Galveston offers up a huge variety of angling opportunities: battling gigantic Tuna offshore, hooking huge Red Snapper over the reefs, and exploring shallow inshore waters for Flatfish and Redfish. Get Hooked Charters Galveston offers guests the chance to experience all of this and more!
With a fleet of 5 full-time vessels and a motley crew of friendly, local captains behind the helm, this charter company goes above and beyond to make sure that no guest misses out on their dream angling adventure. From newbies and families to seasoned fishermen, everyone is welcome aboard!
USCG-licensed captain Mike Short started the business in 2007, wanting to put his years of experience to good use. Now, he works alongside a whole host of other experienced captains to offer a variety of adventures exploring Galveston’s waters. One thing’s for certain: they all can’t wait to show you ‘round the magnificent fishing grounds of your choice.
Step aboard the charter company’s 39’ Contender, and you’ll have all of Galveston’s prolific at your fingertips. This boat is equally adept at cruising inshore waters as she is at travelling up to a whopping 100 miles offshore. With room for up to 6 guests, as well as top-quality navigational and safety gear, she’s the perfect choice for a family adventure or fishing battle with your buddies.
Depending on the trip you opt for, you’ll have the chance to target a whole range of famous species. Inshore, it’s all about the Texan trio of Flounder, Speckled Trout, and Redfish. These trips are a great option for newbies and families. More seasoned anglers can opt for a bluewater offshore adventure, or even travel overnight for the chance to hook some gigantic Yellowfin Tuna.
Your captain will make sure you’re decked out with top-quality rods and reels, as well as bait and tackle. All you need to bring are snacks, drinks, and a fishing license. Get Hooked Charters Galveston are ready and waiting to show you just what these waters have to offer!
Rating summary
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Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
82%
Appropriate for children
82%
Friendly captain
91%
Satisfied with the boat
91%
Recommend this charter
78%
Caught fish
85%
Jun 7, 2025
6 Hour Jetty/Channel Shark AM
Caught fish, Had a shark hooked but spit out before we could land it. All and all was a good trip with Mike and his deck hand. Ended the day with a 30in drum. If he gets the pics please send them over to me. Thanks again guys and will be back in July
Caught fish, Had a shark hooked but spit out before we could land it. All and all was a good trip with Mike and his deck hand....
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Sep 23, 2025
1 PM 4 Hour Beginner Bay
Really good equipment, really helpful crew- we caught lots of fish.
Really good equipment, really helpful crew- we caught lots of fish.
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Apr 26, 2025
4 Hour Inshore (AM)
Excellent morning trip to the jetties! Caught some black drum, sheep head and redfish. Grandparents, 9 & 13 yr old kids, wife and I had a wonderful time thanks to Captain Mike and Caleb!
Excellent morning trip to the jetties! Caught some black drum, sheep head and redfish. Grandparents, 9 & 13 yr old kids, wife...
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Jul 7, 2023
6 Hour Jetty/Channel Shark AM
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San Antonio, TX
Jul 27, 2023
State Water Close Offshore AM
It was great! We started promptly on time, and were lucky enough to be catching sharks within 2 hours of leaving the docks. The captain was looking for options, found out about some mahi in state waters, so we changed course and caught 10 of them! Highly recommend
It was great! We started promptly on time, and were lucky enough to be catching sharks within 2 hours of leaving the docks. The...
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Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (16)
Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
82%
Appropriate for children
82%
Friendly captain
91%
Satisfied with the boat
91%
Recommend this charter
78%
Caught fish
85%
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6 Hour Jetty/Channel Shark AM on June 7, 2025
Caught fish, Had a shark hooked but spit out before we could land it. All and all was a good trip with Mike and his deck hand. Ended the day with a 30in drum. If he gets the pics please send them over to me. Thanks again guys and will be back in July
Caught fish, Had a shark hooked but spit out before we could land it. All and all was a good trip with Mike and his deck hand. Ended the day with a 30in drum. If he gets the pics please send them over to me. Thanks again guys and will be back in July
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1 PM 4 Hour Beginner Bay on September 23, 2025
Really good equipment, really helpful crew- we caught lots of fish.
Really good equipment, really helpful crew- we caught lots of fish.
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4 Hour Inshore (AM) on April 26, 2025
Excellent morning trip to the jetties! Caught some black drum, sheep head and redfish. Grandparents, 9 & 13 yr old kids, wife and I had a wonderful time thanks to Captain Mike and Caleb!
Excellent morning trip to the jetties! Caught some black drum, sheep head and redfish. Grandparents, 9 & 13 yr old kids, wife and I had a wonderful time thanks to Captain Mike and Caleb!
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6 Hour Jetty/Channel Shark AM on July 7, 2023
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State Water Close Offshore AM on July 27, 2023
It was great! We started promptly on time, and were lucky enough to be catching sharks within 2 hours of leaving the docks. The captain was looking for options, found out about some mahi in state waters, so we changed course and caught 10 of them! Highly recommend
It was great! We started promptly on time, and were lucky enough to be catching sharks within 2 hours of leaving the docks. The captain was looking for options, found out about some mahi in state waters, so we changed course and caught 10 of them! Highly recommend
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