Damn Good Tarpon Fishing Charters In Galveston Island

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 9 tarpon trips in Galveston Island, and the most popular trips in the area are UFC Special – Redfish/Shark/Tarpon guided by Shawn, Galveston Sharks - 25’ Ranger guided by Chris, and 8 hour Tarpon trip guided by Shawn.

Our guides in Galveston Island are rated a 4.18 out of 5 based on 4715 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.

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Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for tarpon 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, heavy tackle fishing, and artificial lure fishing but live bait fishing and trolling are popular as well.

Prices for tarpon in Galveston Island can range anywhere from about $650 to $1,250, but the average price for a half day trip for tarpon in Galveston Island is $781. The average price for a full day trip for tarpon in Galveston Island is $1,261.

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 tarpon fishing in Galveston Island is summer, and most anglers book their trips 13 days in advance.

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