Book’em & Hook’em Fishing Charters are located in Galveston - one of the best fishing locations on the Gulf Coast of Texas. The Galveston Bay Complex, where you will fish, offers extraordinary fishing for a number of shallow water species. The fish are fun to catch and taste deliciously.

Captain Epi Garza provides Galveston fishing trips for the entire Galveston Bay Complex. He is a professional guide with over 20 years experience fishing the Galveston Bay. This experience means he knows the best spots, is able to provide sound advice and provide his guests with a great fishing experience.

Offering a variety of fishing trips including wade fishing, drifting, and anchor fishing, Captain Epi can meet your fishing needs. He will put you on Redfish, Flounder, and Spotted Seatrout which populate the Bay in healthy numbers. You will have the choice of using live or artificial lures, rods, reels, and tackle.

Fishing takes place aboard a 25’ Haynie Magnum saltwater fishing boat, originally built in 2015 with a capacity for four guests. Powered by a 250 HP Mercury Pro XS engine, this boat will get you from one productive spot to the next in a flash. It is fully equipped with the necessary safety and electronic features such as a Lowrance 7 touch HDS GPS and a fishfinder. There is also an iPilot wireless trolling motor, a power pole, and a Fusion stereo with Wet sound speakers.

Book’em & Hook’em Fishing Charters will provide you with a fish cleaning service at the end of your trip, so bring a cooler for your fish. You are advised to bring food and drinks for the day, and a customary Texas Fishing License with a Saltwater stamp. Bring a camera to capture your victorious moments, polarized sunglasses, a hat, and enjoy your day!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip - AM
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $450
    This trip lasts five to six hours and will take you fishing in the Galveston Bay Complex. Your targeted species will be Redfish, Flounder, and Spotted Seatrout.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip - PM
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $450
    This trip lasts five to six hours and is done in the afternoon, weather permitting. Captain Epi will take you fishing in the Galveston Bay Complex. Your targeted species will be Redfish, Flounder, and Spotted Seatrout. Departure time is flexible.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $550
    The full day trip will allow you to fish many productive spots within the Galveston Bay Complex. You will be targeting Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, and Flounder. All species are extremely tasty to eat, so bring a cooler and take your catch home for dinner!
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FAQs about Book'em & Hook'em Fishing Charters

Book'em & Hook'em Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip - AM (6 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip - PM (6 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Book'em & Hook'em Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS Lowrance 9 touch HDS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Multimedia System Fusion stereo with Wet sound speakers
  • Wireless Trolling Motor I Pilot, Power Pole

Trips booked with Book'em & Hook'em Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (included in the price)
  • Drinks (bottled water)

Book'em & Hook'em Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Book'em & Hook'em Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Book'em & Hook'em Fishing Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Spotted Seatrout

Meet the Captain

Epi Garza
Galveston, Texas, United States
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115 Customer reviews
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Member since May 2017
Hi, I am Captain Epi and I provide Galveston fishing trips for the entire Galveston Bay Complex. I am a professional guide with over 20 years experience fishing Galveston Bay. I pride myself on giving my clients a great fishing experience. I am fully licensed by the United States Coast Guard and the Texas Parks & Wildlife. I offer a variety of fishing trips including wade fishing, drifting, and anchor fishing. The customer can choose to use live or artificial lures.

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Drum Black Drum
Flounder Flounder
Redfish Redfish
Sheepshead Sheepshead

Boat specs

Haynie Magnum (Bay boat) originally built in 2020. Powered by a 250HP Mercury Pro XS engine.

Length
25 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Popping
Drift Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Lowrance 9 touch HDS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System
Fusion stereo with Wet sound speakers
Wireless Trolling Motor
I Pilot, Power Pole

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
included in the price
Drinks
bottled water

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
no age limit
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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
PayPal
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

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Greg H.
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - AM on August 19, 2023
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Successful trip with Captain Epi

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - AM on February 16, 2022
Our first trip from Montana to Texas and the Galveston area and Captain Epi made sure we will return! The weather was not our...
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VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - AM on March 12, 2023
Capt Epi is a true Guide. He called the day before our trip and was upfront and honest about the weather conditions and lack...
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Wayne C.
Shenandoah, TX
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Full day trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on March 4, 2023
This was a birthday gift for my 11yo son and we had a great time! Caught 17 fish with three keepers (drum, red and sheepshead)....
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Rebekah H.
Fort Worth, Texas
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February fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - AM on February 27, 2021
Cap made this a wonderful, memorable experience. (And he made sure we had the pictures to prove it!) Couldn’t ask for a better...
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