About Your Trip

Looking for an adventure that combines the thrill of reeling in big fish with the breathtaking beauty of the Gulf of Mexico? Look no further than a fishing charter in Galveston, Texas with Captain Shawn!

Captain Shawn is a seasoned angler with years of experience navigating the waters around Galveston, and he's eager to share his love of fishing with you. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a novice just looking to dip your toes ... Read More

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 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 77550, United States | Bodies of water fished: Galveston Bay, Galveston Island, Galvestons Jetty

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Robalo
Boat Length: 28
Engine Manufacturer: Suziki
Total Horsepower: 500
Number of Engines: 2
Additional Amenities: Toilet, GPS, Fishfinder

Amenities and Information

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, 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.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Boat Restroom

Available

Live Bait

Yes, Included

Weather

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

Species

Black Drum, Blacktip Shark, Bull Shark, Cobia, Flounder, Hammerhead Shark, Redfish, Speckled Trout, Tarpon

Techniques

Light Tackle Fishing, Live Bait Fishing

Packing / Extras

Everything you'll need for your trip: Hat, sunscreen, polarized sunglasses, foods, and drinks. Premium bait provided for $50. Rods, reels, tackle 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: Cancel for free up to 14 days before the trip.

Pricing & Availability

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

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Have questions? Call us at 833-227-8246

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!