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Everything to Know About Booking a Galveston Bay spanish mackerel fishing charter

What are the best spanish mackerel fishing charters in Galveston Bay?

Why should I book a spanish mackerel fishing charter in Galveston Bay with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 11 spanish mackerel trips in Galveston Bay, and the most popular trips in the area are Weekday Fish & Fun guided by Aqua, Baytown Hook and Shoot guided by David, and Taste of Galveston Weekend guided by Aqua.

Our guides in Galveston Bay are rated a 4.83 out of 5 based on 3664 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Looking for kid friendly spanish mackerel guides / fishing lessons in Galveston Bay? Check out our beginner and family friendly spanish mackerel guides in Galveston Bay.

What types of spanish mackerel fishing charters are common in Galveston Bay?

Nearshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for spanish mackerel in Galveston Bay as well as inshore fishing, jetty fishing, and flats fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Galveston Bay are live bait fishing, bottom fishing, and artificial lure fishing but light tackle fishing and drift fishing are popular as well.

How much do Galveston Bay spanish mackerel fishing charters cost?

Prices for spanish mackerel in Galveston Bay can range anywhere from about $750 to $3,100, but the average price for a half day trip for spanish mackerel in Galveston Bay is $1,265. The average price for a full day trip for spanish mackerel in Galveston Bay is $2,032.

Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

What month is best for spanish mackerel fishing in Galveston Bay?

The most popular season for spanish mackerel fishing in Galveston Bay is summer, and most anglers book their trips 30 days in advance.

Do I need a Galveston Bay fishing license for spanish mackerel and what are the bag limits for spanish mackerel in Galveston Bay?

See here for more information on spanish mackerel fishing licenses in Galveston Bay, spanish mackerel bag limits, and fishing season regulations for spanish mackerel in Galveston Bay. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right spanish mackerel rules and regulations in Galveston Bay.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    My husband and son had a great time with Blake. There were definitely enough fish biting to keep my son's attention for the 4 hour trip.

    Andrea M. | October 21, 2024

    Trip: Galveston Bay Trophy Hunt

  • ★★★★★
    Jeff was simply the best! Him and Devin were very helpful with my son! Highly recommend to anyone new to charter fishing or just want a good time! Can't wait to do it again!

    George L. | July 3, 2024

    Trip: State Offshore 33' Stamas

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time on this Trip, the captain and crew were 10/10.

    John A. | March 25, 2024

    Trip: Taste of Galveston Weekend

  • ★★★★★
    Loved it! It was a little slow since it was cold but Cory and Hunter made it entertaining!

    Leslie H. | January 18, 2024

    Trip: Taste of Galveston Weekend

  • ★★★★★
    Even though is was very windy and fishing conditions were challenging, we had a great time with Captain Rick and Jonathan. We caught some very nice bull reds, and had fun fishing with the smaller rod. We definitely plan to go again.

    Terry M. | October 9, 2023

    Trip: Taste of Galveston Weekend

  • ★★★★★
    We had the best time with Captain David! He was so nice and fun to fish with. I had never saltwater fished and he was very patient with me. She showed me how to bait the hook and did it for me until I was comfortable doing it myself. No judgement. He was an all around good guy! Took us to several spots and put us in fish every spot. We caught black drum, croakers and red drum. He took me to his Hail Mary spot ( shhh it’s a secret). And I caught a 15 pound Red Drum. He helped me step by step land it into the boat. It was so much fun and he was as excited as I was. We saw a mama and her baby dolphin and he took me as close as he could to them so I could get some pictures because he knew I was excited to see them. On the way back to the pier he told us some history and info about the things we were seeing. I will definitely book with Captain David next time we go down there.

    Teresa L. | September 16, 2023

    Trip: Baytown Slam

  • ★★★★★
    Captain David was great. The weather and the tide was working hard against us and he worked harder to put us on fish. Great trip with a quality guide, I will be back.

    Terry M. | July 17, 2023

    Trip: Baytown Slam

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Houston was always quick to respond to text and emails as was captain experiences. However we had Captain Bobby and his deck hand "Boots". Two super good guys and their handling of our excursion only made us want to go again. Our family was 10 and half us spent most of our four hour trip nauseated from the rough waters and these two gentlemen were very attentive to the people. We appreciated this greatly. We would overwhelmingly recommend this trip and crew. Boots cleaned our catch and recommended a restaurant that would cook it for us We took his advice and were not disappointed. They helped us have a great family vacation highlighted by this fishing trip. Thanks guys!!

    Kevin A. | July 14, 2023

    Trip: Weekday Fish & Fun

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Houston and Boots were great! Had a great time making memories, I’m hopeful my granddaughters and family will remember for a lifetime. Definitely appreciate the added touches of making it super fun for the little ones!

    Miguel R. | July 8, 2023

    Trip: Weekday Fish & Fun

  • ★★★★★
    Awesome experience as always. Great Captain and knowledgeable deck hand. He pulled a jelly fish out of the ocean so my 6 year old nephew could get a closer look.

    Darryl R. | June 7, 2023

    Trip: Weekday Fish & Fun

  • ★★★★★
    We did a 1/2 day trip with Captain Todd and Jonathan and they worked hard to get us on the fish and they delivered. They took care of everything. We ended up taking our fish to the Huli Huli Hut at their recommendation and they prepared our fish three different ways with loads of sides. Excellent recommendation by the crew. Highly recommend.

    Matt D. | March 29, 2023

    Trip: Weekday Fish & Fun

  • ★★★★★
    Great morning out for my son’s birthday & Father’s Day!

    Christy E. | June 19, 2022

    Trip: Galveston Bay Trophy Hunt

  • ★★★★★
    Cody was amazing. thanks for saving our trip after our offshore got canceled due to weather.

    Patrick G. | June 9, 2022

    Trip: Galveston Bay Trophy Hunt

  • ★★★★★
    WE ad a wonderful time.

    Michael M. | May 17, 2022

    Trip: Galveston Bay Trophy Hunt

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great day out on the water with Michael. In less than ideal water and wind conditions he worked hard to put us on fish and we ended up with a nice catch of trout, redfish and flounder (and caught quite few more fish below the limit). They were really accommodating when it came to changing dates due to weather and the location for easy pick up... I will use them again for sure.

    Simon S. | October 18, 2021

    Trip: Galveston Bay Trophy Hunt

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Blake was an awesome guide. He was very relaxed and and helped us newbies every step of the way. Thanks for a wonderful fishing experience.

    Alma S. | July 14, 2021

    Trip: Galveston Bay Trophy Hunt

  • ★★★★★
    The trip with Blake was excellent. Blake was easy going and knowledgeable about where the fish were at. Overall it was a great trip! We highly recommend Blake in the future!

    Chris C. | April 5, 2021

    Trip: Galveston Bay Trophy Hunt

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