Captain John was a great fishing guide. We had a blast even though the fish weren’t very active. We ended up with keepers Sheep’s head, black drum, and two black tip sharks. When we were catching our bait fish (for shark fishing later), we had to be quick otherwise the dolphins would steal our fish. That was a fun little challenge in itself. lol. This was our first time on a fishing charter and Captain John with Big Tex Fishing Charters did a great job of giving us pointers and showing my... More

Captain John made our excursion worth every penny! The conditions weren’t great which made it difficult to get on the fish, but once we did we were able to bring back quite a few. Captain John is super friendly and a pleasure to talk to. He works very hard to make sure your fishing experience is a good one. It would have been nice to catch a few more keepers or maybe even find some sharks but we came home with a enough fish for a good meal. The best part is I feel like my sons and I have a new... More

Im not great with words but i can say 10/10!! My husband and I had a great experience with Captain John-Mark!! He is a truly an exceptional angler and host!! From the vessel, his personality, and knowledge, all were exceptional!! We loved every minute and are planning our next trip for next month!! He showed patience for us and never missed a chance to teach us. We both are astonished at his knowledge. He knew what was on our line before the catch was even seen. He also never rushed anything which... More

Hands down the best charter I’ve ever been on. Captain John had us on fish immediately and kept us on fish the entire time we were out. He not only met, but exceeded all expectations. He most definitely goes above and beyond to make it a great trip for his clients. This was our first trip to Galveston and first trip with captain John. From the time we arrived he made us feel as if we’d know each other and fished together for years. His boat was killer as well. Clean, well kept with top of... More