Guide:

About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

About Your Trip

Hit the water with this memorable fishing experience off the coast of Galveston. There are lots of locations you can visit along this four-hour excursion, and Captain Rick will make sure you find fish wherever you go, including flounder and black drum.

Don't worry about bringing any fishing gear because everything will be waiting for you on the boat. Captain Rick will provide all Shimano reels, including TLD 25s, 50s, a set of Shimano Nexave 6000s, as well as small open-face spinning reels for smaller fish. At the end of your trip, the captain will even clean and fillet your catch, free of charge. The only things you need are licenses and some food or drinks.

Join Captain Rick for an unforgettable time!

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

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

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Boat Restroom

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

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	4 Hours	6 Hours
1 Person	$775.00	$975.00
2 People	$775.00	$975.00
3 People	$775.00	$975.00
4 People	$775.00	$975.00

Pay $50 as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Guide

Rick V.

Independent Guide 13 years of exp.

About Your Guide

Rick V.

Independent Guide 13 years of exp.

Very few know the waters off the coast of Galveston like Captain Rick. He has been fishing the Gulf Coast since he was 5 years old and competitively in tournaments since 1997. Captain Rick always wanted to run a small charter business, so he and his family decided to start one. Captain Rick has been leading folks on trips for over 10 years and hopes to continue for years to come!

Captain Rick enjoys throwing lures in the Bay, and he believes that the weather conditions and targeted fish determine what style he'll use. But if you like using some particular styles, he can make that happen too. Additionally, no matter what trip you choose to go on with Captain Rick, you can be sure you will have all of the equipment you need.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Galveston, Texas

Areas Fished

Galveston Island
Galvestons Jetty

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Bay and Jetty Trip - 27’ Robalo

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Robalo
Boat Length: 27'
Engine Manufacturer: Mercury

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Robalo
Boat Length: 27'
Engine Manufacturer: Mercury
Total Horsepower: 450
Number of Engines: 2
Additional Amenities: GPS, Fishfinder, Live Bait Well, Outriggers, Ice Box

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

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

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Boat Restroom

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

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

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You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing

Everything Else to Know

We recommend you bring drinks, snacks and a small cooler to take your catch home! Fishing Rods and Reels, Tackle & Bait, Ice included.

You'll need to buy a fishing license before getting out there. Find out more about licenses here.

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%).

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable except for weather-related cancellations. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

Reviews

4.9

based on 7 reviews

Kelly

Verified Review

July 22

Captain Liam and Michelle were amazing! Friendly, knowledgeable and skilled! Liam has moved there his whole life, so he knew right where to go! He was so informative and patient with us- we had an amazing time and could not recommend Captain Liam more highly! Will def get him again!!!!

Kelly

Verified Review

July 22

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Trip: Galveston Nearshore Hunt

Chad

Verified Review

April 22

The trip was great. We booked a 3 person trip with Capt Rick but we went fishing with Capt Doug. It was windy that day so the water was choppy, but we still cause 2 bill redfish about 36 inches each and a black drum about 30 inches around the Galvenston Jetties. We will definitely book another trip when we renew the fishing licenses and get new red drum tags.

Chad

Verified Review

April 22

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Brady

Verified Review

August 21

The fellas and I had an awesome trip with Captain Rick! Caught a mess of fish, but by far the best were the Blacktip's! It was intense! Would definitely recommend, and cant wait to be back!

Brady

Verified Review

August 21

The fellas and I had an awesome trip with Captain Rick! Caught a mess of fish, but by far the best were the Blacktip's! It was intense! Would definitely recommend, and cant wait to be back!

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Rebecca

Verified Review

June 26

Our party of four had a really good time bay fishing with Rick. He’s a lot of fun and is very knowledgeable about the waters in the area. We caught a variety of fish which he cleaned and filleted for us. We’d love to take an offshore trip with him!

Rebecca

Verified Review

June 26

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Steve

Verified Review

June 18

Captian Experiences organized a morning fishing trip for myself, my son, and my grandson Father’s Day. The staff was very polite and informative in preparation of our trip. The trip didn’t work out as planned, but we did get out on the water with a good, experienced Captian that put us on fish. The day worked out and we had fun. Once the staff at Captian Experiences found out about the issues that caused the...

Steve

Verified Review

June 18

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Trip: Galveston Nearshore Hunt

Lee

Verified Review

July 9

Rick was great! Would definitely recommend him

Lee

Verified Review

July 9

Rick was great! Would definitely recommend him

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Matthew

Verified Review

April 2

Despite bad weather and no fish, Captain Rick was still able to show us a good time. We had a fantastic trip

Matthew

Verified Review

April 2

Despite bad weather and no fish, Captain Rick was still able to show us a good time. We had a fantastic trip

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First Time Booking with Us?

Captain Experiences is home to 1,600+ quality, vetted fishing and hunting guides across the US and beyond. Our mission is to Unlock the Outdoors by making it quick and easy to book the trip of a lifetime every time with our Damn Good Guides.

We vet our guides and only partner with the best of the best. Our guides do their very best to keep you safe, show you a great time, and send you home with a memorable experience shared with family and friends.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code 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 event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, bait, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

After booking your trip, we'll connect you directly with your guide to discuss additional details. In the meantime, our team is here to answer any questions via email, text, or phone.