Tides and Tails Guide Service 

4.8/5 (8 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Stewart Road 14302, Galveston, TX 77554, United States

Tides and Tails Guide Service 

 
State licensed
4.8/5 (8 reviews)
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Stewart Road 14302
Galveston, TX, United States
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Tides and Tales Guide Service operates out of West Galveston Bay. Fishing the whole Galveston Bay Complex, they are always in search of trophy Trout, monster Redfish, and tasty Flounder. The Galveston Bay Complex is widely recognized as one of the very best places around for inshore and flats fishing, with murky shallows and grass flats filled to bursting with amazing fish just waiting for you to get a hook in the water!

You will be spending your day aboard Captain Mark Salazar's 25' Boston Whaler w/ center console. Powered by a 300 HP Suzuki engine, she can carry 4 passengers at a speed of up to 40 knots straight to the very best spots in the bay, where her shallow draft will allow you to get deep into the skinny waters in search of the best catch.

Tides and Tales Guide Service specializes in drift and wade fishing for trophy catches on artificial lures. Captain Mark has been fishing the area for more than 25 years and has found this to be the most fun and effective way of landing the best catch, so that is what he focuses on. If you prefer, however, you can also purchase live bait for an additional charge, and Captain Mark will provide a live well to keep it fresh.

All the necessary fishing equipment will be provided by the charter, including top-notch rods, reels, and tackle. Things you should bring are a valid Texas fishing license, your drinks and snacks, sunscreen, and sunglasses. Once this short checklist has been taken care of, you'll be ready to start your trip.

Now, simply take a look through the packages offered below, find an available date that works for you, and book your next fishing adventure today!

Tides and Tales Guide Service operates out of West Galveston Bay. Fishing the whole Galveston Bay Complex, they are always in search of trophy Trout, monster Redfish, and tasty Flounder. The Galveston Bay Complex is widely recognized as one of the very best places around for inshore and flats fishing, with murky shallows and grass flats filled to bursting with amazing fish just waiting for you to get a hook in the water!

You will be spending your day aboard Captain Mark Salazar's 25' Boston Whaler w/ center console. Powered by a 300 HP Suzuki engine, she can carry 4 passengers at a speed of up to 40 knots straight to the very best spots in the bay, where her shallow draft will allow you to get deep into the skinny waters in search of the best catch.

Tides and Tales Guide Service specializes in drift and wade fishing for trophy catches on artificial lures. Captain Mark has been fishing the area for more than 25 years and has found this to be the most fun and effective way of landing the best catch, so that is what he focuses on. If you prefer, however, you can also purchase live bait for an additional charge, and Captain Mark will provide a live well to keep it fresh.

All the necessary fishing equipment will be provided by the charter, including top-notch rods, reels, and tackle. Things you should bring are a valid Texas fishing license, your drinks and snacks, sunscreen, and sunglasses. Once this short checklist has been taken care of, you'll be ready to start your trip.

Now, simply take a look through the packages offered below, find an available date that works for you, and book your next fishing adventure today!

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Rating

4.8
8 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.6
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (7)

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Josiah Mularkey
Josiah Mularkey
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2023
3 trips
0
5.0
Verified
Biggest trout I have ever caught.
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 30, 20252 adults2 children
We caught a bunch of trout and a couple sharks. My 6 yr olds first time on the water fishing. Captian Mark was very patient and my little guy keeps bragging that he caught a shark and I didn’t. Great day on the water!!
Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Richard Kaspar
Richard Kaspar
us
Colorado, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
Awesome day trip!
Half Day Trip (PM) on November 19, 20252 adults
our guide was very knowledgeable and was fun to be around. He worked really hard to get us on fish! We had a wonderful time!
Dom Coleman
Dom Coleman
Repeat angler
us
Colorado, US
Member since 2018
11 trips
1
5.0
Verified
Luis is awesome!
Half Day Trip (PM) on June 28, 20254 adults
Meticulous about technique, knows where to find the fish, a great guy to hang out with!
Response from Captain
July 23, 2025
Thank you You guys did so good Tight Lines
Justin Wirth
Justin Wirth
Repeat angler
us
Maryland, US
Member since 2025
3 trips
0
3.3
Verified
New
caught alot of fish
Full Day Trip on May 18, 20262 adults
it was an overall good trip we got onto alot of fish but somewhat felt the captian was a little impatient, wouldn’t recommend for new people but if you have experience with fishing hell get you hooked onto alot of fish
Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Response from Captain
May 22, 2026
Thank you, Justin. It was a blast putting you and your girlfriend on some good action. There are times that I get excited and I just want my customers to have a great experience catching fish. Thank you for booking with me Tight lines
Rich Christie
Rich Christie
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2020
9 trips
1
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Capt Mark
Half Day Trip (AM) on November 23, 20252 adults

Trip availability and prices

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Number of days
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Group Size
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Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
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US $550
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
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US $600
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
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US $700
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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Rating

4.8
8 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.6
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (7)

All reviews (8)

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Josiah Mularkey
Josiah Mularkey
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2023
3 trips
0
5.0
Verified
Biggest trout I have ever caught.
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 30, 20252 adults2 children
We caught a bunch of trout and a couple sharks. My 6 yr olds first time on the water fishing. Captian Mark was very patient and my little guy keeps bragging that he caught a shark and I didn’t. Great day on the water!!
Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Richard Kaspar
Richard Kaspar
us
Colorado, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
Awesome day trip!
Half Day Trip (PM) on November 19, 20252 adults
our guide was very knowledgeable and was fun to be around. He worked really hard to get us on fish! We had a wonderful time!
Dom Coleman
Dom Coleman
Repeat angler
us
Colorado, US
Member since 2018
11 trips
1
5.0
Verified
Luis is awesome!
Half Day Trip (PM) on June 28, 20254 adults
Meticulous about technique, knows where to find the fish, a great guy to hang out with!
Response from Captain
July 23, 2025
Thank you You guys did so good Tight Lines
Justin Wirth
Justin Wirth
Repeat angler
us
Maryland, US
Member since 2025
3 trips
0
3.3
Verified
New
caught alot of fish
Full Day Trip on May 18, 20262 adults
it was an overall good trip we got onto alot of fish but somewhat felt the captian was a little impatient, wouldn’t recommend for new people but if you have experience with fishing hell get you hooked onto alot of fish
Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Response from Captain
May 22, 2026
Thank you, Justin. It was a blast putting you and your girlfriend on some good action. There are times that I get excited and I just want my customers to have a great experience catching fish. Thank you for booking with me Tight lines
Rich Christie
Rich Christie
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2020
9 trips
1
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Capt Mark
Half Day Trip (AM) on November 23, 20252 adults

FAQs about Tides and Tails Guide Service

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
1982
Restored in
2017
Boat manufacturer
Boston Whaler
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots
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