What would you recommend to anglers fishing in Galveston, Texas for the first time?
Answers by verified FishingBooker anglers who went fishing in Galveston
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31 - 60 of 275 answers
Traci Whittenberg
If this is your first time fishing Galveston, take the time to hire a captain. It will be a great experience and well worth the expense.
Kory Delgado
Get your fishing license several days in advance. Can take a couple of hours if there are people ahead of you in line.
Ronald Mullins
Just check the wind speed. We went out on a pretty windy day and we still caught some but im sure it's much nicer out there when the wind is calm
Damen Morrison
Fish are always biting in Galveston somewhere! March can get windy but you will find fish wherever you go
James Laxson
Pay attention to the weather. You want to monitor the rain and wind as much as possible. It will determine how good your first experience turns out.
Jess Susa
Weather conditions are unpredictable and it has been windy the whole time which makes fishing a challenge
MARK SALZMAN
The older captains have great wisdom, but the young bucks are working hard to prove themselves. Liam, a young buck was outstanding. He got us on the fish early and often.
Angelina McDonald
The best time to catch redfish and sheep fish is during the spawning season and the best time for shark fishing is in the summer months especially July.
Khamseng Vue
Call Captain Rene if this is your first time ocean fishing. He’s been doing this for a long time and knows the best spots.
Paul Mansky
Not as diverse a set of fish from which to choose to go after versus maybe a bit later. The one’s we did go after though were plenty ready to bite.
Darean Roberts
Be ready to wait it out. We had several bites but ultimately only pulled up two VERY large Drums in four hours. Still such a cool experience
Jessica Dehn
I don't think it was the best time of year for the atea but we had fun and caught fish.
Carisa Burkhalter
Lots of variety of fish make sure you got your red fish tag if you get a great catch
Andrea Cagle Villegas
Expect to get a little wet and a little dirty with fish and bait slime and water.
Cynthia Parker
Listen to Capt. Bubba, he knows his stuff! And, if you listen, you catch a bunch!
Susan Graves
Totally recommend Line Check Charters & Captain Eric! He got us on fish quickly & was lots of fun!
Tony Gaston
Not flats fishing. Be prepared for some 4 plus foot seas but the fishing was fire.
Kim Smith
Galveston waters are great for fishing! Plus the island is a beautiful resort town. Not sure what’s prettier, the gulf at sunrise or sunset.
Tina Mccrummen
In November, wear jeans and a shirt and a hoodie. If you have a water repellent jacket, that will be perfect.
Charles Timmins
Jackets and rain gear. Even though it was not rainy or windy the spray from the run out was still cold.
Daniel Foster
The water was choppy and the wind was cold but that is November. We went in the morning. The sun came out later in the day and it warmed up nicely.
Joe Hoover
It truly depends on when I’m November and what the rather is doing, I recommend always checking with your Captains prior to booking. In my experience it was amazing!
Josie Flanigan
Understand that it may be very, very cold. We wnet at this exact same time last year and it was very pleasant. This time of year it could go either way depending on the day.
Joseph Smith
Just fish, sometimes you will catch and sometimes not. Learn to enjoy the experience of fishing and being out, the catching part is a bonus.
Luke Koke
Hutto, TX
Book a private charter. A tad more expensive but way worth the experience. What a blast during the fall season.
Angie Bell
If you think you might get seasick, take your motion sickness medication at least 30 minutes before boarding. My (adult) son found this out the hard way.
Ryan Pollard
It was record high heat so we are glad we went in the morning for just a few hours. Can’t wait to go again a cooler time of year.
Robert Or Viola Crouch
Beggs, OK
I go to Galveston every year have since the 60's & this has been the worst fishing ever. I don't know what the issue was,
David Dalesandro
It was hot and our trip occurred during the month + long drought. There many boats around us not catch anything.
Amy Powell
Leander, TX
We all got to catch a fish. They were mostly small and we threw them back so it was for fun more than it was for dinner. Keep that in mind but it was absolutely perfect for my family.