Texas Deep Sea Fishing – 33' Contender
Taking a trip with Texas Deep Sea Fishing is your best choice if you’re interested in deep-sea fishing. Our captains have over 50 years of combined deep-sea fishing experience in Freeport/Galveston waters. They have thousands of days on the Gulf of Mexico in pursuit of Red Snapper, Wahoo, Cobia, Mahi-Mahi, Grouper, Amberjack, Tuna, Shark, King Mackerel, and many others. Full limits, full fish boxes, and fond memories are our specialty!
Over the years, Captains Derwyn and Marshall Booker have had the pleasure of running dozens of offshore fishing boats; always looking for the one that provides the safest, fastest, most comfortable ride. One of the best in their opinion is their 33’ Contender. With 600 horsepower on the stern, it boasts a top speed of 60 mph and a cruising speed of over 30 mph. It will get you to and from the fishing grounds quickly and comfortably, maximizing your fishing time. Some of its other features include a spacious bow and cockpit for fishing, plenty of comfortable seating for cruising, an enclosed restroom with an electric flush toilet, and awesome electronics including sonar, radar, and Bluetooth sound system.
The crew’s primary goal is always to provide you with a safe, pleasurable, and productive day on the water. Season after season, they’ve made this goal a reality. Your captain will assist with equipment, techniques, and photos while at sea as well as processing your catch at the end of the trip.
Texas Deep Sea Fishing operates from a covered dock in a private marina which features secure, paved parking, bathhouses with showers, and an onsite restaurant/bar that can prepare an awesome meal including cooking your fresh catch.
Your Texas Deep Sea Fishing Charter is a special day. From the time you make your reservation until you bid farewell and drive away with a cooler full of fillets, your captain will be in touch to keep you informed and answer questions.
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Good experience
97%
Appropriate for children
81%
Friendly captain
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
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Best captain and experience
8 Hr Texas Waters Trip on May 3, 2025
Took and 8 hr tour. The experience and adventure was great. Captain was amazing and nothing but polite and helpful. My kids asked all the questions and he was so great and patient with them. An amazing adventure I am sure to do over and over again. The water was pretty rough due to storms rolling through the night before but Captain was so considerate in making us as comfortable as possible. Also the fish were slow to start biting but once they started the fish pretty much jumped in the boat. As soon as we got home we started looking at dates for our next trip.
Took and 8 hr tour. The experience and adventure was great. Captain was amazing and nothing but polite and helpful. My kids asked all the questions and he was so great and patient with them. An amazing adventure I am sure to do over and over again. The water was pretty rough due to storms rolling through the night before but Captain was so considerate in making us as comfortable as possible. Also the fish were slow to start biting but once they started the fish pretty much jumped in the...
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The HUGE Manta ray
10 Hour Trip – Blue Water on April 27, 2025
Fishing was good, seasons for most fish were still out but we still caught plenty. Couldn't get the target species to bite, but they were there. We did however get to see a monstrous Manta Ray! Caught some good fish! Guide was great and a good sport as weather was a bit concerning. We will be back soon!
Fishing was good, seasons for most fish were still out but we still caught plenty. Couldn't get the target species to bite, but they were there. We did however get to see a monstrous Manta Ray! Caught some good fish! Guide was great and a good sport as weather was a bit concerning. We will be back soon!
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Great experience with great results
8 Hr Texas Waters Trip on March 11, 2025
Captain Marshall and Ethan were great. Organized with a plan to get the most out of the day but without anything being rushed. The boat is very accommodating with a lot of space for all 5 on board (could definitely hold another ~3 or so). The length of the boat smoothes out the chop of the water, and the on board toilet adds needed comfort. These guys know how to get on the fish, are easy going and have a great setup - highly recommend!
Captain Marshall and Ethan were great. Organized with a plan to get the most out of the day but without anything being rushed. The boat is very accommodating with a lot of space for all 5 on board (could definitely hold another ~3 or so). The length of the boat smoothes out the chop of the water, and the on board toilet adds needed comfort. These guys know how to get on the fish, are easy going and have a great setup - highly recommend!
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Experience of a Lifetime
5 to 6 Hr Red Snapper Trip 6am on July 17, 2024
Capt. Marshall and his deck hand are the best guides you can find. They are extremely knowledgeable and have perfected their craft. You can expect not only amazing opportunities to hook up with large fish “if you listen to their advice” but also a life time of memories. We managed to limit out on big red snapper in a short period of time with only 2 smaller fish thanks to Capt. Marshall’s expert advice. The 33ft Contender is a spacious very clean and well maintained rig but more impressive is that he has it set up to be one of the smoothest mono-hauls I have ever had the privilege to ride one under his expert hands. You can expect an experience you will never forget with his humor and conversations about numerous topics. We will definitely be using him in the future for all our charter needs as long as he is Captain of the boat.
Capt. Marshall and his deck hand are the best guides you can find. They are extremely knowledgeable and have perfected their craft. You can expect not only amazing opportunities to hook up with large fish “if you listen to their advice” but also a life time of memories. We managed to limit out on big red snapper in a short period of time with only 2 smaller fish thanks to Capt. Marshall’s expert advice. The 33ft Contender is a spacious very clean and well maintained rig but more impressive is...
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Catch of the Year!!
Half Day Trip (AM) on December 20, 2024
This was a last minute father and son fishing trip. We ditched school and went out with Capt Marshall and had a great time. On the morning fish we caught 2x Sharks, 7 Snappers, 8 Drums (released 5), and 4 Toad Fish! Couldn’t ask for a better day or Capt! Thanks again we will be back!
This was a last minute father and son fishing trip. We ditched school and went out with Capt Marshall and had a great time. On the morning fish we caught 2x Sharks, 7 Snappers, 8 Drums (released 5), and 4 Toad Fish! Couldn’t ask for a better day or Capt! Thanks again we will be back!
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