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Line Check Charters

Line Check Charters

4.9 Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent (454)
Galveston • 27 ft • 6 persons
36 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $495
Galveston Offshore

Galveston Offshore

4.9 Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent (428)
Galveston • 31 ft • 6 persons
42 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $445
Fish N Divers

Fish N Divers

4.4 Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent (206)
Galveston • 27 ft • 6 persons
11 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $495
Nautilus Charters

Nautilus Charters

5.0 Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent (101)
Galveston • 36 ft • 6 persons
20 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $525
Bite Me! Charters Galveston

Bite Me! Charters Galveston

4.9 Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent (58)
Galveston • 22 ft • 4 persons
7 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $450
Texas Fishing Charters โ€“ 23'

Texas Fishing Charters โ€“ 23'

4.8 Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent (64)
Galveston • 23 ft • 5 persons
20 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $325
Spots To Dots Guide Service Llc

Spots To Dots Guide Service Llc

4.9 Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent (47)
Texas City • 19 ft • 2 persons
4 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $300
Bravo Zulu Fishing Charters

Bravo Zulu Fishing Charters

5.0 Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent (49)
Galveston • 24 ft • 6 persons
18 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $550

If you’re looking to explore some of Texas’s most prolific waters, hop aboard one of the many Galveston Bay fishing charters. This brackish estuary is known for its incredible fishing, and these shallow waters are just what you need to unwind. With prairies and marshland all around, it’s one of the most beautiful spots on the Gulf Coast, so come and check it out for yourself.

The waters of Galveston Bay are a unique blend of fresh and saltwater, and this makes it a great habitat for a variety of marine life. You’ll be able to go after some of the most prized inshore species, including Redfish, Speckled Trout, and Flounder. The list also includes creatures like Sheepshead, Black Drum, Sharks, Jack Crevalle, Mangrove Snapper, and Croaker.

Depending on what you’re looking for, you can head out on a nice half day trip with the family, and enjoy some time relaxing on the water. But if you really want to fill your bags with delicious fish, opt for a full day trip. That will give you enough time to find the best fishing grounds and reel ‘em all in. And if you’re looking to have some unconventional fun, consider booking a Flounder gigging trip – it’s a real rush!

With the sheer size of Galveston Bay, you’ll find fishing charters in a variety of places. You can visit East Bay and head out of the Bolivar Peninsula, or opt for the prolific fishing out of Galveston Island. Texas City, Baytown, and Houston are also great spots to head out of. Just take your pick!

Rules & Regulations

In order to fish in Galveston Bay legally, everyone age 17 and above is required to have a Texas fishing license. This is the case regardless of whether you’re fishing alone or on a fishing charter.

Galveston Bay
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January
The weather in January can be fickle, but when rain isn’t in the forecast, fishing is. You can search the bay for Sheepshead, Black Drum, Redfish, and of course, Speckled Trout.
February

If you’d like to have delicious fish fillets for dinner, then Galveston Bay Snapper (aka Sheepshead) are there for the taking, as are Redfish and Speckled Trout.

March
As the skies are becoming friendlier, the fish are biting more and more. Live shrimp works well for Speckled Trout, and Black Drum in all sizes are abundant this time of the year.
April

The waters are getting warmer, which means that the Speckled Trout spawning season is upon us. There’s plenty of Redfish and Sheepshead to chase, as well.

May

Speckled Trout are all the craze this month thanks to their consistent bite. Casting your line around shores and reefs is your best chance for catching bigger fish.

June

It’s getting quite hot on the water in June, so fishing action can be spotty. Thankfully, Speckled Trout and Redfish are still active, and you can also reel in a Shark here and there.

July

July is here and so is first-class fishing on Galveston Bay. Look for big Speckled Trout around underwater structures, and you can also hook Redfish and Sheepshead.

August

Speckled Trout is the star in the beginning of August, but toward the end of the month Bull Redfish are in the cards as they start spawning. Catch and release is recommended.

September

You can smell fall in the air and you can see it because the fish in the bay are starting to migrate toward the back of the bay. Redfish, Speckled Trout, and many more are in the cards.

October

In October, jetties are the place to be if you want to land your share of Redfish and Speckled Trout. You could also find a Flounder at the end of your line.

November
The Flounder season begins in November, so if they’re your prey of choice, this is the month to visit the bay. Reds and Specks are biting left and right as well.
December

Just because it’s December, doesn’t mean the fun on the bay has to stop. On the contrary, fishing for Flounder is excellent, while Speckled Trout and Redfish aren’t far behind either.

Galveston Bay Fishing Calendar

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4 hr trip with capten Bryan
Jessica R. fished with Reel Men Fishing Charters on September 6, 2021
Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Make sure u use the restroom before u go if u have long hair put it up wear comfortable clothing u will get splashed every now and then so be ready for that have fun!
GREAT TRIP ON THE WATER
Mark L. fished with Corks And Croakers on August 23, 2021
Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Do not give up and do not fish on the full moon
Awesome Trip
Jose C. fished with Bite Me! Charters Galveston on August 7, 2021
Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
See Chad at Bite Me Charters. Pay attention to his coaching and fill the boat with fish!!!
August fishing trip
Collin S. fished with Texas Fishing Charters, LLC on August 5, 2021
Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Let your Captain know exactly what you want when you board. If you want inshore for an hour or two and then shark for the rest, heโ€™ll accommodate. Great trip!
Half-Day with Captain Zack
Hunter W. fished with Circle H Outfitters โ€“ 48' Express Cruiser on August 1, 2021
Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Great time, but it gets hot. Take lots of water.
Family fishing with grace charters
Tracy M. fished with Grace Fishing Charter on July 26, 2021
Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Keep open mind and trust the charter. They will put you on fish.
Full day trip
Maureen H. fished with Spots To Dots Guide Service Llc on July 18, 2021
Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
This was our second time fishing with Capt. Mike and it was another great experience.
8 hour trip with Capt West
Scott B. fished with Nautilus Charters on July 16, 2021
Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Long trip out to fishing areas, but worth it!

FAQs about Fishing Charters in Galveston Bay

According to customer reviews, Line Check Charters, Galveston Offshore, and Fish N Divers are some of the most popular fishing charters in Galveston Bay. Full list of top fishing charters in Galveston Bay.
Line Check Charters, Galveston Offshore, and Fish N Divers all received great reviews from families who booked fishing trips in Galveston Bay.
The best way to experience fishing in Galveston Bay 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 Bay.
The top 8 fish species targeted on guided fishing trips in Galveston Bay are:
You can smell fall in the air and you can see it because the fish in the bay are starting to migrate toward the back of the bay. Redfish, Speckled Trout, and many more are in the cards. Check availability for local fishing charters in Galveston Bay.