Meador's Guide Service – Galveston

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!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Midday Seasonal
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Nov 15 - Feb 15
    US $550
    This trip is offered in the winter months. It starts at 1:00 p.m. and ends at 5:00 p.m. to allow for fishing during the middle of the day. Same great trip as always offered just during different hours of the day.
    Targeted fish
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    US $600
    Don't let the length of the trip fool you! You will have just enough time to check the hot spots for Redfish, Flounder, and Seatrout. All the fish you decide to keep will be cleaned and filleted when you return to the shore. A dozen Croakers are at the price of $10USD. A quart of Live Shrimp is $20USD. This is an inshore trip.
    Targeted fish
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    US $700
    On this trip, you will be fishing for Flounder, Redfish, and Spotted Seatrout. Once you return to the shore, your catch will be cleaned and filleted. A dozen Croakers are at the price of $10USD. A quart of Live Shrimp is $20USD. This is an inshore trip.
    Targeted fish
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
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FAQs about Meador's Guide Service – Galveston

Meador's Guide Service – Galveston offers the following trips to customers:
  • 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

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
  • Spotted Seatrout

Meet the Captain

Tim Meador
Galveston, Texas, United States
15 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
101 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since January 2017
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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.

About this listing

Targeted species

Flounder Flounder
Redfish Redfish
Spotted Seatrout Spotted Seatrout

Boat specs

Catalyst (Bay boat) originally built in 2021. Powered by a 300HP Suzuki engine.

Length
26 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

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

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
extra: shrimp $20/person; croaker $30/person
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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.

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Customer reviews

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Perfect Day of Fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on October 9, 2023
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...
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Great Second Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on November 9, 2023
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...
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Half day trip with capt. Tim

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 1, 2023
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...
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Full day trip with Capt. Tim

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 2, 2023
We had a great time fishing today with Captain Tim. Super nice guy and his wealth of experience and local knowledge had us...
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Great friends and great fishing

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on June 23, 2023
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. ...
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