About Your Trip

Nearshore

Experience the Thrill of a Lifetime with Captain Shawn on a 28ft Center Console Adventure!

Set sail for an unforgettable day of angling on the stunning Galveston Beachfront, where the biggest Tarpon in Texas call home! Join us for an exhilarating 8-hour Tarpon trip that will leave you with memories to last a lifetime.

What's in Store?

Captain Shawn: Our seasoned captain, Shawn, is a true fishing aficionado with years of experience navigating the Galveston ... Read More

About Your Guide

Independent Guide

15 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 wild amounts of fun.

Although jetty and deep water structure fishing within Galveston Bay are Captain Shawn's forte, he can still wade a shoreline with artificial, fish the spoils along the channel, or drift the ... Read More

Start Location

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

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

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 and receive credit back to your account.

Pricing Matrix

	8 Hours
4 People	$1,320.00
3 People	$1,320.00
2 People	$1,320.00
1 Person	$1,320.00

Reviews

Justin

Verified Review Fishing

March 10 | Half Day Inshore Trip

Had a good time with capt shawn and his son. Very helpful and knowledgeable. Would for sure book him again.

Brandi

Verified Review Fishing

October 8 | UFC Special – Redfish/Shark/Tarpon

So this definitely was not the experience we were hoping to have. Our Captain showed up late it very much appeared that he was hungover and or he just didn't have any desire to be there. Everybody has their bad days but speaking as a former hunting and fishing guide ...Read More

Roy

Verified Review Fishing

June 20 | UFC Special – Redfish/Shark/Tarpon

Trip was good. Timely departure, waters were nice. Unable to catch much fish that day, but fish were there just not biting. Overall experience was good. I liked Captain Shawn and will do future bookings.

Leslie

Verified Review Fishing

April 27 | Half Day Inshore Trip

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

Kiera

Verified Review Fishing

March 26 | Half Day Inshore Trip

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!

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!