2 Person Inshore Fishing Charter in Galveston Bay
Captain Justen knows Galveston Bay like the back of his hand, and he's ready to put you on fish. This intimate 2-person charter gives you the personal attention you need to make the most of your day on the water, whether you're throwing your first cast or you've been fishing these waters for years. With morning and afternoon departure times, you can pick what works best for your schedule and get after redfish, speckled trout, and whatever else is biting.
What to Expect on the Water
You'll meet Captain Justen bright and early at 6 AM for the 7 AM departure, or show up at noon for the 1 PM trip. He'll have everything rigged and ready to go – rods, reels, bait, tackle, the works. All you need is your valid Texas fishing license and you're set. The boat's got shade to keep you comfortable during those hot Texas afternoons, and Justen runs a tight ship that gets you to the fish fast. He's not messing around when it comes to finding productive water, and he'll put the trolling motor down in spots where other guides wish they could fish. This isn't a big party boat deal – it's just you, your fishing partner, and a captain who's dedicated to putting fish in the boat. Expect to move around the bay hitting different structures and flats depending on tides, weather, and what's feeding.
Techniques and Tackle Setup
Captain Justen runs a variety of techniques depending on what the fish are doing. You'll likely be throwing live bait on Carolina rigs when targeting redfish around oyster reefs and grass flats. For speckled trout, he'll set you up with soft plastics on jig heads, working them through deeper cuts and drop-offs. When the black drum are schooled up, you'll be bottom fishing with cut bait near structure. The captain provides all gear, but he's also happy to let you bring your own setup if you've got favorites. He'll adjust tactics throughout the day based on what's working – if the fish want topwater plugs at first light, that's what you'll throw. If they're holding tight to structure in the afternoon heat, you'll be pitching jigs and working them slow. The key is staying flexible and letting the fish tell you what they want.
Customer Stories
"this was our first experience with a guide in galveston bay. Justen and the boat was shady in the water and ready when we arrived a 6am for our 7 hour trip. He went full throttle to get us to the first spot before we could even see. We caught several of the fish we were targeting including sheepshead, black drum, and red drum. We caught a few of the trash fish; Justen provided pointers to help avoid the trash fish. we had a lot of fish that just weren't long enough to keep. In the end, we had a lot of fun; joking around with Justen, we had a good amount of meat to bring home, and a special memory of my wife successfully setting the hook and applied correct technique to reel in a whopper... a 6 ft stick. Thank you, Justen. we had a great time." - Curtis
"This was my Dad's and my first time saltwater fishing. Justen was patient with my 87yr old father and taught us all the tricks. We caught a variety of fish. So exciting!! Justen made the trip a memory that will not soon be forgotten!!" - Mary
"I had an awesome tour with Capt. Justin. I learned so much from fishing with him. He shared some great tips and tricks and we got done really hot spots. We limited out on reds and speckled trout and almost got our limit on black drum. It felt more like was hanging out with a friend or else fishing buddy. Capt. Justen knew where to find the fish and we were able hook up on a great day's catch. If you want a great fishing tour, Capt. Justen will not disappoint. Highly recommended...." - Jose
Species You'll Want to Hook
Redfish are the bread and butter of Galveston Bay, and for good reason. These copper-colored bruisers average 20-30 inches and put up a serious fight once they feel the hook. They love shallow water around oyster reefs and grass beds, especially during moving tides. Reds feed year-round in the bay, but fall months offer some of the best action when they school up in big numbers. What makes them special is their aggressive strike and bulldog fight – they'll make multiple runs and test your drag system. The slot limit keeps things interesting, and a keeper red makes for outstanding table fare.
Speckled trout, or "specks" as locals call them, are the finicky cousins that require a bit more finesse. These silver beauties with distinctive black spots prefer deeper water near shell beds and drop-offs. They're most active during cooler months from October through March, though you can catch them year-round if you know where to look. Specks have a soft mouth, so you need to keep steady pressure without horsing them. They're incredibly good eating and provide consistent action when you dial in the right presentation. A good speck bite can keep your rod bent all morning.
Black drum are the heavyweights of the bay, often weighing 10-40 pounds and providing arm-burning fights. These bottom dwellers love structure like old pilings, reefs, and channel edges where they root around for crabs and shellfish. Spring months bring the best drum fishing when they move shallow to spawn. They're not pretty fish, but they're powerful and surprisingly good eating when prepared right. The fight is all about endurance – they don't jump or make flashy runs, but they use their body weight and strength to wear you down.
Summer flounder, also called fluke,
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Private Trip
Inshore Fishing
Galveston Bay, Texas Gulf Coast, TX, United States
2-person inshore charter targeting redfish and speckled trout
