Guide:

About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

Get up bright and early to catch the plethora of fish feeding at sunrise with Captain Michael! Captain Michael will help you target Redfish, Speckled Trout, and Flounder throughout your inshore bay and nearshore fishing experience.

Captain Michael’s 26’ skiff can host up to 4 people. He requires that you bring a Texas fishing license with a saltwater stamp, food and drinks (no glass), and an ice chest for your day's catch. Other than that, Captain Michael will cover the rest. He will provide quality rods and reels, artificial baits, all tackle, and ice for drinks. You can also purchase live bait at an additional price.

Be sure to listen to Captain Michael’s advice - he’ll take you where the fish are biting.

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore

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.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Live Bait

Live bait is provided for an additional fee.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

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

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 14 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

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

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	4 Hours	6 Hours	8 Hours
1 Person	$475.00	$550.00	$600.00
2 People	$475.00	$550.00	$600.00
3 People	$575.00	$700.00	$750.00
4 People	$625.00	$800.00	$850.00

Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Guide

Certified Damn Good Guides offer 10/10 trips. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.

Michael M.

Certified Damn Good Guide

Certified Damn Good Guides offer 10/10 trips. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.

Independent Guide 30 years of exp.

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Comfortable

Quantity

About Your Guide

Michael M.

Certified Damn Good Guide

Independent Guide 30 years of exp.

Captain Michael offers guided Galveston fishing charters for Speckled Trout, Redfish, Flounder, and Sharks.

He offers guided charters for wade fishing and drift fishing in the inshore Galveston Bays with live bait or artificial lures to catch Speckled Trout and Redfish and loves heading out of the Galveston Bay Complex for some nearshore shark action.

Jetty trips, kid trips, corporate or family oriented fishing trips are also popular with Captain Mike. With over 20 years of experience fishing the entire inshore Galveston Bay Complex, you and your group will have a fun and exciting trip.

The entire Galveston Bay Complex is well known for excellent inshore bay and nearshore fishing all year round. Galveston Bay is the largest estuary on the Texas Gulf Coast and is rightly considered one of the very best fisheries in Texas! Speckled Trout, Redfish, Flounder and Shark trips are very popular, and Captain Michael's excited to host you on his 2011 25 ft. Majek Extreme powered by a 2011 300hp 4 stroke Yamaha for a dry and safe day on the water. Captain Mike's boat is also loaded with top of the line electronics and all U.S. Coast Guard approved safety equipment.

Captain Michael is always professional and courteous to his guests and he prides himself on giving his best effort on every fishing trip. Catching fish is always goal number one, but he makes sure to build your trip around your personal fishing needs and, most importantly, he makes sure you enjoy your fishing experience. It doesn't matter if you are a young novice fisherman or an experienced saltwater angler, Captain Michael has a personalized trip waiting for you.

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

300 lb blue marlin

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Tomahawk steaks

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

300 lb blue marlin

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Tomahawk steaks

Whats your favorite band?

Any 80's rock

Whats your favorite movie?

Happy Gilmore

Whats your favorite sports team?

Any Houston team

Whats your drink of choice?

Coke zero

What was your last halloween costume?

Don't dress up

What do you want for Christmas this year?

My family to have good health!!

How did you get started guiding?

Fishing Tournaments

What makes you different from other guides?

I am very entertaining. I also am capable of teaching the youngest of anglers the basics to fishing.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Your guide can be flexible with your start location.

You can work with your guide after booking to set a more specific start location in the area.

Galveston, Texas

Areas Fished

Galveston Bay
Galveston Island

About Your Boat

Boat photo for "Trout Man Mike" Adventures

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Majek
Year Built: 2012
Boat Length: 26'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Majek
Year Built: 2012
Boat Length: 26'
Engine Manufacturer: Suzuki
Total Horsepower: 300
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: GPS, Fishfinder, Live Bait Well, Multimedia System, Wireless Trolling Motor, Ice Box

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, Nearshore

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.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Live Bait

Live bait is provided for an additional fee.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

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

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Disability Friendly

This trip can accommodate those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 14 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

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

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

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Get it while it's HOT!
This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Techniques

Light Tackle Fishing

Everything Else to Know

Snacks and drinks (no glass bottles), sunscreen, hat, proper clothing, ice chest. No black shoes please. Rods and reels, artificial baits and tackle, ice for drinks 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%).

Cancel for free up to 14 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 14 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. 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 15 reviews

Jonathan

Verified Review

May 3

We got out with Capt. Mike on my buddy's bachelor party and had a time and a half! We had guys that fish and lot and some that hadn't fished in a while. Mike was great with everyone and put us on redfish, black drum, and some nice speckled trout even though conditions were pretty tough. Will be back down to see you soon! – Jonathan with Captain Experiences

Jonathan

Verified Review

May 3

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Danny

Verified Review

August 4

Micheal was very patient with our inexperience. He also made us feel safe during a torrential storm. We had a great experience. We caught our limit.

Danny

Verified Review

August 4

Micheal was very patient with our inexperience. He also made us feel safe during a torrential storm. We had a great experience. We caught our limit.

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Trip: Galveston Summer Fun Trip

Spencer

Verified Review

July 10

Trout Man Mike lived up to his namesake. Had a great catch. Highly recommend Mike for your next adventure.

Spencer

Verified Review

July 10

Trout Man Mike lived up to his namesake. Had a great catch. Highly recommend Mike for your next adventure.

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Response from Michael:

Thanks Spencer great trip

Response from Michael:

Thanks Spencer great trip

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Jacob

Verified Review

September 26

Knowledgable and will put you on the fish!!

Jacob

Verified Review

September 26

Knowledgable and will put you on the fish!!

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Response from Michael:

Thanks Jacob

Response from Michael:

Thanks Jacob

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William

Verified Review

November 11

Captain Mike got us on fish on a grind of a day. Filled up our cooler and when we got back to the ramp we had the most fish of all the incoming boats.

William

Verified Review

November 11

Captain Mike got us on fish on a grind of a day. Filled up our cooler and when we got back to the ramp we had the most fish of all the incoming boats.

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Response from Michael:

Thanks you William

Response from Michael:

Thanks you William

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Justin

Verified Review

August 10

Captain Michael was a complete professional and knew what he was doing. Handled everything that was thrown at him from my inexperience to my tantrum having 5yr old. Helped my son catch his first fish and my son is already wanting to go back despite melting on the boat. Can't wait to go again!

Justin

Verified Review

August 10

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Trip: Galveston Summer Fun Trip

Response from Michael:

Yes he was melting in the heat

Response from Michael:

Yes he was melting in the heat

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Barbara

Verified Review

June 20

Our trip with Michael was all that we'd hoped it would be. He is knowledgeable about where and how to catch fish and was eager to make our experience as memorable as possible. We definitely recommend him and would choose him again!!

Barbara

Verified Review

June 20

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Trip: Galveston Catch and Release Only

Response from Michael:

Great time

Response from Michael:

Great time

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Janet

Verified Review

March 17

Great trip! Tough conditions but captain put us on fish. Highly recommend and look forward to booking a trip in the future.

Janet

Verified Review

March 17

Great trip! Tough conditions but captain put us on fish. Highly recommend and look forward to booking a trip in the future.

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Trip: Galveston Catch and Release Only

Response from Michael:

Thank you

Response from Michael:

Thank you

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Doug

Verified Review

August 4

Captain Mike's the best. I question his taste in music, though--ha ha. Seriously, though, he put us on the fish and got us to our limit right before storm rolled in which was especially impressive considering the two fools he had to coach all morning. Follow Mike's instruction and you will catch fish! We even caught a random 4ft gar. Mike knows that bay like the back of his hand and he will get you...

Doug

Verified Review

August 4

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Response from Michael:

Thanks Doug

Response from Michael:

Thanks Doug

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Scott

Verified Review

July 27

Captain Mike was friendly and helpful. I (Stephanie) didn’t know how to cast—or really do anything—and Mike was patient and showed me what to do. My husband, Scott, caught several fish and Mike also let us reel in quite a few that Mike caught. It was a really nice and relaxing trip. We’ll be back!

Scott

Verified Review

July 27

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Response from Michael:

Thanks Stephanie

Response from Michael:

Thanks Stephanie

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Andrew

Verified Review

March 30

Had a great time with captain Mike. He put us on the fish despite not having the best weather conditions.

Andrew

Verified Review

March 30

Had a great time with captain Mike. He put us on the fish despite not having the best weather conditions.

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Trip: Galveston Catch and Release Only

Response from Michael:

Yes it was a windy one but caught a few

Response from Michael:

Yes it was a windy one but caught a few

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Richard

Verified Review

June 5

Michael did an excellent job giving us opportunities to reel in a limit of trout. He put us into some sheltered areas to accomplish this due to turbulent waves in the bay. Great customer service. Michael’s experience led us to book with him.

Richard

Verified Review

June 5

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Trip: Sunrise Saltwater Safari

Response from Michael:

Thank you it was windy but we made it happen

Response from Michael:

Thank you it was windy but we made it happen

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Bruce

Verified Review

October 9

Caught a few red fish and a lot of trout. Mike gave us a good trip and put us on fish

Bruce

Verified Review

October 9

Caught a few red fish and a lot of trout. Mike gave us a good trip and put us on fish

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Trip: Galveston Catch and Release Only

Response from Michael:

Thanks Bruce

Response from Michael:

Thanks Bruce

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Tabitha

Verified Review

September 2

Micheal was very personable and educational.

Tabitha

Verified Review

September 2

Micheal was very personable and educational.

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Trip: Galveston Catch and Release Only

Response from Michael:

Thank you

Response from Michael:

Thank you

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Rose

Verified Review

March 13

Captain Mike was absolutely phenomenal. From the first hour we were on the water, he had us on spots where we were already catching. His personality is friendly, helpful, and unfussy. We caught sheephead, redfish, trout, and too many other species to list. My advice? Book him ASAP!!!!!

Rose

Verified Review

March 13

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Trip: Galveston Catch and Release Only

Response from Michael:

Thank you

Response from Michael:

Thank you

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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.

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