tackle rods and reels, ice, fuel, fish cleaning, and bagging. All you would need to being is a fishing license for everyone over the age of 17. You can bring any preferred food or drinks. I will have water and Gatorade.
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    Full day
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
    US $750
    This trip is a full day fishing adventure targeting multiple species including trout redfish and flounder with lunch provided
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
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FAQs about Dean’s Guide Service

Dean’s Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group, additional US $100 per person after 1 guest - Beat the heat trip (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $175 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $200 per person after 2 guests - Full day (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Dean’s Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS Garmin Echo Map
  • Fishfinder Garmin Echo Map
  • Live Bait Well Two livewells with oxygen systems
  • Wireless Trolling Motor Easy alternative to anchoring and ability sneak up
  • Ice Box 2 RTIC 55 quart coolers

Trips booked with Dean’s Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Water and Gatorade)

Dean’s Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Dean’s Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Dean’s Guide Service include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Speckled Trout

Meet the Captain

John Dean
Tiki Island, Texas, United States
1 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since June 2022
Capt. John has been fishing in the Galveston Bay complex for over 10 years, mainly targeting trophy trout and redfish. He does all types of fishing, from drift fishing to anchored and wade fishing using live bait. On the days when he doesn't have customers, he gets out on the water and searches to find fish to make sure my customers always have the best possible trip while catching fish and making memories that will last a lifetime.

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Flounder Flounder
Redfish Redfish
Sheepshead Sheepshead

Boat specs

Kenner (Center console) originally built in 2008, and restored in 2022. Powered by a 225HP Mercury engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 48 knots.

Length
24 ft
Capacity
5 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Drift Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Garmin Echo Map
Fishfinder
Garmin Echo Map
Live Bait Well
Two livewells with oxygen systems
Wireless Trolling Motor
Easy alternative to anchoring and ability sneak up
Ice Box
2 RTIC 55 quart coolers

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Water and Gatorade

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

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

Listing policies

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

Payment

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
Bank Transfer

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The captain canceled

VERIFIED   May 26, 2023
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