Captain
Scott Hickman

Member since December 2014 Galveston, United States
Background
Captain Scott Hickman has spent over 20 years specializing in the bay and offshore fishing for trophy-sized Kingfish, Ling (Cobia), Snapper, Amberjack, and Mahi Mahi in the Texas Gulf coast/Galveston Bay area. He also offers Shark and Tarpon fishing trips, as well as bay fishing trips for Trout and Redfish in the Galveston Bay.
Techniques
We fish for inshore or offshore species. Nicest cleanest safest boat in the fleet. USCG inspected vessel exceeds required commercial safety gear and requirements. Avet reels and we fish with live and natural baits.

Hey, I'm Captain Scott Hickman

Galveston, United States
Background
Captain Scott Hickman has spent over 20 years specializing in the bay and offshore fishing for trophy-sized Kingfish, Ling (Cobia), Snapper, Amberjack, and Mahi Mahi in the Texas Gulf coast/Galveston Bay area. He also offers Shark and Tarpon fishing trips, as well as bay fishing trips for Trout and Redfish in the Galveston Bay.
Techniques
We fish for inshore or offshore species. Nicest cleanest safest boat in the fleet. USCG inspected vessel exceeds required commercial safety gear and requirements. Avet reels and we fish with live and natural baits.

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(71 reviews)
Galveston
 Last booking: 5 days ago
 Instant Confirmation
trips from $675

Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 86 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (85)
Half day trip with capn Ricky and Kim
Half day trip with capn Ricky and Kim
Half day trip with capn Ricky and Kim
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Angler Rating
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Anglers Claimed
Good experience
88%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
87%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Catch intended fish
78%
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Jeff L.
Lufkin, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day trip with Captain Ricky

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Jetty/Nearshore AM on July 25, 2022
We had a great time! We started the day catching some sand trough for bait and then the captain took us out to deeper water....
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Darin E.
Katy, TX
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Half day afternoon

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Jetty/Nearshore PM on June 18, 2022
I booked this trip with Scott,ย  and was disappointed that Scott was not our captianโ€ฆwhat is the point of โ€œmeeting your...
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Reese M.
Houston, Texas
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full day trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Offshore on July 28, 2022
Captain Ricky was a great fish finder, and first mate Kim was a trooper/delight.ย  Great crew, highly recommended!
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Jesus L.
Clodine, TX
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Jetty/Nearshore AM on June 5, 2022
I have zero complaints however Ido want to mention that we Mexicans love to drink and fish but with a female crew member we...
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Alicia D.
Anna, TX
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with capn Ricky and Kim

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Jetty/Nearshore PM on August 1, 2022
It started out slow. The fish just werenโ€™t there, but we finally found a spot to catch some fish, sharks, and right before...
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