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Nautilus Charters

Nautilus Charters

Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent 43 reviews
Galveston  • 36 ft  • 6 persons
29 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $525
Reel Fishing Fever

Reel Fishing Fever

Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent 224 reviews
Galveston  • 22 ft  • 4 persons
25 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $395
Galveston Offshore

Galveston Offshore

Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent 334 reviews
Galveston  • 31 ft  • 6 persons
44 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $445
Fish N Divers

Fish N Divers

Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent 138 reviews
Galveston  • 27 ft  • 6 persons
35 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $495
Frenzy Guide Service

Frenzy Guide Service

Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent 15 reviews
Galveston  • 25 ft  • 4 persons
9 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $500
SeaPlay Sportfishing โ€“ SeaPlay VI

SeaPlay Sportfishing โ€“ SeaPlay VI

Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent 201 reviews
Galveston  • 30 ft  • 6 persons
13 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $500
Texas Fishing Charters, LLC

Texas Fishing Charters, LLC

Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent 41 reviews
Galveston  • 26 ft  • 6 persons
44 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $350
Grace Fishing Charter

Grace Fishing Charter

Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent 186 reviews
Galveston  • 24 ft  • 4 persons
25 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $500
Everything’s bigger in Texas, and Galveston fishing charters are here to prove it. Whether you’re looking to test some of the state’s finest inshore fisheries, or chase huge pelagic fish offshore, fishing in Galveston has just what you need.
 
Highlighting the inshore action are Redfish, Sheepshead, Speckled Trout, and delicious Flounder. Between these four, you’ll have your hands full no matter when you wet the line. 
 
Reds and Specks are biting year-round, but the best time to target them is during the fall. Flounder fishing is on fire from October through December. These tasty flatfish are best targeted on evening gigging trips. Don’t worry, there are plenty of expert Flounder fishing guides to show you how it’s done!
 
Galveston’s nearshore fishing charters will put you on anything from Sharks, to Cobia and Mackerel. These 6-8 hour outings typically take you several miles out around artificial reefs and long-forgotten shipwrecks. Further offshore, you’ll find Galveston’s signature species, the iconic Red Snapper. Snapper fishing trips sell out fast, so make sure you find a federally licensed guide in time!
 
For anglers looking for a true adventure, there are the bluewater offshore trips. These outings typically last from 10 to 12 hours, targeting monsters like Blackfin Tuna, Ling, and huge Amberjacks. Since the action takes place as far as a 100 miles offshore, these trips usually come with a fuel surcharge.

Rules & Regulations

Unless they’re fishing from a bank or pier in one of the Texan State Parks, anglers age 17 and older need to have a license to fish in Texas. And yes, this includes angling on a fishing charter.
 
If you’re fishing for Snapper, you’ll be glad to know that the season in Texas state waters is open year-round. However, for angling in federal waters, the season is typically limited to around 60 days in June and July.
Galveston
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Based on 21191 reviews by FishingBooker anglers
January

Weather can be cold, windy, and wet. But in between showers you will enjoy catching Sheepshead and Drum near the jetties and large Redfish and Drum in deeper water. 

February

February sees foggy mornings and large Redfish and Trout being caught over deeper ledges. Drum and Sheepshead are caught near the jetties and make for some great eating. 

March

Water temperatures increase and the fishing heats up just in time for Spring Break. It can be windy, but the back lakes and marshes provide protected waters full of smaller Redfish.

April

Speckled Trout and Redfish increase as the water heats up, with Sheepshead still a good catch and a good meal. Shark fishing gets exciting and Bull Reds and huge Black Drum appear.

May

Enjoy 80-degree temperatures and sunny skies. Trout and Redfish fishing is good, and you can also catch Bull, Hammerhead, Black Tip, Spinner, Sand Bar, and many more Sharks. 

June

Red Snapper season opens in Galveston! You can also try night time Flounder gigging for something different, or trolling nearshore for Kingfish, Cobia, and more.

July

Limiting out on Speckled Trout, heading offshore for Red Snapper, exploring the Gulf for Cobia and Mahi Mahi, and gigging for Flounder and Drum… July in Galveston has it all.

August

Warmer temperatures see bay fish head into deeper water. At the same time, Kingfish come closer to shore for some line-screaming action. Flounder gigging is heating up.

September

Daylight hours shorten and temperatures start to drop. Bull Redfish start to come into the bay in huge numbers to spawn, with 30-40 fish being caught in a day sometimes!

October

Bull Redfish and Trout are spawning, leading to incredible numbers of fish being caught in and near the bay. Flounder gigging is at its best - these trips book up fast in October.

November

Flounder gigging season closes. Weather conditions become unpredictable, but Speckled Trout and Redfish are plentiful in the back lakes and marshes.

December

Flounder gigging season reopens and this is the best time to catch a GIANT. You can also fish the back lakes and marshes for Speckled Trout and Redfish.

Galveston Fishing Calendar

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Charlie C. fished with Galveston Offshore on April 15, 2021
Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Definitely give it a shot. Always remember to make memories. Oh yeah. And catch fish!!
7 hr trip was awesome
Edgar A. fished with Keepโ€™n It Reel Fishing Charter on April 9, 2021
Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Yes Anthony is great and explains it in a way that makes it simple to understand and makes it easy.
6 hours with Capt. ERIC
Mark S. fished with Line Check Charters on April 2, 2021
Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Go out with an experienced operator who can put you om the fish like Line Check Charters.
Great springtime trip with Captain Dan and Bob!
Mike T. fished with Fishin Addiction Charters 36' on March 31, 2021
Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Early season can be tough but fishing can still be fun with a good guide and a little luck.
Half day with Captain Matt
Jill T. fished with Grace Fishing Charter on March 19, 2021
Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Use Grace Fishing charters. Captain Matt or Captain Aaron
Windy
Gilbert G. fished with Galveston Offshore on March 19, 2021
Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Watch the weather. It was really windy and the wind had the water all churned up and muddy. Fish were not biting as well as they maybe would have otherwise.
Fishing trip with captian shannon!
Destiny E. fished with Galveston Offshore on February 6, 2021
Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
I would reccomend to first timer fishers to take a fishing guide trip or go to a fishing pier and ask plenty of questions! Its the ocean, much different than fresh water. Its good to be informed!
Big catch
David J. fished with Galveston Offshore on November 23, 2020
Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Book a fishing trip with Captain Shannon. We had a wonderful and exciting time. We definitely would book again.

FAQs about Fishing Charters in Galveston

According to customer reviews, Nautilus Charters, Reel Fishing Fever, and Galveston Offshore are some of the most popular fishing charters in Galveston, Texas. Full list of top fishing charters in Galveston.
Nautilus Charters, Reel Fishing Fever, and Galveston Offshore all received great reviews from families who booked fishing trips in Galveston.
The best way to experience fishing in Galveston is to book a private charter with a licensed fishing guide. See the full list of charters available for online booking here: List of fishing charters in Galveston, Texas.
The top 8 fish species targeted on guided fishing trips in Galveston are:
Speckled Trout and Redfish increase as the water heats up, with Sheepshead still a good catch and a good meal. Shark fishing gets exciting and Bull Reds and huge Black Drum appear. Check availability for local fishing charters in Galveston.

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