UpScale Anglers

4.8/5 (261 reviews)

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State licensed

715 North Holiday Drive, Galveston, TX 77550, United States–

UpScale Anglers

State licensed

4.8/5 (261 reviews)

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715 North Holiday Drive

Galveston, TX, United States

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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.

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?

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.

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!

Popular features

Live bait

You keep catch

Catch cleaning & filleting

Drinks

Child friendly

Popular features

Live bait

You keep catch

Catch cleaning & filleting

Drinks

Child friendly

Rating

4.8

261 reviews

4.7

Boat & equipment

4.8

Captain & crew

4.7

Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (339)

What anglers say

90%

Great experience

98%

Family friendly

96%

Friendly captain

99%

Good boat

94%

Recommended

93%

Caught fish

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Melissa Justice

Texas, US

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Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

New

Family Fun

10 Hour Trip - State Waters on May 25, 2026 • 5 adults

Took my family fishing, and had a great time! Captain Robbie and Deck Hand Shawn were amazing! Their professionalism and knowledge is above and beyond, went the extra mile to make ensure everyone was comfortable. We were able to catch various species of fish, even caught 2 sharks! 
Will definitely book again in the future.

Reported catch:

David Jepson

Repeat angler

Texas, US

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Member since 2022

•

4 trips

5.0

Verified

Great Family Trip

4 Hour Trip – Bay/Jetty on November 15, 2025 • 5 adults

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.

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Response from Captain

November 16, 2025

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!

Erick Mejia

Repeat angler

San Antonio, TX, US

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Member since 2025

•

2 trips

5.0

Verified

Fun

8 Hour Trip - State Waters on October 13, 2025 • 6 adults

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.

Reported catch:

Response from Captain

October 22, 2025

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!

Eric Browning

Oklahoma, US

•

Member since 2026

4.7

Verified

bay fishing rocked

4 Hour Trip – Bay/Jetty - 12:00 PM on March 20, 2026 • 3 adults • 2 children

Captain Robbie delivered an outstanding bay fishing experience! His deep expertise shone through as he expertly guided us to prime spots and helped us land three impressive sharks—one pushing 150 pounds—plus solid sheepshead and drum. His colorful, no-nonsense style added real character and kept the energy high all day. The weather was perfect, the action was nonstop, and we had an absolute blast. Highly recommend—Captain Robbie is the real deal!

Reported catch:

Aaron Savallo

Texas, US

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Member since 2025

4.7

Verified

Got Worried

6 Hour Trip – Bay/Jetty on September 27, 2025 • 4 adults

Man I 
was getting worried that we had booked a trip on one of those days when the fish arent bitting. We werent getting any big bites at first, just bait fish and some little fish you dont want to keep. The Captain was geeting just as mad about no big fish as we were, which made me feel better because he wasnt just like oh well the fish arent bitting. He took us to one last spot before our time ran out and got us hooked on to three good size Reds. The deck hand and the captain both were awesome, probably one of the better fishing trips I’ve been on in Galveston. I will definitely be fishing with Captain Anthony and Upscale Anglers again!!

Reported catch:

Response from Captain

October 22, 2025

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!

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2 Hour - Beginner Trip

2 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 2:00 PM)

Seasonal trip

Nov 1 - Feb 28

US $450

Entire boat: up to 6 people

US $450

Entire boat: up to 6 people

4 Hour Trip – Bay/Jetty

4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 12:00 PM)

US $600

Entire boat: up to 4 people

US $600

Entire boat: up to 4 people

6 Hour Trip – Bay/Jetty

6 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 12:00 PM)

US $750

Entire boat: up to 4 people

US $750

Entire boat: up to 4 people

6 Hour Trip – Shark Hunt

6 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 12:00 PM)

Seasonal trip

Apr 15 - Oct 15

US $1,150

Entire boat: up to 6 people

US $1,150

Entire boat: up to 6 people

8 Hour Trip - State Waters

8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM

US $1,525

Entire boat: up to 6 people

US $1,525

Entire boat: up to 6 people

10 Hour Trip - State Waters

10 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM

US $1,675

Entire boat: up to 6 people

US $1,675

Entire boat: up to 6 people

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Rating

4.8

261 reviews

4.7

Boat & equipment

4.8

Captain & crew

4.7

Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (339)

What anglers say

90%

Great experience

98%

Family friendly

96%

Friendly captain

99%

Good boat

94%

Recommended

93%

Caught fish

All reviews (261)

Filter

Sort by: Featured

Showing 1 – 5 of 261 reviews

Melissa Justice

Texas, US

Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

New

Family Fun

10 Hour Trip - State Waters on May 25, 2026 • 5 adults

Took my family fishing, and had a great time! Captain Robbie and Deck Hand Shawn were amazing! Their professionalism and knowledge is above and beyond, went the extra mile to make ensure everyone was comfortable. We were able to catch various species of fish, even caught 2 sharks! 
Will definitely book again in the future.

Reported catch:

David Jepson

Repeat angler

Texas, US

Member since 2022

4 trips

5.0

Verified

Great Family Trip

4 Hour Trip – Bay/Jetty on November 15, 2025 • 5 adults

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.

Reported catch:

Response from Captain

November 16, 2025

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!

Erick Mejia

Repeat angler

San Antonio, TX, US

Member since 2025

2 trips

5.0

Verified

Fun

8 Hour Trip - State Waters on October 13, 2025 • 6 adults

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.

Reported catch:

Response from Captain

October 22, 2025

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!

Eric Browning

Oklahoma, US

Member since 2026

4.7

Verified

bay fishing rocked

4 Hour Trip – Bay/Jetty - 12:00 PM on March 20, 2026 • 3 adults • 2 children

Captain Robbie delivered an outstanding bay fishing experience! His deep expertise shone through as he expertly guided us to prime spots and helped us land three impressive sharks—one pushing 150 pounds—plus solid sheepshead and drum. His colorful, no-nonsense style added real character and kept the energy high all day. The weather was perfect, the action was nonstop, and we had an absolute blast. Highly recommend—Captain Robbie is the real deal!

Reported catch:

Aaron Savallo

Texas, US

Member since 2025

4.7

Verified

Got Worried

6 Hour Trip – Bay/Jetty on September 27, 2025 • 4 adults

Man I 
was getting worried that we had booked a trip on one of those days when the fish arent bitting. We werent getting any big bites at first, just bait fish and some little fish you dont want to keep. The Captain was geeting just as mad about no big fish as we were, which made me feel better because he wasnt just like oh well the fish arent bitting. He took us to one last spot before our time ran out and got us hooked on to three good size Reds. The deck hand and the captain both were awesome, probably one of the better fishing trips I’ve been on in Galveston. I will definitely be fishing with Captain Anthony and Upscale Anglers again!!

Reported catch:

Response from Captain

October 22, 2025

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

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What is the boat like?

Boat category

Center console boats

Capacity

6 persons

Boat length

26 ft

Year built

2009

Boat manufacturer

Sea Hunt

Boat type

Center console

Engine model

Yamaha

2 x 150HP

Max cruising speed

44 knots

UpScale Anglers

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Anglers' gallery (339)

What anglers say

All reviews (261)

Trip availability and prices

Rating

Anglers' gallery (339)

What anglers say

All reviews (261)

FAQs about UpScale Anglers

The fish you can target

What is the boat like?

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