Galveston
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Trips from
US $615
Captain
Matthew West
Galveston, United States
Federal waters
Angler's choice
250+ reviews
I was born in Texas and grew up on the Gulf Coast. I've been fishing with my family for as long as I can remember. In my early teens, I had the opportunity to get my first real dose of blue water and giant fish. This is where the addiction started. Since I've gotten older, it's become a passion of mine to see people's reactions to hooking into a fish of their dreams, give them the opportunity to harvest their own dinner, and make memories with their friends and families. We're a young business and haven't been at it as long as some captains but don't let that distract you. When you arrive at the boat, we want you and your guests to feel like family and at home!
Charter
Rating
4.9
443 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (495)
What anglers say
98%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
94%
Caught fish
All reviews (443)
Showing 1 – 5 of 443 reviews
Zach Stockstill5.0VerifiedWe caught alot of fish and had a blast!
4 Hour – Inshore Jetty Fishing (PM) • 5 adults • 1 childWe had a great fishing trip with Matt yesterday fishing the Jettys. My grandson who is 7 and loves fishing had a great time, he caught Spanish Marlin among several other things! Matt also let my grand real in a big red the he had hooked which was a really cool experience for him. As a predominately freshwater fisherman I also had a great time catching some new species that I've never caught as well. We had 3 other members of our family with us and we all had a blast. I highly recommend and I look foward to coming back for the "Shark Hunt" fishing trip in the near future! - Thanks Matt, appreciate it bro.
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Response from CaptainThank you for the great review and chooding Nautilus charters! see yall in the future!
Stacy Michael5.0VerifiedBest trip ever
4 Hour – Inshore Jetty Fishing • 6 adultsIf you're looking for an incredible fishing charter, look no further! We had a group of six, including four kids under 16, and it was an unforgettable experience from start to finish. Every single person in our group caught at least five fish, and a few of us caught even more! Our captain knew exactly where to go, kept us on the fish all morning, and made sure everyone had an opportunity to reel in plenty of catches. What really set this trip apart was his patience with the kids. He took the time to help them, answer their endless questions, untangle lines, and cheer them on with every catch. He made each of them feel like a pro, and they haven't stopped talking about the trip since. Beyond being an outstanding captain, he was genuinely fun to spend the day with. We loved hearing his stories, learning about the local waters and fishing techniques, and just chatting throughout the trip. His knowledge, professionalism, and great sense of humor made the entire experience even better. If you're considering booking a charter, don't hesitate. Whether you're an experienced angler or it's your first time fishing, you'll have an amazing time. We made incredible memories, caught a ton of fish, and can't wait to book another trip!
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Katherine Bezzina4.7Verifiedjetty trip
5 Hour Trip — Jetty • 3 adultsWe had a great jetty fishing trip! The captain was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the experience enjoyable from start to finish. We caught plenty of fish, and he even cleaned, prepped, and bagged our catch for us at the dock. As a bonus, we found a local spot called Huli Huli Hut where they would cook your fresh catch, which made for a fantastic meal. The boat itself shows some wear and tear cosmetically, but the outboards are newer, and the boat handled the weather and waves very well. Any issues were purely cosmetic and did not affect the trip. Overall, we had a great experience and would definitely book with them again if we’re back in the area.
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Michael CowanRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGreat family fishing!
5 Hour Trip — Jetty • 5 adultsWe had a great day with Captain Matthew working several spots on the south Jetty. We got on the fish early and had a wide variety of fish. We pulled in reds, black drum, sheepshead, trout, and even some new fish to us with ribbonfish, ladyfish and a lookdown fish! Capt. Matthew was great to work with, keeping us informed on the fish types, habits and marine info. Great coaching getting my son to finally get the big red into the boat after a couple of missed opportunities!
Response from CaptainThank you for choosing Nautilus and the great review!
Jerry Polasek5.0VerifiedNEWSon caught his personal best!
4 Hour – Inshore Jetty Fishing • 5 adults • 1 childThe Captain, Matt, tried his best to give us a great fishing adventure and he was able to provide my sons dream catch 37 inch Bull Redfish. We highly recommend this charter. We were able to catch the bull reds around the jetties on Oct 25, 2026!
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What's biting with Nautilus Charters in Galveston
Bull Redfish and Trout are spawning, leading to incredible numbers of fish being caught in and near the bay. Flounder gigging is at its best - these trips book up fast in October.