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!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Inshore (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $750
    This morning trip will see you traveling to the Jetty-Channel or Bay areas to get to some great fishing and is very family-friendly. It's the perfect introduction to Galveston's inshore fishing! Your captain will have you targeting a variety of species, including Trout, Redfish, Flounder and Sharks to name just a few. Your captain will provide all the fishing gear you need, so just bring snacks, drinks, and a valid fishing license. Fuel surcharge of $30 per motor when booked online
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Heavy Tackle
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Ray
    Ray
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Inshore (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $750
    If you'd prefer to sleep in before starting your adventure, join your captain on an afternoon trip. It only takes a short ride to reach the hotspots, making it great for families and the perfect intro to Galveston's inshore waters Your captain will have you chase various species, including Trout, Redfish, Sharks and Flounder to name just a few. He or She will provide all the fishing gear you need, so just bring snacks, drinks, and a valid fishing license. FUEL SURCHARGE $30 Per Motor when booked online
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Heavy Tackle
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Inshore AM
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $950
    If you want to spend a little more time exploring Galveston's famous inshore waters, join us on this 6-hour adventure. You'll have the chance to cruise the Inshore waters for some world-famous fish, including Redfish, tasty Flounder, Trout and Sharks to name a few. This trip is great for all ages and experience levels, and we will make sure you're decked out with top-quality rods and reels, as well as bait and tackle. just bring snacks, drinks, and a fishing license. Fuel surcharge $30 per motor
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Heavy Tackle
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Inshore (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $950
    If you want to spend a little more time exploring Galveston's famous inshore waters, join us on this 6-hour adventure. You'll have the chance to cruise the Inshore waters for some world-famous fish, including Redfish, tasty Flounder, Trout and Sharks to name a few. This trip is great for all ages and experience levels, and we will make sure you're decked out with top-quality rods and reels, as well as bait and tackle. just bring snacks, drinks, and a fishing license. Fuel surcharge $30 per motor.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Heavy Tackle
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Pompano
    Pompano
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Ray
    Ray
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Jetty/Channel Shark AM
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Oct 20
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $1,100
    Get ready to target some seriously notorious beasts! If you're looking to see some Shark species up close and personal, or want to earn some bragging rights, this is the trip for you. Your captain will take you to the Galveston Ship Channel to throw big lines out for a variety of shark species, including Blacktip and Hammerhead. You'll be provided with all the fishing gear you need for a fun and productive day, so just bring snacks, drinks, and a fishing license. Fuel surcharge $30 per motor.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Heavy Tackle
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Tiger)
    Tiger Shark
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
  • Private trip
    State Water Close Offshore AM
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 15 - Oct 15
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $1,300
    This state water offshore trip will give you the chance to head offshore for a few miles to drift fish, troll a rig, or pull up on a shrimp boat for Shark species. Other target fish include Jacks, Ling, Redfish, and an occasional King Mackerel. Children are welcome to join in the fun but must be age 6 and above. Your captain will provide fishing gear, so just bring snacks, drinks, and a license. Fuel surcharge $30 per motor when booked online
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Tiger)
    Tiger Shark
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
    Dogfish
    Dogfish
  • Private trip
    State Water Close Offshore PM
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    Seasonal trip Mar 15 - Oct 15
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $1,300
    This state water offshore trip will give you the chance to head offshore for a few miles to drift fish, troll a rig, or pull up on a shrimp boat for Shark species. Other target fish include Jacks, Ling, Redfish, and an occasional King Mackerel. Children are welcome to join in the fun but must be age 6 and above. Your captain will provide fishing gear, so just bring snacks, drinks, and a license. Fuel surcharge $30 per motor when booked online
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Tiger)
    Tiger Shark
    Tripletail
    Tripletail
    Shark (Bonnethead)
    Bonnethead Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
    Dogfish
    Dogfish
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 13 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Good experience
88%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
88%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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David G.
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5.0 / 5
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3.0 / 5
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Fishing trip in July

VERIFIED   6 Hour Jetty/Channel Shark AM on July 7, 2023
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San Antonio, TX
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6 hour trip

VERIFIED   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...
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Patrick R.
Temple, TX
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Half day close offshore with Captain Kevin.

VERIFIED   State Water Close Offshore AM on June 18, 2022
Had a wonderfully time. Kevin was knowledgeable and friendly. The Captain knew the area and made sure we got good areas to...
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ANTHONY S.
Pflugerville, TX
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Great trip!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Inshore (PM) on April 21, 2022
Enjoyed the trip. Caught tons of fish, but even if we didn’t max out on Red Fish we would have still enjoyed the trip with...
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April fishing trip

VERIFIED   State Water Close Offshore AM on April 27, 2022
The crew did a great job. I have no complaints other than Mother Nature giving us all fits with the waves!
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FAQs about Get Hooked Charters Galveston – 39'

Get Hooked Charters Galveston – 39' offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $750 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Inshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Inshore (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $950 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Inshore AM (6 hours)
  • US $950 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Inshore (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hour Jetty/Channel Shark AM (6 hours)
  • US $1,300 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - State Water Close Offshore AM (7 hours)
  • US $1,300 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - State Water Close Offshore PM (7 hours)

When you book a trip with Get Hooked Charters Galveston – 39', you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Radar

Trips booked with Get Hooked Charters Galveston – 39' include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (When available)
  • Lures (Lures are not always provided )
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate

Get Hooked Charters Galveston – 39' offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing (Close offshore State waters)
  • Offshore Fishing (Up to 100 miles)
  • Reef Fishing (Natural and artificial reefs)
  • Wreck Fishing (Up to 100 miles offshore)

Get Hooked Charters Galveston – 39' offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
  • Spearfishing (Bring your own equipment)
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Get Hooked Charters Galveston – 39' include:
  • Amberjack
  • Black Drum
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Flounder
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Hammerhead)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)

Your operator

Get Hooked Charters Llc
Galveston, Texas, United States
7 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
128 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2016
Captain Mike Short is a USCG-licensed captain and the proud owner of Get Hooked Charters. In his own words: "I have been fishing Galveston since childhood and always knew that, when I could, this is what I would do!" With a fleet of 5 vessels, Capt. Mike works alongside a whole host of experienced, friendly captains to ensure that no guest has to miss out on a fun and productive day of angling. He's joined by Captain Ron Woods, a USCG-licensed captain and veteran with over 45 years of experience in these waters; Captain Trae Garland, a USCG-licensed captain who's fished under Captain Mike for 3 years and is now onboard as Captain specializing in Inshore and Offshore; Captain Kevin Birch, who specializes in Bay/Jetty fishing, Shark hunting and Offshore; Captain Anthony Hancock specializing in Inshore Fishing Adventures; and finally, the latest edition, experienced angler Captain Mohammad Ghani joined the team to help finish out this season. Together, this incredible crew will show you some of the best angling action Galveston has to offer!
Our Team
Trae G.
Captain
Mike S.
Captain
Kevin B.
Captain
Anthony H.
Captain
Mohammad G.
Captain

The fish you can target

Amberjack Amberjack
Black Drum Black Drum
Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
39 ft
Year built
2009
Boat manufacturer
Contender
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Suzuki 2019
Powered by
3 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Close offshore State waters
Offshore Fishing
Up to 100 miles
Reef Fishing
Natural and artificial reefs
Wreck Fishing
Up to 100 miles offshore

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Spearfishing
Bring your own equipment
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Outriggers
Radar

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
When available
Lures
Lures are not always provided
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable

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

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
No min. age on inshore trips, 8+ for offshore trips
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

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