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Capt Mark Salazar
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Capt Mark Salazar

Galveston, United States
10+ reviews
Captain Mark Salazar has been a fishing guide in the Galveston Bay Complex for 25 years, and he loves to please his customers and put them on the best fish. One thing you can be sure of with Tides and Tales Guide service is that you will be fishing with a captain who is deeply passionate about what he does. 'Always on the water' is more than just a company motto, and it won't take long for you to see how much he loves being out in the bay, and sharing his favorite spots and tricks with everyone who steps aboard.

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Rating

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

All reviews (13)

Showing 1 – 5 of 13 reviews
  • Cal Knowles
    Cal Knowles
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2022

    The captain canceled

    Trip was supposed to happen on October 10, 2026
    The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
  • Ira Davis
    Ira Davis
    us
    Oklahoma, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Captain Mark put us on the fish!

    Full Day Trip • 2 adults • 1 child

    We had a great day of fishing with Captain Mark he put us on the fish and is an excellent guide!

    Reported catch:
    Redfish
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Captain

    glad you guys had a great time on the galveston bay

  • Rene Rene Rodriguez
    Rene Rene Rodriguez
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Experience

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 4 adults • 1 child

    Despite the weather that morning, Captian Mark was able to put us on the speckled trout(9)! The captain was very personable and communicated fishing techniques to the kids. The whole family had a great time.

    Reported catch:
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Captain

    It was a pleasure meeting you guys great family god bless tight Lines…

  • Christian Rivera
    Christian Rivera
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain made the experience

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 2 adults

    its always a great trip when you catch fish, but actually booking with a guide that does this for the love of the sport is unbeatable. 10/10 absolutely would recommend

  • Michael Brown
    Michael Brown
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    September fishing trip

    Full Day Trip • 2 adults
    Response from Captain

    thanks for the trip glad you guys a great time catching some fish….

Real catches shared by our community

  • Tides and Tails Guide Service
    Tides and Tails Guide ServiceGalveston, TX
    Child and adult anglers proudly holding two redfish aboard a center-console boat in coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Ira D.
    Ira D.
    We had a great day of fishing with Captain Mark he put us on the fish and is an excellent guide!
  • Tides and Tails Guide Service
    Tides and Tails Guide ServiceGalveston, TX
    An angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while standing on the bow of a boat during a sunset fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Michael B.
    Michael B.
  • Tides and Tails Guide Service
    Tides and Tails Guide ServiceGalveston, TX
    Four spotted seatrout arranged on a wet black boat deck or cleaning surface, including one partially filleted fish.
    Fish 1
    Speckled Trout
    Christian R.
    Christian R.
    its always a great trip when you catch fish, but actually booking with a guide that does this for the love of the sport is unbeatable. 10/10 absolutely would recommend
  • Tides and Tails Guide Service
    Tides and Tails Guide ServiceGalveston, TX
    Family group posing behind a Waterman's Marina catch board displaying multiple spotted fish at a marina dock.
    Fish 1
    Speckled Trout
    Rene R.
    Rene R.
    Despite the weather that morning, Captian Mark was able to put us on the speckled trout(9)! The captain was very personable and communicated fishing techniques to the kids. The whole family had a great time.
  • Tides and Tails Guide Service
    Tides and Tails Guide ServiceGalveston, TX
    A young woman proudly displaying a Speckled Trout while fishing on a boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Justin W.
    Justin W.
    it was an overall good trip we got onto alot of fish but somewhat felt the captian was a little impatient, wouldn’t recommend for new people but if you have experience with fishing hell get you hooked onto alot of fish
  • Tides and Tails Guide Service
    Tides and Tails Guide ServiceGalveston, TX
    Three adult anglers pose behind a large display of speckled trout arranged on a wooden dock beside the water.
    Fish 1
    Speckled Trout
    Great fishing trip with the guys from San Angelo Texas
  • Tides and Tails Guide Service
    Tides and Tails Guide ServiceGalveston, TX
    An angler proudly displaying a large Speckled Trout while fishing from a boat in Texas waters.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Terry P.
    Terry P.
  • Tides and Tails Guide Service
    Tides and Tails Guide ServiceTexas City, TX
    Large redfish displayed on a weathered wooden dock beside a hand for size comparison.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Jason B.
    Jason B.
  • Tides and Tails Guide Service
    Tides and Tails Guide ServiceGalveston, TX
    Three anglers pose behind a large display of freshly caught fish arranged on a wooden dock beside the water.
    Fish 1
    Speckled Trout
    I had three guys on boat we were catching limits of speckled trout using live Shrimp pooping cork .. Over 50 trout caught

What's biting with Tides and Tails Guide Service 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

Three adult anglers pose behind a large display of speckled trout arranged on a wooden dock beside the water.

The Three Brothers

Sep 25, 2024 • Galveston
Great fishing trip with the guys from San Angelo Texas
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Three anglers pose behind a large display of freshly caught fish arranged on a wooden dock beside the water.

Speckled Trout on fire right now

Apr 25, 2017 • Galveston
I had three guys on boat we were catching limits of speckled trout using live Shrimp pooping cork .. Over 50 trout caught
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