Muckleroy’s Guide Service

Fishing the Upper, East, and Trinity Bays, Muckleroy’s Guide Service is a full-service operation that will help you get the most out of the Galveston Bay System. They offer a variety of trips and are not bound to any single launching spot, meaning you will always be able to fish the best area for the day of your trip.

Capt. Dean operates a 24’ Triton center console boat that has comfortable seating for up to 4 anglers and is fully equipped for a day on the bay. Featuring a silent but powerful trolling motor, a large live well for your bait, and a fast 250 HP Mercury engine, this boat was built for catching fish in the local waters.

The captain also operates a 23’ Kenner center console, so you can be sure you will be fishing aboard the most suitable boat for the conditions.

While Trinity Bay is famous for its fall and winter fishing, it is an exceptional fishing spot all year round. This area of water gives both novice and experienced anglers the chance to have an enjoyable day out. It is full of Speckled Trout, Redfish, and Flounder for you to catch.

Whether you want a family day drifting for Trout and Redfish over the shell reefs and wells, or to target trophies while wading from the shore, Capt. Dean will be able to cater to your wishes. They offer artificial and live bait fishing, and fish with Waterloo rods and a selection of spin casting and bait casting reels.

The captain will provide you with equipment, lures, a comfortable boat, and a professional attitude. Please make sure to buy a Texas fishing license before your trip and remember that if you want to fish with live bait, it will be charged at the market rate.

All that’s left to do is book a trip with Muckleroy’s Guide Service, and get ready to have an unforgettable fishing adventure!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    US $500
    This 6-hour trip will have you drifting or wading the Bay. You'll be fishing for Redfish, Speckled Trout, and Flounder. There is an additional cost for bait at the bait camp price.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    US $500
    This is a 6-hour trip drifting or wading the Bay, fishing for Redfish, Speckled Trout, and Flounder. Bait is an additional cost at the bait camp price.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    US $850
    A full 8 hours of fishing around GalvestonTexas. This is an angler's paradise, where you can catch lots of Redfish, Speckled Trout, and Flounder. Bring some lunch and get ready for a great day on the water. Bait is an additional cost.
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FAQs about Muckleroy’s Guide Service

Muckleroy’s Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $850 per group, additional US $150 per person after 3 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Muckleroy’s Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Muckleroy’s Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting

Muckleroy’s Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Muckleroy’s Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Muckleroy’s Guide Service include:
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Speckled Trout

Meet the Captain

Dean Muckleroy
Galveston, Texas, United States
35 Customer reviews
Member since September 2016
Captain Dean Muckleroy has fished the Trinity Bay area of Texas all his life. With over 30 years of experience, he is an expert at helping people not only catch fish, but also have an enjoyable time while doing so. Captain Dean works hard for his guest and is known for his professional attitude. Very child friendly, he welcomes families aboard his boat, as well as corporate groups, friends, and professional anglers.

About this listing

Targeted species

Flounder Flounder
Redfish Redfish
Speckled Trout Speckled Trout

Boat specs

Kenner (Center console) originally built in 2008. Powered by a 250HP Mercury engine.

Length
24 ft
Capacity
5 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 35 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (23)
Half Day in the Bay
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
85%
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David B.
Houston, TX
Excellent
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Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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June 25 trip West Bay

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 25, 2022
We had a real good trip with Dean on June 25 in West Bay.  The wind was high and the overall fishing was kinda slow.  We...
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John L.
Fort Worth, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great half day.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 5, 2022
Conditions weren’t great, but Mr. Muckleroy worked to find the spots where the fish were biting and we caught our limit in...
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Alan W.
Humble, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day bay fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 19, 2021
Couldn’t have been happier with the experience. Captain Dean did an awesome job. I took my dad out for Father’s Day and...
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Allan M.
Burke, TX
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Fishing with Dean

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 25, 2022
Captain Dean worked hard to get us on some fish. It was a slow morning and he kept pushing on. End result was we had fish at...
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Natascha B.
Fouke, AR
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Half Day in the Bay

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 3, 2022
We had a great time with Cpt Dean! We appreciated his lifetime fishing experience and will book him again next time we’re...
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