Hingle's Guide Service 

5.0/5 (85 reviews)
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State licensed
 61st Street 1600, Galveston, TX 77551, United States

Hingle's Guide Service 

Up to 9 miles
Galveston, TX, United States
24 ft
5
5.0/5 (85 reviews)

Hingle's Guide Service fishes the waters of Galveston, Texas. With its aquatic life, saltwater habitat, and outstanding angling opportunities, Galveston will make you want to always come back for more.  We offer fun, beginner friendly trips on Galveston bay.

Enjoy your fishing trip with Captain Darrell Hingle aboard a 24 ft boat, which is powered by a 200 hp Suzuki engine. It can comfortably take up to five guests and is fully rigged with state-of-the-art navigational electronics, including a VHF radio, a fish finder and GPS

. It's also equipped with a livewell to keep the bait swimming.

Whether it's Redfish, Trout, Flounder, or Shark you're after – the Captain has all the knowledge and the equipment to get it done. He has been fishing the Galveston area since he was a child and knows all the hottest spots where the fish are hiding.

Each trip with Hingle's Guide Service comes inclusive with all the necessary fishing equipment to make a great catch possible, such as rods, reels, tackle, lures, and live bait. The Captain will also clean and fillet the catch for you to take home for dinner or just fill the freezer.

For your adventure in Galveston, you will only need to bring your fishing licenses, food, and drinks. For added convenience, Captain Darrell can also pick customers up from Crystal Beach and Port Bolivar.

Do we fish if it's raining or windy?  Safety is a priority.  If there are severe storms in the area or if the wind is out of control, I'll suggest we delay or try to reschedule the trip.  There's no sense in going out and being uncomfortable, and I will never put us in danger.  But if it's just a little rain, let's go – the fish are already wet!

It's all about catching!

Hingle's Guide Service fishes the waters of Galveston, Texas. With its aquatic life, saltwater habitat, and outstanding angling opportunities, Galveston will make you want to always come back for more.  We offer fun, beginner friendly trips on Galveston bay.

Enjoy your fishing trip with Captain Darrell Hingle aboard a 24 ft boat, which is powered by a 200 hp Suzuki engine. It can comfortably take up to five guests and is fully rigged with state-of-the-art navigational electronics, including a VHF radio, a fish finder and GPS

. It's also equipped with a livewell to keep the bait swimming.

Whether it's Redfish, Trout, Flounder, or Shark you're after – the Captain has all the knowledge and the equipment to get it done. He has been fishing the Galveston area since he was a child and knows all the hottest spots where the fish are hiding.

Each trip with Hingle's Guide Service comes inclusive with all the necessary fishing equipment to make a great catch possible, such as rods, reels, tackle, lures, and live bait. The Captain will also clean and fillet the catch for you to take home for dinner or just fill the freezer.

For your adventure in Galveston, you will only need to bring your fishing licenses, food, and drinks. For added convenience, Captain Darrell can also pick customers up from Crystal Beach and Port Bolivar.

Do we fish if it's raining or windy?  Safety is a priority.  If there are severe storms in the area or if the wind is out of control, I'll suggest we delay or try to reschedule the trip.  There's no sense in going out and being uncomfortable, and I will never put us in danger.  But if it's just a little rain, let's go – the fish are already wet!

It's all about catching!

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Rating

5.0
85 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (148)

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
100%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
96%
Caught fish

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Amber Garcia
Amber Garcia
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Texas, US
Member since 2026
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5.0
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Perfect Morning!
4 hour bay fishing trip on June 7, 20265 adults
We went with Captain Hingle for a morning fishing trip. It was perfect! We all caught so many fish and had lots of keepers. Our bait was always fresh and the fish kept biting. We will definitely be booking again. The boat was the perfect set up for a great day of fishing. I will recommend Captain Hingle to everyone I know. Thank you Captain Hingle!
Reported catch:
Black Drum
Flounder
Pompano
Speckled Trout
Response from Captain
June 7, 2026
thanks for the kind words Amber. i enjoyed having you guys on the boat this morning. I look forward to having ya’ll back. Oh, a spring that pulls the release on the trolling motor fell off. about a 5 minute fix once I got home. thanks again!
Travis White
Travis White
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Michigan, US
Member since 2026
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5.0
Verified
Outstanding Galveston Bay Charter
6 Hour Bay fishing Trip on March 25, 20263 adults
We came back with an amazing box of fish—sheepshead, black drum, and redfish—and couldn’t have asked for a better trip. Captain Darrell Hingle was professional, personable, and had us on fish the entire morning. Every expectation was exceeded. Highly recommended.
Response from Captain
March 25, 2026
Thanks for the kind words. Glad y’all enjoyed the morning and hope you enjoy the tasty dinner it will turn into.
Anuar Baimukhametov
Anuar Baimukhametov
us
Texas, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
Great experience
6 Hour Bay fishing Trip on September 13, 20252 adults
Regardless my dad had a sea sick and we had to shorten our trip to come back onshore, captain Darrell was great and comforted us. He was patient and have clear suggestions, and it was pleasure to talk with him. He also was proactive and contacted the booking service to adjust the trip from 6 to 4 hours, to refund us portion of the trip price. Really appreciate that. Definately will book next trip with him.
Response from Captain
September 13, 2025
thanks for your kind words. I’m sorry he got sick. i enjoyed having you on the boat. Thanks again.
Michelle Huerta
Michelle Huerta
us
California, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Darrell
5 Hour bay fishing trip on April 3, 20264 adults
Response from Captain
April 3, 2026
Thank you for the nice review. it was nice meeting you and your family.
Steve Callister
Steve Callister
us
Utah, US
Member since 2024
0
5.0
Verified
My son says 10 stars!
5 Hour bay fishing trip on August 9, 20252 adults1 child
My 7 yr old just wanted to catch a shark. 3 of em and one large bull shark later and he was all smiles! Great day for us all. Darrell was great!
Response from Captain
August 9, 2025
Thanks for the kind words.

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4 hour bay fishing trip
4 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM)
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US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
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5 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 7:00 AM)
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US $600
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6 Hour Bay fishing Trip
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US $700
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Customer reviews

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Rating

5.0
85 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (148)

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
100%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
96%
Caught fish

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Amber Garcia
Amber Garcia
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Texas, US
Member since 2026
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5.0
Verified
New
Perfect Morning!
4 hour bay fishing trip on June 7, 20265 adults
We went with Captain Hingle for a morning fishing trip. It was perfect! We all caught so many fish and had lots of keepers. Our bait was always fresh and the fish kept biting. We will definitely be booking again. The boat was the perfect set up for a great day of fishing. I will recommend Captain Hingle to everyone I know. Thank you Captain Hingle!
Reported catch:
Black Drum
Flounder
Pompano
Speckled Trout
Response from Captain
June 7, 2026
thanks for the kind words Amber. i enjoyed having you guys on the boat this morning. I look forward to having ya’ll back. Oh, a spring that pulls the release on the trolling motor fell off. about a 5 minute fix once I got home. thanks again!
Travis White
Travis White
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
Outstanding Galveston Bay Charter
6 Hour Bay fishing Trip on March 25, 20263 adults
We came back with an amazing box of fish—sheepshead, black drum, and redfish—and couldn’t have asked for a better trip. Captain Darrell Hingle was professional, personable, and had us on fish the entire morning. Every expectation was exceeded. Highly recommended.
Response from Captain
March 25, 2026
Thanks for the kind words. Glad y’all enjoyed the morning and hope you enjoy the tasty dinner it will turn into.
Anuar Baimukhametov
Anuar Baimukhametov
us
Texas, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
Great experience
6 Hour Bay fishing Trip on September 13, 20252 adults
Regardless my dad had a sea sick and we had to shorten our trip to come back onshore, captain Darrell was great and comforted us. He was patient and have clear suggestions, and it was pleasure to talk with him. He also was proactive and contacted the booking service to adjust the trip from 6 to 4 hours, to refund us portion of the trip price. Really appreciate that. Definately will book next trip with him.
Response from Captain
September 13, 2025
thanks for your kind words. I’m sorry he got sick. i enjoyed having you on the boat. Thanks again.
Michelle Huerta
Michelle Huerta
us
California, US
Member since 2026
0
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Darrell
5 Hour bay fishing trip on April 3, 20264 adults
Response from Captain
April 3, 2026
Thank you for the nice review. it was nice meeting you and your family.
Steve Callister
Steve Callister
us
Utah, US
Member since 2024
0
5.0
Verified
My son says 10 stars!
5 Hour bay fishing trip on August 9, 20252 adults1 child
My 7 yr old just wanted to catch a shark. 3 of em and one large bull shark later and he was all smiles! Great day for us all. Darrell was great!
Response from Captain
August 9, 2025
Thanks for the kind words.

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2001
Restored in
2023
Boat manufacturer
Sea Pro
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 200HP
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