Galveston Offshore
Galveston Offshore (which has more than 900 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 Surcharg
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (2105)
+2102Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Appropriate for children
95%
Friendly captain
99%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Recommend this charter
98%
Caught fish
91%
Mar 19, 2025
4 Hour Trip – Jetty Fishing (PM)
10 sheephead n Drums on a cloudy day
My husband n I booked a pm 4 hr trip with Shannon. We like to fish n we’re a little uncertain about the weather n rain chances on our day we booked. As our trip began we were greeted with a friendly n curious upbeat captain , we soon began to call friend for our afternoons on of fishing. Shannon took us to several different spots to try our fishing skills out and because of the rain and wind and Current we had to move our boat to a more successful spot which we were very happy with and had a blast. His boat is large and clean and well kept. He is polite, encouraging, and well skilled I would recommend hiring Shannon if you were looking for someone who is skilled polite and can put you on the fish you wanna catch! PS he is Kid friendly!!❤️
My husband n I booked a pm 4 hr trip with Shannon. We like to fish n we’re a little uncertain about the weather n rain chances...
Captain replied
Aug 6, 2025
4 Hour Trip – Jetty Fishing (PM)
Great Trip
The captain was very knowledgeable, respectful, and had fantastic equipment. He was able to direct everyone when a fish was starting to bite and made sure that we were able to hook into whatever was biting. He also kept everyone safe if there was ever a situation that required extra care. I would definitely recommend booking here.
The captain was very knowledgeable, respectful, and had fantastic equipment. He was able to direct everyone when a fish was starting...
Captain replied
Jul 20, 2025
4 Hour Trip – Jetty Fishing (AM)
We had a great time!!!
The captain was knowledgeable and put us on the fish. It was me, my wife, and 3 teenage boys. Everyone caught something. When we felt it was slowing down we relocated and started catching fish again. In the 4 hrs we were out we fished 3 spots. All produced fish. I would definitely book again. We had a blast in this trip.
The captain was knowledgeable and put us on the fish. It was me, my wife, and 3 teenage boys. Everyone caught something. When...
Captain replied
Jul 16, 2025
4 Hour Trip – Jetty Fishing (AM)
Kids Trip was a success
We booked this trip to take the kids out on the ocean to catch some fish. Captain Shannon was great with the kids. Most of them had little to no experience with fishing and he was calm and patient with them. Put us right on some spotted trout and gave the kids a great experience.
We booked this trip to take the kids out on the ocean to catch some fish. Captain Shannon was great with the kids. Most of them...
Captain replied
Aug 6, 2025
4 Hour Trip – Jetty Fishing (AM)
Great time in the water
This caption was great. Really good equipment and a nice boat. Although we were not able to get on the fish as hoped, we still had a good time. Captain was knowledgeable on spots to try, the fish just weren’t there. I would definitely use him again.
This caption was great. Really good equipment and a nice boat. Although we were not able to get on the fish as hoped, we still...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (2105)
+2102Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Appropriate for children
95%
Friendly captain
99%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Recommend this charter
98%
Caught fish
91%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
10 sheephead n Drums on a cloudy day
4 Hour Trip – Jetty Fishing (PM) on March 19, 2025
My husband n I booked a pm 4 hr trip with Shannon. We like to fish n we’re a little uncertain about the weather n rain chances on our day we booked. As our trip began we were greeted with a friendly n curious upbeat captain , we soon began to call friend for our afternoons on of fishing. Shannon took us to several different spots to try our fishing skills out and because of the rain and wind and Current we had to move our boat to a more successful spot which we were very happy with and had a blast. His boat is large and clean and well kept. He is polite, encouraging, and well skilled I would recommend hiring Shannon if you were looking for someone who is skilled polite and can put you on the fish you wanna catch! PS he is Kid friendly!!❤️
My husband n I booked a pm 4 hr trip with Shannon. We like to fish n we’re a little uncertain about the weather n rain chances on our day we booked. As our trip began we were greeted with a friendly n curious upbeat captain , we soon began to call friend for our afternoons on of fishing. Shannon took us to several different spots to try our fishing skills out and because of the rain and wind and Current we had to move our boat to a more successful spot which we were very happy with and had a...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great Trip
4 Hour Trip – Jetty Fishing (PM) on August 6, 2025
The captain was very knowledgeable, respectful, and had fantastic equipment. He was able to direct everyone when a fish was starting to bite and made sure that we were able to hook into whatever was biting. He also kept everyone safe if there was ever a situation that required extra care. I would definitely recommend booking here.
The captain was very knowledgeable, respectful, and had fantastic equipment. He was able to direct everyone when a fish was starting to bite and made sure that we were able to hook into whatever was biting. He also kept everyone safe if there was ever a situation that required extra care. I would definitely recommend booking here.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
We had a great time!!!
4 Hour Trip – Jetty Fishing (AM) on July 20, 2025
The captain was knowledgeable and put us on the fish. It was me, my wife, and 3 teenage boys. Everyone caught something. When we felt it was slowing down we relocated and started catching fish again. In the 4 hrs we were out we fished 3 spots. All produced fish. I would definitely book again. We had a blast in this trip.
The captain was knowledgeable and put us on the fish. It was me, my wife, and 3 teenage boys. Everyone caught something. When we felt it was slowing down we relocated and started catching fish again. In the 4 hrs we were out we fished 3 spots. All produced fish. I would definitely book again. We had a blast in this trip.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Kids Trip was a success
4 Hour Trip – Jetty Fishing (AM) on July 16, 2025
We booked this trip to take the kids out on the ocean to catch some fish. Captain Shannon was great with the kids. Most of them had little to no experience with fishing and he was calm and patient with them. Put us right on some spotted trout and gave the kids a great experience.
We booked this trip to take the kids out on the ocean to catch some fish. Captain Shannon was great with the kids. Most of them had little to no experience with fishing and he was calm and patient with them. Put us right on some spotted trout and gave the kids a great experience.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great time in the water
4 Hour Trip – Jetty Fishing (AM) on August 6, 2025
This caption was great. Really good equipment and a nice boat. Although we were not able to get on the fish as hoped, we still had a good time. Captain was knowledgeable on spots to try, the fish just weren’t there. I would definitely use him again.
This caption was great. Really good equipment and a nice boat. Although we were not able to get on the fish as hoped, we still had a good time. Captain was knowledgeable on spots to try, the fish just weren’t there. I would definitely use him again.
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