Captain
Eric Armstrong

Member since May 2021 Galveston, United States
Background
I spent 20 years in the military and was always stationed near the water. So when I got out in 2017 my family and I wanted to settle near the coast. Since moving to the Texas coast in 2017 I fell in love with fishing and I spend all my free time on the water. When fishing I'm usually catering to family and friends making sure they are catching fish and having a good time. I discovered I preferred fishing in the company of others even more than fishing by myself so I decided to become a guide.
Techniques
When fishing in the bay I prefer to bottom fish with live bait, work plastics, or throw a popping cork depending on the weather and structure. When offshore, I usually bottom fish with live bait, work a jig, or troll.

Hey, I'm Captain Eric Armstrong

Galveston, United States
Background
I spent 20 years in the military and was always stationed near the water. So when I got out in 2017 my family and I wanted to settle near the coast. Since moving to the Texas coast in 2017 I fell in love with fishing and I spend all my free time on the water. When fishing I'm usually catering to family and friends making sure they are catching fish and having a good time. I discovered I preferred fishing in the company of others even more than fishing by myself so I decided to become a guide.
Techniques
When fishing in the bay I prefer to bottom fish with live bait, work plastics, or throw a popping cork depending on the weather and structure. When offshore, I usually bottom fish with live bait, work a jig, or troll.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(72 reviews)
Galveston
 Last booking: 5 days ago
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Trips from US $600

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 72 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (85)
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Awesomeness!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
94%
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Justin G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best Evening Fishing Trip!!

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Trip โ€“ Jetty (PM) on July 19, 2025
Our family had an awesome afternoon of fishing! We caught fish after fish at each spot the captain took us too! He was patient...
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Ryan S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Eric

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Nearshore on July 19, 2025
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Jimmy M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Eric

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Jetty (AM) on July 13, 2025
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Diego P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Bachelor party weekend hero.

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Jetty (PM) on July 27, 2024
Due to weather our first guild canceled. We booked early in the morning. Captain was quick to respond and agreed to take us...
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Debbie M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesomeness!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Nearshore on September 14, 2024
Enjoyed our time with Cpt Eric!ย  Very knowledgeable and helpful!ย  Will definitely be booking with him again! Deb ๐Ÿ˜
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