Tiki Island Fishing Charters

We can take you speckled trout fishing in the bays (drift or wade fishing) or target redfish in the back lakes. Trip includes live bait, (artificial if desired for trophy Trout and Redfish) and all rods and reels. Whether you want to learn the art of finding fish, navigating Galveston Bay area complex or just having the fishing trip of a life time, our captains can handle it. Bay fishing trips for trout, redfish and flounder on the Texas Gulf Coast. Throughout all the seasons, the bays in Galveston provide great fishing. The Galveston Bay Complex is made up of 3 main bays and it is surrounded by adjacent bayous, lakes and marshes. You have a variety of Galveston Bay Fishing Charters or trips to choose from. We pride ourselves on giving your guests an exciting and successful fishing experience! Our captains are familiar with all 3 bay complexes and look at a variety of factors to determine the most productive fishing grounds for your trip. They will know whether to focus on the back lakes and estuaries of the bay area or target some of the deeper reefs in the Galveston bay. Whether you are targeting trophy Redfish or looking for a limit of Trout our captains have the knowledge and expertise to help you catch the fish. Bring hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, food, drinks, FISHING LICENSE, camera Do NOT bring glass containers, drugs, firearms, bananas. Yes, you read that correctly, do not bring bananas, they are bad luck! You may bring your own rod and reel if you wish All state fish and game laws will be followed Please be at the dock 15 minutes before scheduled time of trip Tips for the captain and crew at the end of the day are greatly appreciated Read More

Join Captain Shawn in wrangling some of the biggest fish you'll ever see in real life! Redfish and shark mostly, but Some of the largest Tarpon found around the continental United States swim the waters off of Galveston Island you are going to want to get in on the action. To ensure you catch the biggest fish, the conditions have to be just right for the Tarpon, As a result, these trips are only offered from May through October. Don't miss out on this trip of a lifetime and book your's today! Read More

Join Captain Shane at 6 a.m. for a morning excursion scoping out some of the jetties in the Galveston Bay complex. On this trip the bait will consist of live shrimp and/or croaker. You'll be targeting giant black drum, speckled trout, and redfish, depending on the time of year and the temperature of the water. Truth is you never know what kind of monster will be at the end of your line out there! Captain Shane will provide the boat, ice for drinks and fish, rods and reels upon request, and all baits. All you need is a Texas Fishing License with Saltwater Stamp and any sun protection and snacks you may want out on the boat. Read More

Rather than cooridanting with 3 different Captain's book all 3 with Captain Sam and his team for a fully customized and catered multi boat bay fishing experience. Captain Sam and his guides can fish up to 4 guests per boat! Whether you are an experienced fisherman or just a beginner, Galveston Fishing Charters will get you hooked on fishing just by being in the salty outdoors! The Galveston bay systems are healthy and full of a variety of species. Captain Sam and his guides enjoys sharing their knowledge with anglers of all ages. So bring out the kids and let them experience the love of fishing. You will fish aboard a classic Texas coast bay boats that all come equipped with advance fishing technology, including GPS, fishfinder, and a live bait wells. On board you will find all the gear you need. Capt. Sam and his team aims to give you the very best saltwater fishing trip every time, and will fish close to eachother and coordinate their movements based on which boats are catching the most. You can fish inshore any time of year for the likes of Redfish, Speckled Trout, and Black Drum. Calm conditions and a quick ride back to shore make inshore fishing trips ideal for first time anglers and families with small children. Test the waters for a few hours or spend all day catching as many fish as you can. Galveston Fishing Charters include spinning and bait casting gear. Live bait is available for an additional cost. You are welcome to keep your catch and Capt. Sam and his team will clean and fillet it for you. Anglers age 17 and above must bring a Texas state fishing license with a saltwater stamp. Book your next trip and come experience the thrill of fishing in Galveston Bay with a big group! Read More

Texas Fishing Charters is located in Galveston, Texas. Founded by Captain Zach, this is family owned and operated company. Capt. Zach comes from a long line of honorable fishermen and his sea instinct is honed in a way that is sure to put you the fish. More than just a skilled captain and fisherman, he will take the time to teach you about fishing techniques and conservation. Expect your trip with Capt. Zach to not only be fun, productive, and rewarding, but also educational as he has been fishing these specific waters for 8 years. Depending on the time of year, you’ll chase after Speckled Trout, Redfish, Black Drum, Sheepshead, Pompano, Jack Crevalle, Sharks, and many other species. During the Red Fish or Black Drum spawn, expect to catch and release some massive trophy fish! Read More

Climb aboard with our Captain and see what the deep waters off the coast of Galveston have to offer! The deep waters in the Gulf of Mexico are an excellent place to chase after some big game, and on this trip you'll be going extra far to get even more sizable fish! On this 12-hour trip, our Captain will take you up to 60 miles offshore to target impressive Cobia, King Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, and Wahoo. To attract these picture-worthy fish you'll be using a variety of techniques including light to heavy tackle, live bait, bottom fishing, trolling, drift fishing or deep dropping. Just let the Captain know what you want to catch and he'll get you set up with the best method! The beauty of this 12 hour trip is that you'll have time to try out a few different methods. On this trip you'll be fishing aboard our massive 42’ Delta sportfisher that can hold an impressive 18 people, with the first 10 passengers included in the price. Powered by twin 160 HP Caterpillar engines, this vessel will cut through the surf like butter and smoothly get you to the deep waters. It comes with GPS, Fishfinder, a Flybridge, and an Ice Box to store your catches. All rods, reels and tackle will be provided. All you need to bring is a valid Texas Fishing License with a saltwater stamp. You can also bring food and drink of your choice on board (no glass). This trip can host up to 18 people and is for anglers of all skill levels, so don't hold back on inviting friends! Read More

If you’ve never fished the Galveston Bay system, you’re missing out. These productive waters are home to the “Texas Big Three” (Redfish, Flounder, and Speckled Trout), Amberjack, Sheepshead, Black Drum, and many more species. On this 9-hour action-packed adventure, Captain David will help you reel ‘em all in. Captain David conducts these trips using his 24’ Shallow Sport center console which can accommodate up to 4 anglers. This vessel is meant for those shallow hotspots and makes for a smooth ride to and from your destination. When fishing with Captain David, you’ll be fishing light tackle gear as you drift the bays with popping corks or site fish the shallows for cruising fish. Captain David can also accommodate fly fishing if you'd like to bring your own gear. Your captain will provide all rods, reels, tackle, and lures. He’ll also provide water, although feel free to bring your drinks. On these trips he’ll even provide a “captain’s lunch” for you and your group! Make sure you bring a valid Texas saltwater fishing license, but otherwise Captain David will take care of the rest. Get ready for an exciting day of fishing with Captain David! Read More

Embark on an action-packed adventure just off the coast of Galveston with Captain Jason! With this close off-shore experience, you'll be targeting Sharks, Jack Fish, Redfish and more. Whether you want to troll, bottom fish, or use tackle, Captain Jason and his 30ft Sea Hunt center console boat has you covered. These trips last 6 hours and host up to 6 people. Captain Jason will provide all of the fishing bait and tackle. All you need to bring is a Texas saltwater fishing license for those over 16 years of age, sunscreen, as well as some food and drinks. Let your mind escape from daily responsibilities and have fun fishing! Read More

This trip with Captain Leb is a great way to enjoy some of the best fishing that the Gulf Coast has to offer. The Galveston Bay Complex—including East Bay, West Bay, and Trinity Bay—offers extraordinary fishing for a number of shallow-water species, including classic Texas gamefish like Flounder, Redfish, Sheepshead, and Speckled Trout. To hook up on these species, you'll be using a light tackle techniques along with some drifting and bottomfishing to draw bites. You'll fight the fish from Captain Leb's 24' NauticStar center console, a versatile boat that's ideal for this type of trip. She runs on a 250-HP Yamaha outboard, and features a bunch of amenities to increase your chances of success and keep you comfortable, including a full suite of electronics, live wells for bait, a T-Top to keep you out of the direct sun, and an ice box for your keepers. Captain Leb will provide everything you need for an epic trip, including rods, reels, baits, and tackle. We recommend that you bring proper clothing, a hat, sunscreen, and a cooler with some snacks and drinks. Get out there and hook a personal best! Read More

Climb aboard this one-of-a-kind sport fishe for a luxury seafaring experience with Captain JT and Danny. At 38 feet long and almost 14 feet wide, the vessel offers lots of shaded space, two AC systems, satellite TV and music, and a legendary hull design. Needless to say, you will be much more comfortable than on most other boats. It’s equipped with state-of-the-art electronics, safety equipment including a satellite phone, EPIRB, and 8 man life raft. The two captains run trips often at the same time; Danny is the fishing expert, and JT is a diving expert. Their 38' Luhrs is powered by twin 420 horsepower Yanmar diesel engines that are meticulously maintained. For fishing, the equipment includes premium bottom fishing rods and reels, Penn international bent butt trolling rod and reels, and two heavy-duty electric reels for deep dropping in 350 + feet. The navigation system has more than 3000 way points saved over the years known to hold fish. The tackle on board will accommodate all types of possible offshore fishing. 10 Hour Charters targets reef fish like snappers and grouper. Surface fishing for kingfish and ling. 12 Hour Charter adds fishing deeper wrecks and rigs for amberjack, grouper, shark, golden tile, and barrel fish as well as trolling for Mahi, wahoo, and blackfin tuna. 14-hour trips allow more time spent over deepwater wrecks and rigs and usually correlate with more and bigger fish! Read More

Head out to Galveston Bay and fish with Captain Mike of Mike’s Fishing Services to try and reel in your personal best! Captain Mike will help you catch the limits of Speckled Trout and Redfish on your 6-hour adventure. Captain Mike has over 30 years of experience fishing all of the Galveston Bay Complex and its surrounding areas, so he knows exactly where the fish bite! You’ll be fishing on Capt. Mike’s 24’ Kenner Center console. It is equipped with a GPS and a fishfinder. You may purchase a live bait well for an additional fee. Not to mention that the boat can cruise at a maximum speed of 40 knots. It can accommodate 3 anglers. Make sure you bring a valid Texas fishing license, food and drinks of your choice (no glass), a hat, sunscreen, and some good company! Captain Mike will provide the rest. Let your mind escape daily responsibilities and enjoy your day out on the water with Captain Mike! Read More

Depending on conditions, you might hook into Redfish, Speckled Trout, Black Drum, Sheepshead, Blacktip Shark, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Jack Crevalle, and anything else that bites. Planning a family adventure? Kids are absolutely welcome! For baby life vests please ask ahead of time, these are not typically kept in the boat unless requested. Captain Corey has four kids (two teenagers, and two under the age of five) therefore, he keeps a "Kids Only Snack Stash" on the boat, just remember to send over any allergies ahead of time! Your adventure begins aboard a 23’ Sea Pro center console with a capacity for 6 passengers. It comes with all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. You’ll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, along with lures. Live bait is on offer, but you should ask the captain whether you’ll be catching it yourself. A First Mate will be there to make sure everything is running smoothly. Mates work hard to make your trip count, so a 10–20% tip is customary. Before coming aboard, you will be required to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect. Don’t leave home without sunscreen, sunglasses, and bottled water. If you’d like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. Now, come aboard with us and get hooked! Read More