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Salty Rods Charters

Galveston, United States
500+ reviews
The captain and his family came to Galveston to live their dream! What is better than a day on the water fishing? The family loves to catch anything that will put up a fight! Red Drum, Stingray, Black Drum, Sharks, Trout, and many more. Your guide knows a lot about local landmarks and history, so your trip will be a lot more than just catching fish!

Charters

Rating

4.9
556 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

94%
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
89%
Caught fish

All reviews (556)

Showing 1 – 5 of 556 reviews
  • Kathleen Burrows
    Kathleen Burrows
    us
    Kansas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Bucket List! Check!

    6 Hour Trip – Combo (PM) • 2 adults

    We caught 2 sharks. One we could keep and one we released. Our 15 year old fisher caught the keeper and it made his day. Bubba and his girst mate made the trip fun and both were extremely knowledgeable. it was extremely hot, but i would do it again and again with Bubba and his first mate!

    Reported catch:
    Blacktip Shark
  • Matthew Carpenter
    Matthew Carpenter
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    4.3
    Verified

    Rough start, great service

    4 Hour Bay and Jetty Trip - 12:00 PM • 4 adults

    Had issues with the boat being used which caused a 2-hour delay, but once we got on the water we found the service room captain Bubba and Jason to be great. We all caught fish, had great conversation and an overall wonderful time. We also had a family issue that caused us to miss our original booking time, but they were very understanding and quick to get us rescheduled to the next day. Superior service and a ton of local knowledge!

    Reported catch:
    Black Drum
  • Sandy Thompson
    Sandy Thompson
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026

    The captain canceled

    Trip was supposed to happen on August 8, 2026
    The charter operator canceled 2 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
  • Joshua Barrera
    Joshua Barrera
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Salty Rods

    4 Hour Trip – Bay and Jetty (PM) • 5 adults • 2 children

    Great trip, captain and his son were awesome and knowledgeable. Put us on some fish right away. Caught a sting ray and shark, being on the water was nice and relaxing would recommend.

  • Steve Shipley
    Steve Shipley
    Repeat angler
    us
    Kentucky, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Salty Rods

    4 Hour Bay and Jetty Trip • 3 adults

Real catches shared by our community

  • Salty Rods Charters – 29'
    Salty Rods Charters – 29'Galveston, TX
    Angler proudly holding a large shark at a marina fish-cleaning station, with charter boats visible in the background.
    Fish 1
    Blacktip Shark
    Kathleen B.
    Kathleen B.
    We caught 2 sharks. One we could keep and one we released. Our 15 year old fisher caught the keeper and it made his day. Bubba and his girst mate made the trip fun and both were extremely knowledgeable. it was extremely hot, but i would do it again and again with Bubba and his first mate!
  • Salty Rods Charters – 29'
    Salty Rods Charters – 29'Galveston, TX
    Young angler proudly holding a large fish on a boat during a fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Black Drum
    Preston B.
    Preston B.
    Captain Bubba is very knowlegable and fun to fish with! Even though I was seasick it was still a memory we wont forget! Highly reccomend!!
  • Salty Rods Charters – 29'
    Salty Rods Charters – 29'Galveston, TX
    A proud angler displaying a caught shark while on a fishing charter, showcasing the excitement of the catch.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Bonnethead Shark
    Joshua B.
    Joshua B.
    Great trip, captain and his son were awesome and knowledgeable. Put us on some fish right away. Caught a sting ray and shark, being on the water was nice and relaxing would recommend.
  • Salty Rods Charters – 29'
    Salty Rods Charters – 29'Galveston, TX
    Angler proudly holds two small sharks at a covered marina dock beside a fishing boat.
    Fish 1
    Atlantic Sharpnose Shark
    Stephen H.
    Stephen H.
    It was a slow day fishing for EVERYBODY, but Capn Bubba stuck it out and made sure we went home with sharks!
  • Salty Rods Charters – 29'
    Salty Rods Charters – 29'Galveston, TX
    An angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful catch in a coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Linda M.
    Linda M.
    My husband and son did this trip and loved it. Although they only caught one notable fish, they thoroughly enjoyed the experience. They plan to do another one next year at a time when they will likely be more successful with the catch. This 6-hr trip was very worth it and they had a great time with the crew.
  • Salty Rods Charters
    Salty Rods ChartersGalveston, TX
    Group of five anglers posing together on a boat, enjoying a day of fishing in a coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Patrick M.
    Patrick M.
    Captian was great
  • Salty Rods Charters
    Salty Rods ChartersGalveston, TX
    Adult angler proudly holding a large fish aboard a center-console boat in coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Jamie C.
    Jamie C.
    so much fun! Captain was great w lots of stories!
  • Salty Rods Charters – 29'
    Salty Rods Charters – 29'Galveston, TX
    Image shows two large pieces of meat on a grill, possibly indicating a cooking or smoking process, but lacks clarity and context related to fishing.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Snapper
    Mollie C.
    Mollie C.
    Captain Bubba was knowledgeable about the fishing area. He knew which fish were in season where to find them and how to cook this fish.
  • Salty Rods Charters – 29'
    Salty Rods Charters – 29'Galveston, TX
    An angler proudly displaying a large fish while aboard a boat, enjoying a sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Mitchell M.
    Mitchell M.
  • Salty Rods Charters
    Salty Rods ChartersGalveston, TX
    Two adult anglers display a large red drum on the deck of a fishing boat near rocky coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Edward M.
    Edward M.
    The crew was great and put us on the fish. Limited out on red drum. Definitely recommend.

Our Fishing Locations

What's biting with Salty Rods Charters in Galveston

Flounder gigging season closes. Weather conditions become unpredictable, but Speckled Trout and Redfish are plentiful in the back lakes and marshes.

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

An angler proudly displaying a large fish while fishing on a boat, with another fish visible in a bucket nearby.

Reds for everyone!

Nov 9, 2024 • Galveston
Over 25 reds were caught and released today! A few were kept for the grill. These are thick right now in Galveston - book yoru trip and let’s get out on the water!
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A proud adult and a young angler display their catches, a Jack Crevalle and a shark, at a marina in Galveston, TX, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

Variety of fish!

May 31, 2024 • Galveston
We've been catching sheepshead, trout, reds and the jacks and big sharks have moved in! This is one of our favorite times of the year to fish. You have the option of what to fish for depending on the weather!
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Two adult anglers proudly holding a pair of large red drum on the deck of a fishing boat in coastal waters.

The reds are on fire!

Nov 1, 2021 • Galveston
November is a great fishing month in Texas! The reds are making their run. Come get on this insane fishing action!
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