About Your Trip

Fishing for Giant Tarpon on the galveston Beachfront

28 foot center console

Trolling and casting for the largest Tarpon in Texas, the last 2 state records were caught here

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Robalo
Year Built: 2006
Boat Length: 28
Engine Manufacturer: Suziki
Total Horsepower: 500
Number of Engines: 2
Additional Amenities: Trolling motor, T-top

About Your Guide

Certified Damn Good Guide

14 Years of Experience

Captain Shawn carries over 20 years of experience fishing the Galveston Bay Complex onto his 2007 Robalo with twin 250 Yamaha outboards. His experience has led to success fishing competitively and over 35 tournament wins. Captain Shawn will teach you how to catch some trophy sized fish, while also having ... Read More

Start Location

715 North Holiday Drive, Galveston, TX, USA | Bodies of water fished: Galveston Island

Amenities and Information

Water Type

Nearshore

Skill Levels

Advanced, Intermediate

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Weather

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

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

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

Live Bait

No live bait provided.

Species

Tarpon

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing

Packing / Extras

Everything you'll need for your trip: All rods, reels, and tackle are included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and any gear of your own you want to use on the trip.
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: Cancel for free up to 3 days before the trip.

Pricing & Availability

To check pricing, please select a trip date, duration, group size and start time.

Cancel for free up to 3 days before the trip.

Reviews

Leslie

Verified Review Fishing

HAD A GREAT TIME FISHING. SHAWN IS A GREAT GUIDE, NICE BOAT, TOO. CAN'T WAIT TO DO IT AGAIN.

Kiera

Verified Review Fishing

Captain Roy took great care of us during our trip for our father's birthday! It was a fun and entertaining trip. We caught quite a bit of fish. We will be using this team again for a day of fun!

Jeff D.

Fishing

So much fun. Highly recommend! We will be doing this again!

Christina F.

Fishing

Had a great time shark fishing with Captain Shawn. This was our first time fishing in the Gulf and we will definitely be back.

Billyjack G.

Fishing

this was my son‘s first time shark fishing with we caught 5 sharks is it amazing day I highly recommend this to anyone…

Bob B.

Fishing

Great trip with Capt. Shawn. He made the extra effort to chase some sharks and bull reds.

Kevin M.

Fishing

Captain Shawn and crew were first class and very accommodating. We had a great time and plan on contacting him again when we are back in town!

David S.

Fishing

Captain is absolutely on top of his game. He put us on fish quickly and we caught sharkd and a stingray. Stingray was so big it had to be at least a hundred pounds.

First Time Booking with Us?

Captain Experiences is the home of over 1000 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 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!