Sharktooth Charters will show you around some of the most prolific waters off the coast of Texas! Captain Joel Taylor has a lot of experience when it comes to fishing in the area, so he’ll make sure to take you to all the secret spots and honey holes on a fun-filled adventure.

Your vessel will be a 26’ Tiara center console boat powered by a 200 HP Mercury engine. Featuring a GPS, fishfinder, and VHF radio, as well as an icebox and a live bait tank, the boat is fully equipped to take up to 6 guests on their next fishing adventure.

Capt. Joel will have all the fishing equipment ready for you – rods, reels, and tackle. You’ll be fishing using live and dead bait, and the captain will have you bottom fishing, trolling, and drift fishing to put you on your target fish. After a successful trip, he’ll be happy to clean and fillet your fish so you can take it home for a delicious meal.

While Captain Joel is a big fan of Shark fishing, he also targets a range of other local species, such as Redfish, Speckled Trout, and Flounder, as well as nearshore and offshore species like Amberjack, Cobia, Mahi Mahi, and King Mackerel. He offers full day and half day trips that take place in the Galveston Bay complex and beyond into the Gulf.

Join Sharktooth Charters and experience some of the best fishing in Texas first-hand!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 7 - Sep 1
    US $450
    This is a 5-hour trip that will have you exploring the waters off the coast of Texas in search of some prized fish. You'll spend your time fishing for Trout, Redfish, and Sharks. All the equipment will be provided, just bring your sense of adventure and you're all set! Please check with the captain if there is an extra fuel surcharge for offshore trips.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 7 - Sep 1
    US $700
    Fish for a variety of species such as Speckled Trout, Redfish, Sharks, and Tarpon. Depending on the conditions it is also possible to go offshore to target King Mackerel, Cobia, Amberjack, Mahi Mahi, and more. All the fishing gear will be ready for you, so all you need is your enthusiasm! Please check with the captain if there is an extra fuel surcharge for offshore trips.
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FAQs about Sharktooth Charters

Sharktooth Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Sharktooth Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Sharktooth Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting

Sharktooth Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

Sharktooth Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Sharktooth Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Shark (Hammerhead)
  • Spotted Seatrout

Meet the Captain

Joel Taylor
Galveston, Texas, United States
2 Fishing Reports
90 Customer reviews
Response time 5 hours
Member since March 2016
Captain Joel is an experienced master captain who fishes all year round and has considerable experience fishing in Texas, as well as Louisiana, Mexico, or anywhere else the fish are biting.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle

Boat specs

Tiara (Center console) originally built in 2001, and restored in 2023. Powered by a 200HP Mercury engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
26 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

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

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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
PayPal

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Very good
3.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 90 reviews
Boat
Very good
3.6 / 5
Crew
Very good
3.8 / 5
Experience
Very good
3.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (62)
Half day trip
Half day trip
Half day with Captain Taylor
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Angler rating
40
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
66%
Friendly captain
86%
Recommend this charter
68%
Appropriate for children
73%
Satisfied with the boat
81%
Caught fish
61%
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Jayston S.
Ada, OK
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 17, 2023
Had an awesome day. We caught big redfish and sharks and plenty of catfish. Captain Joel was great and made sure we had a great...
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Sergio J.
Houston, Texas
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Wonderful

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 2, 2023
Nice capitán everything perfect
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Shonda W.
McCurtain, OK
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Joel

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on September 1, 2023
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Terry P.
Fort Worth, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

May fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 27, 2023
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Ernest G.
Houston, TX
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day with Captain Taylor

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 19, 2023
We got several bites and caught several fish. Nothing like spending time on the water.
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