Galveston Offshore

4.9/5 (1080 reviews)

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Federally permitted

715 North Holiday Drive, Galveston, TX 77550, United States–

Galveston Offshore

Federally permitted

4.9/5 (1080)

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715 North Holiday Drive

Galveston, TX, United States

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Galveston Offshore (which has 1000 5-star reviews!) offers jetty trips, nearshore Shark and Tarpon trips, and the amazing 30 to 60-mile Snapper trips. Operated by Captain Shannon LaBauve this charter is fun and educational, and most of all productive! Captain Shannon has been guiding for over 25 years out of the Galveston Yacht Basin, and catching tournament winning fish!

New for 2023 season for Galveston Offshore's 31 ft Oceanmaster are as follows: New Mesa Grey Paint from Sea Foam Green, New 2023 Twin 300 HP Suzuki Outboards, New Dual Seastar Ram Steering, New Rocker Switches and Panel, New Garmin 1243 XSV GPS Chart Plotter, New Garmin GXM-54 XM radio antenna, New Fusion MS-RA210 XM radio, New VHF radio, New T-Top cover, New seat cushions, New Minn Kota 87 inch trolling motor anchor, and New G Line single 36-volt lithium trolling motor battery. Onboard, there is also all the safety equipment you might need, including a state-of-the-art EPIRB system and a life raft for 8 people.

The fish in Galveston are big and bountiful. You can fish the jetty for Redfish, Trout, Flounder, Black Drum, and Sharks. Or you can go after the all-around favorite Red Snapper, which Captain Shannon kindly gives a 101 on in one of his videos.Then, there are Ling and King Mackerel on the offshore trips that take you out some 25 to 40 miles offshore. Alternatively, you can run even further as far as 60 miles and target Mahi Mahi, Grouper, Wahoo, and Amberjack.

Galveston Offshore will provide Shimano reels, heavy tackle rods, and live bait. All you really have to think is a Texas fishing license with a saltwater stamp. No Fuel Surcharge.

Popular features

Live bait

You keep catch

Catch cleaning & filleting

Toilet

Child friendly

Popular features

Live bait

You keep catch

Catch cleaning & filleting

Toilet

Child friendly

Rating

4.9

1080 reviews

4.9

Boat & equipment

4.9

Captain & crew

4.9

Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (2323)

What anglers say

97%

Great experience

95%

Family friendly

99%

Friendly captain

100%

Good boat

98%

Recommended

92%

Caught fish

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Brian Elders

Repeat angler

Texas, US

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Member since 2020

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2 trips

5.0

Verified

Awesome Trip!

4 Hour Trip — Jetty Fishing on March 10, 2026 • 4 adults

Captain Shannon was fantastic to fish with.  He is truly a master at his craft. 

Not only did he put us on some great fish (we did limit out), he was overall genuine, kind and from my brief interaction always tries to do things right. Case in point, we ran over ~500 ft of floating 3in rope on our way out in the dark (morning trip). He untangled it and pulled all of it in his boat, just so another boater wouldn't run over it (so much rope we couldn't even walk on 1 side of the boat).

If your looking for a great human being who also knows how to fish extremely well, he's the one you want.  He is defintiely a cut above. 

His first mate Blake was also a great deck hand.  I highly recommend Captain Shannon (except for when I want to come back down and fish with him :) ).

Reported catch:

Response from Captain

March 10, 2026

thanks Brian 

Chris Case

Oklahoma, US

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Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

You won’t regret using Captain Shannon!

4 Hour Trip – Jetty Fishing (PM) on February 10, 2026 • 4 adults

Captain Shannon was great! We last minute decided to take a fishing trip with my in-laws. We were competing with rough water, and crazy tides. Shannon stuck in with us. We got a few bites at the beginning and then it was just dead, to no fault of his own. He continually tried to reposition us .At go in time we started to catch and he actually stayed out an extra hour and a half with us to make sure we did get some. If I could give more than five stars, I would.  When we come back,we will definitely be using him again. Just a great person!

Reported catch:

Response from Captain

February 11, 2026

thanks Chris 

Christa Winkler

Illinois, US

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Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

New

40 lb Black-tip

5 Hour Trip — Nearshore on May 3, 2026 • 4 adults

We had an amazing time on our fishing trip! The Captain knew exactly how to keep things exciting and put us on the big ones all day long. You could really tell the experience and passion were there from start to finish. We made great memories and had an absolute blast. We would 100% charter again — thank you for everything!

Reported catch:

Response from Captain

May 16, 2026

thanks Christa

Arian Grant

Repeat angler

Hawaii, US

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Member since 2019

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2 trips

5.0

Verified

New

Had a blast!!!

4 Hour Trip — Jetty Fishing on May 3, 2026 • 2 adults

Wife and I had a blast with Shannon. This dude was on it. Games fish from minute one and he put us on the quickly. Fish a spot and move! Can never garuntee fish unless you continue market but he delivered. Already given his info to a few folks. Will book again for sure!  Thanks man for a great morning.

Reported catch:

Response from Captain

May 5, 2026

thanks Arian

Ty Massey

Texas, US

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Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

Amazing Trip

8 Hour Trip — Federal Offshore on April 26, 2026 • 6 adults

Went offshore with Captain Shannon and had a great time. He knew where to go and kept us on fish the whole trip.

We got lines in quick and stayed busy. When the bite slowed, he moved us and it paid off. Gear was solid and ready the whole time.

He kept things simple and easy to follow, so nobody felt lost. Boat ride was smooth even when it got a little rough.

We landed some good fish and had fun doing it. I’d go back out with him again for sure.

Reported catch:

Response from Captain

April 27, 2026

thanks Ty

Trip availability and prices

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May 2026

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4 Hour Trip — Jetty Fishing

FREE Cancellation 30 days notice

4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 1:00 PM)

Seasonal trip

Jan 1 - Dec 31

US $495

Entire boat: 2 people

US $495

Entire boat: 2 people

5 Hour Trip — Jetty Fishing

FREE Cancellation 30 days notice

5 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 1:00 PM)

Seasonal trip

May 15 - Nov 15

US $800

Entire boat: up to 6 people

US $800

Entire boat: up to 6 people

5 Hour Trip — Red Shark Hunt

FREE Cancellation 30 days notice

5 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 7:00 AM)

Seasonal trip

May 15 - Nov 15

US $900

Entire boat: up to 6 people

US $900

Entire boat: up to 6 people

5 Hour Trip — Nearshore

FREE Cancellation 30 days notice

5 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 1:00 PM)

Seasonal trip

May 1 - Oct 31

US $1,200

Entire boat: up to 6 people

US $1,200

Entire boat: up to 6 people

7 Hour Trip — Iron Fist Fall

FREE Cancellation 30 days notice

7 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM

Seasonal trip

Sep 1 - Oct 31

US $1,500

Entire boat: up to 6 people

US $1,500

Entire boat: up to 6 people

6 Hour Trip — Federal Offshore

FREE Cancellation 30 days notice

6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM

Seasonal trip

Nov 1 - Dec 31

US $2,000

Entire boat: up to 6 people

US $2,000

Entire boat: up to 6 people

8 Hour Trip — Federal Offshore

FREE Cancellation 30 days notice

8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM

Seasonal trip

Feb 1 - May 30

US $2,250

Entire boat: up to 6 people

US $2,250

Entire boat: up to 6 people

8 Hour Trip — Federal Offshore

FREE Cancellation 30 days notice

8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM

Seasonal trip

Oct 27 - Nov 30

US $2,250

Entire boat: up to 6 people

US $2,250

Entire boat: up to 6 people

10 Hour Trip — Offshore Trip

FREE Cancellation 30 days notice

10 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM

Seasonal trip

Jun 1 - Oct 26

US $2,500

Entire boat: up to 6 people

US $2,500

Entire boat: up to 6 people

There are 40 people looking at this charter.

Rating

4.9

1080 reviews

4.9

Boat & equipment

4.9

Captain & crew

4.9

Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (2323)

What anglers say

97%

Great experience

95%

Family friendly

99%

Friendly captain

100%

Good boat

98%

Recommended

92%

Caught fish

All reviews (1080)

Filter

Sort by: Featured

Frequently mentioned

Showing 1 – 5 of 1080 reviews

Brian Elders

Repeat angler

Texas, US

Member since 2020

2 trips

5.0

Verified

Awesome Trip!

4 Hour Trip — Jetty Fishing on March 10, 2026 • 4 adults

Captain Shannon was fantastic to fish with.  He is truly a master at his craft. 

Not only did he put us on some great fish (we did limit out), he was overall genuine, kind and from my brief interaction always tries to do things right. Case in point, we ran over ~500 ft of floating 3in rope on our way out in the dark (morning trip). He untangled it and pulled all of it in his boat, just so another boater wouldn't run over it (so much rope we couldn't even walk on 1 side of the boat).

If your looking for a great human being who also knows how to fish extremely well, he's the one you want.  He is defintiely a cut above. 

His first mate Blake was also a great deck hand.  I highly recommend Captain Shannon (except for when I want to come back down and fish with him :) ).

Reported catch:

Response from Captain

March 10, 2026

thanks Brian 

Chris Case

Oklahoma, US

Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

You won’t regret using Captain Shannon!

4 Hour Trip – Jetty Fishing (PM) on February 10, 2026 • 4 adults

Captain Shannon was great! We last minute decided to take a fishing trip with my in-laws. We were competing with rough water, and crazy tides. Shannon stuck in with us. We got a few bites at the beginning and then it was just dead, to no fault of his own. He continually tried to reposition us .At go in time we started to catch and he actually stayed out an extra hour and a half with us to make sure we did get some. If I could give more than five stars, I would.  When we come back,we will definitely be using him again. Just a great person!

Reported catch:

Response from Captain

February 11, 2026

thanks Chris 

Christa Winkler

Illinois, US

Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

New

40 lb Black-tip

5 Hour Trip — Nearshore on May 3, 2026 • 4 adults

We had an amazing time on our fishing trip! The Captain knew exactly how to keep things exciting and put us on the big ones all day long. You could really tell the experience and passion were there from start to finish. We made great memories and had an absolute blast. We would 100% charter again — thank you for everything!

Reported catch:

Response from Captain

May 16, 2026

thanks Christa

Arian Grant

Repeat angler

Hawaii, US

Member since 2019

2 trips

5.0

Verified

New

Had a blast!!!

4 Hour Trip — Jetty Fishing on May 3, 2026 • 2 adults

Wife and I had a blast with Shannon. This dude was on it. Games fish from minute one and he put us on the quickly. Fish a spot and move! Can never garuntee fish unless you continue market but he delivered. Already given his info to a few folks. Will book again for sure!  Thanks man for a great morning.

Reported catch:

Response from Captain

May 5, 2026

thanks Arian

Ty Massey

Texas, US

Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

Amazing Trip

8 Hour Trip — Federal Offshore on April 26, 2026 • 6 adults

Went offshore with Captain Shannon and had a great time. He knew where to go and kept us on fish the whole trip.

We got lines in quick and stayed busy. When the bite slowed, he moved us and it paid off. Gear was solid and ready the whole time.

He kept things simple and easy to follow, so nobody felt lost. Boat ride was smooth even when it got a little rough.

We landed some good fish and had fun doing it. I’d go back out with him again for sure.

Reported catch:

Response from Captain

April 27, 2026

thanks Ty

FAQs about Galveston Offshore

The fish you can target

What is the boat like?

Boat category

Center console boats

Capacity

6 persons

Boat length

31 ft

Year built

2001

Boat manufacturer

Ocean Master

Boat type

Center console

Engine model

Suzuki

2 x 300HP

Max cruising speed

30 knots

Galveston Offshore

Rating

Anglers' gallery (2323)

What anglers say

All reviews (1080)

Trip availability and prices

Rating

Anglers' gallery (2323)

What anglers say

All reviews (1080)

FAQs about Galveston Offshore

The fish you can target

What is the boat like?

What’s biting in Galveston right now

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