About Your Trip

Inshore

Jetty

Go aboard Captain Justen's 23' Nautic Star bay boat for the inshore fishing trip of lifetime! Galveston, Texas offers some of the best fishing opportunities on the Gulf Coast, and you'll be able to fish East Bay, West Bay, North Bay, and more on this trip. Once on board, you'll gear up and set out to catch some of the most popular gamefish in the region, including Redfish, Speckled Trout, and Black Drum. Captain Justen ... Read More

About Your Guide

Certified Damn Good Guide

Independent Guide

11 Years of Experience

I am a two time cancer survivor, hepatitis c survivor, and liver transplant recipient. Being delivered from these hardships and saved by Jesus Christ I am very fortunate to take my lifelong passion for fishing and share it with others. Regardless of your current beliefs and situation I seek to share with you the pleasure and refreshment of fishing and God’s wonderful creation. Also as you can imagine I have a special compassion and understanding for those faced with health issues or even a grim ... Read More

Start Location

Harborwalk Bait Shop, Harborwalk Boulevard, Hitchcock, TX, USA (this guide can be flexible with their start location) | Bodies of water fished: West Bay, East Bay, Galvestons Jetty, Clear Lake Park, Bayland Park, Trinity River

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Nautic Star 227 XTS
Year Built: 2020
Boat Length: 23
Engine Manufacturer: Mercury
Total Horsepower: 200
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: powerpole Ipilot Trolling motor

Amenities and Information

Water Type

Inshore, Jetty

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.

Live Bait

Yes, Included

Location

This trip has multiple pickup locations.

Weather

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

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Species

Flounder, Redfish, Speckled Trout

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing, Bottom Fishing, Light Tackle Fishing, Live Bait Fishing, Topwater Fishing

Packing / Extras

Everything you'll need for your trip: Bring personal snacks and drinks, sunscreen, and life jackets for kids if you prefer to use your own. Live Bait is included. Rods, Reels, Tackle, Cold waters 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 boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).
Cancellation/Refund Policy: The deposit for this trip is non-refundable (but if the weather is too bad to go out, you will still receive a credit back to your account).

Pricing Matrix

	7 Hours	6 Hours
5 People	$1,045.00
4 People	$1,045.00	$880.00
3 People	$1,045.00	$742.50
2 People	$1,045.00	$605.00
1 Person	$1,045.00	$385.00

Reviews

Austin

Verified Review Fishing

April 13

Great time with Capt. Justen. He is very knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. We caught a good mixed bag of fish and hope to go fishing with him again.

Response from Justen:

Was a pleasure, hope to see y’all again!

Colin

Verified Review Fishing

March 31 | Galveston Bay Night Fishing

Justen was amazing! Had us on fish all night between big reds and slot buster speckled trout we had a busy night and he kept up with us making sure we had everything we needed. I would plan a trip to Galveston just to go fishing with him again. Amazing ...Read More experience!!

Response from Justen:

Was a pleasure. Had an absolute blast! Hope to see y’all again.

Justin

Verified Review Fishing

July 1 | Galveston Bay Night Fishing

Justen was great, kept us on the fish all day!

First Time Booking with Us?

Captain Experiences is the home of over 1500 Damn Good fishing and hunting guides. Our mission is to unlock the outdoors for everyone, and we want to help you get out there through our no-hassle online booking experience and our team of outdoors experts.

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 boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass 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 credit for the full deposit of the trip to be used on any of our trips across the country. Your safety is our top concern.

Each trip’s price is set by the guide and factors in all of their costs. A big determinant of cost is often the type of boat and associated fuel costs, but other guide costs include leases, marina / slip fees, bait costs, and the cost to provide and maintain all of the gear you’ll need on your trip.

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