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Everything to Know About Booking a Galveston live bait fishing charter

Why should I book a live bait fishing charter in Galveston with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 90 live bait fishing trips in Galveston, and the most popular trips in the area are Bay/Jetty 32' guided by Jeff, UFC Special – Redfish/Shark/Tarpon guided by Shawn, and Offshore - State Waters 32' guided by Jeff.

Our guides in Galveston are rated a 4.82 out of 5 based on 5944 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 live bait fishing guides / fishing lessons in Galveston? Check out our beginner and family friendly live bait fishing guides in Galveston.

What types of live bait fishing charters are common in Galveston?

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

The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing in Galveston are: 1. black drum, 2. blacktip shark, 3. bonnethead shark, 4. bull shark, and 5. flounder.

How much do Galveston live bait fishing charters cost?

Prices for live bait fishing in Galveston can range anywhere from about $575 to $2,510, but the average price for a half day trip for live bait fishing in Galveston is $994. The average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in Galveston is $1,803.

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 on a live bait fishing charter in Galveston?

The most popular season to go on a live bait fishing charter in Galveston is summer, and most anglers book their trips 37 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

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great fishing trip with Ryan in the Intracoastal near the San Bernard River. Caught 8 keepers but had lots of action that we caught and released. Very knowledgeable. Our grandson had a ball!

    Susan/Mike P. | November 4, 2025

    Trip: Freeport Bay Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    We enjoyed our morning captainexperiences.com fishing trip in Galveston very much. Captain Brenden was enthusiastic and ready to go the moment we stepped onto the boat. One could tell that he cared very much about our experience, and time and time again he put the maximum effort into making sure our every need was taken care of. We really appreciated his knowledge and the big high five he gave us each time we caught a red fish, drum, or shark. The boat was well maintained, and the scenery at sunrise was in a word, breathtaking. Captain Brenden was friendly with all of the other boat captains, and we enjoyed the way he joyfully networked with the other vessels to ensure we arrived at the best fishing spots. We also very much appreciated that he filleted and packaged our fish shortly after arriving back at the dock. Overall, we had a lot of fun, and we would recommend another trip with Captain Brenden to our friends.

    Donnie S. | October 8, 2025

    Trip: Bay/Jetty 32'

  • ★★★★★
    The trip was amazing, comfortable, and just a good time fishing in the ocean. The bean boat bags were perfect, helping us take a nap while we were cruising to the deep ocean. Went home with an ice chest full of fish meat. It was a great time. Thank you Chris!

    Charles S. | September 21, 2025

    Trip: Offshore Attack Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Best fishing trip ever amazing people great entertaining captain and deck hand very helpful and friendly

    Jonathan B. | September 5, 2025

    Trip: Breakwater 4 Hour Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Capt. Bob was amazing!! 10/10 would recommend!!

    Anthony W. | August 31, 2025

    Trip: Ultimate Combo Trip

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