Cowboy Charters - 35 Dawson Express 

5.0
(2 reviews)
 719 South Avenue A, Freeport, TX 77541, United States–

Cowboy Charters - 35 Dawson Express 

Freeport, TX, United States
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35 ft
6
5.0
(2 reviews)

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Cowboy Charters invites you on a Gulf of Mexico deep sea fishing adventure! This charter is very special as its captains Mike and Josh go above and beyond in order to make your day on the water safe and productive, and above all memorable. This is a full-time first class deep sea fishing charter company. They will take you fishing further than the average Gulf Shore fishing charter.

Captain Mike operated a 35-foot 35 Dawson express cruiser powered by two 315 HP Cummins 5.9 engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 25 knots. They make this boat fast and powerful, so you don't waste any time. You will enjoy the ride out to the offshore waters on comfortable cushioned seating available on the boat. It has plenty of shade provided by the tower and a toilet for your convenience.

Cowboy Charter's crew is conscious of the fuel burn and will work hard to put you on the fish of your choice. You will leave the dock at dawn and return late in the afternoon. Your fishing adventure can take you to the nearshore waters where fishing depends on the seasons. Your targeted species in the nearshore waters will include King Mackerel, Blacktip Shark, Bull Shark, Cobia, and Redfish.

If you decide to head offshore, you can target Red Snapper, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, huge Cobia, Amberjack, and Grouper. These species are available in the reefs and offshore waters year round, and so the offshore trips are always the most productive.

Cowboy Charters' full day offshore trips are at a plus fuel rate which you will pay based upon fuel consumption for your trip depending on how far out you go. The crew will work hard in order to make you their repeat customers, and it will show. They employ experienced captain and provide a first class service.

Cowboy Charters invites you on a Gulf of Mexico deep sea fishing adventure! This charter is very special as its captains Mike and Josh go above and beyond in order to make your day on the water safe and productive, and above all memorable. This is a full-time first class deep sea fishing charter company. They will take you fishing further than the average Gulf Shore fishing charter.

Captain Mike operated a 35-foot 35 Dawson express cruiser powered by two 315 HP Cummins 5.9 engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 25 knots. They make this boat fast and powerful, so you don't waste any time. You will enjoy the ride out to the offshore waters on comfortable cushioned seating available on the boat. It has plenty of shade provided by the tower and a toilet for your convenience.

Cowboy Charter's crew is conscious of the fuel burn and will work hard to put you on the fish of your choice. You will leave the dock at dawn and return late in the afternoon. Your fishing adventure can take you to the nearshore waters where fishing depends on the seasons. Your targeted species in the nearshore waters will include King Mackerel, Blacktip Shark, Bull Shark, Cobia, and Redfish.

If you decide to head offshore, you can target Red Snapper, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, huge Cobia, Amberjack, and Grouper. These species are available in the reefs and offshore waters year round, and so the offshore trips are always the most productive.

Cowboy Charters' full day offshore trips are at a plus fuel rate which you will pay based upon fuel consumption for your trip depending on how far out you go. The crew will work hard in order to make you their repeat customers, and it will show. They employ experienced captain and provide a first class service.

Mike Jennings
Captain
Mike Jennings
36 years of experience

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5 Hour Trip (AM) + Fuel
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Black Drum
Redfish
Shark (Blacktip)
US $900
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5 Hour Trip (PM) + Fuel
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Black Drum
Redfish
Shark (Blacktip)
US $900
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Offshore Trip, Plus Fuel
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
+6
US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
10 Hour Offshore Trip + Fuel
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Amberjack
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
+7
US $1,875
Entire boat: up to 6 people
12 Hour Offshore Trip + Fuel
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
12 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+6
US $2,250
Entire boat: up to 6 people

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5.0
2 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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Harley Riddle
Harley Riddle
Member since 2025
5.0
August fishing trip
12 Hour Offshore Trip + Fuel on August 13, 2024

The best time! Couldn’t recommend better!!

Reported catch:
Redfish
Red Snapper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Mike Jennings
Response from Captain

It was a great day. Thank you. Looking forward to next time

Roger White
Roger White
us
Texas, US
Member since 2018
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Mike and Josh
5 Hour Trip (AM) + Fuel on August 31, 2018 • 5 adults

Great fishing trip with Capt Josh and Chirs. Took the upgrade to 10ht trip anew were well rewarded. These guys are as excited or more about catching fish than our crew. We took a gamble and it more than paid off. Cptn Josh put us on some cazy Mahi. Great trip. Highly recommend.

Reported catch:
Redfish
Cobia
Heather Fultz
Heather Fultz
us
Louisiana, US
Member since 2022
The captain canceled
October 11, 2025
Trip was supposed to happen on October 11, 2025

The charter operator canceled 5 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.

FAQs about Cowboy Charters - 35 Dawson Express

Cowboy Charters - 35 Dawson Express offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $900 per group - 5 Hour Trip (AM) + Fuel (5 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 5 Hour Trip (PM) + Fuel (5 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - 8 Hour Offshore Trip, Plus Fuel (8 hours)
  • US $1,875 per group - 10 Hour Offshore Trip + Fuel (10 hours)
  • US $2,250 per group - 12 Hour Offshore Trip + Fuel (12 hours)
When you book a trip with Cowboy Charters - 35 Dawson Express, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Full bathroom with flush toilet.
  • GPS Garmin 1243 Touch.
  • Fishfinder Garmin 1243 Touch.
  • Bed
  • Live bait well
  • Kitchen
  • Ice box
  • Radar Garmin 1243 Touch.
Trips booked with Cowboy Charters - 35 Dawson Express include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (AVET.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First mate
Cowboy Charters - 35 Dawson Express offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Cowboy Charters - 35 Dawson Express offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Fly fishing
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Cowboy Charters - 35 Dawson Express include:
  • Amberjack
  • Black Drum
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Scamp)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Mike Jennings
Mike Jennings
Freeport, Texas, United States
3 Customer reviews
Typical response within 22 hours
Member since April 2015
Cowboy Charters is owned and operated By Captain Mike Jennings. Mike is a USCG licensed Captain with over 40 years of experience fishing the Texas Gulf coast. He is known for his willingness to run further and target the larger species that lurk in our Gulf waters. He is a native of Brazoria County and grew up fishing the inshore and offshore waters from Galveston to Matagorda. Along with fishing, Captain Mike is an experienced dog trainer and waterfowl guide, hunting the prairies and marshes from Anahuac to Rockport. Captain Mike is also an accomplished writer and magazine columnist, with notable publications including Texas Saltwater Fishing Magazine. He has severed for decades with industry groups to represent and preserve the publics access to our great fishery in the Gulf. Mike served for years as the President of The Charter Fisherman's Association, Representing the charter industry with members from the South Texas Valley to Rhode Island, and has testified in front Congress on more than one occasion concerning fisheries issues and the effects of federal management on our fishing industry. Capt. Mike has also served for many years on multiple NMFS advisory panels lending his experience to help shape current regulations from a fisherman's perspective, as well as his hands on research in the western Gulf, including tagging and recapture, hydro-acoustics, and biological sampling from the Mississippi river to Brownsville Texas, work that is currently being used to h
Mike Jennings
Mike Jennings
3
reviews
2015
member since
~22h
response
Cowboy Charters is owned and operated By Captain Mike Jennings. Mike is a USCG licensed Captain with over 40 years of experience fishing the Texas Gulf coast. He is known for his willingness to run further and target the larger species that lurk in our Gulf waters. He is a native of Brazoria County and grew up fishing the inshore and offshore waters from Galveston to Matagorda. Along with fishing, Captain Mike is an experienced dog trainer and waterfowl guide, hunting the prairies and marshes from Anahuac to Rockport. Captain Mike is also an accomplished writer and magazine columnist, with notable publications including Texas Saltwater Fishing Magazine. He has severed for decades with industry groups to represent and preserve the publics access to our great fishery in the Gulf. Mike served for years as the President of The Charter Fisherman's Association, Representing the charter industry with members from the South Texas Valley to Rhode Island, and has testified in front Congress on more than one occasion concerning fisheries issues and the effects of federal management on our fishing industry. Capt. Mike has also served for many years on multiple NMFS advisory panels lending his experience to help shape current regulations from a fisherman's perspective, as well as his hands on research in the western Gulf, including tagging and recapture, hydro-acoustics, and biological sampling from the Mississippi river to Brownsville Texas, work that is currently being used to h

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Black Drum
Black Drum
Cobia
Cobia
Scamp Grouper
Scamp Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Bull Shark
Bull Shark
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Tarpon
Tarpon
Amberjack
Amberjack
Black Drum
Black Drum
Cobia
Cobia
Scamp Grouper
Scamp Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
35 ft
Year built
2005
Boat manufacturer
Dawson
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Cummins 5.9
Powered by
2 x 315HP
Max cruising speed
25 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Full bathroom with flush toilet.
GPS
Garmin 1243 Touch.
Fishfinder
Garmin 1243 Touch.
Bed
Live bait well
Kitchen
Ice box
Radar
Garmin 1243 Touch.
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
AVET.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First mate

How cancellations work

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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Freeport right now

AmberjackAmberjack
Black DrumBlack Drum
CobiaCobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
RedfishRedfish
Shark (Blacktip)Shark (Blacktip)
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)

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