Captain
Mike Jennings

Member since April 2015 Freeport, United States
Background
Cowboy Charters is owned and operated By Captain Mike Jennings. Mike is a USCG licensed Captain with over 40 years of experience fishing the Texas Gulf coast. He is known for his willingness to run further and target the larger species that lurk in our Gulf waters. He is a native of Brazoria County and grew up fishing the inshore and offshore waters from Galveston to Matagorda. Along with fishing, Captain Mike is an experienced dog trainer and waterfowl guide, hunting the prairies and marshes from Anahuac to Rockport. Captain Mike is also an accomplished writer and magazine columnist, with notable publications including Texas Saltwater Fishing Magazine. He has severed for decades with industry groups to represent and preserve the publics access to our great fishery in the Gulf. Mike served for years as the President of The Charter Fisherman's Association, Representing the charter industry with members from the South Texas Valley to Rhode Island, and has testified in front Congress on more than one occasion concerning fisheries issues and the effects of federal management on our fishing industry. Capt. Mike has also served for many years on multiple NMFS advisory panels lending his experience to help shape current regulations from a fisherman's perspective, as well as his hands on research in the western Gulf, including tagging and recapture, hydro-acoustics, and biological sampling from the Mississippi river to Brownsville Texas, work that is currently being used to h

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Freeport, United States
Background
Cowboy Charters is owned and operated By Captain Mike Jennings. Mike is a USCG licensed Captain with over 40 years of experience fishing the Texas Gulf coast. He is known for his willingness to run further and target the larger species that lurk in our Gulf waters. He is a native of Brazoria County and grew up fishing the inshore and offshore waters from Galveston to Matagorda. Along with fishing, Captain Mike is an experienced dog trainer and waterfowl guide, hunting the prairies and marshes from Anahuac to Rockport. Captain Mike is also an accomplished writer and magazine columnist, with notable publications including Texas Saltwater Fishing Magazine. He has severed for decades with industry groups to represent and preserve the publics access to our great fishery in the Gulf. Mike served for years as the President of The Charter Fisherman's Association, Representing the charter industry with members from the South Texas Valley to Rhode Island, and has testified in front Congress on more than one occasion concerning fisheries issues and the effects of federal management on our fishing industry. Capt. Mike has also served for many years on multiple NMFS advisory panels lending his experience to help shape current regulations from a fisherman's perspective, as well as his hands on research in the western Gulf, including tagging and recapture, hydro-acoustics, and biological sampling from the Mississippi river to Brownsville Texas, work that is currently being used to h

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(2 reviews)
Freeport
Trips from US $900

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 3 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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August fishing trip
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
67%
Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Heather F.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   October 11, 2025
The charter operator canceled 5 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Harley R.
Argyle, Texas
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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August fishing trip

12 Hour Offshore Trip + Fuel on August 13, 2024
The best time! Couldnโ€™t recommend better!!
Harley R. recommends Cowboy Charters - 35 Dawson Express
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Roger W.
Humble, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Mike and Josh

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) + Fuel on August 31, 2018
Great fishing trip with Capt Josh and Chirs. Took the upgrade to 10ht trip anew were well rewarded. These guys are as excited...
Roger W. recommends Cowboy Charters - 35 Dawson Express
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