Reel Adventures – Galveston 

5.0/5 (70 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Broadway Street 9301, Galveston, TX 77554, United States

Reel Adventures – Galveston 

Up to 9 miles
Galveston, TX, United States
23 ft
5
5.0/5 (70 reviews)

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There's a fish with your name on it in Galveston and Reel Adventures – Galveston will help you catch it! With Captain Corey at the helm, you'll have a knowledgeable and experienced guide.

Top targets include Redfish, Speckled Trout, Black Drum, Sheepshead, Blacktip Shark, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Jack Crevalle, and more with any luck.

On these trips, it's common to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.

Thinking of bringing the whole family? Kids are absolutely welcome! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Snacks are also a good idea so that everyone stays happy and energized!

You'll be fishing aboard a 23' Center console with capacity for 5 passengers. It comes with all the essentials no fishing machine can run without.

Capt. Corey has rods and reels for you, along with lures. Live bait is on offer, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.

You might need to purchase a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.

Don't forget to bring sunblock (non-spray), a hat, bottled water, and sunglasses. There will be some drinks on offer, but let the captain know if you wish to bring your own. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Go ahead and treat yourself to a day on the water with Reel Adventures – Galveston.

There's a fish with your name on it in Galveston and Reel Adventures – Galveston will help you catch it! With Captain Corey at the helm, you'll have a knowledgeable and experienced guide.

Top targets include Redfish, Speckled Trout, Black Drum, Sheepshead, Blacktip Shark, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Jack Crevalle, and more with any luck.

On these trips, it's common to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.

Thinking of bringing the whole family? Kids are absolutely welcome! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Snacks are also a good idea so that everyone stays happy and energized!

You'll be fishing aboard a 23' Center console with capacity for 5 passengers. It comes with all the essentials no fishing machine can run without.

Capt. Corey has rods and reels for you, along with lures. Live bait is on offer, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.

You might need to purchase a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.

Don't forget to bring sunblock (non-spray), a hat, bottled water, and sunglasses. There will be some drinks on offer, but let the captain know if you wish to bring your own. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Go ahead and treat yourself to a day on the water with Reel Adventures – Galveston.

Corey Bickford
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2 Hour Trip — Beginner
Non-refundable
2 hour trip multiple starting times (2:30 PM, 4:30 PM)
Seasonal trip
(Sat, Sun)
US $350
Entire boat: 2 people
4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Jetty
Non-refundable
4 hour trip multiple starting times (6:45 AM, 2:00 PM)
Black Drum
Redfish
Shark (Blacktip)
Sheepshead
+1
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
6 Hour Trip – Inshore/Jetty
Non-refundable
6 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Black Drum
Redfish
Shark (Blacktip)
+2
US $600
Entire boat: 2 people
8 Hour Trip – Inshore/Jetty
Non-refundable
8 hour trip starts at 6:45 AM
Cobia
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Black Drum
+4
US $800
Entire boat: 2 people
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Matt Goihl
Matt Goihl
Repeat angler
us
Minnesota, US
Member since 2022
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Perfect day on the water!!
6 Hour Trip – Inshore/Jetty on May 15, 20242 adults

Corey is great!! Had great communication throughout the whole process even answered questions before I even booked.. Then we fished and what a day... started out targeting black drum and caught our limits as well as sheepshead, speckled trout and a few other species of fish. Then we moved out to deep water to target shark and ended up catching a shark and stingray and then finished the day off with a 42" crevalle Jack... 9 species of fish were caught in total which is exactly what we were looking for!! Corey was the best captain very knowledgeable and helpful... Highly recommended!

Reported catch:
Black Drum
Speckled Trout
Sheepshead
Corey Bickford
Response from Captain

Talk about a great trip! Y’all were awesome. I can’t wait to fish with y’all again!

Mark Lovett
Mark Lovett
Repeat angler
us
Alabama, US
Member since 2020
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Family Time
4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Jetty on March 24, 20244 adults1 child

I had a day before my family and I were leaving on a cruise. I decided to take my four grandsons on a fishing trip the day before we left. Captain Corey spoke to me on several occasions before we left on the fishing trip. The day before he called and said the wind would be really bad and we may want to consider not going. We made the decision to go anyway and I am glad we did. We were not able to go to the spot he wanted to get to but he made our trip very worth while and hunted us some fish and we were able to catch some fish before the trip ended. Corey is a great captain and very good with kids and is very patience and interactive with them. I recommend him to anyone wanting to go fishing in Galveston Bay. He was also very knowledgeable about the area and history of it.

Reported catch:
Black Drum
Speckled Trout
Corey Bickford
Response from Captain

Talk about a save! I’m glad we were able to find fish, and your grandkids got to pull some in. I hope to see y’all back soon

Larry Unruh
Larry Unruh
us
Nebraska, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Grand Shark Outing
6 Hour Trip – offshore on July 30, 20245 adults

I would give this six stars if possible. When asked what we wanted to catch, we said “fish on the hook.” It was better than expected. Five people fishing on the boat and when we hit the area Captain Corey said was a good place for sharks we threw in three lines. I wondered why three lines with five people? When they started biting, I hadn’t enough time to rest before it was my turn again. Great time catching multiple species with the highlight of a forty pound drum and eight sharks over five feet, in addition to many smaller fish. Thanks for a great time Captain Corey!!!!

Reported catch:
Black Drum
Blacktip Shark
Speckled Trout
Corey Bickford
Response from Captain

Man we put the smack down on some giant sharks! I wish the pictures did better justice! I hope y’all get some rest, I’m sure y’all are tired after that day!

Jake Hoidal
Jake Hoidal
us
Washington State, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Caught our limits
4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Jetty (PM) on April 17, 20244 adults

I was a bit worried taking a coworker/beginner, and my wife who gets seasick very easy. The weather report wasn’t great and the surf was enough to make my wife sick. I asked Capt Corey if we could avoid the rolling waves and wind which put him in a tough spot but he didn’t pressure us and made do on the side of Island sheltered from the elements. We ended up catching limits and then beyond with catch and release. We each caught loads of fish, nobody got sick and nobody got tossed around, so it was an all around success for the whole group.

Reported catch:
Black Drum
Corey Bickford
Response from Captain

Great day! Hope to see y’all back again soon!

Clayton Shonk
Clayton Shonk
us
Durango, CO, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Affordable great experience
4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Jetty (PM) on March 23, 20241 adult2 children

I took my daughter 12 and son 10 with Captain Cory. We had a good time and he was great with the kids. We caught fish, had good conversation and learned about the area with him. My son said he would have given him 10 stars if he could.😄 So needless to say the kids had a great time and we will book with him again and I will book with him again when I get back to the Gulf Coast. Good communication, good boat, good gear and bait included. No hidden sneak up bait or fuel charges. Great job Captain Cory!

Reported catch:
Sheepshead
Black Drum
Corey Bickford
Response from Captain

Y’all were awesome! I hope to see you back soon.

FAQs about Reel Adventures – Galveston

Reel Adventures – Galveston offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 2 Hour Trip — Beginner (2 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 2 Hour Trip — Beginner - 4:30 PM (2 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Jetty (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Jetty - 2:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Inshore/Jetty (6 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Inshore/Jetty - 1:00 PM (6 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 8 Hour Trip – Inshore/Jetty (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Reel Adventures – Galveston, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS Simrad
  • Fishfinder Simrad
  • Live bait well 2 Livewells
  • Multimedia system
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
  • Radar Simrad
Trips booked with Reel Adventures – Galveston include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Live bait is included in the price, the live bait purchased will be at the captains discretion.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish cleaning is included in the price of the charter, however tips are always appreciated.)
  • Drinks (Water Provided)
Reel Adventures – Galveston offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (We travel up to 9 miles offshore and up and down the coast line. I have a state water offshore boat, so we can fish anywhere in the state of Texas! )
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Reel Adventures – Galveston offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Reel Adventures – Galveston include:
  • Black Drum
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Sheepshead
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Corey Bickford
Corey Bickford
Corey Bickford

Galveston, Texas, United States

10 Fishing Reports
247 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since June 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.

Capt. Corey runs a 23' Sea Pro 228, and a 23' haynie bigfoot Center Console. These local waters are known for Redfish, speckeled trout, blackdrum, sheeps head, red snapper and King Mackerel, and he will show you how to catch them all (seasons permitting) With many years of experience, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water.

Our Team
Corey B.

Corey B.

Captain

10 Fishing Reports
247 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since June 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.

Capt. Corey runs a 23' Sea Pro 228, and a 23' haynie bigfoot Center Console. These local waters are known for Redfish, speckeled trout, blackdrum, sheeps head, red snapper and King Mackerel, and he will show you how to catch them all (seasons permitting) With many years of experience, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water.

Our Team
Corey B.

Corey B.

Captain

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Black Drum
Black Drum
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark

Real catches by this captain

  • Fishing with Corey
    Jason L.
    Jason L.
  • October fishing trip
    Steven T.
    Steven T.
  • Fishing with Corey
    Megan S.
    Megan S.
  • Best fishing trip!
    Josie R.
    Josie R.
  • Grand Shark Outing
    Larry U.
    Larry U.
  • Captain Corey
    Amy H.
    Amy H.
  • Fantastic Trip!  Wonderful Guide!
    Robert M.
    Robert M.
  • Perfect day on the water!!
    Matt G.
    Matt G.
  • Treated Us Right!
    Logan W.
    Logan W.
  • Caught our limits
    Jake H.
    Jake H.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2022
Boat manufacturer
Sea Pro
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
We travel up to 9 miles offshore and up and down the coast line. I have a state water offshore boat, so we can fish anywhere in the state of Texas!
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Simrad
Fishfinder
Simrad
Live bait well
2 Livewells
Multimedia system
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
Radar
Simrad
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Live bait is included in the price, the live bait purchased will be at the captains discretion.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fish cleaning is included in the price of the charter, however tips are always appreciated.
Drinks
Water Provided

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
LIFELONG MEMORIES
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full

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

No additional fees.

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain

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

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 0.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Galveston right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
RedfishRedfish
Shark (Blacktip)Shark (Blacktip)
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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