Flats Fishing Charters In Galveston

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Flats, Inshore Fishing Charter in Galveston

Texas Flounder Gigging Adventure

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21 ft 1 - 6 People From $158 / person

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Fly Fishing Galveston

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18 ft 1 - 2 People From $263 / person

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Fly Fishing The Flats

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17 ft 1 - 2 People From $275 / person

Flats, Inshore, Jetty Fishing Charter in Galveston

Galveston Inshore Jetty Trip

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23 ft 1 - 5 People From $155 / person

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Galveston Summer Fun Trip

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26 ft 1 - 4 People From $150 / person

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Fly Fishing Galveston

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18 ft 1 - 2 People From $400 / person

Most Popular Types of Flats Trips in Galveston

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Get your kids hooked on the thrill of fishing with our Kids Out Of School Special! Celebrate the beginning of summer with an exciting fishing trip led by Captain Michael. Whether your young anglers are advanced, beginners, or somewhere in between, this trip is designed to accommodate all skill levels and create a memorable experience for everyone. We'll explore the beautiful inshore areas, jetties, and flats, where an abundance of fish awaits. The waters are teeming with a variety of exciting species, including black drum, flounder, redfish, sheepshead, and speckled trout. Captain Michael will share his expertise and provide guidance on live bait fishing techniques, ensuring that your kids have the best chance of hooking their prized catch. This special fishing trip offers a great opportunity for families to bond, enjoy the outdoors, and create lasting memories. So take advantage of our special price and book your Kids Out Of School Special today. Let your little anglers discover the joy of fishing and embark on an adventure that will ignite their passion for the sport. Read More

Flats, Inshore, Jetty Fishing Charter in Galveston

KIDS OUT OF SCHOOL SPECIAL!!

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26 ft 1 - 4 People From $125 / person

We will meet at a predetermined location that is best for you and provides quick access to fishing. I provide the rods, reels, tackle and bait for the day. I just need you to bring your drinks and snacks in a small cooler and to make sure everyone has a valid fishing license. We will fish from my 24’ Sea Pro with Suzuki 200 hp engine to get there fast, using live bait most days; we will fish reefs, jetties or other structure around Galveston Bay. Once we are done we will return to the dock where I will clean and filet your fish and package them in gallon ziplock bags. Read More

Flats, Inshore, Jetty, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Galveston

Galveston Bay Fishing

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24 ft 1 - 5 People From $130 / person

Hop on board Captain Eric and enjoy a memorable day of fly fishing! You can expect to target Redfish (Captain Eric’s favorite), Sheepshead, Black Drum, and Trout as you traverse the flats of Galveston Bay on your 5-hour (half-day) or 8-hour (full-day) trip. The trip can host 2 people. Captain Eric requires you to bring a Texas Fishing License with a saltwater stamp and recommends that you bring sunscreen, sunglasses (polarized), and any food and drink of your choice. He will provide the flies as well as water and ice. Listen closely to Captain Eric - he’ll take you to where the fish are biting! Read More

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Galveston On The Fly

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1 - 2 People From $225 / person

Head out of Galveston for some inshore/nearshore fun with Captain Scott! Captain Scott will be there to take you to the best spots in the area and make sure you have the best possible fishing experience. Join him in Galveston and embark on a true angling adventure today! You’ll start your journey on a restored 22’ Kenner bay boat that can sit up to 3 guests. It runs on a 225 HP Mercury engine and uses modern GPS, fishfinder, and radio technology to quickly and safely reach the fish. You can use an ice-box to store your fish and drinks and there will also be a livewell to supply you with live bait. The inshore and nearshore waters of Galveston along with their flats and backcountry offer plenty of opportunity to catch. You’ll be targeting Black Drum, Speckled Trout, Redfish, Flounder, as well as Sheepshead. Using light and heavy tackle, you’ll be bottom fishing, spinning, popping, and drift fishing. You can choose whether you’ll release or keep the fish you catch. Also, feel free to bring along children on your trip. Captain Scott will take care of all the rods, reels, tackle, lures, as well as drinks. You just bring your licenses and the food of your choice. Read More

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Galveston Angling Adventure

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22 ft 1 - 3 People From $200 / person

There’s nothing like spending some quality time on the water with a fishing rod in your hand, and Trophy-Sized Trout on your mind. So head out with Captain Kevin to explore the Galveston bay system for a wonderful day out on the water chasing Trophy Speckled Trout, Reds, and Black Drum for this Catch and Release adventure. When you head out for a day with Captain Kevin he will give you the option of staying on the boat or wading the shallow back bays and grass lines to catch your prize. Live bait can be purchased after you leave the boat ramp, but Captain Kevin will provide all the best artificial lures, secret techniques, and instruction to help you hook into your next trophy. On the day of your trip you will launch from the best ramp in town (changes depending on weather, sea conditions, and fish habits) aboard Captain Kevin's 23' Parker. This puppy comes loaded with a 250 Suzuki strapped to the back, a trolling motor for stealth, coolers, and cushioned seats. Kevin will provide you with all the equipment, tackle (rods and reels), ice for your food, drinks & fish, artificial lures, photos of your catch, secret techniques and instruction for artificial bait fishing, and he will even clean and bag your fish for you at the end of the day! All Captain Kevin Recommends you bring is your sunscreen, sun-protective clothing, sunglasses, any food & drinks you'd like to enjoy onboard, wading gear if you'd like to wade fish ( waders, boots, belt & stingray guards), and an ice chest to tote home your days catch All guest 16 y/o and older will also need a Texas Saltwater Fishing License With all this provided at your disposal you'll have all you need to reel in your very own Trophy-Speckled Trout. If you've Captain Kevin at the wheel, your fishing adventure will sure be one to remember. Read More

Flats, Inshore, Jetty Fishing Charter in Galveston

Galveston Bay Trophy Trout

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25 ft 1 - 4 People From $175 / person

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! Read More

Flats, Inshore Fishing Charter in Galveston

Galveston "Texas Trio"

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21 ft 1 - 4 People From $163 / person
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Everything to Know About Booking a Galveston flats fishing charter

What are the best flats fishing charters in Galveston?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 34 flats trips in Galveston, and the most popular trips in the area are Texas Flounder Gigging Adventure guided by Mike, Fly Fishing Galveston guided by Collin, and Fly Fishing the Flats guided by Justin.

Our guides in Galveston are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 2409 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are licensed, insured, and 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.

Other popular cities nearby for booking a Flats charter include Clear Lake Shores, Texas City and Hitchcock.

Looking for kid friendly flats guides in Galveston? Check out our beginner and family friendly flats guides in Galveston.

What types of flats fishing charters are common in Galveston?

The most commonly sought after species for flats Fishing are: 1. redfish, 2. speckled trout, 3. black drum, and 4. flounder.

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

How much do Galveston flats fishing charters cost?

for flats fishing in Galveston prices can range anywhere from an affordable $300 to $1,075, but the average price for a half day trip for flats fishing in Galveston is $624. The average price for a full day trip for flats fishing in Galveston is $743.

What month is best for flats fishing in Galveston?

The most popular season for flats fishing in Galveston is summer, and most anglers book their trips 23 days in advance.

Do I need a Galveston fishing license and what are the bag limits in Galveston?

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

Recent Reviews of Captain Experiences

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

    John A. with Houston F. of Galveston, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Richard was fantastic! He was a wealth of knowledge about fishing in Galveston Bay. My family caught enough fish for a fresh supper.

    Ross H. with Richard C. of Galveston, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    5 stars for sure. Reggie was a pro. He put us on fish even when the weather messed up the conditions. I’d recommend Captain Reggie to anyone looking for a great fishing experience.

    Joe W. with Reggie R. of Galveston, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip with Captain Bob. We will be booking more trips in the future with him. Great fishing and stories while we were out.

    Derek Z. with Robert R. of Galveston, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Thank you, We had a great time.Guide was very courteous and very attentive to my 82 year old dad needs to make sure was safe and he had an amazing time.

    Shanon B. with Meghan B. of Galveston, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Doug? did a great job. started of slow, but we found what we were looking for. My son in law and grandkids got to catch some large black drum, I got to use my redfish tag. would recommend the trip and will do it again when we come back. Scott

    Scott D. with Chris B. of Galveston, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time fishing with Captain Saul. He and Douglas put us on the fish and hustled their tails off to make sure we were Killin it . We landed some monster Black drum and alot of 18" Sheepshead. Got these guys from Captain Dan's number saved in my phone for next time.Would recommend to anyone looking for a quality outing , catching fish.

    George P. with Dan G. of Galveston, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Dean was an awesome guide. He provided everything we needed to make this trip one heck of an experience. We caught plenty of fish at a nice size and really enjoyed pulling them in. My son (13) caught the biggest one Lol you should've seen the smile on his face. It was PRICELESS! :) We caught drum and trout that day. I have to say we a had a Damn good time! We will be back for sure! Catching good fish like that was a Blast! Good eating and too easy to catch. Dean put us right on the fish. Oh yea and did I mention Dean also filleted all the fish for us and zip locked it. We got back to the house heated up two pots of cooking oil made ourselves a seasoned batter and dropped that Fresh filleted fish in one of the Hot pots of oil and then dropped some french fries out the bag in the other. Let me tell you, we had ourselves a fish fry that day Jack! Big Shout to Dean AWESOME GUY and GUIDE!!

    Leon T. with Dean M. of Galveston, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    We booked with captain Ralph but we're switched to captain r Ryan. Both were great on the phone and informed us what to expect. Ryan was fantastic. Myself and two sons caught plenty of fish. I would highly recommend. We did the 6 hour trip.

    Jonathan H. with Ralph F. of Galveston, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Mike was great! He was experienced, had a great rig that was perfect for the mission and had a great attitude. Lot's of fun.

    Stuart F. with Mike A. of Galveston, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Had a good time with capt shawn and his son. Very helpful and knowledgeable. Would for sure book him again.

    Justin D. with Shawn W. of Galveston, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Great experience . We were booked where anther captain could not take us and Captain Bubba gladly took us on. Captain Bubba knew what bait to bring which allowed catching experiences for us where the other boats were not catching . Highly recommend !!!

    Marshall S. with Cheryl A. of Galveston, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Didn't catch no fish but I did enjoy it myself and I appreciate the God. Happiness, thank you. I will try again.

    Kevin C. with Meghan B. of Galveston, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Capt CJ was AMAZING! He went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time and were on top of fish. He was patient with us and such an expert in answering all of our questions! We all had a wonderful time and are planning our next trip!

    Jami F. with Meghan B. of Galveston, Texas

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

    Leslie H. with Houston F. of Galveston, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Good went fishing for what I wanted to catch my luck was not so good but my boys did good

    Raymond P. with Ralph F. of Galveston, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Great time we had a great day captain and deck were very good had 12 keepers. Didnt get to go out with capt. Dan , but capt. Saul did a really good job thx guys will always be our choice for galveston.

    Troy S. with Dan G. of Galveston, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time with Cap Mike. We will be booking another trip with him again. He is a 10 out of 10. We highly recommend him to anyone

    John C. with Mike S. of Galveston, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    We had the time of our lives! It won't be the last time we fish with these guys.

    Xavion B. with Jason W. of Galveston, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Corey was absolutely amazing! We had fun caught several red fish, he is the best with kids big and small. We will back in the near future to fish with Captain Corey again.

    Andrea H. with Corey B. of Galveston, Texas

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