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Reel Smooth Guide Service

Galveston, United States
100+ reviews
I was brought up on the water and become a fishing guide to follow my love and passion I have to share for the outdoors and also to educate anglers on how to become more successful.

Charter

Rating

4.9
124 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

98%
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish

All reviews (124)

Showing 1 – 5 of 124 reviews
  • Jim Oxford
    Jim Oxford
    us
    Texas, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great guide

    4.5 Hour Trip – Special • 2 adults

    Really enjoyed Captain Mike. Very knowledgeable about the area. We caught but will be back later when the season is better.

    Reported catch:
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Black Drum
    Response from Captain

    thanks jim great time

  • Rolando Cortez
    Rolando Cortez
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
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    Member since 2025
    •
    9 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Caught Everything!

    WINTER SPECIAL 2024 • 4 adults

    Great charter, great captain, great everything! limited out on trout within 45min then went on to catch drum, flounder, and reds.

    Response from Captain

    thank you sir. enjoyed the trip

  • Brant Delaune
    Brant Delaune
    us
    Louisiana, US
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    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Trip on Galveston Bay!

    3/4 Day Trip • 2 adults

    Captain Mike took a couple of South Louisiana boys (my 14 yr old son and I) out for a half day trip on Galveston Bay. Learned a new technique (dredge fishing), specs were large and plentiful, and my son caught a new PB 24 incher. Captain Mike was great to deal with. Communication was easy, and appreciated his openness about what species were biting at this time of year. Boat was in great condition with plenty of room. Would definitely recommend him as a guide!

    Reported catch:
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Speckled Trout
    Response from Captain

    Thank you again for the trip!!

  • Valentin Gaona
    Valentin Gaona
    us
    Texas, US
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    Member since 2026
    4.0
    Verified

    July fishing trip

    3/4 Day Trip • 3 adults
    Response from Captain

    it was a great day. limits of trout and a bonus big red. cant ask for anything more. thanks for the trip.

  • Jerry Bell
    Jerry Bell
    Repeat angler
    us
    Arkansas, US
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    Member since 2024
    •
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day with Captain Mike

    BACK OF SCHOOL SPECIAL!! • 2 adults

    I booked this trip for my wife's first saltwater fishing experience. Captain Mike was patient and took his time making sure she knew how to use the equipment and worked hard to keep us both on fish. We limited on trout plus several keeper drum and a 27" redfish. A big bonus was a 20 minute fight with a jack that Captain Mike estimated at 50 pounds. I got him close enough to the boat to see several times but he ultimately broke off. On light tackle, it was amazing. Captain Mike used the boat perfectly to keep me with line available to work the fish. I'll definitely book with him again. Highest possible recommendation!

    Reported catch:
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Speckled Trout
    Jack Crevalle
    Response from Captain

    Thank you and well see you next time

Real catches shared by our community

  • Reel Smooth Guide Service
    Reel Smooth Guide ServiceGalveston, TX
    July fishing trip
    Valentin G.
    Valentin G.
  • Reel Smooth Guide Service
    Reel Smooth Guide ServiceGalveston, TX
    Caught Everything!
    Rolando C.
    Rolando C.
  • Reel Smooth Guide Service
    Reel Smooth Guide ServiceGalveston, TX
    August fishing trip
    John W.
    John W.
  • Reel Smooth Guide Service
    Reel Smooth Guide ServiceGalveston, TX
    Great Trip on Galveston Bay!
    Brant D.
    Brant D.
  • Reel Smooth Guide Service
    Reel Smooth Guide ServiceGalveston, TX
    Great trip
    Johnny H.
    Johnny H.
  • Reel Smooth Guide Service
    Reel Smooth Guide ServiceGalveston, TX
    Great Day!
    Sara K.
    Sara K.
  • Reel Smooth Guide Service
    Reel Smooth Guide ServiceGalveston, TX
    Caught lots of fish
    Cindy B.
    Cindy B.
  • Reel Smooth Guide Service
    Reel Smooth Guide ServiceGalveston, TX
    June fishing trip
    Bryan H.
    Bryan H.
  • Reel Smooth Guide Service
    Reel Smooth Guide ServiceGalveston, TX
    Great day!
    Mindy J.
    Mindy J.
  • Reel Smooth Guide Service
    Reel Smooth Guide ServiceGalveston, TX
    April fishing trip
    Wayne D.
    Wayne D.

What's biting with Reel Smooth Guide Service in Galveston

Daylight hours shorten and temperatures start to drop. Bull Redfish start to come into the bay in huge numbers to spawn, with 30-40 fish being caught in a day sometimes!

Top catches for September

Fishing reports

A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of speckled trout on a catch board at Waterman's Marina, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

JULY ON FIRE!!!

Jul 15, 2025 • Galveston
July has been great for speckled trout. Wexare catching fish using live shrimp and croakers for bait. Good numbers of trout with scattered reds.
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A group of four anglers proudly posing with their catch of Speckled Trout displayed on a cleaning station after a successful fishing trip.

SUMMER IS HERE!!!

Jun 4, 2025 • Galveston
Fishing has started to settle in for the summer!! Getting really consistent action with the warmer temps over oyster beds.
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A young angler proudly displaying a large Speckled Trout while fishing on a boat in calm waters.

Fall Fishing on Fire

Oct 8, 2024 • Galveston
Fishing has been great this fall with the warm temps. Reds and trout have been hungry ambushing live shrimp when presented correctly. Drum have also been pretty steady.
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Speck bite is ?!!!

Mar 18, 2024 • Galveston
Fishing has been good for the month of March. Lots of trout and drum hitting the cleaning tables. Reds are little tough, but they should improve as water warms.
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Two anglers celebrating a successful catch of a large striped bass while aboard a fishing boat.

Warmer temps heating up fishing!!

Feb 13, 2024 • Galveston
Fishing is improving daily with warmer temps. Lures and shrimp with corks have been key.
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A group of anglers, including a child, proudly posing with a large catch of striped bass on a dock after a successful fishing trip.

Hot December Fishing

Dec 13, 2023 • Galveston
Fishing has been great with all species of fish being caught. Reds,trout, sheephead and drum have been ruling the roost. Live shrimp and lures have been great.
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