About Your Trip

Hit the water with Captain Brandon and fish the deep waters of Galveston Bay! Expect to target kingfish, sharks, snapper, ling, mahi-mahi, and tripletail on your 8-hour (half-day) or 12-hour (full day) action-packed adventure. Captain Brandon has an eye for kingfish. Take his advice and he’ll lead you to where the fish are biting!

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Sportfisher
Boat Manufacturer: Rampage
Boat Length: 38
Engine Manufacturer: Caterpillar c-9
Total Horsepower: 1020
Number of Engines: 2
Additional Amenities: Toilet, Air Conditioning, GPS, Fishfinder, Bed, Live Bait Well, Kitchen, Refrigerator, Outriggers, Ice Box

About Your Guide

Certified Damn Good Guide

22 Years of Experience

Captain Brandon offers some of the best fishing in Galveston Bay. His charters are designed for families and offer the comforts you need including AC and full bathrooms onboard. Captain Brandon and his crew are knowledgeable and know the best secret spots for fishing Galveston Bay, the Galveston Jetties, and surrounding waters. If you’re looking for a great, fun-filled day of fishing the waters of Galveston, you have found the right charter with Blackjack II!

Start Location

Galveston Yacht Basin, North Holiday Drive, Galveston, TX, USA

Amenities and Information

Water Type

Deep Sea

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Boat Restroom

Available

Air Conditioning

This boat has air conditioning.

Live Bait

Yes, Included

Weather

You will get a refund if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Species

Amberjack, Blacktip Shark, Cobia, Kingfish, Mahi Mahi, Red Snapper, Tripletail, Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna

Techniques

Heavy Tackle Fishing, Jigging, Light Tackle Fishing, Trolling

Packing / Extras

Everything you'll need for your trip: Snacks,drinks, sea sickness medication if needed, sunblock. All tackle rods,reels, and bait is included.
Where to Buy a Fishing License: Find out more about fishing licenses here.

Things to Keep in Mind

Payment & Tipping: We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a QR code that acts like a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your QR code to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).
Cancellation/Refund Policy: Cancel for free up to 3 days before the trip.

Reviews

Dalton

Verified Review Fishing

Great time, awesome guides

Michael F.

Fishing

We had a great day out on the water! The boat was in good condition, the captain and crew were friendly and professional, and it was a great trip!

Rebecca M.

Fishing

What a fantastic afternoon! I really had no idea what to expect but Brandon quickly put us on fish and the fun began. We caught redfish, a stingray, and plenty of catfish. We almost caught a shark as well after an 8 minute battle. The captain was very informative and ...Read More

Eric H.

Fishing

Horrible experience……..after a short boat ride, they put us on fish…..me and the wife never had a chance to breathe……I fought fish for the first half hour straight until I “LITERALLY PASSED OUT”!!!!!!! Brandon and Chris’s were about to to call the Coast Guard and were reeling in all ...Read More

Ryan R.

Fishing

Brandon and Chris were both really helpful, entertaining, and knew where to put us on fish. We had a great time, and we will be booking through them again and again for our future trips. If you’re looking for a GREAT charter and someone that has the knowledge ...Read More

John B.

Fishing

We booked this trip for daughter and boyfriend, neither of which had ever been offshore fishing. The weather that day had heavy rain and Capt suggested we delay until rain passed. Rain passed after an hour and we departed an encountered rougher seas than predicted. Both daughter and friend got sick ...Read More

Jarrod F.

Fishing

The brothers were great. They were funny and entertaining. They got us some big old fish in the boat including a 23 and 28 lb. red drum and a bunch of others. Thanks we had a blast and they took excellent care of us. We will be back.

John

Verified Review Fishing

Brandon is the best!!! I highly recommend him for any type of fishing that you would like to do. He is very knowledgeable and will be there for you every step of the way. If it is your fist time or you have been before, this is the guide for ...Read More you. We will book with him again.

Charles

Verified Review Fishing

Had a great time. We fished for Sheepshead and caught so many that we got tired. We then went out into the by and each of us was able to bring up a large drum. We will be back for other trips. Excellent guides were very patient with us novices

Cameron B.

Fishing

May have been a bad day weather wise, but our charter was top notch. The got us to a protected area where we caught some great black drum. Thanks guys for a very enjoyable time.

Katelynn B.

Fishing

Our trip bay and jetty fishing was fabulous. We love to fish and I bought this trip for my husband birthday and we had a blast we caught all kinds of fish and the people did everything it was so enjoyable not to mention they was so good with my ...Read More

First Time Booking with Us?

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We vet our guides to make sure they are the best of the best. We want guides who not only put you on 'em, but show you a great time, keep you safe, and give you a memorable experience with your group.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR code (like a mobile boarding pass). Just show your guide your QR code on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the case of inclement weather, our guides will make the call and we'll work with you to reschedule your trip or issue a full refund. Your safety is our top concern.

Once you book the trip, we will connect you directly with the guide to go over any additional details. In the meantime, our location specialists are always available to answer your questions via email, text, chat, or call!