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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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Captain
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Captain
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Captain
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Captain

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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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Margaret J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Get Hooked- great experience

VERIFIED   1 PM 4 Hour Beginner Bay on September 23, 2025
Really good equipment, really helpful crew- we caught lots of fish.
Margaret J. recommends Get Hooked Charters Galveston โ€“ 39'
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Ben B.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Shark/Reds Jetty-Channel PM on July 12, 2025
Trae was great very chill helpful and wanted us to catch fish. Had a great time even in rain and lightning ๐Ÿ˜…. Definitely...
Ben B. recommends Get Hooked Charters Galveston โ€“ 24'
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BRANDI R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Good time

VERIFIED   4 Hour Inshore (AM) on September 20, 2025
Had a great time with Kevin
BRANDI R. recommends Get Hooked Charters Galveston โ€“ 24'
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Erik L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great family trip!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Inshore (AM) on April 26, 2025
Excellent morning trip to the jetties!ย  Caught some black drum, sheep head and redfish.ย  Grandparents, 9 & 13 yr old kids,...
Erik L. recommends Get Hooked Charters Galveston โ€“ 39'
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Robert R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Mike

VERIFIED   4 Hour Inshore (AM) on May 25, 2025
Robert R. recommends Get Hooked Charters Galveston โ€“ 24'
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