Reel Smooth Guide Service 

4.9/5 (121 reviews)
 
State licensed
 61st Street 1600, Galveston, TX 77551, United States

Reel Smooth Guide Service 

 
State licensed
4.9/5 (121 reviews)
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61st Street 1600
Galveston, TX, United States
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Reel Smooth Guide Service is located in Galveston, Texas, and offers bay fishing trips throughout the entire Galveston Bay complex. Owned and operated by Capt. Michael Meza, the charter service provides fun family friendly and corporate Texas fishing trips.

Capt. Michael fishes aboard a 25’ Majek Extreme center console boat that accommodates up to 5 guests. The boat is equipped with top of the line electronics, two huge livewells, an oxygen system for bait, a power pole, and a jack plate. The boat gives a very comfortable ride, and has plenty of space, with bucket seats and dry storage on board for all to use.

During your trip, you can try out wade fishing, drift fishing or anchored fishing throughout the inshore Galveston Bay. You can either use live bait or artificial lures to target Speckled Trout, Redfish, Flounder, Sheepshead, Black Drum and more, or you can travel further out to experience some exciting Shark action. Please note, live bait comes at an extra cost.

You will be supplied with high-quality tackle, with Shimano reels and Redtail rods making up a large part of the gear used. Whether you want to practice spin casting or bait casting, Capt. Michael will be able to provide what you need.

Thanks to Capt. Michael’s extensive experience fishing the Galveston Bay complex, you and your friends or family will have an enjoyable and exciting trip with Reel Smooth Guide Service. The captain works hard on every single trip to make sure everyone on board has the adventure to remember.

Whatever sort of trip you’re looking for, Capt. Michael will cater for your fishing needs!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 121 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (203)

August fishing trip
Great Trip on Galveston Bay!
Great trip
+200

Angler rating

114
2
2
0
1

Anglers claimed

Good experience

98%

Appropriate for children

96%

Friendly captain

99%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

97%

Caught fish

97%

Showing 1 - 5 of 121 reviews
Showing: 5 of 121 reviews
Brant D.
Brant D.
5.0/5

Jun 24, 2025

3/4 Day Trip

Great Trip on Galveston Bay!

VERIFIED

Captain Mike took a couple of South Louisiana boys (my 14 yr old son and I) out for a half day trip on Galveston Bay. Learned a new technique (dredge fishing), specs were large and plentiful, and my son caught a new PB 24 incher. Captain Mike was great to deal with. Communication was easy, and appreciated his openness about what species were biting at this time of year. Boat was in great condition with plenty of room. Would definitely recommend him as a guide!

Captain Mike took a couple of South Louisiana boys (my 14 yr old son and I) out for a half day trip on Galveston Bay. Learned...  

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Captain replied
 Brant D. recommends Reel Smooth Guide Service
 Brant D. recommends Reel Smooth Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 25, 2025
Thank you again for the trip!!

Carlos I.
Carlos I.
5.0/5

Jul 14, 2025

4.5 Hour Trip – Special

Knowledge and experience

VERIFIED

With over 24 years of experience, Captain Mike knows where to find the fish, even when the bite is slow. He’s good with new anglers, taking time to explain and demonstrate technique.

With over 24 years of experience, Captain Mike knows where to find the fish, even when the bite is slow. He’s good with new anglers,...  

Captain replied
 Carlos I. recommends Reel Smooth Guide Service
 Carlos I. recommends Reel Smooth Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 15, 2025
Thank you Carlos. Hope to see u again soon!!

Gary S.
Gary S.
5.0/5

Jul 13, 2025

4.5 Hour Trip – Special

Summer tide

VERIFIED

Great day with Michael. We caught trout, redfish, flounder on live bait in West Bay. Windy day but Michael put us on the fish. He knows his stuff

Great day with Michael. We caught trout, redfish, flounder on live bait in West Bay. Windy day but Michael put us on the fish....  

Captain replied
 Gary S. recommends Reel Smooth Guide Service
 Gary S. recommends Reel Smooth Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 14, 2025
Thank you for the review!!

Johnny H.
Johnny H.
5.0/5

Mar 30, 2025

4.5 Hour Trip – Special

Great trip

VERIFIED

Flew in last minute.and Mike had a open spot..he carried us out on a 5 hour trip and we enjoyed every minute of it..caught my personal best trout and had plenty to eat..would definitely go again..his boat is amazing a very nice rig to fish from ...you can't go wrong with this one

Flew in last minute.and Mike had a open spot..he carried us out on a 5 hour trip and we enjoyed every minute of it..caught my...  

Captain replied
 Johnny H. recommends Reel Smooth Guide Service
 Johnny H. recommends Reel Smooth Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on March 30, 2025
Great time for sure!
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Jeremy R.
Jeremy R.
5.0/5

Dec 23, 2024

WINTER SPECIAL 2024

Captain Mike is fantastic

VERIFIED

Captain Mike was very open and honest about challenging wind conditions.We chose to still go out and he put us on several speckled trout. Cleaned and packed them up for us making for a delicious lunch. I will be booking again with Mime and recommend him highly.

Captain Mike was very open and honest about challenging wind conditions.We chose to still go out and he put us on several speckled...  

Captain replied
 Jeremy R. recommends Reel Smooth Guide Service
 Jeremy R. recommends Reel Smooth Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on December 24, 2024
Thanks for kind words

Trip availability and prices

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2 adults • 0 children
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FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
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Nov 2 - Dec 31 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
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US $375
Entire boat: 2 people
Fall Weekday Special
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 6:30 AM
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Sep 1 - Nov 30 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
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US $375
Entire boat: 2 people
Catch and Release Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
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US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
4 Hour Trip – Spring Break Special
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - Apr 15 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
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US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
WINTER SPECIAL 2024
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Oct 15 - Jan 15 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun)
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US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
BACK OF SCHOOL SPECIAL!!
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Aug 6 - Sep 10 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun)
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US $425
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May Special 2025
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 6:15 AM
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Apr 1 - May 31
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US $425
Entire boat: 2 people
4.5 Hour Trip – Special
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 5:30 AM
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US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip
starts at 5:30 AM
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Mar 1 - Feb 28
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US $575
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip
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US $700
Entire boat: 2 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 121 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (203)

August fishing trip
Great Trip on Galveston Bay!
Great trip
+200

Angler rating

114
2
2
0
1

Anglers claimed

Good experience

98%

Appropriate for children

96%

Friendly captain

99%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

97%

Caught fish

97%

Showing 1 - 5 of 121 reviews
Showing: 5 of 121 reviews
Brant D.
Brant D.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Trip on Galveston Bay!

VERIFIED

3/4 Day Trip on June 24, 2025

Captain Mike took a couple of South Louisiana boys (my 14 yr old son and I) out for a half day trip on Galveston Bay. Learned a new technique (dredge fishing), specs were large and plentiful, and my son caught a new PB 24 incher. Captain Mike was great to deal with. Communication was easy, and appreciated his openness about what species were biting at this time of year. Boat was in great condition with plenty of room. Would definitely recommend him as a guide!

Captain Mike took a couple of South Louisiana boys (my 14 yr old son and I) out for a half day trip on Galveston Bay. Learned a new technique (dredge fishing), specs were large and plentiful, and my son caught a new PB 24 incher. Captain Mike was great to deal with. Communication was easy, and appreciated his openness about what species were biting at this time of year. Boat was in great condition with plenty of room. Would definitely recommend him as a guide!  

Review media 0
 Brant D. recommends Reel Smooth Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 25, 2025
Thank you again for the trip!!

Carlos I.
Carlos I.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Knowledge and experience

VERIFIED

4.5 Hour Trip – Special on July 14, 2025

With over 24 years of experience, Captain Mike knows where to find the fish, even when the bite is slow. He’s good with new anglers, taking time to explain and demonstrate technique.

With over 24 years of experience, Captain Mike knows where to find the fish, even when the bite is slow. He’s good with new anglers, taking time to explain and demonstrate technique.  

 Carlos I. recommends Reel Smooth Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 15, 2025
Thank you Carlos. Hope to see u again soon!!

Gary S.
Gary S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Summer tide

VERIFIED

4.5 Hour Trip – Special on July 13, 2025

Great day with Michael. We caught trout, redfish, flounder on live bait in West Bay. Windy day but Michael put us on the fish. He knows his stuff

Great day with Michael. We caught trout, redfish, flounder on live bait in West Bay. Windy day but Michael put us on the fish. He knows his stuff  

 Gary S. recommends Reel Smooth Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 14, 2025
Thank you for the review!!

Johnny H.
Johnny H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED

4.5 Hour Trip – Special on March 30, 2025

Flew in last minute.and Mike had a open spot..he carried us out on a 5 hour trip and we enjoyed every minute of it..caught my personal best trout and had plenty to eat..would definitely go again..his boat is amazing a very nice rig to fish from ...you can't go wrong with this one

Flew in last minute.and Mike had a open spot..he carried us out on a 5 hour trip and we enjoyed every minute of it..caught my personal best trout and had plenty to eat..would definitely go again..his boat is amazing a very nice rig to fish from ...you can't go wrong with this one  

 Johnny H. recommends Reel Smooth Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on March 30, 2025
Great time for sure!
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Jeremy R.
Jeremy R.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Captain Mike is fantastic

VERIFIED

WINTER SPECIAL 2024 on December 23, 2024

Captain Mike was very open and honest about challenging wind conditions.We chose to still go out and he put us on several speckled trout. Cleaned and packed them up for us making for a delicious lunch. I will be booking again with Mime and recommend him highly.

Captain Mike was very open and honest about challenging wind conditions.We chose to still go out and he put us on several speckled trout. Cleaned and packed them up for us making for a delicious lunch. I will be booking again with Mime and recommend him highly.  

 Jeremy R. recommends Reel Smooth Guide Service
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on December 24, 2024
Thanks for kind words

FAQs about Reel Smooth Guide Service

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
2011
Boat manufacturer
Majek
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
60 knots
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