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Get Hooked Charters Llc

Member since March 2016 Galveston, United States
Background
Captain Mike Short is a USCG-licensed captain and the proud owner of Get Hooked Charters. In his own words: "I have been fishing Galveston since childhood and always knew that, when I could, this is what I would do!" With a fleet of 5 vessels, Capt. Mike works alongside a whole host of experienced, friendly captains to ensure that no guest has to miss out on a fun and productive day of angling. He's joined by Captain Ron Woods, a USCG-licensed captain and veteran with over 45 years of experience in these waters; Captain Trae Garland, a USCG-licensed captain who's fished under Captain Mike for 3 years and is now onboard as Captain specializing in Inshore and Offshore; Captain Kevin Birch, who specializes in Bay/Jetty fishing, Shark hunting and Offshore; Captain Anthony Hancock specializing in Inshore Fishing Adventures; and finally, the latest edition, experienced angler Captain Mohammad Ghani joined the team to help finish out this season. Together, this incredible crew will show you some of the best angling action Galveston has to offer!
Techniques
we do inshore and offshore so we practice many different techniques including trolling, bottom fishing, rig fishing, top water and more

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Galveston, United States
Background
Captain Mike Short is a USCG-licensed captain and the proud owner of Get Hooked Charters. In his own words: "I have been fishing Galveston since childhood and always knew that, when I could, this is what I would do!" With a fleet of 5 vessels, Capt. Mike works alongside a whole host of experienced, friendly captains to ensure that no guest has to miss out on a fun and productive day of angling. He's joined by Captain Ron Woods, a USCG-licensed captain and veteran with over 45 years of experience in these waters; Captain Trae Garland, a USCG-licensed captain who's fished under Captain Mike for 3 years and is now onboard as Captain specializing in Inshore and Offshore; Captain Kevin Birch, who specializes in Bay/Jetty fishing, Shark hunting and Offshore; Captain Anthony Hancock specializing in Inshore Fishing Adventures; and finally, the latest edition, experienced angler Captain Mohammad Ghani joined the team to help finish out this season. Together, this incredible crew will show you some of the best angling action Galveston has to offer!
Techniques
we do inshore and offshore so we practice many different techniques including trolling, bottom fishing, rig fishing, top water and more
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Get Hooked Charters Galveston โ€“ 24'

State licensed
Excellent
4.6 / 5
(112 reviews)
Galveston
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Trips from US $400

Get Hooked Charters Galveston โ€“ 39'

Federally permitted
Excellent
4.5 / 5
(18 reviews)
Galveston
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Trips from US $600

Get Hooked Charters Galveston โ€“ 25'

State licensed
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(19 reviews)
Galveston
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Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 149 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (162)
Caught a huge Bull shark!
Caught a huge Bull shark!
Caught a huge Bull shark!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
88%
Friendly captain
96%
Recommend this charter
86%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
86%
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Kathy W.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Family Fishing

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Inshore (PM) on October 14, 2025
Mo couldnt have been more accomodating. He did everything possible to get ys on the Reds and got the job done !
Kathy W. recommends Get Hooked Charters Galveston โ€“ 24'
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Jason S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Post Thanksgiving trip with out of town guests

VERIFIED   4 Hour Inshore (PM) on November 29, 2024
We had 4 adults and 2 kids, and went out the day after Thanksgiving. Our guide , Mo, was great. He was extremely attentive...
Jason S. recommends Get Hooked Charters Galveston โ€“ 24'
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Michelle S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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It was great !!!!!!!

VERIFIED   2 Hour Family Beginners Bay 7am on June 29, 2025
Kevin was greatโ€ฆ he was down the earth and made us All laugh .most definitely coming back to fish with Kevin again !!!!!
Michelle S. recommends Get Hooked Charters Galveston โ€“ 24'
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Dillan D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome time!!!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Shark/Reds Jetty-Chan AM on May 10, 2025
Trey was an awesome captain. Kept the mood entertaining and fun while trip and even got us hooked up with a 5.5ft bull shark!
Dillan D. recommends Get Hooked Charters Galveston โ€“ 25'
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Carla M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Loved Captain Mo!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Inshore (PM) on March 23, 2025
Had a fantastic trip!! Captain and helper were funny and super good to us. Fished 4 different areas and catch so many things.ย ...
Carla M. recommends Get Hooked Charters Galveston โ€“ 24'
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