Galveston Offshore Fishing Charters

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Top Offshore Fishing in Galveston

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30 ft

up to 6

Full Day Jetty Trip
On this jetty/bay trip, you'll get to target some of the coolest local species. Your hitlist will include Spanish Mackerel, Black Drum, Flounder, Shark, Jackfish, Stingray, huge Redfish, Ling, Trout, and so much more. Please check with the captain if there is an extra fuel surcharge for offshore trips.
Price for up to 3 people
US $850
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36 ft

up to 6

 
State licensed
 
Galveston
3/4 Day Trip - Nearshore
On this six hour private trip, you will be go out to the platforms and up and down the beachfront of Galveston. Targeted fish are Tarpon, Kingfish, Sharks, Spanish Mackerel, sharks and Tripletail. You will need to bring a valid Texas fishing license, food and beverages, sunglasses, a hat, sunblock but not in spray, comfortable light colored soled shoes and seasickness medications if needed. Best time to go on this trip: July, August & September
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,600

Angler's choice

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27 ft

up to 6

 
State licensed
 
Galveston
6 Hour Trip - Bay & Jetty
This trip is the same as the 4 hour bay and jetty trips, but allows you to spend more time on the water, so there will be more fish in your ice box by the end of the trip! Capt. Michael is happy to fillet this for you, so your catch is ready for the oven! Please check with the captain if there is an extra fuel surcharge for offshore trips.
Price for up to 3 people
US $745
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31 ft

up to 6

Full Day - Jetty
Spend the whole day in the shallows, fishing around the local jetties for a real encyclopedia of inshore species. Huge Flounder, Redfish, Ling, Trout, Spanish Mackeral, and Black Drum swarm these waters, as do Sharks, Jacks, Stingrays and more! All your bait, tackle, and fuel is included in the price, and the crew will even clean and package all your fish at the end of the trip.
Price for up to 3 people
US $850
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36 ft

up to 6

 
Federally permitted
 
Galveston
8 1/2 Hour Trip – Deep Sea
We target red snapper, king mackerel, cobia, mahi, and sharks. We fish around 50 miles offshore on this excursion.
Price for up to 6 people
US $2,499

Angler's choice

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35 ft

up to 6

 
Federally permitted
 
Galveston
Full Day Offshore + Fuel Cost
This 12-hour offshore adventure is reserved for hard-core anglers. Now is the time to catch Marlin, Tuna, Swordfish, and other hard-fighting species. Your captain will prepare your fishing equipment but you can always bring your lucky rod with you. Don't forget to bring your fishing license, pack your lunch and other snacks and beverages. Please check with the captain if there is an extra fuel surcharge for offshore trips.
Price for up to 4 people
US $1,400

Angler's choice

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36 ft

up to 6

 
Federally permitted
 
Galveston
6 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM)
This will be a half day trip starting at 6 am. This half day trip will take you miles offshore where you will target Red Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Kingfish, and Cobia. Please check with the captain if there is an extra fuel surcharge for offshore trips.
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Price for up to 6 people
US $2,000
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29 ft

up to 5

3/4 Day Trip – Bay and Jetty (AM)
This is a 6-hour inshore trip that targets the area's top inshore species, such as Redfish, Trout, Flounder, and more. This is a great half day trip for beginners and for families. Come explore the Galveston Bay and jetty complex! Remember to bring your fishing license, appropriate clothing (no dark shoe soles or jeans), and drinks and snacks. (Due to inflated gas prices on the water, you will be charged a fuel surcharge of $45.00)
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Price for up to 3 people
US $642

Angler's choice

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38 ft

up to 6

 
Federally permitted
 
Galveston
12 Hour Trip – Deep Sea Fishing
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This longer sea journey will have you deep sea fish for sharks, Kingfish, Snapper, Amberjack, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, and Wahoo. Included in the price are all the bait, tackle, fuel, and fish cleaning.
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Price for up to 6 people
US $3,850
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27 ft

up to 6

 
State licensed
 
Galveston
3/4 Day Trip – Jetty (AM)
On this 5-hour trip, we will fish the Galveston jetties and other areas in East, West, and Trinity Bay. We will be targeting Red Drum, Speckled Trout, and Flounder just to name a few. If we aren't doing well in one location, we will move to get on the fish.
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Price for up to 4 people
US $600

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Offshore Fishing in Galveston

Open seas, big fish, and salt in the air: offshore fishing in Galveston has it all. You may think you know all about this small island to the south of Houston. But when you get out on the water, you’ll find that in all that time you’ve spent on land, you’ve only scratched the surface.

What to catch

Galveston offshore fishing can start just a few miles from the coastline, depending on the terminology your guide uses. But for most people here, it’s when you get 20-30 miles from the coast that offshore fishing really begins. These ‘close offshore’ waters are home to King and Spanish Mackerel, Cobia (Ling), Jack Crevalle, Sharks, and more. Travel further out, and you’ll be coming across the likes of Amberjack, big Snappers and Groupers, Mahi Mahi (Dorado), Wahoo, and a whole host of other species. Book an extended trip overnight, and you could even find yourself hooked on a Marlin!

Top fishing techniques

Galveston offshore fishing charters can usually be found fishing around the offshore oil rigs. These are hotspots for pelagics, who just love exploring the structure and rooting out the bait fish within. Guides will usually split their time between trolling around the structures and tying up on the downcurrent side of the rig, drifting natural bait and/or jigging or bottom fishing. Reefs and wrecks, valleys, and grass lines also attract a good amount of fish throughout the year, making for consistent action on most offshore trips.

When the shrimp boats come out, things get even more exciting. Kingfish, Sharks, and much more are often found in huge quantities around these boats’ spidery limbs. Simply put, Galveston offshore fishing trips can see you hooking up with some of the top predators in the ocean, all in a single day trip.

Some of the best guides will be prepared for the big fish to not cooperate, though. Fishing is fishing, but head offshore out of Galveston armed with light tackle, and you could be battling the likes of Bluefish, Spadefish, Trippletail, and many more good eating and fun fighting fish.

Galveston offshore charters operate all year round, weather permitting. But with the best fishing usually being between May and October, be sure to reserve your spot before it's too late!

Galveston

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Based on 29,252 reviews by FishingBooker anglers

What anglers said about Offshore Fishing in Galveston

Norman B.
Norman B.
Reviewed 10 Hour Trip – Offshore Red
Great Catch
5/5
Man I been offshore fishing quite a bit and this was best trip ever! Capt and crew was awesome and great fishing!! 15-20# snapper and a 40# cobia. Would recommend these guys anytime
Steve S.
Steve S.
Reviewed 8 Hour Trip
Off Shore with Frisky Reds
5/5
I took my family out 60 miles with Frisky Reds. We hammered the red snapper! I have been offshore charter many times and what I loved most about this trip was the crew. They were extremely helpful, attentive, great with my teenagers, and made the trip memorable. Many times boat crews can be real jerks and inpatient with people that never fish but these guys were AWESOME. I would HIGHLY recommend Frisky Reds for anyone wanting to have a great trip.
Tracey E.
Tracey E.
Reviewed 4 Hour Trip – Jetty Fishing (PM)
Great Time
4/5
Captain LaBauve maintains a great boat and his equipment is top notch. I will do the Jetty trip again with Galveston Offshore. He put us on the fish. We had great time with Captain LaBauve.
Derek C.
Derek C.
Reviewed 5 Hour Trip - Nearshore (AM)
My arms hurt : )
5/5
Just pick this boat if you want to catch some fish. ( I know sharks are not fish but for this they count) Asked for an adventure and he provided one for the memories. Started off catching some bait with light tackle near shore. Headed offshore and caught a few 3 - 4ft sharks. Then caught the biggest shark of my life… 6ft… then caught a bigger 7ft shark… then lost an even bigger one as it bit through the leader. Solid boat great captain.
Kirby C.
Kirby C.
Reviewed 8hr Fall Offshore - Red Snapper
Awesome trip!
5/5
My husband and I went on an 8 hour offshore and had a great time! Personal best red snapper for both of us. We are already planning our next trip. Definitely recommend Ocean Outlaw!