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Charter Fishing Galveston
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Charter Fishing Galveston

Galveston, United States
25+ reviews
Jay running his first charter company in 1982 operating out of Galveston, TX. After many years of successful service, he and his wife decided to re-enter the charter business operating as Charter Fishing Galveston. His wife had
Jacob W.
Jacob W.
Captain
David F.
David F.
Captain
Kat W.
Kat W.
Business partner
James B.
James B.
Staff
Cade L.
Cade L.
First mate

Charter

Rating

4.2
37 reviews
4.1
Boat & Equipment
4.4
Captain & Crew
4.0
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

74%
Recommend this charter
77%
Caught fish

All reviews (37)

Showing 1 – 5 of 37 reviews
  • David Barish
    David Barish
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2021
    5 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fun and enjoyable experience

    2 Hour Trip — dolphin watching • 5 adults • 2 children

    The boat was superb. 44 foot luxury fishing boat and so comfortable for everyone. We went out to the jetties and dropped anchor. After 30 minutes of not getting a bite except for a small shark we moved to a better spot closer to the rocks. In an hour and half we caught ten catfish! After we returned to the marina the captain filleted the fish for us to take home and cook. What a great day for my 9 and 11 year old grandchildren.

    Response from Charter operator

    thank you for the kind words. and we had a really good time with you guys also hope to see you again soon take care

  • Cody Pipkin
    Cody Pipkin
    Repeat angler
    us
    Colorado, US
    Member since 2020
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Weird weather great trip!

    4 Hour Trip — Bay & Jetty (Starter) • 2 adults • 1 child

    My son and I wanted to get out for a day in the water knowing nothing about the area we decided on a charter and had a great time! The fog was THICK almost the entire time but having Jim and Joey navigating and getting us on fish we didn’t have a concern in the world. Clean safe boat with more creature comforts than we’re use to made the trip a blast! 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking for a great day on the water.

    Response from Charter operator

    thank you so much we appreciate it having you on board and we had a great time with you look forward to seeing you again

  • David Alex
    David Alex
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2017
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Boat, Great Capn

    6 Hour Trip — Jetty (Recommended) • 6 adults

    Took my brother out who has cancer & had limitations. the Capn & Mate handled the situation perfectly. Wrestled a handful of sharks & enjoyed all the amenities the boat had to offer, AC, toilet, music comfortable seating. Just a great day overall…

    Response from Charter operator

    David, thank you so much for the wonderful review. We’re honored that you trusted us with such an important day with your brother. Our captain and mate were happy to make everything comfortable and enjoyable for both of you. We’re glad you caught some sharks and enjoyed the boat’s amenities! We truly appreciate your business and hope to have you both aboard again.

  • Alfredo Coleman Iii
    Alfredo Coleman Iii
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    4.7
    Verified

    6 hr North Jetty excursion

    6 Hour Trip — Jetty (Recommended) • 5 adults

    Captain Jacob & First Mate Cabe were the best! I took my 17yr old son and 5 of his friends and everyone had a blast. Fish were biting and everyone caught a fish! 5 sharks and 1 red drum. We are not experienced fishers but the crew rigged everything for us and guided us along the way. They were very knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend.

    Reported catch:
    Blacktip Shark
    Response from Charter operator

    thanks

  • Missy Vanderwall
    Missy Vanderwall
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2026
    4.7
    Verified

    Big A$$ Stingray

    6 Hour Trip — Jetty (Recommended) • 6 adults • 2 children

    We had a great time! Capt Jacob and Capt Jm were fantastic and made the trip so enjoyable for our young grandson's. Shark and stingray!!!! What a trip. We can't wait for the next one and definitely wanna go out deep and sea what we find! Thanks Guys!

    Reported catch:
    Hammerhead Shark
    Ray
    Response from Charter operator

    kip and I really enjoyed being out with you guys

Real catches shared by our community

  • Charter Fishing Galveston
    Charter Fishing GalvestonGalveston, TX
    A collection of freshly caught Redfish stored on the deck of a fishing boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
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  • Charter Fishing Galveston
    Charter Fishing GalvestonGalveston, TX
    Angler proudly displaying a large shark on the deck of a fishing boat, showcasing a successful deep-sea fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Hammerhead Shark
    Missy V.
    Missy V.
    We had a great time! Capt Jacob and Capt Jm were fantastic and made the trip so enjoyable for our young grandson's. Shark and stingray!!!! What a trip. We can't wait for the next one and definitely wanna go out deep and sea what we find! Thanks Guys!
  • Charter Fishing Galveston
    Charter Fishing GalvestonGalveston, TX
    Solo angler proudly holding two small sharks on a covered marina dock, with additional fish arranged on a nearby fillet table.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Bonnethead Shark
    Elizabeth G.
    Elizabeth G.
    This was a very fun and exciting trip. We will definitely be coming back and fishing with them again. Captain and crew were very helpful and we learned a lot.
  • Charter Fishing Galveston
    Charter Fishing GalvestonGalveston, TX
    Two adult anglers proudly holding large red snapper aboard a fishing boat offshore.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Fishing is heating up
  • Charter Fishing Galveston
    Charter Fishing GalvestonGalveston, TX
    A cooler filled with freshly caught Redfish and other species, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Timothy B.
    Timothy B.
    We 6 adult anglers arrived early. Discussed the weather prediction of 21 mph winds with 31 mph gusts. Captain Jacob said we could go out and see and reschedule if necessary. It took 45 min of our 4 hr time to get to the jetty’s. Waves were so bad they could not anchor and the waves were crashing over the bow. We made two moves none were calm seas. Paid extra to have a bathroom it was dangerous , water on the floor. The area for fishing was only good for 3-4 anglers and 2 crew. No place to sit and fish. There was not one calm water moment we were beat up when finished. You must be very agile to maneuver the dock obstacles getting in and out of the boat. Our actual fishing time was maybe 1.5 hours because they had to go so slow to stay upright. All we caught were hammer heads. Our captain Jacob and Cade were super nice and fantastic about keeping the hook baited and cleaning our fish, however we were not told about any emergency procedures or even where to locate the life jackets. We feel cheated at $1250 to ride around getting beat up in the white caps with no quality or equal fishing time. Gang did enjoy seeing the porpoise and feeding the pelicans. Not exactly the dream fishing trip we hoped for.
  • Charter Fishing Galveston
    Charter Fishing GalvestonGalveston, TX
    Angler proudly displaying a large fish on a boat, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    She fought this big bull red her first catch
  • Charter Fishing Galveston
    Charter Fishing GalvestonGalveston, TX
    Adult angler holding a large redfish over the coastal waters from a fishing boat.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Any day is a great day on the water
  • Charter Fishing Galveston
    Charter Fishing GalvestonGalveston, TX
    A proud angler displaying a large Redfish on a fishing charter, with a scenic coastal backdrop.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Another satisfied fisherman with a nice catch
  • Charter Fishing Galveston
    Charter Fishing GalvestonGalveston, TX
    Cooler packed with multiple red snapper on ice aboard a fishing boat.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    This is how it's done when you fish in luxury with a luxury boat and not a small center console we provide everything that you need full size bathroom beds TV shower if you need to take a shower full size kitchen you get it all with us plus undercover parking for your vehicle and you park within 20 ft of the boat so why go with the cramped little boats when you can go with us for about the same price
  • Charter Fishing Galveston
    Charter Fishing GalvestonGalveston, TX
    Three large Mackerel stored on ice in a cooler, ready for processing after a successful fishing trip.
    You can always run a small boat but with us you rent a larger boat and get more for your money and even for your car you get undercover parking

What's biting with Charter Fishing Galveston 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

A collection of freshly caught Redfish stored on the deck of a fishing boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.

Reds

Jul 17, 2026 • Galveston
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Two adult anglers proudly holding large red snapper aboard a fishing boat offshore.

Offshore

Jun 19, 2026 • Galveston
Fishing is heating up
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Angler proudly displaying a large fish on a boat, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

Great day again

Apr 25, 2026 • Galveston
She fought this big bull red her first catch
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Adult angler holding a large redfish over the coastal waters from a fishing boat.

Any Day Is a Great Day on the Water

Apr 13, 2026 • Galveston
Any day is a great day on the water
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A proud angler displaying a large Redfish on a fishing charter, with a scenic coastal backdrop.

Another day at the office on the water

Apr 13, 2026 • Galveston
Another satisfied fisherman with a nice catch
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Cooler packed with multiple red snapper on ice aboard a fishing boat.

Just another great day on the water

Apr 5, 2026 • Galveston
This is how it's done when you fish in luxury with a luxury boat and not a small center console we provide everything that you need full size bathroom beds TV shower if you need to take a shower full size kitchen you get it all with us plus undercover parking for your vehicle and you park within 20 ft of the boat so why go with the cramped little boats when you can go with us for about the same price
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