Galveston Offshore 

4.9
(1145 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 715 North Holiday Drive, Galveston, TX 77550, United States

Galveston Offshore 

Galveston, TX, United States
31 ft
6
4.9
(1145 reviews)

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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.

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.

Shannon LaBauve
Captain
Shannon LaBauve
31 years of experience
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4 Hour Trip — Jetty Fishing
In high demand Last booked: 6 days ago
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
Jan 1 - Dec 31
Black Drum
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
Pompano
+3
US $495
Entire boat: 2 people
5 Hour Trip — Jetty Fishing
Just booked! Last booked: 10 hours ago
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
May 15 - Nov 15
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+8
US $800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5 Hour Trip — Red Shark Hunt
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 7:00 AM)
Seasonal trip
May 15 - Nov 15
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
+8
US $900
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5 Hour Trip — Nearshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip multiple starting times (7:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Oct 31
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Tarpon
Redfish
+4
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 6 people
7 Hour Trip — Iron Fist Fall
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Sep 1 - Oct 31
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Tarpon
Redfish
+4
US $1,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip — Federal Offshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Nov 1 - Dec 31
Cobia
Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Mangrove)
US $2,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip — Federal Offshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Feb 1 - May 30
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Mangrove)
+2
US $2,250
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip — Federal Offshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Oct 27 - Nov 30
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Mangrove)
US $2,250
Entire boat: up to 6 people
10 Hour Trip — Offshore Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Oct 26
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Mangrove)
+2
US $2,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

4.9
1145 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (2427)

What anglers say

97%
Great experience
95%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
92%
Caught fish

Reviews (1145)

  • Robert Kane
    Robert Kane
    Repeat angler
    us
    Kansas, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    AWESOME. TOTALLY INSANE

    4 Hour Trip — Jetty Fishing on September 10, 2026 • 1 adult

    first time i have ever caught a tarpon, 36 inches,and it was the most amazing catch ever. we got into flounder, all not big enough to keep. we caught a few specks but only 1 keeper(fish tacos). and 1 big redfish that was a keeper. Captain Shannon is the best. its like going out with your best friend. he gets just as excited as you when your fighting tje big ones. If you want a great time and get on some good fish. get ahold of Captain Shannon at Galveston Offshore

  • Jason White
    Jason White
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Great trip!

    5 Hour Trip — Nearshore on September 12, 2026 • 6 adults

    Booked a trip for my son's 16th Birthday. Everyone had a good time and my son was able to catch a shark which was his goal. My wife even caught a 5-6ft bull shark! We didn't bring home dinner, but that's part of fishing. Capt.Shannon did his best to put us where we could catch something.

  • Brian Elders
    Brian Elders
    Repeat angler
    us
    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 :) ).

  • Chris Goss
    Chris Goss
    Repeat angler
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Captain made sure to put us on fish!

    5 Hour Trip — Jetty Fishing on September 8, 2026 • 6 adults

    Caught many species of fish red, ribbon, shark, croker, trout, lady fish, cat fish and a couple others I am unfamiliar with. The captain made sure to keep lines in the water an put us on fish it was a success! Great charter! 5hr jetty.

  • Matthew Russell
    Matthew Russell
    us
    Oklahoma, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great time, awesome Captan,

    10 Hour Trip — Offshore Trip on June 1, 2026 • 6 adults • 1 child

    Captain Shannon trully made the trip! Our group of 3 caught lots of red snapper and Captain Shannon ensured on almost every catch that we could catch bigger. He was right! Captain Shannon displayed an impressive energy and excitment throughout the trip. Will definitly go out with Captain Shannon again and also highly recommend to others! You will not be disapointed.

  • Chris Case
    Chris Case
    us
    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!

  • Leo Benford
    Leo Benford
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Stellar Fishing Trip!

    4 Hour Trip — Jetty Fishing on September 17, 2026 • 2 adults

    Captain Shannon was attenrtive, extremely knowledgeable, and easy going. HE guided us through 3 fishing areas ending in the open water where we caught a 30lb massive fish. We look forward to a future trip!

  • Tao Wang
    Tao Wang
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Great fishing experience

    4 Hour Trip — Jetty Fishing on August 27, 2026 • 3 adults

    We accidentally booked the wrong day, but the Captain was so kind to still let us fish the next day, since he still had availability. We had a great time viewing and catching the fish of the jetty.

  • Ryan Moran
    Ryan Moran
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Beyond amazing!

    5 Hour Trip — Jetty Fishing - 1:00 PM on June 9, 2026 • 2 adults

    Captain Shannon was amazing super helpful makes sure you get the fish your looking for. Definitely very experienced and very helpful. plenty of room on the boat to walk around and fish plenty of seating. Alot of gear and definitely a quick boat to get you to the spots. cleaned the fish at the end and bagged them. I would rate this trip a 10 stars out of 5.

  • Christa Winkler
    Christa Winkler
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    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!

Rating

4.9
1145 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (2427)

What anglers say

97%
Great experience
95%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
92%
Caught fish

All reviews (1145)

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Robert Kane
Robert Kane
Repeat angler
us
Kansas, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
5.0
Verified
New
AWESOME. TOTALLY INSANE
4 Hour Trip — Jetty Fishing on September 10, 20261 adult

first time i have ever caught a tarpon, 36 inches,and it was the most amazing catch ever. we got into flounder, all not big enough to keep. we caught a few specks but only 1 keeper(fish tacos). and 1 big redfish that was a keeper. Captain Shannon is the best. its like going out with your best friend. he gets just as excited as you when your fighting tje big ones. If you want a great time and get on some good fish. get ahold of Captain Shannon at Galveston Offshore

Reported catch:
Redfish
Flounder
Speckled Trout
Sheepshead
Shannon LaBauve
Response from Captain

thanks Robert

Jamie Magee
Jamie Magee
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Best Trip and Best Captain Ever!
4 Hour Trip — Jetty Fishing on July 3, 20264 adults

This was my family’s first fishing charter and it was absolutely awesome! Captain Shannon was the perfect guide for our experience! He was very welcoming, personable, patient, and excellent with instructions which led to catch after catch for our entire group, no matter how much fishing experience anyone had. He even gave us the best hassle free tips on where to go to get our fish cooked and prepared any way we like it.This was the perfect end to a wonderful day! Captain Shannon was the best!

Reported catch:
Black Drum
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Shannon LaBauve
Response from Captain

thanks Jamie

Jason White
Jason White
us
Texas, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
New
Great trip!
5 Hour Trip — Nearshore on September 12, 20266 adults

Booked a trip for my son's 16th Birthday. Everyone had a good time and my son was able to catch a shark which was his goal. My wife even caught a 5-6ft bull shark! We didn't bring home dinner, but that's part of fishing. Capt.Shannon did his best to put us where we could catch something.

Reported catch:
Sandbar Shark
Bull Shark
Shannon LaBauve
Response from Captain

thanks Jason

Ty Massey
Ty Massey
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Amazing Trip
8 Hour Trip — Federal Offshore on April 26, 20266 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:
Red Snapper
Shannon LaBauve
Response from Captain

thanks Ty

Brian Elders
Brian Elders
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2020
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Awesome Trip!
4 Hour Trip — Jetty Fishing on March 10, 20264 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:
Black Drum
Sheepshead
Shannon LaBauve
Response from Captain

thanks Brian

FAQs about Galveston Offshore

Galveston Offshore offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $495 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip — Jetty Fishing (4 hours)
  • US $495 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip — Jetty Fishing - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 5 Hour Trip — Jetty Fishing (5 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 5 Hour Trip — Jetty Fishing - 1:00 PM (5 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 5 Hour Trip — Red Shark Hunt (5 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 5 Hour Trip — Red Shark Hunt - 7:00 AM (5 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 5 Hour Trip — Nearshore (5 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 5 Hour Trip — Nearshore - 1:00 PM (5 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - 7 Hour Trip — Iron Fist Fall (7 hours)
  • US $2,000 per group - 6 Hour Trip — Federal Offshore (6 hours)
  • US $2,250 per group - 8 Hour Trip — Federal Offshore (8 hours)
  • US $2,250 per group - 8 Hour Trip — Federal Offshore (8 hours)
  • US $2,500 per group - 10 Hour Trip — Offshore Trip (10 hours)
When you book a trip with Galveston Offshore, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Full size toilet.
  • GPS Garmin 7
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Outriggers
  • Radar Garmin
Trips booked with Galveston Offshore include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano reels)
  • Live bait (We occasionally fish for live bait for bigger species like sharks and bull reds.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Cleaning fish is part of trip price.)
Galveston Offshore offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (On Offshore trip we travel 40-60 miles.)
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Galveston Offshore offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Galveston Offshore include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Scamp)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Hammerhead)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Shannon LaBauve
Shannon LaBauve

Galveston, Texas, United States

49 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
1145 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since July 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.

I was born in Lake Charles La from a fishing family. Many of my relatives are professional fishermen and guides. I have been guiding with a Captain's license for 30 years. I am the owner and operator of the sea foam green boat you see in the ad.

Shannon LaBauve
Shannon LaBauve
Fully verified
Angler's Choice
49
reports
1145
reviews
2017
member since
~1h
response
I was born in Lake Charles La from a fishing family. Many of my relatives are professional fishermen and guides. I have been guiding with a Captain's license for 30 years. I am the owner and operator of the sea foam green boat you see in the ad.

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Scamp Grouper
Scamp Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Hammerhead Shark
Hammerhead Shark
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tarpon
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Amberjack
Amberjack
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Scamp Grouper
Scamp Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Real catches by this captain

  • Best Charter We've Ever Been On!
    Andrew N.
    Andrew N.
  • Stellar Fishing Trip!
    Leo B.
    Leo B.
  • Great trip!
    Jason W.
    Jason W.
  • Captain made sure to put us on fish!
    Chris G.
    Chris G.
  • caught ton of fish
    Donald A.
    Donald A.
  • captain out us on fish
    Robert S.
    Robert S.
  • Great experience
    Adrian R.
    Adrian R.
  • great family trip
    Mindi M.
    Mindi M.
  • Awesome experience
    Ed L.
    Ed L.
  • Awesome Charter
    Stephen B.
    Stephen B.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
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
Powered by
2 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Full size toilet.
GPS
Garmin 7
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Outriggers
Radar
Garmin
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Shimano reels
Live bait
We occasionally fish for live bait for bigger species like sharks and bull reds.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Cleaning fish is part of trip price.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
3 years and over
You keep catch

How you can pay

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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

What’s biting in Galveston right now

AmberjackAmberjack
CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
RedfishRedfish
Shark (Hammerhead)Shark (Hammerhead)
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
TarponTarpon

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