Galveston Island Fishing Charter runs angling trips out of Galveston and offers to show you what the local fishery is all about.

Capt. Kip aims to tailor every trip to your specific needs, so let him know what you’re after! Depending on the trip and species, you’ll be using techniques like bottom fishing, trolling, and drift fishing. You’re looking at trips where you’ll usually go after the likes of Flounder, King Mackerel, Snapper, Cobia, Dolphin, and Amberjack, depending on the weather and time of year.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 25’ Grady-White, when available you will be upgraded to a 38 ft Bertram at no extra charge. boats that can safely handle your anglers. This boat features a toilet, an AC, a TV, and a refrigerator. When it comes to rods, reels, and terminal tackle, everything you need is included in the price. Please make sure to buy a valid fishing license ahead of time.

There will be a first mate on board to help you with anything you need. Tips for good service are always appreciated. Up for a family trip? This is a children-friendly business, so bring your loved ones to share these memories with. You can keep anything you catch as long as it’s legal to do so.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Galveston Island Fishing Charter.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Dolphin Watching 3 hours
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 9:30 AM
    US $450
    Go on a private dolphin watch tour for six persons. If you have children on board they will be welcome to drive the boat with a captain's help to add to the fun of the trip. If you are a kid at heart you also will be able to drive the boat with the captain's directions. This trip can happen several times a day pick your time.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Afternoon Bay & Jetty 6 MAN
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jan 1 - Feb 8
    US $1,100
    Fish for Bull Reds, Flounder, Trout, and more.
    Targeted fish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Morning Bay/Jetty 6 Man
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Jan 1 - Feb 28
    US $1,100
    Fish for Bull Reds, Flounder, Trout, and more.
    Targeted fish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Bay & Jetty (6 MAN)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,300
    Fish for Bull Reds, Flounder, Trout, and more.
    Targeted fish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip – Bay & Jetty (6 MAN)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,600
    Fish for Bull Reds, Flounder, Trout, and more.
    Targeted fish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    10 Hour near shore – Offshore 6 MAN
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $2,995
    Fishing up to 20 miles offshore.
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
  • Private trip
    12 Hour Trip – Near Offshore 6 MAN
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    US $3,295
    Fishing up to 20 miles offshore.
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
  • Private trip
    12 Hours 85 miles Deep Blue 6 MAN
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $3,995
    Deep Blue Water up to 85 miles offshore, Red Snapper, Kingfish, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, and more.
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
  • Private trip
    15 Hour Trip – Deep Blue (6 MAX)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    15 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    US $4,495
    Deep Blue Water up to 95 miles offshore, Red Snapper, Kingfish, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, and more. The trip's length is 15 to 16 hours.
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
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FAQs about Galveston Island Fishing Charter

Galveston Island Fishing Charter offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group - Dolphin Watching 3 hours (3 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - 5 Hour Afternoon Bay & Jetty 6 MAN (5 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - 5 Hour Morning Bay/Jetty 6 Man (5 hours)
  • US $1,300 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Bay & Jetty (6 MAN) (8 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group - 10 Hour Trip – Bay & Jetty (6 MAN) (10 hours)
  • US $2,995 per group - 10 Hour near shore – Offshore 6 MAN (10 hours)
  • US $3,295 per group - 12 Hour Trip – Near Offshore 6 MAN (12 hours)
  • US $3,995 per group - 12 Hours 85 miles Deep Blue 6 MAN (12 hours)
  • US $4,495 per group - 15 Hour Trip – Deep Blue (6 MAX) (15 hours)

When you book a trip with Galveston Island Fishing Charter, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Outriggers
  • Spearfishing Equipment
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Galveston Island Fishing Charter include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate

Galveston Island Fishing Charter offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Galveston Island Fishing Charter offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Galveston Island Fishing Charter include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Flounder
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Redfish
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Charter Operator

Galveston Island Fishing Charter
Galveston, Texas, United States
ID & license verified
8 Customer reviews
Response time 9 hours
Member since October 2022
Words from the owner: "My dad took me fishing when I was just a kid, and like my first fish, I was hooked. I opened my first charter company when I was 22 and have never looked back".

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Flounder Flounder

Boat specs

Grady-White (Sportfishing) originally built in 1988. Powered by 2 200HP Johnson engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 25 knots.

Length
25 ft
Capacity
7 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Galveston to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch

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
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2.5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.2 / 5
out of 5 stars from 8 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.4 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience
Very good
4.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (14)
5 hour trip with captain jacob
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
75%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Kristi W.
Shiprock, NM
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

5 hour bay jetty trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Morning Bay/Jetty 6 Man on June 21, 2023
We were a family of 5, comfortable accommodations. Ryan and Jacob were first mates and made the trip wonderful, very personable...
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Jacob W.
Houston, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5 hour trip with captain jacob

5 Hour Morning Bay/Jetty 6 Man on December 4, 2023
Me and my family went out with the captain and his deckhand and they did their job by getting us some big red fish and some...
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Cassie H.
Houston, Texas
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Memories to last a lifetime!

5 Hour Morning Bay/Jetty 6 Man on April 27, 2023
We took our older grandkids (13, 15, and 18) out for a day on the water and to do some fishing.  The old saying beginners’...
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Galveston Deep Sea Fishing Charters
Houston, Texas
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5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Jetty Fishing

5 Hour Afternoon Bay & Jetty 6 MAN on September 9, 2023
Every time we go out on Integrity we catch fish for everyone.
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Robert H.
Las Cruces, NM
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Excellent
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
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8 hour trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – Bay & Jetty (6 MAN) on June 10, 2023
Fun time great crew weather sucked but still caught fish. As always had a big one on the line that got away! Great time I would...
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