Island Adventure Charters 

4.9/5 (72 reviews)
 
State licensed
 North Holiday Drive 715, Galveston, TX 77550, United States

Island Adventure Charters 

Up to 9 miles
Galveston, TX, United States
34 ft
6
4.9/5 (72 reviews)

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Spend the day with Island Adventure Charters and get hooked on fishing in Galveston! Born and raised on Galveston Island, Eric grew up with a passion for fishing, starting deck handing at the age of 14 and sticking with it every since. With Captain Eric at the helm, you're in knowledgeable and experienced hands.

Around here the fishing changes every 60 days, always offering something to catch!, Redfish, Blacktip Shark, Black Drum, Red Snapper, Jack Crevalle, Sheepshead, Spanish Mackerel, Flounder, Bull Shark, Spadefish, Spotted Seatrout, and more with any luck. You can expect to do some spinning, popping, trolling, drifting, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Capt. Eric believes in teaching kids to fish while they're young, so go ahead and bring the whole family along! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Also remember to bring snacks to maintain your energy throughout the trip!

You'll step aboard a very wide and roomy 32' Rybovich center console with capacity for 6 passengers. It has everything you need for a productive day on the water. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. What's more, this vessel is wheelchair accessible. A trolling motor is installed to maximize fishing time and never wasting time dealing with and anchor! You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, as well as lures. Live bait is available, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

Before coming aboard, it will be necessary 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.

It's recommended to bring bottled water, sunscreen (non-spray), and sunglasses, Alcohol is allowed,
And that's it! Your fishing trip with Island Adventure Charters. Its not a job! Its an adventure

Spend the day with Island Adventure Charters and get hooked on fishing in Galveston! Born and raised on Galveston Island, Eric grew up with a passion for fishing, starting deck handing at the age of 14 and sticking with it every since. With Captain Eric at the helm, you're in knowledgeable and experienced hands.

Around here the fishing changes every 60 days, always offering something to catch!, Redfish, Blacktip Shark, Black Drum, Red Snapper, Jack Crevalle, Sheepshead, Spanish Mackerel, Flounder, Bull Shark, Spadefish, Spotted Seatrout, and more with any luck. You can expect to do some spinning, popping, trolling, drifting, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Capt. Eric believes in teaching kids to fish while they're young, so go ahead and bring the whole family along! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Also remember to bring snacks to maintain your energy throughout the trip!

You'll step aboard a very wide and roomy 32' Rybovich center console with capacity for 6 passengers. It has everything you need for a productive day on the water. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. What's more, this vessel is wheelchair accessible. A trolling motor is installed to maximize fishing time and never wasting time dealing with and anchor! You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, as well as lures. Live bait is available, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

Before coming aboard, it will be necessary 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.

It's recommended to bring bottled water, sunscreen (non-spray), and sunglasses, Alcohol is allowed,
And that's it! Your fishing trip with Island Adventure Charters. Its not a job! Its an adventure

Eric Gonzalez
Captain
Eric Gonzalez
12 years of experience
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Trip availability and prices

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2 harbor fishing — Beginners & Kids
In high demand Last booked: 1 day ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
Ladyfish
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Catfish
+3
US $395
Entire boat: 2 people
4 Hour Bay/Jetty— Big Fish Combo!
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
Cobia
Black Drum
Redfish
Shark (Blacktip)
+6
US $695
Entire boat: up to 3 people
4 Hour Trip — Shark Hunt!/Bull Drum
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
Yellowtail Amberjack
Black Drum
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
+7
US $795
Entire boat: up to 3 people
6 Hour Bay/Jetty — Big Fish Combo!
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
Cobia
Black Drum
Redfish
Shark (Blacktip)
+6
US $895
Entire boat: up to 3 people
6 Hour Trip — Shark Hunt!
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
Yellowtail Amberjack
Black Drum
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
+7
US $995
Entire boat: up to 3 people
6 Hour Tri — Nearshore Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Mangrove)
Black Drum
Redfish
+8
US $1,350
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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Rating

4.9
72 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (137)

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
95%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
97%
Recommended
96%
Caught fish

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Kami Suggs
Kami Suggs
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Amazing Experience!!
2 harbor fishing — Beginners & Kids - 1:00 PM on June 22, 20262 adults1 child

My family and I had an amazing fishing experience with Island Adventures! It was me and my 8 year old sons first time salt water fishing, and first time as a family charter fishing. My husband, son and I all caught multiple fish, saw dolphins swimming right next to the boat, and brought home fish to cook! Our captain was excellent! He focused on helping our son become a true angler, teaching him new techniques and tips! Even taught my experienced fisherman husband a thing or two! The entire trip was awesome…we are so thankful for the cherrished memories made. Island Adventures went above and beyond, exceeding our expectations. We will definitely use them again in the near future!

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Catfish
Jon Prescott
Jon Prescott
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
a great trip for anyone looking to catch fish
4 Hour Bay/Jetty— Big Fish Combo! on April 1, 20263 adults

my sons (both teenagers) and my friend joined me for a 4 hour trip on the Gulf. they warned us of rough water but insisted we would be fine. either way, took us to several spots on the jettys where captain Zach took charge. baiting hooks with shrimp and playing excellent music while netting massive sheepshead, red fish and black drum. he kept extra rods baited and in the water to keep us on the bite the entire time. we moved to a few spots when the bite slowed and we caught over 30 fish on our 4 hour trip. filet's and all. captain Zach had a great attitude and was having just as much fun as we were. absolutely great time. would highly recommend sailing with these guys.

Reported catch:
Black Drum
Redfish
Sheepshead
Larry Robins
Larry Robins
us
South Dakota, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
THE BEST CHARTER FISHING IN GALVESTON!
4 Hour Bay/Jetty— Big Fish Combo! on March 3, 20261 adult

Captain Zach is top notch. Excellent equipment, and truly takes your desire to catch fish as a personal mission. He put us on the fish I wanted to catch. I caught my limit of sheep head, puppy drum, along with red fish and huge black drum. This was fishing until your arms can't fight anymore. Fantastic guy to fish with, he truly takes your success as a personal mission. Then when finished and completely shot from catching so many fish I got to rest while he continued to bust his ass and clean all the fish for another 2 hours. Total attention to doing a great job. All bagged up and helped me get my catch to my cooler in my truck. This is who you want if you want the best in Galveston to fish with. Take my word on that.

Reported catch:
Black Drum
Redfish
Sheepshead
Arlyn Henderson
Arlyn Henderson
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Amazing!
4 Hour Bay/Jetty— Big Fish Combo! - 1:00 PM on July 18, 20263 adults

Our captain was geat! My teenage daughter caught a hammerhead shark, a trout and a black drum. My son caught a couple of fish too. My kids had a great time other than a little sea sickness. We had the boat all to ourselves which was awesome. We did the 4 hour trip at 11:30am. Our captain had all of the fishing equipment and everything we needed. We just had to bring drinks, snacks and sunblock. I would definitely recommend it.

Reported catch:
Black Drum
Lindel Marsh
Lindel Marsh
Repeat angler
us
South Carolina, US
Member since 2021
7 trips
5.0
Verified
Great fishing trip!!
4 Hour Bay/Jetty— Big Fish Combo! on April 15, 20262 adults

I am thinking that Zach had some magic bait for us because there was another boat fishing off to the side of us and while they were there, they caught one fish and we caught 12 or 14 in the same time period. Zach helped us keep hooks in the water, quickly removing fish, rebaiting and even rerigging when we "caught" the occasional rock at the jetty. He was happy and cheerful the entire trip. Great guy, wouldn't hesitate to fish with him again. We caught 7 really nice keeper sheepshead and 5 or 6 other species that went back in the water . What a great fishing memory.

Reported catch:
Black Drum
Redfish
Sheepshead

FAQs about Island Adventure Charters

Island Adventure Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $395 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 2 harbor fishing — Beginners & Kids (2 hours)
  • US $395 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 2 harbor fishing — Beginners & Kids - 1:00 PM (2 hours)
  • US $695 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Bay/Jetty— Big Fish Combo! (4 hours)
  • US $695 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Bay/Jetty— Big Fish Combo! - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $795 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip — Shark Hunt!/Bull Drum (4 hours)
  • US $795 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip — Shark Hunt!/Bull Drum - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $895 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Bay/Jetty — Big Fish Combo! (6 hours)
  • US $895 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Bay/Jetty — Big Fish Combo! - 1:00 PM (6 hours)
  • US $995 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Trip — Shark Hunt! (6 hours)
  • US $995 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Trip — Shark Hunt! - 1:00 PM (6 hours)
  • US $1,350 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Tri — Nearshore Fishing (6 hours)
  • US $1,350 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Tri — Nearshore Fishing - 1:00 PM (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Island Adventure Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Enclosed restroom inside center console.
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Island Adventure Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Depending on the type of year and targeted species this will change day by day.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Everything is included!)
Island Adventure Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
Island Adventure Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Island Adventure Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Sheepshead
  • Spadefish
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tripletail
  • Yellowtail Amberjack

Your captain

Eric Gonzalez
Eric Gonzalez
Eric Gonzalez

Galveston, Texas, United States

8 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
72 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2025
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. Eric Gonzalez is your guide to an unforgettable fishing adventure in the waters of Galveston, Texas. Keep your eyes peeled for Spadefish,Cobia and Blacktip Shark as you try your hand at bottom fishing, spinning, popping, trolling, drifting, jigging, and more. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

8 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
72 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2025
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. Eric Gonzalez is your guide to an unforgettable fishing adventure in the waters of Galveston, Texas. Keep your eyes peeled for Spadefish,Cobia and Blacktip Shark as you try your hand at bottom fishing, spinning, popping, trolling, drifting, jigging, and more. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Bull Shark
Bull Shark
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Spadefish
Spadefish
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tripletail
Tripletail
Yellowtail Amberjack
Yellowtail Amberjack
Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Bull Shark
Bull Shark

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
34 ft
Year built
2000
Restored in
2023
Boat manufacturer
Rybovich
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
2 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
55 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

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

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Enclosed restroom inside center console.
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
Radar

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Depending on the type of year and targeted species this will change day by day.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Everything is included!

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup included in price

Transfer from hotels or jetties in Galveston to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child friendly
We welcome all ages!
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed
Disabled accessible

How you can pay

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

 PayPal

 Bank transfer

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Galveston right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
FlounderFlounder
RedfishRedfish
Shark (Blacktip)Shark (Blacktip)
Spanish MackerelSpanish Mackerel
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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