Full Day Beginner-Friendly Jetty Fishing Trip
Private Trip
Inshore Fishing
Fullday jetty fishing targeting redfish, trout, and sheepsheadBeginnerfriendly instruction with all gear and bait includedEight hours with experienced Captain Jim and modern equipment
Get ready for an epic day on the water with Captain Jim along Galveston's famous jetties! This 8-hour fishing adventure is perfect for beginners looking to learn the ropes while targeting some of the Gulf Coast's most popular inshore species. You'll be casting lines for Speckled Trout, Redfish, Sheepshead, and Black Drum in waters that consistently produce quality fish year-round. With only 2 spots available, you'll get personalized attention and hands-on instruction that'll have you feeling confident with rod and reel by the end of the day.
Captain Jim specializes in making fishing accessible and fun for newcomers to the sport. Your full-day trip starts early, giving you maximum time to explore the productive waters around Galveston's jetty system. The boat comes fully equipped with everything you need – rods, reels, tackle, fresh bait, and even fish cleaning service so your catch goes home ready for the dinner table. You'll learn essential techniques like proper casting form, how to read your bait presentation, and the art of setting the hook when fish strike. The onboard restroom keeps things comfortable during your 8-hour adventure, while the trolling motor allows for quiet approaches to skittish fish. Captain Jim uses top-rated Garmin GPS and fish finder technology to locate structure and schools, but he'll also teach you how to read water conditions and spot promising fishing areas on your own.
Fishing the Galveston jetties requires specific techniques that Captain Jim has perfected over years of guiding in these waters. You'll learn both drift fishing and anchored presentations, depending on current conditions and target species. The rocky structure attracts baitfish, which in turn draws predators like trout and redfish. Captain Jim will show you how to work soft plastics around the rocks without getting hung up, plus techniques for live bait fishing that consistently produces strikes. The jetty tips create current breaks where fish ambush prey, and you'll master positioning your boat to take advantage of these feeding zones. Wind direction and tidal movement play huge roles in jetty success, and you'll pick up valuable knowledge about reading these conditions. Bottom fishing for sheepshead and drum requires different rigging than targeting suspended trout, so you'll get hands-on experience with multiple fishing styles in one trip.
Speckled Trout are the bread and butter of Galveston jetty fishing, with fish ranging from 14 to 25 inches commonly caught throughout the year. These beautiful fish have distinctive black spots and put up a solid fight on light tackle. Spring and fall offer the best action, but summer early morning and late evening bites can be phenomenal. Trout love soft plastic lures worked slowly over grass beds near the jetties, and they're excellent table fare that beginners love to catch and eat.
Redfish are the crown jewel of Texas inshore fishing, with their copper-bronze coloration and distinctive black spot near the tail. These powerful fish average 20 to 30 inches around the jetties and provide some of the most exciting fights you'll experience as a beginner angler. Reds feed aggressively on cut bait and live shrimp, often creating explosive surface strikes that'll get your heart pumping. They're available year-round but peak in late summer and early fall when schools move through the jetty areas.
Sheepshead earn their nickname "convict fish" from their black and white striped pattern, and they're prized for their incredible eating quality. These fish have human-like teeth designed for crushing barnacles and crabs off jetty rocks, making them challenging but rewarding targets. Most jetty sheepshead run 12 to 18 inches, with occasional fish reaching 4 to 5 pounds. Winter months offer the best sheepshead action, when cooler water concentrates them around structure. They require patience and finesse, but Captain Jim's techniques will have you fooling these notoriously picky fish.
Black Drum are the heavyweights of the jetty scene, with fish ranging from smaller "puppy drum" around 14 inches to massive bulls exceeding 30 pounds. These bronze-colored bruisers love crab and cut bait fished on the bottom near jetty rocks. Drum fishing teaches beginners about patience and heavy tackle techniques, as these fish use their size and strength rather than speed to fight. They're most active during cooler months and provide fantastic action for anglers who enjoy the challenge of big fish in rocky structure.
This top-rated jetty fishing experience fills up quickly, especially during prime fishing seasons when word gets out about Captain Jim's success rate with beginners. With only 2 spots available per trip, you'll receive the personalized instruction that makes the difference between a good day and a great day on the water. Everything's included except your Texas fishing license, which you can easily purchase online before your trip. Whether you're looking to start a new hobby, plan a special day with a friend, or simply want to experience world-class inshore fishing in one of Texas's most productive areas, this full-day adventure delivers memories and skills that'll last a lifetime. Don't miss out on learning from one of Galveston's most experienced guides – book your jetty fishing trip today and discover why anglers keep coming back to these legendary waters!
Hit the productive waters around Galveston's jetties aboard this well-equipped 25' Robalo center console that's built to handle both inshore flats and nearshore structure. Captain Jim's boat comes rigged with everything you need for a successful day targeting redfish, speckled trout, and sheepshead - from the Garmin GPS and fish finder that'll put you on active schools to the trolling motor for stealthy approaches in shallow water. The spacious center console layout gives you plenty of room to cast and fight fish without getting tangled up, while the onboard restroom keeps you comfortable during the full 8-hour trip. All your tackle, bait, and fish cleaning are handled, so you can focus on learning proper techniques and putting dinner in the cooler. Just grab your Texas fishing license and get ready for some solid action around Galveston's most productive fishing spots.
Pogonias CromisBlack Drum are the bruisers of Galveston's jetties, running 5-30 pounds with some monsters hitting 50+ pounds. They're built like tanks with powerful jaws that crush oysters and crabs all day long. You'll find them around oyster beds, jetty rocks, and muddy flats in shallow water. Spring is prime time when they school up for spawning - that's when the action really heats up. What makes them fun is the bulldogging fight they put up, plus the smaller ones (under 15 pounds) make excellent eating with firm, white meat. Here's the trick: use fresh crab for bait and keep it right on the bottom. They're picky eaters who like to inspect their meal, so be patient and let them take it before setting the hook.
Sciaenops OcellatusRedfish are the signature catch around Galveston, easily spotted by their copper-bronze backs and distinctive black spots near the tail. Most run 20-35 inches with the bigger "bull" reds pushing 40+ pounds. They love super shallow water - sometimes so shallow their backs stick out - around jetties, grass flats, and oyster reefs. Fall and spring are peak times, but they bite year-round. Guests get hooked on their powerful runs and stubborn fights that'll test your drag. They're also great table fare when kept in the slot limit. The cool thing is watching them "tail" in shallow water like permit. My local secret: look for nervous water and birds working baitfish. When you spot a red, cast past it and work your bait back slowly - they spook easily in skinny water.
Salmo TruttaSpeckled trout are the bread and butter of Galveston bay fishing, running 14-24 inches and 1-5 pounds on average. These spotted beauties cruise grass flats and shallow waters, especially active during dawn and dusk. They're year-round residents but really turn on during cooler months when they school up tight. What guests love is their willingness to hit both live bait and artificials, plus they're scrappy fighters that jump and make runs. The meat is tender and flaky - perfect for the dinner table, just don't overcook it. Early morning and late evening are magic times when they feed aggressively on top. Here's my go-to tip: work your lure slowly along grass edges and drop-offs. Trout are ambush predators, so let them find your bait rather than blazing through their territory.
Archosargus ProbatocephalusSheepshead are the "convict fish" of our jetties with their black and white stripes and human-like teeth that'll give you a double-take. Most run 1-8 pounds and 14-20 inches, though the occasional 15-pounder shows up. They live around any structure - pier pilings, jetty rocks, bridge supports - anywhere barnacles grow. Spring is best when they gather to spawn, but we catch them year-round. Guests love the challenge because they're notorious bait thieves with light, nibbling bites that test your skills. The payoff is sweet, flaky white meat that's hard to beat on the dinner table. Pro tip: get your bait tight to the structure and watch your rod tip like a hawk. When you feel that telltale nibble, set the hook hard - they've got tough mouths.
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