Professional Inshore Charter in Galveston Bay
Private Trip
Inshore Fishing
Fivehour inshore charter targeting redfish and speckled troutCaptain Jason Custer provides all gear and safety equipmentSmall group experience with maximum two guests per trip
Captain Jason Custer knows Galveston Bay like the back of his hand, and he's ready to put you on fish. This 5-hour inshore charter targets the bay's hottest species – redfish, speckled trout, and flounder – using proven techniques that consistently produce results. With a maximum of two anglers, you'll get personalized attention and prime positioning on every cast. The 24-foot Blazer Bay boat handles the shallow flats perfectly, while all your gear, tackle, and safety equipment comes included. Whether you're a weekend warrior or seasoned angler, this trip delivers the kind of action that keeps folks coming back season after season.
Your morning starts early when Captain Jason fires up the Blazer Bay and heads to his current hot spots. Galveston Bay's diverse structure means you'll fish everything from shallow grass flats to deeper channels, depending on tides, weather, and where the fish are holding. The bay's brackish waters create perfect conditions for inshore species, with endless pockets, points, and drop-offs that hold fish year-round. You'll work different depths throughout the day, from skinny water where redfish cruise the flats to deeper holes where big trout like to ambush baitfish. The intimate two-angler setup means no crowded boat, no fighting for the best spots, and plenty of room to work your lines without tangles.
Captain Jason brings decades of Galveston Bay experience to every trip, using time-tested methods that match the conditions. Depending on the bite, you'll throw everything from topwater plugs at dawn to soft plastics worked slowly along the bottom. Live bait fishing with shrimp and croaker produces consistent results, especially when targeting larger trout and redfish around structure. Artificial lures like paddle tails, spoons, and popping corks let you cover more water and trigger reaction strikes. The captain provides all tackle, from light spinning gear perfect for trout to heavier setups that can handle big redfish in tight cover. He'll adjust techniques throughout the day based on fish behavior, water conditions, and what's working best in the moment.
Redfish are the crown jewel of Galveston Bay, and these copper-colored fighters put up battles that'll test your drag system. Spring through fall offers the best action, with fish ranging from schoolie-sized slot reds to oversized bulls pushing 30-plus inches. They love shallow flats during moving tides, often tailing in inches of water where sight-fishing becomes a game of precision and patience. Redfish hit hard and fight dirty, using their broad shoulders and powerful tails to make blistering runs toward structure.
Speckled trout, locally called "specks," are the bay's most popular target and for good reason. These beautiful fish average 14-20 inches with occasional monsters reaching 25-plus inches that locals call "gator trout." Peak season runs from April through October, though winter fishing can produce trophy-sized fish for anglers willing to slow down their presentation. Specks are structure-oriented, holding around reefs, drop-offs, and grass lines where they ambush shrimp and small baitfish. They're known for their soft mouths and acrobatic jumps, making them a favorite on light tackle.
Southern flounder are the bay's ultimate ambush predators, lying buried in sand and mud waiting to crush unsuspecting prey. These flatfish are masters of camouflage and can be challenging to locate, but Captain Jason knows the prime spots where they congregate. Fall months offer the best flounder fishing as fish move toward the Gulf to spawn, often stacking up in predictable areas. Flounder hit with authority and their unique fighting style – more bulldogging than jumping – provides a different kind of challenge that rounds out the inshore slam.
Sheepshead show up around structure throughout the year, with peak numbers during cooler months. These black-and-white striped fish have human-like teeth perfect for crushing barnacles, crabs, and oysters. They're notorious bait stealers with light bites that require concentration and quick hook sets. Landing a quality sheepshead takes skill, but their excellent table fare makes them worth the effort. They typically hang around jetties, bridge pilings, and oyster reefs where their preferred food sources are abundant.
Small Time Charters delivers the kind of personalized inshore experience that builds lifelong fishing memories. Captain Jason's local knowledge, combined with top-notch equipment and a commitment to putting clients on fish, creates the perfect recipe for a successful day on Galveston Bay. The two-angler limit ensures you'll receive individual attention and coaching that improves your skills while maximizing your catch. With all gear provided and prime fishing spots at your fingertips, you just need to show up ready to fish. Galveston Bay's year-round fishery means there's never a bad time to book, though advance reservations ensure you'll secure your preferred dates during peak seasons.
Our 24-foot Blazer Bay boat is built for serious inshore fishing in Galveston Bay's shallow waters. This motorboat comes equipped with everything you need to target redfish and speckled trout effectively. The wireless trolling motor keeps you positioned quietly over productive spots without spooking fish, while the GPS navigation system gets you to the best fishing locations fast. The fish finder helps locate schools and structure where trout and reds like to hang out. With a live bait tank to keep your bait fresh and active, plus all the fishing gear and tackle provided, you can focus on what matters most - putting fish in the boat. The shallow draft design lets us access those back bay areas where the big fish feed, and there's plenty of deck space for two anglers to fish comfortably without tangling lines.
Sciaenops OcellatusRedfish are the ultimate shallow water game fish, cruising Galveston Bay's flats in water so thin their backs often show above the surface. These copper-colored bruisers average 18-32 inches and put up fights that'll test your drag system. Look for them around oyster reefs, grass flats, and marsh edges where they root for crabs and shrimp. They're catchable year-round but really turn on during fall when they school up for their spawn run. That distinctive black spot near the tail isn't just for show - it's designed to confuse predators. What keeps anglers coming back is their aggressive strikes and stubborn fights in skinny water. My favorite approach is sight fishing with gold spoons or topwater plugs, but the real trick is staying quiet and making long casts since they spook easily in shallow water.
Salmo TruttaSpeckled trout are the bread and butter of Galveston Bay fishing, running anywhere from 14-24 inches with most keepers hitting 1-5 pounds. These spotted beauties love grass flats, shallow bays, and drop-offs where they hunt shrimp and small baitfish. They bite best during dawn and dusk, especially on moving tides. Cool weather months bring schools into deeper channels, while summer finds them scattered across the flats. What anglers love is their willingness to hit both live bait and artificials, plus they make outstanding table fare with tender, flaky white meat. The local secret is working topwater plugs early morning over grass beds, then switching to soft plastics as the sun gets up - that transition bite right at first light is money.
Archosargus ProbatocephalusSheepshead are the "convict fish" of Galveston Bay with their distinctive black and white stripes and human-like teeth. Most run 1-8 pounds and 14-20 inches, making them perfect for the dinner table with their mild, white meat. You'll find them around any hard structure - bridge pilings, jetties, oyster reefs, and dock supports where they feast on barnacles and crabs. Spring spawning season from February through April offers the best action when they school up heavy. They're notorious bait thieves, so you need sharp hooks and quick reflexes once you feel that nibble. My go-to trick is using small hooks with fresh shrimp or fiddler crabs, getting as close to structure as possible, and setting the hook hard the instant you feel weight.
Paralichthys LethostigmaSouthern flounder are masters of disguise, lying flat on sandy and muddy bottoms throughout Galveston Bay. These ambush predators typically run 15-18 inches and around 5 pounds, though bigger ones over 20 inches show up regularly. They're active year-round but fish best during cooler months when they move into shallower water to feed on shrimp, crabs, and small baitfish. What makes them special is watching them change color to match the bottom - it's wild to see. They make excellent table fare with sweet, white meat that's hard to beat. The key trick is fishing slow with live shrimp or mullet right on the bottom using a Carolina rig, and being patient since they'll often mouth the bait before taking it.
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