Stray Cat Charters Galveston
Stray Cat Charters invites you to experience a true Galvestonian fishing experience with Captain Jerry Praker. Jerry has fished the waters of Galveston, Texas his whole life, and comes from a family of commercial fishermen who have been operating here since the 1920’s. This fishing-rich heritage means your captain has learned from the best and is able to provide unforgettable experiences for everyone on board.
The 30’ Chris Craft Flybridge was originally built in 1977 and restored in 2017 to update all its features and provide its guests an even better fishing experience. The vessel is very comfortable with a bed, a kitchen, a toilet, air-conditioning inside the cabin, a multimedia system for entertainment, and plenty of other features. You will use the livewell to store the bait, the icebox to keep the catch fresh, and the flybridge to sight the fish.
Captain Jerry can take you fishing inshore or nearshore, depending on the trip option you choose for your party. The half day trip in the jetties are reserved for Redfish, Trout, Flounder, and Black Drum. The Shark trips (these are catch and release only, this included stingrays) will let you target Bull Shark, Blacktip, Hammerhead, and others. Lastly, if offshore fishing is your dream, you’ll be pleased to know that Kingfish, Jack Crevalle, Ladyfish, Skate, and other species live in these waters.
Stray Cat Charters carries Shimano and Penn rods and reels, a selection of live and artificial bait, and a variety of tackle, and they have a first mate present on all trips. If you wish to keep some fish for dinner, they can clean and fillet your catch. All you should bring are your sunscreen and a choice of snacks and drinks. Children under the age of 6 are not permitted on the boat due to safety reasons.
Now, simply set aside a date, get your group together and join Stray Cat Charters Galveston for your next angling adventure!
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (46)
+43Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
92%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Caught fish
80%
May 25, 2025
Half Day Trip – Jetty Fishing (AM)
Very knowledgable captain
The fish weren’t biting - no one was catching anything, including all the boats around us. The captain did everything he could to locate fish. Both that’s fishing. We will get them next time. Enjoyed conversation and the water.
The fish weren’t biting - no one was catching anything, including all the boats around us. The captain did everything he could...
League City, Texas
Jul 13, 2022
Half Day Trip – Jetty Fishing (AM)
Half day trip with Captain Jerry
What a great, fun, day on the gulf!! My nephews and I had a wonderful day fishing with Captain Jerry. The book is in excellent condition, the fishing rods and reels were all easy to use. With a simple lesson we were ready to cast our lines. Our group included two young teens, ages 12 and 14. As well as an old lady, 70 and slightly handicapped using a cane. Jerry, and his deck hand, Trey were patient and helpful assisting me onto (and off) the boat. We fished for a few hours and the boys caught fish such as trout, rock fish, and even a couple of eels. Captain Jerry then set the boat to trawling and we hoped to catch a couple of sharks. TJ had a shark on the line, but it jumped the hook about 4 feet from the boat. Weather was great most of the day - had some shade and a breeze at times. But we didn't really mind the hot July day because we were on the water having a blast!
What a great, fun, day on the gulf!! My nephews and I had a wonderful day fishing with Captain Jerry. The book is in excellent...
Whitewright, TX
Jun 29, 2022
Half Day Trip – Jetty Fishing (AM)
Half day trip with Captain Jerry
I gave my husband, son in law and grandson a fishing trip for Fathers Day and they had the best time with Captain Jerry! He is great with kids and they caught plenty of fish! Storms were rolling in through Galveston this morning so Captain Jerry called to delay the trip to let the storms pass instead of just canceling. His first mate was super nice and my grandson said he liked this trip the best out of the others they have taken over the years. We will for sure book again with Captain Jerry our next trip to Galveston!!! Thanks for giving my guys such a fun trip and making their day!!
I gave my husband, son in law and grandson a fishing trip for Fathers Day and they had the best time with Captain Jerry! He is...
Tomball, TX
Jun 14, 2022
Half Day Trip – Jetty Fishing (AM)
Tuesday Morning Turned Friday Afternoon
Trip was planned months in advance was cancelled Monday night for high winds - unsafe conditions. But prior to cancelling Captain Jerry reached out and called me explaining the situation fully. He stayed in communication via calls and text messages all week while we were in Galveston with the family and as conditions improved we were able to reschedule for yesterday afternoon. Before we headed out the door to head for the marina, Capt Jerry called and said conditions are great but the fish just weren’t biting, offering to cancel the trip. I appreciated the level of communication and his candor. We went anyway. He was right - didn’t catch much but it wasn’t for his lack of effort. Capt Jerry was busy on the phone gathering info from his sources on good spots and we went to a few. That’s fishing though. The best thing that happened that day was connecting with Captain Jerry and his hand Yardstick aboard his boat Stray Cat. 100% recommended and we will be back with them in the fall.
Trip was planned months in advance was cancelled Monday night for high winds - unsafe conditions. But prior to cancelling Captain...
Austin, Texas
Jun 5, 2022
Half Day Trip – Jetty Fishing (AM)
Excellent Morning Jetty Trip
My family had a blast on our jetty fishing trip! Captain Jerry has a great heart and quick wit and was a pleasure spending a few hours with on the boat. We caught plenty of fish in all the species we were hoping for. The Captain’s expertise and friendly connections made sure we found the ‘hot spots’ to keep on catching! The highlight of our trip was hooking into a large Jack Crevalle and orchestrating a team effort to land it after a good fight. We also enjoyed catching plenty of speckled trout, sheepshead, redfish, and catfish. As catch and release fishermen, we appreciated the extra care spent in making sure all our catches were handled correctly and released quickly in order to not disrupt their health. A unique part of this charter was the included “first mate”, who was fantastic at helping us keep our lines in the water with fresh live bait, and netting our catches. The boat itself is very comfortable and large, with shade to retreat to if needed and a proper toilet, which was a huge selling point for my mother. Our experience with this charter was amazing, and we would absolutely book them time and time again if we find ourselves back on the island. Thanks y’all for the memories!
My family had a blast on our jetty fishing trip! Captain Jerry has a great heart and quick wit and was a pleasure spending a few...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (46)
+43Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
92%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Caught fish
80%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Very knowledgable captain
Half Day Trip – Jetty Fishing (AM) on May 25, 2025
The fish weren’t biting - no one was catching anything, including all the boats around us. The captain did everything he could to locate fish. Both that’s fishing. We will get them next time. Enjoyed conversation and the water.
The fish weren’t biting - no one was catching anything, including all the boats around us. The captain did everything he could to locate fish. Both that’s fishing. We will get them next time. Enjoyed conversation and the water.
League City, Texas
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Half day trip with Captain Jerry
Half Day Trip – Jetty Fishing (AM) on July 13, 2022
What a great, fun, day on the gulf!! My nephews and I had a wonderful day fishing with Captain Jerry. The book is in excellent condition, the fishing rods and reels were all easy to use. With a simple lesson we were ready to cast our lines. Our group included two young teens, ages 12 and 14. As well as an old lady, 70 and slightly handicapped using a cane. Jerry, and his deck hand, Trey were patient and helpful assisting me onto (and off) the boat. We fished for a few hours and the boys caught fish such as trout, rock fish, and even a couple of eels. Captain Jerry then set the boat to trawling and we hoped to catch a couple of sharks. TJ had a shark on the line, but it jumped the hook about 4 feet from the boat. Weather was great most of the day - had some shade and a breeze at times. But we didn't really mind the hot July day because we were on the water having a blast!
What a great, fun, day on the gulf!! My nephews and I had a wonderful day fishing with Captain Jerry. The book is in excellent condition, the fishing rods and reels were all easy to use. With a simple lesson we were ready to cast our lines. Our group included two young teens, ages 12 and 14. As well as an old lady, 70 and slightly handicapped using a cane. Jerry, and his deck hand, Trey were patient and helpful assisting me onto (and off) the boat. We fished for a few hours and the boys...
Whitewright, TX
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Half day trip with Captain Jerry
Half Day Trip – Jetty Fishing (AM) on June 29, 2022
I gave my husband, son in law and grandson a fishing trip for Fathers Day and they had the best time with Captain Jerry! He is great with kids and they caught plenty of fish! Storms were rolling in through Galveston this morning so Captain Jerry called to delay the trip to let the storms pass instead of just canceling. His first mate was super nice and my grandson said he liked this trip the best out of the others they have taken over the years. We will for sure book again with Captain Jerry our next trip to Galveston!!! Thanks for giving my guys such a fun trip and making their day!!
I gave my husband, son in law and grandson a fishing trip for Fathers Day and they had the best time with Captain Jerry! He is great with kids and they caught plenty of fish! Storms were rolling in through Galveston this morning so Captain Jerry called to delay the trip to let the storms pass instead of just canceling. His first mate was super nice and my grandson said he liked this trip the best out of the others they have taken over the years. We will for sure book again with Captain Jerry...
Tomball, TX
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Tuesday Morning Turned Friday Afternoon
Half Day Trip – Jetty Fishing (AM) on June 14, 2022
Trip was planned months in advance was cancelled Monday night for high winds - unsafe conditions. But prior to cancelling Captain Jerry reached out and called me explaining the situation fully. He stayed in communication via calls and text messages all week while we were in Galveston with the family and as conditions improved we were able to reschedule for yesterday afternoon. Before we headed out the door to head for the marina, Capt Jerry called and said conditions are great but the fish just weren’t biting, offering to cancel the trip. I appreciated the level of communication and his candor. We went anyway. He was right - didn’t catch much but it wasn’t for his lack of effort. Capt Jerry was busy on the phone gathering info from his sources on good spots and we went to a few. That’s fishing though. The best thing that happened that day was connecting with Captain Jerry and his hand Yardstick aboard his boat Stray Cat. 100% recommended and we will be back with them in the fall.
Trip was planned months in advance was cancelled Monday night for high winds - unsafe conditions. But prior to cancelling Captain Jerry reached out and called me explaining the situation fully. He stayed in communication via calls and text messages all week while we were in Galveston with the family and as conditions improved we were able to reschedule for yesterday afternoon. Before we headed out the door to head for the marina, Capt Jerry called and said conditions are great but the fish...
Austin, Texas
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Excellent Morning Jetty Trip
Half Day Trip – Jetty Fishing (AM) on June 5, 2022
My family had a blast on our jetty fishing trip! Captain Jerry has a great heart and quick wit and was a pleasure spending a few hours with on the boat. We caught plenty of fish in all the species we were hoping for. The Captain’s expertise and friendly connections made sure we found the ‘hot spots’ to keep on catching! The highlight of our trip was hooking into a large Jack Crevalle and orchestrating a team effort to land it after a good fight. We also enjoyed catching plenty of speckled trout, sheepshead, redfish, and catfish. As catch and release fishermen, we appreciated the extra care spent in making sure all our catches were handled correctly and released quickly in order to not disrupt their health. A unique part of this charter was the included “first mate”, who was fantastic at helping us keep our lines in the water with fresh live bait, and netting our catches. The boat itself is very comfortable and large, with shade to retreat to if needed and a proper toilet, which was a huge selling point for my mother. Our experience with this charter was amazing, and we would absolutely book them time and time again if we find ourselves back on the island. Thanks y’all for the memories!
My family had a blast on our jetty fishing trip! Captain Jerry has a great heart and quick wit and was a pleasure spending a few hours with on the boat. We caught plenty of fish in all the species we were hoping for. The Captain’s expertise and friendly connections made sure we found the ‘hot spots’ to keep on catching! The highlight of our trip was hooking into a large Jack Crevalle and orchestrating a team effort to land it after a good fight. We also enjoyed catching plenty of speckled trout,...
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