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UpScale Anglers
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UpScale Anglers

Galveston, United States
250+ reviews
Our licensed captains at UpScale Anglers know the thrill of 'getting on the fish.' Owner and Captain, Tyler Hatfield, is a seasoned guide who began his career in his home state of Iowa as a hunting guide before moving to our coastal paradise eight years ago. His passion for hunting and fishing stretches back to his earliest memories, and owning his own fishing charter has always been a lifelong dream. Even on his days off, Tyler can be found scouting the waters for the best spots to catch Redfish, Black Drum, Sheepshead, and Sharks. One of his personal favorite catches was a 6-foot Blacktip Shark in the summer of 2022, which leapt out of the water multiple times during the fight. UpScale Anglers is a family-owned business and has carefully chosen our crew to make sure we not only have experience but personality. Our crew has a passion for fishing and welcome the opportunity to share that passion and their experience with you. We strive to make sure each and every customer experiences the thrill of fishing in Galveston and leaves with memories to last a lifetime. As passionate and experienced guides, our team of captains enjoy sharing their love for great fishing with our customers. With Captain Tyler and his crew of captains at the helm, you can expect exceptional service, a fun atmosphere, and a great time on the water.
Tyler H.
Tyler H.
Captain
Lori W.
Lori W.
Business partner
Shawn W.
Shawn W.
First mate
Ian R.
Ian R.
Captain
Cheyenne H.
Cheyenne H.
Staff
Cody K.
Cody K.
Captain
Jonathan J.
Jonathan J.
Captain

Charter

UpScale Anglers

UpScale Anglers

Galveston
Instant Confirmation
Trips from
US $600

Rating

4.8
302 reviews
4.7
Boat & Equipment
4.8
Captain & Crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

91%
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
94%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
94%
Caught fish

All reviews (302)

Showing 1 – 5 of 302 reviews
  • Kregg Wilson
    Kregg Wilson
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
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    Member since 2025
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    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great time!

    4 Hour Trip – Bay/Jetty • 4 adults • 1 child

    Booked this trip for my eight-year-old grandson’s first bay fishing trip. We went with the 4 hour bay/jetty trip.  His Poppy and Uncle went along for the ride. Captain Robbie and Deck Hand Landon met and exceeded expectations. He caught close to 30 bait fish to start and then the hunt was on! He caught black drum, steelhead, trout and most excitingly a 4 foot sandbar shark. Couldn’t ask for a better trip or a better captain and deck hand. He even got to talk a little smack to his uncle for catching more fish! Would definitely recommend UpScale Anglers as well as Robbie and Landon.

    Reported catch:
    Black Drum
    Speckled Trout
    Sheepshead
    Response from Charter operator

    Thank you for choosing UpScale Anglers for your fishing experience! We appreciate you taking the time to leave your review. Our crew enjoyed spending the day on the water with you and being part of helping you make the memories you will carry with you. We look forward to seeing you again and taking you out on another trip.

  • Teresa Y
    Teresa Y
    Repeat angler
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
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    Member since 2022
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    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fantastic Fishing Trip

    6 Hour Trip – Bay/Jetty • 4 adults

    Captain Robbie and Lando made the trip fun for our family. He was knowledgeable about what was out there to catch. I enjoyed catching the bait fish, then the dinner fish and topped it off with shark and stingray fishing. Definite highlight of the trip was the massive approximately 9 foot and 300 pound lemon shark we hooked into. Took us for a ride for 45 minutes and 3/4 of a mile. Captain Robbie kept everyone involved and the mood exciting. Definitely the most electric fishing charter we have been on, and thats with dozens of trips worth of experience. These two guys knew their stuff and were super friendly and great with us and our younger son. Upscale anglers is definitely the charter to go with for family trips, boys trips, and just a great time in general.

    Response from Charter operator

    Thank you for choosing UpScale Anglers for your fishing experience! We appreciate you taking the time to leave your review. Our crew enjoyed spending the day on the water with you and being part of helping you make the memories you will carry with you. We look forward to seeing you again and taking you out on another trip.

  • Mark Yurkovich
    Mark Yurkovich
    us
    Texas, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    AWESOME

    4 Hour Trip – Bay/Jetty • 4 adults

    Robbie & Landon were awesome. We got gas and bait then got to the 1st spot dropped anchor and ddnt move once. They put us on fish and we wete hooking up to the very end. Caught 3 bull reds at least 36+ inches, red fish and a trophy trout. We recommend Robbie and Landon with Upscale Anglers ALL DAY!

    Reported catch:
    Redfish
    Speckled Trout
    Black Drum
    Response from Charter operator

    Thank you for choosing UpScale Anglers for your fishing experience! We appreciate you taking the time to leave your review. Our crew enjoyed spending the day on the water with you and being part of helping you make the memories you will carry with you. We look forward to seeing you again and taking you out on another trip.

  • David Jepson
    David Jepson
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
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    Member since 2022
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    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Family Trip

    4 Hour Trip – Bay/Jetty • 5 adults

    My family and I had an incredible trip with Upscale Anglers in Galveston. Captain Adam and Deckhand Tristen run a tight ship—they’re fun to be around, they know the water like the back of their hand, and they kept us on the fish all day. My son landed his personal best Bull Red, and I came within inches of topping mine. My wife and daughter caught more fish than they ever have on a trip, and the crew stayed on top of everything—rebaiting, resetting lines, and making sure we were always fishing, not waiting. Great people, great energy, and a great day on the water. We’ll be back, no question.

    Reported catch:
    Speckled Trout
    Redfish
    Response from Charter operator

    Thank you for choosing UpScale Anglers! It was an absolute pleasure having you on board. We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your trip, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. We look forward to getting you back out on the water soon!

  • Bige Mejia
    Bige Mejia
    Repeat angler
    us
    San Antonio, TX, US
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    Member since 2025
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    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fun

    8 Hour Trip - State Waters • 6 adults

    For those reading this, you WILL have fun. This team had been in constant communication with me from the day i booked my trip. We had the pleasure of having Anthony and Sean guide us along the water. They educated those in our group who didnt know how to fish into building the confidence to be able to hook a huge bullshark. They keep us busy in the sense that we keep just catching fish. They also educated us on the type of fish we caught. Never the less I highly recommend this team if you want to go out and have a great time. Dont be shy book with them and i promise you, you WONT regret it. Overall in simple word thia trip was FUN.

    Reported catch:
    Bull Shark
    Blacktip Shark
    Response from Charter operator

    Thanks for fishing with UpScale Anglers! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great time and appreciate your kind review. It was awesome spending the day with you — can’t wait to have you back on the water with us!

Real catches shared by our community

  • UpScale Anglers
    UpScale AnglersGalveston, TX
    Excellent experience
    Ryan T.
    Ryan T.
  • UpScale Anglers
    UpScale AnglersGalveston, TX
    AWESOME
    Mark Y.
    Mark Y.
  • UpScale Anglers
    UpScale AnglersGalveston, TX
    We were on the fish, great trip!
    Scott S.
    Scott S.
  • UpScale Anglers
    UpScale AnglersGalveston, TX
    August fishing trip
    Phillip S.
    Phillip S.
  • UpScale Anglers
    UpScale AnglersGalveston, TX
    Best fishing trip for my kids
    Samuel P.
    Samuel P.
  • UpScale Anglers
    UpScale AnglersGalveston, TX
    Great time!
    Kregg W.
    Kregg W.
  • UpScale Anglers
    UpScale AnglersGalveston, TX
    My son has been on many charters. He stated the captain and his deckhand were the best we have had. I would agree! Lots of fish caught and a great experience!
    Jeff Z.
    Jeff Z.
  • UpScale Anglers
    UpScale AnglersGalveston, TX
    AMAZING
    Bella D.
    Bella D.
  • UpScale Anglers
    UpScale AnglersGalveston, TX
    Fantastic Fishing Trip
    Teresa Y.
    Teresa Y.
  • UpScale Anglers
    UpScale AnglersGalveston, TX
    Not for Sissies
    Seth R.
    Seth R.

What's biting with UpScale Anglers in Galveston

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!

Top catches for September

Fishing reports

Double Boat Shark Hunt

May 24, 2026 • Galveston
Captain Scott and Captain Ian “Robbie” put our customers on the sharks during a double boat Shark Hunt this past Saturday, May 23! The weather had us watching the forecast all week, but both crews made it out and the bite did not disappoint. Beautiful sharks, bent rods, screaming reels, and a whole lot of smiles made for an unforgettable day on the water. Fun times all around!
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A young angler proudly displaying a large Black Drum caught while fishing from a boat, with a scenic industrial backdrop.

2-Hour Bay Trip

Feb 13, 2026 • Galveston
They day was overcast and cooler but look at the size of the drum our customers caught on their 2-hour bay trip! Clouds and fog couldn’t prevent our customers from reeling in a beauty!
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A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of Redfish after a successful fishing charter, showcasing the camaraderie of a fishing trip.

Temps Cooling, but Reds are still HOT!!!

Dec 6, 2025 • Galveston
The weather kay he changing and the temperature cooling, but reds are still hot as ever!
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Young angler proudly holding a large Redfish while fishing on a boat in a coastal environment.

No calm seas, just hot bites!

Oct 5, 2025 • Galveston
Who needs calm seas when the reds are this hot?
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Four anglers proudly displaying their catch of large Redfish at a marina after a successful fishing trip.

Running with the Reds!

Sep 28, 2025 • Galveston
Reds are running and the rods are bending! Autumn is shaping up to be one for the books—our anglers are reeling in memories on their trips!
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A family proudly displays a large shark caught during their fishing trip at the marina, showcasing a fun day on the water.

Shark Everywhere!

Jun 17, 2025 • Galveston
Snapper season? More like shark season! The action is wild out there — fierce fights, unforgettable catches. Book your trip today and get in on the thrill!
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