Texas Shoal Patrol

Galveston, Texas
Galveston "Texas Trio"

About Your Guide

Derek Murphy

Independent Guide 12 years of exp.
US Veteran Veteran
Captain Derek's Charter business is veteran-owned and was established in October 2020. Captain Derek is a lifetime fisherman with experience all around the Galveston and Matagorda Bay complex. He provides gigging, boat, wade, and drift fishing trips primarily targeting the Texas Big Three: Speckled Trout, Redfish, and Flounder.

About Your Guide

Derek Murphy

Independent Guide 12 years of exp.
Captain Derek's Charter business is veteran-owned and was established in October 2020. Captain Derek is a lifetime fisherman with experience all around the Galveston and Matagorda Bay complex. He provides gigging, boat, wade, and drift fishing trips primarily targeting the Texas Big Three: Speckled Trout, Redfish, and Flounder.
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Galveston "Texas Trio"

NEW 1 - 4 People 4 Hours From $450
Galveston "Texas Trio"
Galveston "Texas Trio"
Galveston "Texas Trio"
Galveston "Texas Trio"
Galveston "Texas Trio"
Galveston "Texas Trio"
Galveston "Texas Trio"
Galveston "Texas Trio"
Galveston "Texas Trio"
Galveston "Texas Trio"
Galveston "Texas Trio"

About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

Come on down to Galveston, Texas and enjoy a fishing escapade to remember! Captain Derek will be by your side throughout your 4-hour adventure exploring the Galveston Bay Complex. He’ll launch these trips out of Trinity Bay, West Bay, or East Bay depending on the weather and where the fish are biting harder. He’ll help you target Speckled Trout, Redfish, Flounder, using live bait (shrimp and croaker) and artificial bait. You may purchase extra live...

About Your Trip

Come on down to Galveston, Texas and enjoy a fishing escapade to remember! Captain Derek will be by your side throughout your 4-hour adventure exploring the Galveston Bay Complex. He’ll launch these trips out of Trinity Bay, West Bay, or East Bay depending on the weather and where the fish are biting harder.

He’ll help you target Speckled Trout, Redfish, Flounder, using live bait (shrimp and croaker) and artificial bait. You may purchase extra live
bait for an additional price. If you would like to wade fish, let Captain Derek know, he is more than willing to accommodate! For these trips, Captain Derek uses his 21’ Saber Cat bay boat which can accommodate up to 4 anglers. This boat is the perfect vessel for exploring Galveston's inshore waters and comes loaded with a power pole anchoring system, a Minn Kota trolling motor, iced down coolers for your snacks and drink, and cushioned seats. Captain Derek is also passionate about showing little ones the ropes, so this trip is great for families!

Make sure you bring a valid Texas saltwater fishing license, food and drinks of your choice, a hat, sunscreen, and an ice chest for your day’s catch. Captain Derek will provide all of the best rods, reels, and lures, and will even offer to clean and fillet your fish at no additional cost after you've loaded up the box!
Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Waders

Wader rentals are not available.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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About Your Boat

Boat photo for Galveston "Texas Trio"
Boat Type
Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer
Saber Cat
Boat Length
21'
Engine Manufacturer
Suzuki

About Your Boat

Boat Type
Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer
Saber Cat
Boat Length
21'
Engine Manufacturer
Suzuki
Total Horsepower
150
Number of Engines
1
Additional Amenities
Powerpole, live well, coolers, Minn Kota trolling motor, cushioned seats
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Potential Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .
January February March April May June July August September October November December
Flounder
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Redfish
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
Good
Great
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Speckled Trout
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
Good
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  • Get it while it's HOT!
  • This species is in play.
  • You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
  • Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Drift Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Sight Casting
Wading

Types of Fishing

Flats
Inshore

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