Harry’s Guide Service is a charter that takes fun and fishing very seriously, with Captain Harry Arthur who has been fishing the Texas and Louisiana waters of the Gulf of Mexico for over 30 years. He is an avid fisherman who specializes in artificial lure fishing. Having aquired so much experience he knows exactly which fish bites which lure. He strives to make every guest’s trip an adventure to be remembered for life and will instruct guests on the best ways to catch fish. He will unselfishly share his knowledge and provide the lured to catch a variety of fish species.

You will fish aboard his 25 foot JH Outlaw center console boat, which was originally built in 2021 and has a capacity for 4 guests. It is powered by a 250 HP Yamaha engine which makes it super fast and efficient on the water. The boat has a GPS system and a fishfinder to locate the fishing spots where the fish swim in schools, as well as life jackets, fire extinguishers and a first-aid kit for your safety. To provide you some protection from the sun, the boat also features a T-top.

Harry’s Guide Service fishes inshore, nearshore, reel, flats and backcountry of Texas and Louisiana Gulf waters, and is able to put you on species such as the super tasty Flounder and Redfish, Spotted Seatrout and the excellent food value Tripletail.

You will have top notch equipment in terms of rods, reels, tackle, lures and live bait all provided by Captain Harry, who will also happily clean and fillet your catch upon return to the shore. He will also have drinks and snacks aboard for refreshment, but if you are taking the full day trip it is advisable to bring your own lunch.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $500
    On this trip you will fish for Redfish, Flounder, Spotted Seatrout and Trippletail in the Galveston Bay area. The trip Includes tackle, snacks and drinks, and catch processing. Live bait is paid additionally.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $700
    This is a full day of fishing for Flounder, Redfish, Tripletail and Spotted Seatrout in the Galveston Bay area. You can stay inshore, nearshore, reef fishing, or you can visit the flats. Live bait is paid additionally.
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FAQs about Harry’s Guide Service

Harry’s Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

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

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

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

Harry’s Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Harry’s Guide Service include:
  • Tripletail

Meet the Captain

Harry Arthur
Hitchcock, Texas, United States
29 Fishing Reports
38 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since October 2016
Captain Harry has over 30 years of experience catching various species in the Texas and Louisiana Gulf waters. He specializes in artificial lure fishing which he absolutely loves. He will happily teach children and adults how to use modern equipment so that every guest leaves with skills they will be able to apply on their next fishing trip.

About this listing

Targeted species

Tripletail Tripletail

Boat specs

JH Outlaw (Center console) originally built in 2023. Powered by a 300HP suzuki engine.

Length
25 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Popping
Drift Fishing

Amenities

Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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
Checks
Bank Transfer

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 38 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (53)
Five Stars all the way around
Five Stars all the way around
Big fish for the little man!
+50
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
88%
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Charles A.
United States
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Full Day Trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on December 30, 2021
We really enjoyed a great day on the water with Capt. Harry.  Weather and wind were great…a little foggy to start but it...
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Pilar R.
Baytown, Texas
Excellent
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Half Day Trip with Captain Harry

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on June 16, 2022
The fish bite started a little slow. But with Captain Harry’s experience and knowledge of fishing we ended up catching some...
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Stephen R.
Lavon, TX
Excellent
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April fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on April 2, 2021
Captain Harry was awesome! We caught lots of fish due to the heavy winds. He put us where we needed to be. My 10 year older...
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Nick G.
Neptune Beach, FL
Excellent
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Five Stars all the way around

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on August 21, 2022
Captain Harry will put you on the fish. He works his a** off making sure everyone has a great time. Highly recommend!
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Justin G.
United States
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Half day trip.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on May 28, 2022
Great experience. Captain Harry is very knowledgeable when it comes to fish. Would definitely book another trip.
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