Big Tex Fishing Charters

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If you are looking for an amazing experience out on the water, whether you are taking the family on a vacation or just some buddies out for a good time in Galveston, then Big Tex Fishing Charters has you covered!

At Big Tex Fishing Charters our goal is to not only put you on the fish but to also share with you the beauty of nature.

Redfish, Black Drum, Blacktip Shark, Bonnethead Shark, Speckled Trout,  Sheepshead, Flounder, Jack Crevalle, Ray, Spanish Mackerel, Pompano, Catfish, and more could be biting, depending on conditions. You can expect to do some spinning, popping, drifting, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

You’ll be casting lines from a 24’ Center console that can carry up to 6 passengers. It comes with all the essentials. There’s a toilet on board for your convenience. Your captain will provide rods and reels. Live bait is on offer, but you should ask the captain whether you’ll be catching it yourself.

Before coming aboard, you may need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. 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.

Thinking of bringing the whole family? Kids are absolutely welcome! A few items to bring include bottled water, snacks, sunglasses, and sunblock (non-spray).

Now and then the fish might get away, but a day on the water never should. So make it happen, with Big Tex Fishing Charters!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 3 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $525
    This is a 4-hour trip, fishing at the jetties and/or around the bay. Depending on the time of year we will be targeting Redfish, Trout, Sheepshead, Sharks, and more. No fuel surcharges added.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Popping
    Heavy Tackle
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Pompano
    Pompano
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
    Catfish
    Catfish
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Ray
    Ray
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 11:30 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $525
    This is a 4-hour trip, fishing at the jetties and/or around the bay. Depending on the time of year we will be targeting Redfish, Trout, Sheepshead, Sharks, and more. No fuel surcharges added. PM start times are subject to change.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Popping
    Heavy Tackle
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Pompano
    Pompano
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
    Catfish
    Catfish
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Ray
    Ray
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $525
    This is a 4-hour trip, fishing at the jetties and/or around the bay. Depending on the time of year we will be targeting Redfish, Trout, Sheepshead, Sharks, and more. No fuel surcharges added. Start time for afternoon trips may change and will be discussed with Captain after booking.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Popping
    Heavy Tackle
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Pompano
    Pompano
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
    Catfish
    Catfish
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Ray
    Ray
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $750
    This is a 6-hour trip, fishing at the jetties and/or around the bay. Depending on the time of year we will be targeting Redfish, Trout, Sheepshead, Sharks, and more. No fuel surcharges added.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Popping
    Heavy Tackle
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Pompano
    Pompano
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
    Catfish
    Catfish
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Ray
    Ray
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 11:30 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $750
    This is a 6-hour trip, fishing at the jetties and/or around the bay. Depending on the time of year we will be targeting Redfish, Trout, Sheepshead, Sharks, and more. No fuel surcharges added.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Popping
    Heavy Tackle
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Pompano
    Pompano
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
    Catfish
    Catfish
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Ray
    Ray
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 131 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Friendly captain
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Derek M.
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Crew
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Overall

Beyond the best!!!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (PM) on August 31, 2024
We were scheduled to go out at 11am. Storms were in the area but settled, however Captain John had a cancelation and allowed...
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Michelle W.
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On the fish!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (PM) on August 14, 2024
Hot August day and nothing running but shark. Captain John greeted us warmly, explained the situation and we agreed to go after...
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David D.
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Amazing day of fishing!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (PM) on August 13, 2024
Amazing!!! Our 10 year old nephew from California wanted to go fishing in Texas and captain John did not disappoint. Our nephew...
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Sarah Y.
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10 out of 10!!!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (PM) on August 3, 2024
Donโ€™t wait to book with John, just do it! You will not regret it. He knew exactly where we needed to go to target sharks-which...
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Clay C.
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Big Tex Delivers!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (PM) on July 31, 2024
We had a great time fishing with Captain John.ย  He met us at the gate to the pier, helped load our cooler, got us situated...
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FAQs about Big Tex Fishing Charters

Big Tex Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $525 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $525 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $525 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay & Jetty (PM) (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Big Tex Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet There is an enclosed restroom on the boat.
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Multimedia System Bluetooth Compatable Stereo System
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Big Tex Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Live and or dead bait is included. )
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (If you choose to keep your catch then it will cleaned and bagged at no charge. )

Big Tex Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Big Tex Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Spinning
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Big Tex Fishing Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Catfish
  • Flounder
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Pompano
  • Ray
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bonnethead)
  • Sheepshead
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

John-Mark Fortner
Galveston, Texas, United States
7 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
131 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since August 2023
Angler's Choice
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I started fishing when I was about 14 years old and after that first fishing trip, you couldn't keep me from the water. I have a passion for nature and all the creatures in it. I always get asked about catches that I have had and I enjoy talking about them but the ones that stick out to me the most are the ones that I've given to others. I love watching the pure joy someone gets from catching a giant.

The fish you can target

Black Drum Black Drum
Catfish Catfish
Flounder Flounder
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2018
Boat manufacturer
Sportsman
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
45 knots

Whichย types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Whichย fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Popping
Drift Fishing

Whichย amenities are available onboard

Toilet
There is an enclosed restroom on the boat.
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System
Bluetooth Compatable Stereo System
Wireless Trolling Motor

Whatโ€™s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Live and or dead bait is included.
Catch cleaning & filleting
If you choose to keep your catch then it will cleaned and bagged at no charge.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days 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.

Whatย the listing policiesย are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
There is no age requirement as long as there is a guardian. I love kids and enjoy putting them on fish.
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

Whatโ€™s biting in Galveston right now

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