Meador's Guide Service – Galveston 

4.9
(55 reviews)
 
State licensed
 14001 County Road 257, Freeport, TX 77541, United States–

Meador's Guide Service – Galveston 

Freeport, TX, United States
–
26 ft
4
4.9
(55 reviews)

Meador's Guide Service invites you to fish with the locals out of Galveston, Texas. The waters of the Galveston Bay Complex have some of the finest inshore fishing grounds in the state. Your captain has fished all over the country, but came back home to guide on the Texas coast. He will gladly tell you why Redfish, Flounder, and Trout fishing are so good in Galveston. Or even better, he will show you!

Explore the Galveston's inshore fishing potential by stepping aboard a 2021, 26' Catalyst bay boat. Its single 300 HP Suzuki engine will power you to the fishing grounds in comfort and style. There is plenty of room for up to 4 anglers so feel free to bring your kids with you. The vessel is prepared for the bite with its navigational electronics, an icebox, and a live well.

Whether you want a short ride to the fishing grounds to test the water or you are looking for a full day adventure, Meador's Guide Service will cater to your specific need. The captain will introduce you to jigging, popping, drift fishing, and fishing with light tackle if you have never held a rod in your hands. You can also test yourself in wading, just make sure to bring appropriate clothing.

In order to make a great catch possible, you will be provided with quality rods, reels, tackle, and lures. Your captain will send your catch home cleaned and filleted so that you could get your dinner sorted out. You will only need to purchase a license and bring something to eat and drink.

Live bait comes at an additional cost and it depends on the number of people and type of trip. It is charged at the market rate as follows:

Live Croaker are $10 USD per dozen.
Live Shrimp are $20 USD per quart.

Join Meador's Guide Service and explore the prolific waters of Texas for an unforgettable time!

Meador's Guide Service invites you to fish with the locals out of Galveston, Texas. The waters of the Galveston Bay Complex have some of the finest inshore fishing grounds in the state. Your captain has fished all over the country, but came back home to guide on the Texas coast. He will gladly tell you why Redfish, Flounder, and Trout fishing are so good in Galveston. Or even better, he will show you!

Explore the Galveston's inshore fishing potential by stepping aboard a 2021, 26' Catalyst bay boat. Its single 300 HP Suzuki engine will power you to the fishing grounds in comfort and style. There is plenty of room for up to 4 anglers so feel free to bring your kids with you. The vessel is prepared for the bite with its navigational electronics, an icebox, and a live well.

Whether you want a short ride to the fishing grounds to test the water or you are looking for a full day adventure, Meador's Guide Service will cater to your specific need. The captain will introduce you to jigging, popping, drift fishing, and fishing with light tackle if you have never held a rod in your hands. You can also test yourself in wading, just make sure to bring appropriate clothing.

In order to make a great catch possible, you will be provided with quality rods, reels, tackle, and lures. Your captain will send your catch home cleaned and filleted so that you could get your dinner sorted out. You will only need to purchase a license and bring something to eat and drink.

Live bait comes at an additional cost and it depends on the number of people and type of trip. It is charged at the market rate as follows:

Live Croaker are $10 USD per dozen.
Live Shrimp are $20 USD per quart.

Join Meador's Guide Service and explore the prolific waters of Texas for an unforgettable time!

Tim Meador
Captain
Tim Meador
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November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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4 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Speckled Trout
US $500
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Half Day Trip – Midday Seasonal
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Nov 15 - Feb 15
Redfish
Shark (Blacktip)
Flounder
Sheepshead
+1
US $550
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Speckled Trout
US $600
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Shark (Blacktip)
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
US $700
Entire boat: up to 3 people

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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (55)

What anglers say

97%
Great experience
100%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish

Reviews (55)

  • Brett Burkhart
    Brett Burkhart
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    fishing trip 2026

    Half Day Trip on July 16, 2026 • 2 adults

    captain Tim was a good time! it doesn’t take long to know when someone knows their stuff. we caught trout, reds, shark and sting ray with a few slip jack mixed in. we limited out on trout by 8:30am. what made it a special trip for me is i had my grandkids with me.

  • Robert Dilling
    Robert Dilling
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2023
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Perfect Day of Fishing

    Half Day Trip on October 9, 2023 • 2 adults

    Tim Meador is a terrific guide. He took my 20 yr old son and I to a spot that was popping with fish the day before (based on intel he received), but we were only catching a bunch of small ones, so he wasted no time getting us to other spots he knew to produce. We started catching keeper reds and trout (what we were after) and had a good haul. We caught some other varieties too, but nothing else we wanted to keep. Tim must have some real mojo, because all the other folks we encountered on other boats were not catching much. Capt Tim communicates well and in advance of the trip. He had plenty of bait, rigs, and gear to keep us going and his boat is top notch. I learned more about fishing in the Galveston Bay area and fishing for these specific fish from him than anyone else I've fished with. Will book with Capt Tim again, can't wait for the next trip!

  • Moises Costilla
    Moises Costilla
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Tim is a legend

    Full Day Trip on April 12, 2025 • 3 adults

    I learned so much from Captain Tim, this was my first time out with a charter. His knowledge is top notch and he’s also a funny guy. Would recommend 10/10. Captain Tim put us on a ton of bites always moving around looking for a better spot. Will be back.

  • Jason Ogle
    Jason Ogle
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Had a great time!

    Half Day Trip on July 20, 2024 • 2 adults

    Capt Tim knew the spots and never let us sit somewhere not catching fish for long. He was on the phone with other guides always trying to find the hot spots. We caught at least 25 different fish, including sting rays and sharks. Got our limit and had a fantastic fried trout dinner. Capt Tim took care of everything. We would definitely do this again.

  • Carrie Gentry
    Carrie Gentry
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Tim is excellent with Kids. My kids are forever hooked.

    Half Day Trip on June 15, 2024 • 4 adults • 2 children

    Tim was so patient with my 8 and 12 year old. He works so hard to keep a bait constantly on the lines. We had a blast. Will definitely do this again. We hit our trout limit in about 3 hours. My daughter caught a massive 40 lb. black drum that she will never forget. What a great time. Guided fishing trips are the way to go. Bringing home a lot of fish to eat.

  • Ron Perrin
    Ron Perrin
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    We had a great time!

    4 Hour Trip (AM) on March 30, 2025 • 2 adults

    We boked a 4-hour trip and had a great time catching fish!

  • Nolan Diers
    Nolan Diers
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Learning and Fishing Experience with Tim

    Half Day Trip on January 5, 2023 • 3 adults

    Tim is a guy who you want to learn from and fish with. You will have a blast and he definitely knows what he is doing. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a good inshore guide in the area. He is very knowledgeable and will put you on the fish no matter the conditions. He is patient and you don’t need any experience to catch fish with Tim.

  • Angie Adams
    Angie Adams
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    The Best Father’s Day!!!

    Half Day Trip on June 16, 2024 • 3 adults

    Our wives gifted us a day with Captain Tim for Father’s Day! Most fun and best day ever!! Captain Tim, we will be back!!

  • Nicole Findeisen
    Nicole Findeisen
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day trip with capt. Tim

    Full Day Trip on August 1, 2023 • 3 adults • 1 child

    Have been on many trips before but he is the real deal. He got my 2 boys and myself on fish the entire time know matter what it took. Kid friendly and just a great guy to have lead your guide service. Thanks for great service.

  • Jody Ford
    Jody Ford
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2022
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great friends and great fishing

    Full Day Trip on June 23, 2023 • 3 adults

    Had a great time with Capt Tim. He’s a wonderful teacher and patient since my buddy and his son were newbs to fishing saltwater. Will definitely use Meador’s Fishing Guide Service again.

FAQs about Meador's Guide Service – Galveston

Meador's Guide Service – Galveston offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip – Midday Seasonal (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Meador's Guide Service – Galveston, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well extra: shrimp $20/person; croaker $30/person
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Meador's Guide Service – Galveston include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (I clean and filet your catch at the dock within the last minutes or so of the allotted fishing reservation no additional charge required.)
Meador's Guide Service – Galveston offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake fishing
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Meador's Guide Service – Galveston offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Meador's Guide Service – Galveston include:
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Tim Meador
Tim Meador
Freeport, Texas, United States
16 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
169 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since January 2017
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Captain Tim Meador was born and raised in Sweeny, Texas and presently resides there with his wife and kids. He grew up hunting and fishing along the South Texas coast, bays, bayous and sanctuaries. He has always been passionate about the pristine beauties of the Galveston/Freeport Bay complex. To this day he is still amazed by the place he gets to call his office. Captain Tim has been a professional guide for over 20 years and has had the privilege of guiding all over the country. Unable to deny his love of fishing for trophy Trout, Redfish, and Flounder; he finds himself drawn back home to guide in what he considers to be one of the best trout sanctuaries on the Texas Coast.
Tim Meador
Tim Meador
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Angler's Choice
16
reports
169
reviews
2017
member since
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Captain Tim Meador was born and raised in Sweeny, Texas and presently resides there with his wife and kids. He grew up hunting and fishing along the South Texas coast, bays, bayous and sanctuaries. He has always been passionate about the pristine beauties of the Galveston/Freeport Bay complex. To this day he is still amazed by the place he gets to call his office. Captain Tim has been a professional guide for over 20 years and has had the privilege of guiding all over the country. Unable to deny his love of fishing for trophy Trout, Redfish, and Flounder; he finds himself drawn back home to guide in what he considers to be one of the best trout sanctuaries on the Texas Coast.

The fish you can target

Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout

Real catches by this captain

  • A family poses proudly with their catch of the day, featuring several Speckled Trout and Redfish, at a dockside cleaning station.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Brett B.
    Brett B.
    captain Tim was a good time! it doesn’t take long to know when someone knows their stuff. we caught trout, reds, shark and sting ray with a few slip jack mixed in. we limited out on trout by 8:30am. what made it a special trip for me is i had my grandkids with me.
  • A cooler filled with several speckled trout on ice, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Moises C.
    Moises C.
    I learned so much from Captain Tim, this was my first time out with a charter. His knowledge is top notch and he’s also a funny guy. Would recommend 10/10. Captain Tim put us on a ton of bites always moving around looking for a better spot. Will be back.
  • Angler displaying a large Black Drum while fishing on a boat in overcast conditions.
    Fish 1
    Black Drum
    Ron P.
    Ron P.
    We boked a 4-hour trip and had a great time catching fish!
  • Angler proudly displaying a small shark while fishing on a calm day, showcasing the excitement of a successful catch.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Bonnethead Shark
    Jason O.
    Jason O.
    Capt Tim knew the spots and never let us sit somewhere not catching fish for long. He was on the phone with other guides always trying to find the hot spots. We caught at least 25 different fish, including sting rays and sharks. Got our limit and had a fantastic fried trout dinner. Capt Tim took care of everything. We would definitely do this again.
  • Three anglers proudly displaying their catch of Speckled Trout and Flounder on a cleaning table after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Flounder
    Angie A.
    Angie A.
    Our wives gifted us a day with Captain Tim for Father’s Day! Most fun and best day ever!! Captain Tim, we will be back!!
  • Two young anglers proudly posing with their catch of several flounder on a cleaning table at a coastal fishing spot.
    Fish 1
    Black Drum
    Carrie G.
    Carrie G.
    Tim was so patient with my 8 and 12 year old. He works so hard to keep a bait constantly on the lines. We had a blast. Will definitely do this again. We hit our trout limit in about 3 hours. My daughter caught a massive 40 lb. black drum that she will never forget. What a great time. Guided fishing trips are the way to go. Bringing home a lot of fish to eat.
  • A group of four anglers proudly posing with their catch of Speckled Trout displayed on a cleaning table after a successful fishing trip.
    Vance M.
    Vance M.
    I would not hesitate recommending Tim to anyone looking for a guide in the West Bay area!
  • Two anglers proudly displaying a catch of speckled trout on a cleaning table after a successful fishing trip.
    Sara H.
    Sara H.
    This is our second time booking a trip with Tim, and as we expected it was a great time! We already have plans to book our third trip next year!
  • Two anglers pose beside a large display of spotted redfish arranged on a dockside fillet table.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Robert D.
    Robert D.
    Tim Meador is a terrific guide. He took my 20 yr old son and I to a spot that was popping with fish the day before (based on intel he received), but we were only catching a bunch of small ones, so he wasted no time getting us to other spots he knew to produce. We started catching keeper reds and trout (what we were after) and had a good haul. We caught some other varieties too, but nothing else we wanted to keep. Tim must have some real mojo, because all the other folks we encountered on other boats were not catching much. Capt Tim communicates well and in advance of the trip. He had plenty of bait, rigs, and gear to keep us going and his boat is top notch. I learned more about fishing in the Galveston Bay area and fishing for these specific fish from him than anyone else I've fished with. Will book with Capt Tim again, can't wait for the next trip!
  • Young angler holding a large red drum on a fishing boat at a sunny waterfront dock.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Nicole F.
    Nicole F.
    Have been on many trips before but he is the real deal. He got my 2 boys and myself on fish the entire time know matter what it took. Kid friendly and just a great guy to have lead your guide service. Thanks for great service.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
2021
Boat manufacturer
Catalyst
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 300HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
extra: shrimp $20/person; croaker $30/person
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
I clean and filet your catch at the dock within the last minutes or so of the allotted fishing reservation no additional charge required.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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
No age limits. I love to guide all ages to realizing their inner passion for the whole fishing experience.
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Freeport right now

FlounderFlounder
RedfishRedfish
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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