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Fishing in Houston

Inshore Fishing Charter in Houston

Inshore Special

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22 ft 1 - 4 People $$
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Fishing in Dickinson

Inshore, Jetty, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Dickinson

Galveston Bay Trophy Hunt

100% (6)
24 ft 1 - 4 People $
Fishing in Hitchcock

Inshore, Jetty, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Hitchcock

Reel Thrills In The Bay

100% (1)
24 ft 1 - 6 People $$
Fishing in La Porte

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in La Porte

Epic Galveston Fishing Experience Catching Redfish

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23 ft 1 - 4 People $
Fishing in San Leon

Inshore Fishing Charter in San Leon

A Good Day In The Bay - 23’

100% (1)
23 ft 1 - 4 People $$
Fishing in Clear Lake Shores

Flats, Inshore Fishing Charter in Clear Lake Shores

Clear Lake Speckled Trout Special

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22 ft 1 - 5 People $$

Most Popular Types of Light Tackle Fishing Trips in Houston

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Fishing in Texas City
Fishing in Texas City
Fishing in Texas City
trip description for Galveston Bay Grab Bag in Texas City

Here at Steel Salty Charters we are 100% dedicated to customer service. We are great with kids, and can accommodate parties as large as 15 anglers. Our captains are TPWL and USCG licensed, and with over 65 years of combined experience on the water. We will ensure you catch fish and have a great time doing it. We offer a 15% discount to active duty and military veterans, police officers, and first responders. Trips are available in half day and full day outings where we will target species such as, redfish, trout, flounder, alligator gar, and sharks. Book a trip, and let’s make some memories! Read More

Inshore Fishing Charter in Texas City

Galveston Bay Grab Bag

100% (2)
24 ft 1 - 4 People $
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Fishing in Hitchcock
Fishing in Hitchcock
Fishing in Hitchcock
trip description for Half day bay fishing with Captain Harry in Hitchcock

Hop on board with Captain Harry and experience an amazing day of fishing in the Galveston Bay! Captain Harry will use his experience and knowledge to take you where the fish are biting! Listen to his advice and you will soon be haulin' in some trophy size fish. Some commonly targeted species include trout, redfish, flounder, and many more. Captain Harry launches his trips out of Harborwalk. Upon departing, you can expect 6 hours of action-packed fishing! Give those hamstrings a little stretch before the trip - Captain Harry is known for bringing in some big fish. Read More

Flats, Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Hitchcock

Half Day Bay Fishing With Captain Harry

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25 ft 1 - 4 People $$
Fishing in Texas City
Fishing in Texas City
Fishing in Texas City
trip description for 22' Whaler Inshore - Texas City in Texas City

Come on down to Texas City and make some memories with Captain Vincent! Whether it’s your first time on the water or you are a seasoned professional, this trip is for you. Captain Vincent knows just where to go and what to do to catch the Flounder, Redfish, and Speckled Trout that live inshore. For these 6-hour (half-day) and 8-hour (full day) trips, Capt. Vincent uses his 22’ Boston Whaler center console, which can accommodate up to 4 anglers. Make sure to bring a valid Texas Fishing License with a saltwater stamp as well as any food and drinks of your choice (no glass). Captain Vincent will provide all rods and reels (you may bring your own if you’d like), as well as artificial bait. Bring your kids or your angling buddies and head out on a fishing adventure to remember! Read More

Inshore Fishing Charter in Texas City

22' Whaler Inshore - Texas City

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22 ft 1 - 4 People $$
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Fishing in San Leon
Fishing in San Leon
Fishing in San Leon
trip description for Summertime Reds & Sharks in San Leon

Come explore the shallows of the Bolivar Peninsula with Captain Ray! You’ll be fishing aboard Captain Ray’s 25' Boston Whaler center console. This beast is equipped with a GPS, fishfinder, ice box, and a wireless trolling motor, which will help you sneak up on easily spooked fish. When targeting Blacktip Sharks, there’s a very high chance you could reel in a fish 6 feet or larger! Captain Ray will provide all rods, reels, and tackle. Bring a valid Texas saltwater fishing license, a cooler to take home your day’s catch, food, and drinks of your choice. Learn to fish new techniques and create lasting memories on the water while reeling in your personal best with Captain Ray! Read More

Inshore Fishing Charter in San Leon

Summertime Reds & Sharks

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25 ft 1 - 4 People $$
Fishing in San Leon
Fishing in San Leon
Fishing in San Leon
trip description for Galveston Bay Combo Trip in San Leon

Spend the first part of your day wearing out the Redfish, Trout, Flounder, and Black Drum out in the Galveston Bay Complex, and finish your adventure out on the Jetties where you never know what you're going to catch! Your welcome to determine how you'd like to allocate your time as well, if the bay is hot your welcome to stay inshore, and if your looking to spend all your time out the Jetties, Captain Brantley can make it happen. He will suggest which is best but ultimately, he is there to please. We will start in the bay and as it gets later in the morning head to the jetties. The jetties are full of unknowns. If you have young children, we highly suggest these trips due to fast action and a lot of it! Captain Brantley can rig up for sharks too if you'd like! If you're looking to run a full-day trip, Captain Brantley suggests the fall and early spring. Heat exposure is always a risk during the summertime that will affect even avid anglers, and though his boat has a T-top, all day in that Texas heat can be taxing! On the day of your trip, Captain Brantley invites you to hop aboard his 2020 25 ft Tidewater Carolina Bay equipped with all the latest electronics and amenities along with a 300 Yamaha that will have you out fishing the bays in know time. For rods and reels, Captain Brantley uses all Penn and Shimano gear, and offers bait casters if that's your flavor, just let him know ahead of time. Every trip includes fishing equipment, fuel, bait, ice, cooler, fish cleaning/bagging, licensed captain, and a great on the water experience. All you need to bring are your favorite snacks and drinks and your Texas Saltwater fishing license and you'll be off to the races! Read More

Inshore, Jetty Fishing Charter in San Leon

Galveston Bay Combo Trip

100% (1)
25 ft 1 - 5 People $$
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Fishing in Baytown
Fishing in Baytown
Fishing in Baytown
trip description for Ultimate Fishing Getaway in Baytown

Join Captain David for 2-full days of fishing in Galveston Bay’s productive waters! You’ll start your trip at Thompson’s Bait Camp. From there, Captain David will take you out on the water for 5-6 hours. The Galveston Bay system is home to the “Texas Big Three” (Redfish, Flounder, and Speckled Trout), plus Amberjack, Sheepshead, Black Drum, Shark, and many more species. Captain David will help you reel ‘em all in! You’ll return to Thompson’s Bait Camp where Captain David and his crew will clean and fillet your fish. Captain David will then cook you a “captain’s lunch” from your day’s catch. Captain David will then take you back out on the water for 4-5 hours where you will test your casting accuracy once again. You will return to Thompson’s Bait Camp just in time for dinner. Captain David will cook you your day’s catch as you watch the sunset from the camp’s dock. You’ll stay at a hotel provided by Captain David (included in the cost of the trip) and return the following morning bright and early for another productive day of fishing! **Day 2** Captain David will have breakfast ready for you on the dock upon your arrival. You may also bring your own food if you like, although Captain David is an amazing cook. You’ll then hit the water for 6-8 hours where the Redfish, Flounder, and Speckled Trout will be awaiting your arrival. Learn to fish new techniques and create lasting memories on the water while reeling in your personal best with Captain David! Read More

Inshore Fishing Charter in Baytown

Ultimate Fishing Getaway

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24 ft 1 - 4 People $$$
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Everything to Know About Booking a Houston light tackle fishing charter

What are the best light tackle fishing charters in Houston?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 29 light tackle fishing trip in Houston: Inshore Special guided by Joey.

Our guides in Houston are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 2578 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 Light Tackle Fishing charter include Baytown, Clear Lake Shores and Deer Park.

Looking for kid friendly light tackle fishing guides / fishing lessons in Houston? Check out our beginner and family friendly light tackle fishing guides in Houston.

What types of light tackle fishing charters are common in Houston?

Inshore fishing is the most popular for light tackle fishing in Houston as well as flats fishing, nearshore fishing, and jetty fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for light tackle fishing in Houston are: 1. redfish, 2. speckled trout, 3. flounder, and 4. black drum.

How much do Houston light tackle fishing charters cost?

for light tackle fishing in Houston prices can range anywhere from about $461 to $1,004, but the average price for a half day trip for light tackle fishing in Houston is $675. The average price for a full day trip for light tackle fishing in Houston is $830.

What month is best for on a light tackle fishing charter in Houston?

The most popular season to go on a light tackle fishing charter in Houston is summer, and most anglers book their trips 19 days in advance.

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

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

Recent Reviews of Captain Experiences

  • ★★★★★
    What awesome trip!!Mike is one of the best guides I have fished with! So helpful and knowledgeable! I can not go wrong fishing with him!

    Danny C. with Mike C. of Baytown, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Mike does a great job as a captain. Fishing was great and Mike was very patient in showing how to fish in the bays. I would definitely go out with Captain Mike again.

    Dan M. with Mike C. of Texas City, Texas

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

    David R. with Colton C. of Texas City, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    We had the best time with Captain David! He was so nice and fun to fish with. I had never saltwater fished and he was very patient with me. She showed me how to bait the hook and did it for me until I was comfortable doing it myself. No judgement. He was an all around good guy! Took us to several spots and put us in fish every spot. We caught black drum, croakers and red drum. He took me to his Hail Mary spot ( shhh it’s a secret). And I caught a 15 pound Red Drum. He helped me step by step land it into the boat. It was so much fun and he was as excited as I was. We saw a mama and her baby dolphin and he took me as close as he could to them so I could get some pictures because he knew I was excited to see them. On the way back to the pier he told us some history and info about the things we were seeing. I will definitely book with Captain David next time we go down there.

    Teresa L. with David R. of Baytown, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time fishing with Captain Mike! We hope to go out again soon.

    Taylor E. with Mike C. of Texas City, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Led, was an excellent guide! He was very knowledgeable on where and when to go. Highly recommend his service! Can’t wait for the next fishing trip! Tight lines!

    Phu N. with Leb K. of Texas City, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Awesome day on the water! Everyone caught fish. Both captains were very knowledgeable of the target species and where to find them. Our group gets a charter at least once a year and we’ve found our go to guides finally.

    Jeremy A. with Colton C. of Texas City, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    We have a great time

    John G. with Leb K. of Texas City, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time not just fishing but hanging out with Capt. Brantley. He’s a very knowledgeable angler and human in general. We didn’t limit out so we have an excuse to hurry back.

    Leslie W. with Brantley W. of San Leon, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Awesome experience. Really enjoyed the captain explaining and giving us some good insight. Would highly recommend.

    Oscar R. with Leb K. of Texas City, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great day with Leb! Thanks Leb for putting us on the fish and showing us a good time. Hopefully we'll be able to come back in the fall.

    Tammy P. with Leb K. of Texas City, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Captain David was great. The weather and the tide was working hard against us and he worked harder to put us on fish. Great trip with a quality guide, I will be back.

    Terry M. with David R. of Baytown, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great trip with Captain Leb! We had all experience levels on our trip and he was able to help each of us in turn allowing us to go home with fish for dinner and some amazing pictures of fishes we had to throw back. Next time we are in town, we are planning another trip since we had such a great experience!!

    Jodi I. with Leb K. of Texas City, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Brant is an amazing guide. He genuinely cares about you having a safe and memorable trip. It was a bit warm and crowded but we did catch a lot of fish many small trouts a couple of black drum and ultimately ended with 5 trouts that were legal a one black drum. We caught more cats than we could count but quickly threw those back. Brant enjoys fishing and will spend as much time as you want teaching you all he knows about fishing and the area. We will definitely be back. Thanks for a great trip Brant.

    Kimchu P. with Brantley W. of San Leon, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    We had some free time while in Houston and booked a last minute fishing trip with Captain Leb. He was not able to take us out but set us up with Captain Colton. Captain Leb was very responsive and professional in making sure that everything was set up smoothly for us. And our trip with Captain Colton was great, had a great time catching a variety of fish. I highly recommend both Captain Leb and Captain Colton.

    Carlton R. with Leb K. of Texas City, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Awesome time, great guide. Even with crappy weather, we still caught a ton of fish. Highly recommend!

    Samuel H. with Leb K. of Texas City, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Capitan Morgan and Colton were a blast! It felt like I was catching them as soon as the bait hit the water. The pair were also very easy to talk to. It felt like we were fishing with friends. They were so helpful, did a great job all the way around. I felt like I learned new things about the fish and the area. They also did a great job cleaning the fish and giving helpful tips on how to cook the catch of the day. While all this praise about the two mentioned above I hope it won't overshadow how great the fishing actually was. My husband catch his biggest catch while on this fishing trip! This was a surprise birthday celebration for my father in law, and he absolutely loved it. It was his first time going on a charter, and I can garentee we will be back again. My husband and I have been on several fishing charters, and this one definitely was one of the best. I'd highly recommend going here for your next fishing trip!

    William M. with Leb K. of Texas City, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Great experience from start to finish. We had a lot of fun on our fishing trip. Captain Leb was very knowledgeable and had everything we needed for the day. He helped teach all of us the ins and outs to catching reds and flounder. He even stopped in to this spot where we got burgers and he cleaned all of the catch we had. We will definitely be back again! Thanks!!

    Matthew C. with Leb K. of Texas City, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Mike is a very professional fishing captain who is willing to take the time to share his knowledge and experience to improve your fishing skills/experience. He works very hard to put you on fish and I highly recommend booking a trip with Mike.

    Mark W. with Mike C. of Texas City, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great day. Leb is a knowledgeable guide that is determined to find fish! Thanks Leb!

    Benjamin R. with Leb K. of Texas City, Texas

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