UpScale Anglers
UpScale Anglers
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If you're ready to love fishing in Galveston, look no further than UpScale Anglers. Captain Tyler and his team of experienced captains bring aboard years of local experience.
These waters are known for Redfish, Black Drum, Flounder, Sheepshead, Speckled Trout, Spanish Mackerel, Jack Crevalle, Blacktip Shark, Bonnethead Shark, Bull Shark, Hammerhead Shark, and more – with any luck, you'll have tight lines in no time. On the day of your trip, you're likely to use light or heavy tackle.
Feel free to keep some of the fish you catch within the legal limit. Our captains will even clean your catch for you. How's that for fresh seafood?
Looking to get the whole family outdoors? Kids are absolutely welcome! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Also, remember to bring snacks so that nobody gets cranky on an empty belly! Cold bottled water is provided.
You'll be welcome aboard a 26' Center console with space for 6 passengers. It comes with all the essentials.
Rods, reels, tackle, and bait are provided.
Anyone ages 17 years and older who is fishing needs a Texas saltwater fishing license (with Red Drum and Speckled Trout tag if you want to keep any of those you catch) before the trip. These are available at local retailers such as Academy Sports & Outdoors. Bull Red and Speckled Trout (depending on size) require a tag to keep them, so make sure you have those tags.
Some essentials you'll want to bring are sunblock (non-spray), sunglasses, and drinks (no glass containers please). Ice cold bottled water is provided.
Get in touch with UpScale Anglers below and start planning your trip today!
If you're ready to love fishing in Galveston, look no further than UpScale Anglers. Captain Tyler and his team of experienced captains bring aboard years of local experience.
These waters are known for Redfish, Black Drum, Flounder, Sheepshead, Speckled Trout, Spanish Mackerel, Jack Crevalle, Blacktip Shark, Bonnethead Shark, Bull Shark, Hammerhead Shark, and more – with any luck, you'll have tight lines in no time. On the day of your trip, you're likely to use light or heavy tackle.
Feel free to keep some of the fish you catch within the legal limit. Our captains will even clean your catch for you. How's that for fresh seafood?
Looking to get the whole family outdoors? Kids are absolutely welcome! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Also, remember to bring snacks so that nobody gets cranky on an empty belly! Cold bottled water is provided.
You'll be welcome aboard a 26' Center console with space for 6 passengers. It comes with all the essentials.
Rods, reels, tackle, and bait are provided.
Anyone ages 17 years and older who is fishing needs a Texas saltwater fishing license (with Red Drum and Speckled Trout tag if you want to keep any of those you catch) before the trip. These are available at local retailers such as Academy Sports & Outdoors. Bull Red and Speckled Trout (depending on size) require a tag to keep them, so make sure you have those tags.
Some essentials you'll want to bring are sunblock (non-spray), sunglasses, and drinks (no glass containers please). Ice cold bottled water is provided.
Get in touch with UpScale Anglers below and start planning your trip today!
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Booked this trip for my eight-year-old grandson’s first bay fishing trip. We went with the 4 hour bay/jetty trip. His Poppy and Uncle went along for the ride. Captain Robbie and Deck Hand Landon met and exceeded expectations. He caught close to 30 bait fish to start and then the hunt was on! He caught black drum, steelhead, trout and most excitingly a 4 foot sandbar shark. Couldn’t ask for a better trip or a better captain and deck hand. He even got to talk a little smack to his uncle for catching more fish! Would definitely recommend UpScale Anglers as well as Robbie and Landon.
Captain Robbie and Lando made the trip fun for our family. He was knowledgeable about what was out there to catch. I enjoyed catching the bait fish, then the dinner fish and topped it off with shark and stingray fishing. Definite highlight of the trip was the massive approximately 9 foot and 300 pound lemon shark we hooked into. Took us for a ride for 45 minutes and 3/4 of a mile. Captain Robbie kept everyone involved and the mood exciting. Definitely the most electric fishing charter we have been on, and thats with dozens of trips worth of experience. These two guys knew their stuff and were super friendly and great with us and our younger son. Upscale anglers is definitely the charter to go with for family trips, boys trips, and just a great time in general.
Thank you for choosing UpScale Anglers for your fishing experience! We appreciate you taking the time to leave your review. Our crew enjoyed spending the day on the water with you and being part of helping you make the memories you will carry with you. We look forward to seeing you again and taking you out on another trip.
Robbie & Landon were awesome. We got gas and bait then got to the 1st spot dropped anchor and ddnt move once. They put us on fish and we wete hooking up to the very end. Caught 3 bull reds at least 36+ inches, red fish and a trophy trout. We recommend Robbie and Landon with Upscale Anglers ALL DAY!
My family and I had an incredible trip with Upscale Anglers in Galveston. Captain Adam and Deckhand Tristen run a tight ship—they’re fun to be around, they know the water like the back of their hand, and they kept us on the fish all day. My son landed his personal best Bull Red, and I came within inches of topping mine. My wife and daughter caught more fish than they ever have on a trip, and the crew stayed on top of everything—rebaiting, resetting lines, and making sure we were always fishing, not waiting. Great people, great energy, and a great day on the water. We’ll be back, no question.
Thank you for choosing UpScale Anglers! It was an absolute pleasure having you on board. We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your trip, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. We look forward to getting you back out on the water soon!
For those reading this, you WILL have fun. This team had been in constant communication with me from the day i booked my trip. We had the pleasure of having Anthony and Sean guide us along the water. They educated those in our group who didnt know how to fish into building the confidence to be able to hook a huge bullshark. They keep us busy in the sense that we keep just catching fish. They also educated us on the type of fish we caught. Never the less I highly recommend this team if you want to go out and have a great time. Dont be shy book with them and i promise you, you WONT regret it. Overall in simple word thia trip was FUN.
Thanks for fishing with UpScale Anglers! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great time and appreciate your kind review. It was awesome spending the day with you — can’t wait to have you back on the water with us!
FAQs about UpScale Anglers
- US $600 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Bay/Jetty (4 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Bay/Jetty - 12:00 PM (4 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Bay/Jetty - 2:00 PM (4 hours)
- US $750 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Bay/Jetty (6 hours)
- US $750 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Bay/Jetty - 12:00 PM (6 hours)
- US $925 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Shark Hunt (4 hours)
- US $925 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Shark Hunt - 12:00 PM (4 hours)
- US $925 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Shark Hunt - 2:00 PM (4 hours)
- US $1,150 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Shark Hunt (6 hours)
- US $1,150 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Shark Hunt - 12:00 PM (6 hours)
- US $1,525 per group - 8 Hour Trip - State Waters (8 hours)
- US $1,675 per group - 10 Hour Trip - State Waters (10 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Wireless trolling motor Minn Kota.
- Ice box
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (We use a variety of bait on our trips; both live and frozen. The bait used is selected based on the intended catch being targeted. There is a live well on the boat. Bait is included in the cost of your charter.)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Upon return to the dock, Captain Tyler and or a member of his crew will clean and bag your fish for you. We do not have ice available, so please be sure to bring a cooler with ice or have one in your vehicle to safely transport your fish home.)
- Drinks (Cold water available, free of charge.)
- First mate (Our crew enjoys what they do and strive to provide our customers with a great experience. They hope to help you make enjoyable and lasting memories of your fishing adventure. Our crew does work for tips and appreciate any and all.)
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Drift fishing
- Black Drum
- Flounder
- Jack Crevalle
- Redfish
- Shark (Blacktip)
- Shark (Bonnethead)
- Shark (Bull)
- Shark (Hammerhead)
- Sheepshead
- Spanish Mackerel
- Speckled Trout
Your operator
Galveston, Texas, United States
Our licensed captains at UpScale Anglers know the thrill of 'getting on the fish.' Owner and Captain, Tyler Hatfield, is a seasoned guide who began his career in his home state of Iowa as a hunting guide before moving to our coastal paradise eight years ago. His passion for hunting and fishing stretches back to his earliest memories, and owning his own fishing charter has always been a lifelong dream. Even on his days off, Tyler can be found scouting the waters for the best spots to catch Redfish, Black Drum, Sheepshead, and Sharks. One of his personal favorite catches was a 6-foot Blacktip Shark in the summer of 2022, which leapt out of the water multiple times during the fight. UpScale Anglers is a family-owned business and has carefully chosen our crew to make sure we not only have experience but personality. Our crew has a passion for fishing and welcome the opportunity to share that passion and their experience with you. We strive to make sure each and every customer experiences the thrill of fishing in Galveston and leaves with memories to last a lifetime. As passionate and experienced guides, our team of captains enjoy sharing their love for great fishing with our customers. With Captain Tyler and his crew of captains at the helm, you can expect exceptional service, a fun atmosphere, and a great time on the water.
Tyler H.
Captain
Lori W.
Business partner
Shawn W.
First mate
Jacob A.
Captain
Ian R.
Captain
Cheyenne H.
Staff
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How cancellations work
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.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
How you can pay
Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
No additional fees.
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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
Bank transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Galveston right now
Black Drum
Flounder
Redfish
Shark (Blacktip)
Shark (Hammerhead)
Spanish Mackerel
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