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What are the best jack crevalle fishing charters in Galveston?

Why should I book a jack crevalle fishing charter in Galveston with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 37 jack crevalle trips in Galveston, and the most popular trips in the area are Bay/Jetty 32' guided by Jeff, Bay/Jetty Fun! - 33' guided by Jeff, and Beach Front Fishing guided by Shane.

Our guides in Galveston are rated a 4.94 out of 5 based on 3806 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

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What types of jack crevalle fishing charters are common in Galveston?

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

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

How much do Galveston jack crevalle fishing charters cost?

Prices for jack crevalle in Galveston can range anywhere from about $650 to $2,950, but the average price for a half day trip for jack crevalle in Galveston is $979. The average price for a full day trip for jack crevalle in Galveston is $1,619.

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 jack crevalle fishing in Galveston?

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

Do I need a Galveston fishing license for jack crevalle and what are the bag limits for jack crevalle 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.

What is jack crevalle fishing in Galveston all about?

Jack crevalle are a prized and powerful species found in the waters around Galveston, providing anglers with exhilarating fishing experiences. These robust fish, known for their aggressive strikes and strong fighting abilities, inhabit a variety of habitats including bays, estuaries, nearshore waters, and offshore reefs. Jack crevalle are opportunistic feeders, preying on a wide range of baitfish, crustaceans, and squid, making them a challenging and rewarding target for anglers of all skill levels.

Fishing for jack crevalle in Galveston can be productive year-round, with peak activity often occurring during the warmer months. During this time, jack crevalle are more active and abundant, making them easier to locate and target. Anglers can use a variety of techniques to catch jack crevalle, including casting with artificial lures, live bait fishing, or trolling near structure-rich areas such as jetties, bridges, and submerged reefs. Jack crevalle are known for their high-energy fights and acrobatic leaps, providing anglers with thrilling battles against these powerful fish.

Anglers targeting jack crevalle in Galveston should be prepared for a challenging fight, as these fish are known for their strength and determination. Using medium to heavy tackle and strong leaders is recommended to handle the powerful runs and aggressive behavior of jack crevalle. Additionally, anglers should pay attention to factors such as tide, wind, and water clarity to locate active feeding areas and increase their chances of success. Whether fishing from shore, a pier, or a boat, anglers in Galveston can enjoy memorable encounters with jack crevalle against the backdrop of the area's scenic coastal waters.

What are the most popular months to fish for jack crevalle in Galveston?

In Galveston, jack crevalle can be found in the waters year-round, making them a consistent target for anglers throughout the seasons. While they may be present in the area at any time, certain seasons may offer more favorable conditions for targeting these powerful fish. Spring and summer are typically considered prime seasons for jack crevalle fishing in Galveston, as warmer water temperatures stimulate increased activity and feeding behavior among these fish. During these months, anglers can expect to encounter larger numbers of jack crevalle and have more consistent success in catching them.

Fall can also be a productive season for targeting jack crevalle in Galveston. As water temperatures gradually cool, jack crevalle may become more active and aggressive in their feeding habits. Anglers can find these fish patrolling nearshore waters, bays, and estuaries, where they prey on baitfish and other forage. While the cooler temperatures may slow down the metabolism of jack crevalle compared to the warmer months, they can still provide exciting fishing opportunities for anglers willing to seek them out.

Even during the winter months, jack crevalle can still be caught in Galveston's waters, although they may be less active and less abundant compared to other times of the year. Anglers targeting jack crevalle during the winter should focus their efforts on areas with warmer water temperatures, such as deeper channels, nearshore structures, or areas with strong currents. By adapting their strategies to the prevailing conditions and staying patient, anglers in Galveston can continue to enjoy encounters with jack crevalle throughout the year.

What techniques are popular for catching jack crevalle in Galveston?

Fishing for jack crevalle in Galveston requires a combination of skill, patience, and the right techniques to successfully land these powerful fish. One effective technique for targeting jack crevalle is casting with artificial lures. Anglers can use a variety of lures such as spoons, jigs, or topwater plugs to mimic the movements of baitfish and entice strikes from jack crevalle. When casting with lures, it's important to cover a lot of water and vary the retrieve speed to find what triggers a response from the fish.

Live bait fishing is another productive technique for targeting jack crevalle in Galveston. Anglers can use live bait such as mullet, pinfish, or shrimp to attract the attention of these voracious predators. Fishing with live bait can be particularly effective when targeting jack crevalle near structure-rich areas such as jetties, bridges, or submerged reefs, where these fish often congregate. Anglers can present live bait using techniques such as free-lining or fishing under a popping cork rig to increase visibility and attract strikes.

Trolling is also a popular technique for targeting jack crevalle in Galveston, especially when fishing in deeper waters or covering large areas. Anglers can troll with artificial lures or rigged baitfish behind a boat to entice strikes from jack crevalle cruising near the surface or along underwater structure. When trolling, it's important to vary the speed and depth of the presentation to find where the fish are feeding. By employing a combination of casting with lures, live bait fishing, and trolling, anglers in Galveston can increase their chances of success when targeting these powerful and hard-fighting fish.

What other species are popular in Galveston?

In addition to jack crevalle, Galveston offers a diverse array of fish species to target, providing anglers with ample opportunities for exciting fishing experiences. One popular species among anglers is speckled trout, also known as spotted seatrout. These fish are abundant in the area's bays, estuaries, and marshes, where they can be targeted using techniques such as drift fishing, casting with artificial lures, or live bait fishing with shrimp or mullet. Speckled trout are prized for their acrobatic leaps and delicious flesh, making them a favorite among anglers of all skill levels.

Redfish, or red drum, are another highly sought-after species found in the waters around Galveston. These powerful fish are commonly found in shallow flats, marshes, and nearshore waters, where they can be targeted using techniques such as sight fishing, casting with artificial lures, or live bait fishing with shrimp or mullet. Redfish provide anglers with exciting battles against their strength and determination, making them a prized catch for anglers seeking memorable fishing experiences.

Galveston's coastal waters also offer opportunities to target species such as flounder, sheepshead, black drum, and more. Flounder are prized for their delicate flavor and challenging angling experience, often found on sandy bottoms, oyster beds, and grassy flats. Sheepshead are commonly found around structure such as docks, bridges, and oyster reefs and can be targeted using techniques such as bottom fishing with fiddler crabs or shrimp. Black drum, known for their size and powerful runs, inhabit similar habitats and can be targeted using cut bait or crab. Whether targeting speckled trout, redfish, flounder, or exploring other productive fishing grounds, anglers in Galveston can enjoy rewarding fishing experiences against the backdrop of the area's scenic coastal landscape.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    We had a wonderful trip! Even though we were not experienced fishermen, we caught more fish than we had expected! Captain Blake was patient, encouraging, and a pleasure to spend the day with....

    Edward F. | November 27, 2024

    Trip: Bay/Jetty Fun! - 33'

  • ★★★★★
    Capt Kenny was great and deck hand. He really worked hard for us finding fish on a pretty rough water day stayed fishing till bait was used up and even cut bait for us so we could keep fishing had a great time look forward to our next trip at the end of the month.

    Troy S. | October 8, 2024

    Trip: Galveston Bay Jetty Run

  • ★★★★★
    Awesome trip with Jeff out to the Jetty’s. Kids first time and they both had a blast. Came home with some nice fish and a great memory. Will definitely be getting back out there again soon!

    Ryan G. | July 31, 2024

    Trip: Bay/Jetty 32'

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip alot of fun The guide was great will do again

    Dianna C. | July 20, 2024

    Trip: Bay/Jetty Fun! - 33'

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time, would definitely book again!

    Isador O. | July 5, 2024

    Trip: Bay/Jetty Fun! - 33'

  • ★★★★★
    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 went out not knowing what to expect with rough waters. Mike found us some good spots and we caught plenty of fish - topped off with a 6ft Bull Shark. Great day out. Thanks Mike !!

    Richard M. | June 25, 2024

    Trip: Galveston Jetty Trips

  • ★★★★★
    Good time. Felt safe. Caught fish

    Rusty S. | June 24, 2024

    Trip: Big Redfish on the Jetty

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Mike was incredible! I booked this fishing trip for my husband and brother in law as a surprise for Father’s Day and he was very patient and thorough with me. (I knew nothing about fishing). He is also very kind and his fishing skills are top tier! And best of all he definitely helped them catch some pretty nice size fish! We will definitely be booking Captain Mike again.

    Tayler W. | June 16, 2024

    Trip: Galveston Jetty Trips

  • ★★★★★
    Storm the day before put the bite off, but we caught lots of Catfish, several near 5 lbs, so my grandson enjoyed that. Capt Mike worked for his money, constantly repositioning the boat to our advantage & taking us out to try for Sharks upon our request. He kept the language clean, which, knowing alot of Sailors, was a bonus...He also made sure my grandson had an approved life vest & hooked and passed a couple of the bigger fish to him. Overall, I'd charter with him again for sure. A+++

    Robert E. | May 31, 2024

    Trip: Galveston Jetty Trips

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Steve is the best. Knows so much about fishing in general and the area in specific. We didn’t catch many today but we had an excellent experience anyway. Can’t wait to head out with him again.

    Calvin S. | April 6, 2024

    Trip: Big Redfish on the Jetty

  • ★★★★★
    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. | March 14, 2024

    Trip: Galveston Jetty Fishing Adventure!

  • ★★★★★
    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. | March 13, 2024

    Trip: Galveston Bay Jetty Run

  • ★★★★★
    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. | November 20, 2023

    Trip: Galveston Bay Jetty Run

  • ★★★★★
    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. | November 15, 2023

    Trip: Galveston Inshore Jetty Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip with captain Steve!

    Bradley T. | November 10, 2023

    Trip: Big Redfish on the Jetty

  • ★★★★★
    Fun day. Great guide. Highly recommend.

    David R. | October 17, 2023

    Trip: Galveston Bay Grab Bag

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time, Had a lot of fish biting , "BUT" there where all under 20in. we still came home with a red fish., and that's all we want .

    Jimmie J. | October 9, 2023

    Trip: Galveston Jetty Trips

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip, me and my boys had a blast!

    Richard B. | October 8, 2023

    Trip: Galveston Inshore Jetty Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Our trips last Thursday and Friday were with Dan and Saul (both boats were Dan’s). I think both guys tried. Sometimes the fish bite and sometimes they don’t. That’s why they call it fishing and not catching. This said, I was unpleasantly surprised that most of both days we spent fishing for bait fish. And unless you tell me differently this was not in the plan. Given our travel cost the boat costs, I was and remain disappointed. Paul

    Paul G. | October 1, 2023

    Trip: Galveston Bay Jetty Run

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