UpScale Anglers
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UpScale Anglers

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Excellent
4.8 / 5
(123 reviews)
• Angler's Choice
Map of Galveston, TX, United States
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. Your guide for the day is Captain Tyler, bringing 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. Capt. Tyler can 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 and all the essentials. There’s a toilet on board for your convenience.

Rods, reels, tackle, and bait are provided.

Any adult who is fishing needs a Texas saltwater fishing license (with Red Bull tag if you want to keep any of those you catch) before the trip. These are available online, or most sporting goods stores. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.

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 Capt. Tyler below and start planning your trip today!

  • Live Bait
  • You Keep Catch
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Toilet
  • Child Friendly
  • Ice Box
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Jetty (2PM)
    In demand! Last booked: 6 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $475
    A great chance to catch a variety of fish for eating and fighting. The possibilities are wide with the hope of catching Redfish, Black Drum, Flounder, Sheepshead, Croaker, Speckled Trout, Spanish Mackerel, and Stingrays. Includes: Bait and tackle; safety gear; ice cold water; toilet; and cleaning your catch. Each person over 17 that will fish needs a Texas salt water fishing license with Red Drum tag. (Youth may want a Red Drum tag.) Feel free to bring snacks and beverages (no glass please).
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Jetty (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $475
    A great chance to catch a variety of fish for eating and fighting. The possibilities are wide with the hope of catching Redfish, Black Drum, Flounder, Sheepshead, Croaker, Speckled Trout, Spanish Mackerel, and Stingrays. Includes: Bait and tackle; safety gear; ice cold water; toilet; and cleaning your catch. Each person over 17 that will fish needs a Texas salt water fishing license with Red Drum tag. (Youth may want a Red Drum tag.) Feel free to bring snacks and beverages (no glass please).
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Jetty (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $475
    A great chance to catch a variety of fish for eating and fighting. The possibilities are wide with the hope of catching Redfish, Black Drum, Flounder, Sheepshead, Croaker, Speckled Trout, Spanish Mackerel, and Stingrays. Includes: Bait and tackle; safety gear; ice cold water; toilet; and cleaning your catch. Each person over 17 that will fish needs a Texas salt water fishing license with Red Drum tag. (Youth may want a Red Drum tag.) Feel free to bring snacks and beverages (no glass please).
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Jetty (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 6 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $650
    All of the action-packed adventure of our shorter trip with more time to make memories. Possible catches include Redfish, Black Drum, Flounder, Sheepshead, Croaker, Speckled Trout, Spanish Mackerel, and Stingrays. Charter includes: Bait and tackle; safety gear; ice cold water; toilet; and cleaning your catch. Each person over 17 that will fish needs a Texas salt water fishing license with Red Drum tag. (Youth may want a Red Drum tag.) Feel free to bring snacks and beverages (no glass please).
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Jetty (PM)
    In demand! Last booked: 3 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $650
    All of the action-packed adventure of our shorter trip with more time to make memories. Possible catches include Redfish, Black Drum, Flounder, Sheepshead, Croaker, Speckled Trout, Spanish Mackerel, and Stingrays. Charter includes: Bait and tackle; safety gear; ice cold water; toilet; and cleaning your catch. Each person over 17 that will fish needs a Texas salt water fishing license with Red Drum tag. (Youth may want a Red Drum tag.) Feel free to bring snacks and beverages (no glass please).
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Shark Hunt (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $1,000
    Looking for some shark action? Blacktip, Bonnethead, Bulls, and Hammerheads are all possible on this 6-hour adventure! Your trip includes: Bait and tackle; safety gear; ice cold water; toilet; and cleaning your catch. Each person over 17 that will fish needs a Texas salt water fishing license. Feel free to bring snacks and beverages (no glass please).
    Targeted fish
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Shark Hunt (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $1,000
    Looking for some shark action? Blacktip, Bonnethead, Bulls, and Hammerheads are all possible on this 6-hour adventure! Your trip includes: Bait and tackle; safety gear; ice cold water; toilet; and cleaning your catch. Each person over 17 that will fish needs a Texas salt water fishing license. Feel free to bring snacks and beverages (no glass please).
    Targeted fish
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
  • Private trip
    8 Hour State Waters - NEW SPECIAL
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $1,400
    Ride out 10 miles into State Waters. Experience the excitement of catching a Jack Crevalle, Cobia, King, and other species found farther out. Enjoy the thrill of fighting a larger shark to share your ride back into shore.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Spadefish
    Spadefish
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 123 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
90%
Friendly captain
94%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
93%
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Tyler

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Jetty (AM) on May 11, 2024
Great experience for my 45th birthday. Myself and 5 kiddos had a wonderful time with the Up Scale fishing charter. They did...
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Stephen B.
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5.0 / 5
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Had a great time on Father/Son Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Jetty (2PM) on April 20, 2024
Took my 10 year old son, his two friends and their dads on a fishing trip with Captain Tyler.  His first mate helped bait...
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Veronica O.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Grandson 13 th birthday

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Jetty (2PM) on July 21, 2024
We book a 4 hr trip for my grandson birthday we had to cancel our first date because of hurricane then following date...
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Katie B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Absolutely a fantastic experience!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Jetty (2PM) on November 8, 2023
My husband and I booked a trip with Captain Tyler for our first ever deep sea fishing experience and we were not disappointed!!...
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Joe C.
Excellent
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Fun Half Day

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip – Jetty (PM) on September 28, 2024
Enjoyed going and fishing with Tyler and his wife. Would recommend them to anyone looking for a Captain who knows Galveston...
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FAQs about UpScale Anglers

UpScale Anglers offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $475 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Jetty (2PM) (4 hours)
  • US $475 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Jetty (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $475 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Jetty (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Jetty (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Jetty (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Shark Hunt (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Shark Hunt (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,400 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 8 Hour State Waters - NEW SPECIAL (8 hours)
When you book a trip with UpScale Anglers, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet There is a portable toilet on our boat that is in an enclosed area and available for use.
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box
  • Radar
Trips booked with UpScale Anglers include:
  • 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 us available, free if 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.)
UpScale Anglers offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
UpScale Anglers offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
Top targeted fish species with UpScale Anglers include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bonnethead)
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Shark (Hammerhead)
  • Sheepshead
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout

Meet the Captain

Tyler Hatfield
Galveston, Texas, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
123 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2023
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Our licensed captain understands the thrill of 'getting on the fish'. 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 six years ago. His passion for hunting and fishing dates back to his earliest memories, and owning his own fishing charter has always been a dream. Even on his days off, you'll find him scouting the water for the best spots to catch gamefish like Redfish, Black Drum, Sheepshead, and Shark. His personal favorite catch was a 6-foot Blacktip Shark that he caught in the summer of 2022, jumping out of the water multiple times. As a passionate and experienced guide, Tyler enjoys sharing his love for great fishing with his customers. With Captain Tyler at the helm, you can expect exceptional service, a fun atmosphere, and a great time on the water.
Our Team
Tyler H.
Captain
Deja S.
First mate
Lori W.
Business associate
Shawn W.
First mate
Jake I.
Captain

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Flounder Flounder
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle
Redfish Redfish

Boat specs

Boat Image
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
Powered by
2 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
44 knots

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling

Amenities

Toilet
There is a portable toilet on our boat that is in an enclosed area and available for use.
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

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 us available, free if 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.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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 not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Captain Tyler and his crew love taking children along on fishing adventures. They enjoy teaching and sharing their love and passion for fishing with kids of all ages.
You Keep Catch
Disabled Accessible
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Payment

Pay online in full

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

No additional fees.
Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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
PayPal
Checks
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Shark anyone?
Shark anyone?
September 22, 2024
Helping our customer experience the thrill of reeling in the “big one” and making a memory he’ll never forget!
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