Damn Good Blacktip Shark Fishing Charters In Galveston Island

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 42 blacktip shark trips in Galveston Island, and the most popular trips in the area are Shark Trip - 26' Century guided by Cheryl, Ultimate Combo Trip guided by Cheryl, and Shark Hunt- 23' Edgewater (June-August) guided by Meghan.

Our guides in Galveston Island are rated a 4.86 out of 5 based on 5071 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

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Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for blacktip shark in Galveston Island as well as nearshore fishing, jetty fishing, and inshore fishing.

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

Prices for blacktip shark in Galveston Island can range anywhere from about $650 to $1,800, but the average price for a half day trip for blacktip shark in Galveston Island is $964. The average price for a full day trip for blacktip shark in Galveston Island is $1,184.

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.

The most popular season for blacktip shark fishing in Galveston Island is summer, and most anglers book their trips 13 days in advance.

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