The famous fishing location of Galveston is world-famous for its prolific waters, home to a whole variety of incredible fish. The captains behind Get Hooked Charters Galveston pride themselves on knowing the best honey holes and hotspots, as well as the patterns of the species commonly found in these areas. Who better to guide you on the Texan fishing trip of a lifetime?
With a fleet of 5 vessels ranging from 22–39 feet, Get Hooked Charters Galveston offers a whole host of inshore and offshore fishing adventures. Captain Mike Short is the man behind this charter service, and he’s been running this business in Galveston since 2007.
In order to make sure that his fleet runs smoothly, Capt. Mike works alongside 6 other experienced, passionate captains. Depending on the trip you opt for, you could be traveling with any of them. One thing they all have in common is going above and beyond to make sure your angling adventure is exactly what you want!
On this 24’ Sea Hunt center console, you’ll have the chance to explore Galveston’s incredible inshore waters, including the jetties and channel, as well as going on an exciting Shark-hunting adventure.
You’ll be able to target world-famous Texan fish such as Flounder, Speckled Trout, and Redfish. When it comes to Sharks, Bull, Blacktip, and Bonnethead can all be hooked here.
Your captain’s vessel has plenty of room for up to 6 guests, making her the perfect choice for a family adventure, as well as indulging in friendly competition with your angling buddies. She’s decked out with top-quality navigational and safety gear, too, to ensure a stable and comfortable journey to the hotspots.
Each trip includes all the fishing gear you’ll need for a productive and fun day on the water, such as top-quality rods and reels, and bait. All you need to do is bring along your favorite snacks and drinks, a valid fishing license, and a camera to record the incredible memories you’ll make on board Get Hooked Charters Galveston!
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Good experience
90%
Appropriate for children
97%
Friendly captain
98%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Recommend this charter
87%
Caught fish
86%
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4 Hour Inshore (AM) on June 6, 2025
Tray is the man! He was on point! Put us in the sharks and coached the others on bringing them in..... I didn't need the coaching....🤣. He was way professional, knowledgeable and has a great personality. 100% we are coming back.
Tray is the man! He was on point! Put us in the sharks and coached the others on bringing them in..... I didn't need the coaching....🤣. He was way professional, knowledgeable and has a great personality. 100% we are coming back.
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4 Hour Inshore (PM) on March 23, 2025
Had a fantastic trip!! Captain and helper were funny and super good to us. Fished 4 different areas and catch so many things. Rays, catfish, flounder, sheep heads, black drum, blue crabs, speckled trout, and a huge red drum. Highly recommend
Had a fantastic trip!! Captain and helper were funny and super good to us. Fished 4 different areas and catch so many things. Rays, catfish, flounder, sheep heads, black drum, blue crabs, speckled trout, and a huge red drum. Highly recommend
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4 Hour Inshore (AM) on May 25, 2025
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4 Hour Inshore (PM) on November 29, 2024
We had 4 adults and 2 kids, and went out the day after Thanksgiving. Our guide , Mo, was great. He was extremely attentive and very patient with the younger and less experienced guys. Even though the weather was less than ideal, we all caught at least 2 fish , and everybody had a great time
We had 4 adults and 2 kids, and went out the day after Thanksgiving. Our guide , Mo, was great. He was extremely attentive and very patient with the younger and less experienced guys. Even though the weather was less than ideal, we all caught at least 2 fish , and everybody had a great time
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6 Hour Inshore (AM) on October 7, 2024
I told Anthony everything that we were hoping for and he made sure it happened. I told him that my son‘s favorite fish or sharks and he put us on sharks but more importantly, he put us on a ton of fish no matter what size they were we were catching fish the whole time we took our six hour trip.
I told Anthony everything that we were hoping for and he made sure it happened. I told him that my son‘s favorite fish or sharks and he put us on sharks but more importantly, he put us on a ton of fish no matter what size they were we were catching fish the whole time we took our six hour trip.
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Galveston, Texas, United States
Captain Mike Short is a USCG-licensed captain and the proud owner of Get Hooked Charters. In his own words: "I have been fishing Galveston since childhood and always knew that, when I could, this is what I would do!" With a fleet of 5 vessels, Capt. Mike works alongside a whole host of experienced, friendly captains to ensure that no guest has to miss out on a fun and productive day of angling. He's joined by Captain Ron Woods, a USCG-licensed captain and veteran with over 45 years of experience in these waters; Captain Trae Garland, a USCG-licensed captain who's fished under Captain Mike for 3 years and is now onboard as Captain specializing in Inshore and Offshore; Captain Kevin Birch, who specializes in Bay/Jetty fishing, Shark hunting and Offshore; Captain Anthony Hancock specializing in Inshore Fishing Adventures; and finally, the latest edition, experienced angler Captain Mohammad Ghani joined the team to help finish out this season. Together, this incredible crew will show you some of the best angling action Galveston has to offer!
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Inshore Fishing
bay and jetty-channel
Nearshore Fishing
Jetty, channel
Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Jigging
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Live bait is included (when available) on all inshore trips
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fish Cleaning is included in your charter price
Deposit non-refundable
If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
No min. age
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
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Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain
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When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.
Get Hooked Charters Galveston – 24' - Updated 2025 Prices