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Get the Net Guide Services - Crystal Beach / Bolivar Peninsula
Get the Net Guide Services - Crystal Beach / Bolivar Peninsula
Star5(99)

locationBolivar Peninsula, Bolivar Peninsula, TX, United States

26 Yrs experience Master Guide Good with kids Technical Fishing Live Bait Good with New Anglers Nature / Wildlife Views Good with Families Saltwater Fishing Drift Fishing
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Customers rave about Jeff's fish-finding expertise and exceptional patience with families

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Tejas Salt Fishing Adventures
Tejas Salt Fishing Adventures
Star5(33)

locationGalveston, TX

29 Yrs experience Master Guide Good with kids Technical Fishing Good with New Anglers Good with Families Saltwater Fishing Drift Fishing
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Guests love Steve's local knowledge and ability to put them on fish at every spot

(33)
people1-3 Guests
clockIcon4-5 Hours

6 Trips

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Spots to Dots Guide Service LLC
Spots to Dots Guide Service LLC
Star5(31)

locationGalveston Bay

6 Yrs experience Good with kids Good with New Anglers Good with Families Saltwater Fishing Drift Fishing
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Praised for consistent catches, local expertise, and exceptional patience with families

(31)
people1-4 Guests
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Lake Conroe Fishing Guide
Lake Conroe Fishing Guide
Star5(26)

locationConroe, TX, United States

52 Yrs experience Master Guide Good with kids Live Bait Good with New Anglers Good with Large Groups Good with Families Bass Fishing Freshwater Fishing
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Guests caught more fish than ever before thanks to Ray's local knowledge and top equipment

(26)
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2 Trips

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Fish Head Water Sports
Fish Head Water Sports
Star5(24)

locationLake Conroe

42 Yrs experience Master Guide Good with kids Good with New Anglers Good with Large Groups Good with Families Saltwater Fishing
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Praised for consistent catfish catches, local expertise, and exceptional service with all skill levels

(18)
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clockIcon4-8 Hours

3 Trips

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Texas Coast Fishing Charters
Texas Coast Fishing Charters
Star5(20)

locationTexas

10 Yrs experience Master Guide Good with kids Live Bait Good with New Anglers Good with Large Groups Good with Families I Tie My Own Flies
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Customers praise Cody's expertise putting them on fish and teaching young anglers

(6)
people1-6 Guests
clockIcon4-10 Hours

10 Trips

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Fish Hard Guide Service
Fish Hard Guide Service
Star5(20)

locationTexas

21 Yrs experience Good with kids Good with New Anglers Bass Fishing Freshwater Fishing
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Customers praise Matt's local knowledge and consistent fish-finding ability on Lake Conroe

(14)
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clockIcon6 Hours

4 Trips

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Reel Bolivar Fishing Guide Services
Reel Bolivar Fishing Guide Services
Star5(16)

locationGalveston

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Customers rave about Mark's fish-finding expertise and patient teaching style

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Gulf Coast Yaker’s Land Based Shark Fishing
Gulf Coast Yaker’s Land Based Shark Fishing
Star5(15)

locationGalveston, TX

6 Yrs experience Master Guide Good with kids Live Bait Good with New Anglers Nature / Wildlife Views Good with Large Groups Good with Families Saltwater Fishing Bass Fishing Freshwater Fishing
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Customers rave about catching 7-foot sharks and Steven's wonderful teaching with kids

(15)
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7 Trips

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Knot Working Fishing Charters
Knot Working Fishing Charters
Star5(12)

locationGalveston

10 Yrs experience Good with kids Technical Fishing Live Bait Good with New Anglers Nature / Wildlife Views Good with Large Groups Good with Families Saltwater Fishing Drift Fishing
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Praised for exceptional local knowledge, constant fish-finding, and great with kids

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Fish On Charters
Fish On Charters
Star5(11)

locationGalveston

28 Yrs experience Master Guide Good with kids Live Bait Good with New Anglers Nature / Wildlife Views Good with Large Groups Good with Families Saltwater Fishing Deep Sea Fishing
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Customers rave about Rick's expert guidance and consistent catches of reds, drum, and sharks

(11)
people5-6 Guests
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10 Trips

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Captain Shannon’s Charters
Captain Shannon’s Charters
Star5(11)

locationMatagorda

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Customers love Captain Zack's fish-finding expertise and ability to deliver great catches in any weather

(11)
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Complete Guide to Galveston Fishing

Discover everything you need to know about fishing in Galveston - from top species and techniques to the best times to visit.

Top Species

Learn about the most sought-after fish species in Galveston waters

Alligator Gar

Size

100 - 160 lbs

Length

48" - 120"

Habitat:
InlandNearshore

American Yellow Perch

Size

1 - 4 lbs

Length

1" - 10"

Habitat:
RiverLakeBackcountry

Atlantic Mackerel

Size

1 - 3 lbs

Length

14" - 24"

Habitat:
NearshoreOffshore

Atlantic Sharpnose Shark

Size

7 - 9 lbs

Length

39" - 48"

Habitat:
ShallowWarm Water

Bigmouth Buffalo

Size

30 - 65 lbs

Length

24" - 48"

Habitat:
LakeRiverBackwater

Black Drum

Size

15 - 90 lbs

Habitat:
Brackish WatersOnshore

Black Grouper

Size

5 - 20 lbs

Length

39" - 52"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

Black Marlin

Size

300 - 1560 lbs

Length

120" - 183"

Habitat:
OffshoreWarm Water

Blackfin Tuna

Size

2 - 20 lbs

Length

7" - 43"

Habitat:
Offshore

Blacktip Shark

Size

100 - 150 lbs

Length

60" - 108"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreContinental ShelvesInsular Shelves

Blue Catfish

Size

20 - 81 lbs

Length

25" - 46"

Habitat:
RiverLakeFlatsBackcountry

Bluegill

Size

1 - 2 lbs

Length

6" - 16"

Habitat:
LakePondRiver

Bonnethead Shark

Size

13 - 28 lbs

Length

24" - 59"

Habitat:
Offshore

Buffalo Sculpin

Size

1 - 2 lbs

Length

10" - 15"

Habitat:
InshoreRocky BottomReef

Bull Shark

Size

200 - 500 lbs

Length

84" - 142"

Habitat:
WarmShallow NearshoreRiver

Bull Trout

Size

15 - 32 lbs

Length

24" - 41"

Habitat:
Cold Water RiverStreamPool

Bullet Tuna

Size

2 - 4 lbs

Length

8" - 20"

Habitat:
circumtropical

Channel Catfish

Size

2 - 4 lbs

Length

15" - 25"

Habitat:
RiversTidal MouthsBendsWrecks

Cobia

Size

10 - 80 lbs

Length

24" - 79"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

Common Carp

Size

5 - 100 lbs

Length

16" - 47"

Habitat:
RiverLakeBackcountry

Crappie

Size

0 - 5 lbs

Length

4" - 19"

Habitat:
RiverLake

Crevalle Jack

Size

15 - 60 lbs

Length

15" - 49"

Habitat:
RiverOnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefFlats BackcountryWreck

Flathead Catfish

Size

4 - 60 lbs

Length

12" - 61"

Habitat:
RiverLakeFlatsBackcountry

Florida Pompano

Size

4 - 8 lbs

Length

12" - 25"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshore

Grass Carp

Size

40 - 97 lbs

Length

16" - 59"

Habitat:
LakeRiverBackcountry

Great Barracuda

Size

5 - 103 lbs

Length

24" - 79"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreReefWreck

Greater Amberjack

Size

40 - 200 lbs

Length

60" - 75"

Habitat:
OffshoreReefsWrecks

Grey Tilefish

Size

5 - 23 lbs

Length

25" - 35"

Habitat:
OffshoreDeepwaterContinental ShelfContinental Slopes

King Mackerel

Size

10 - 20 lbs

Length

19" - 72"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

Ladyfish

Size

1 - 3 lbs

Length

12" - 39"

Habitat:
OnshoreBay

Lake Trout

Size

5 - 15 lbs

Length

25" - 59"

Habitat:
Lake

Largemouth Bass

Size

2 - 22 lbs

Length

15" - 32"

Habitat:
LakePondRivers

Lemon Shark

Size

150 - 220 lbs

Length

96" - 134"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreReefBay

Lingcod

Size

25 - 85 lbs

Length

20" - 60"

Habitat:
Onshore

Little Tunny

Size

5 - 15 lbs

Length

24" - 48"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreOffshore

Mahi Mahi or Common Dolphinfish

Size

15 - 30 lbs

Length

40" - 83"

Habitat:
Offshore

Mahogany Snapper

Size

1 - 3 lbs

Length

15" - 19"

Habitat:
NearshoreOffshoreCoral Reefs

Mozambique Tilapia

Size

1 - 6 lbs

Length

12" - 15"

Habitat:
LakeRiverBackcountrySwampsCanalsDrainagesEstuaries

Northern Kingfish

Size

1 - 3 lbs

Length

10" - 18"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

Pacific Crevalle Jack

Size

10 - 43 lbs

Length

12" - 40"

Habitat:
Offshore

Pacific Pompano

Size

1 - 3 lbs

Length

6" - 14"

Habitat:
NearshorePiersJetties

Pompano Dolphinfish

Size

4 - 77 lbs

Length

20" - 50"

Habitat:
OffshoreOpen Ocean

Red Grouper

Size

12 - 25 lbs

Length

17" - 35"

Habitat:
NearshoreOffshoreReefWreckOcean Floor

Red Snapper

Size

5 - 20 lbs

Length

19" - 39"

Habitat:
NearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

Redfish

Size

10 - 45 lbs

Length

30" - 61"

Habitat:
OnshoreFlatsBackcountryNearshore

Sandbar Shark

Size

143 - 260 lbs

Length

20" - 71"

Habitat:
Continental ShelvesOceanic Banks

Scalloped Hammerhead

Size

60 - 64 lbs

Length

59" - 169"

Habitat:
InshoreOffshore

Sea Bass

Size

2 - 9 lbs

Length

10" - 26"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

Sea Trout

Size

1 - 6 lbs

Length

20" - 55"

Habitat:
InshoreNearshoreCovered River

Shad

Size

2 - 5 lbs

Length

6" - 25"

Habitat:
LakeRiver

Sheepshead

Size

1 - 8 lbs

Length

14" - 20"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

Shortfin Mako Shark

Size

150 - 300 lbs

Length

72" - 150"

Habitat:
Offshore

Skipjack Shad

Size

2 - 4 lbs

Length

12" - 18"

Habitat:
RiversDamsWing Dikes

Smallmouth Bass

Size

1 - 4 lbs

Length

12" - 27"

Habitat:
LakeRiver

Smallmouth Buffalo

Size

20 - 50 lbs

Length

16" - 44"

Habitat:
LakeRiverTributaries

Smooth Hammerhead

Size

185 - 880 lbs

Length

96" - 197"

Habitat:
InshoreOffshore

Snook

Size

12 - 29 lbs

Length

16" - 50"

Habitat:
InshoreFlatsBackcountry

Southern Flounder

Size

1 - 4 lbs

Length

12" - 33"

Habitat:
OnshoreInshoreChannelsRivers

Southern Kingcroaker

Size

1 - 3 lbs

Length

12" - 20"

Habitat:
OnshoreRivermouth

Southern Stingray

Size

50 - 200 lbs

Length

60" - 79"

Habitat:
Ocean BeachesOffshoreNearshoreBaysEstuaries

Spanish Mackerel

Size

8 - 120 lbs

Length

20" - 72"

Habitat:
offshoreonshorenearshore

Spinner Shark

Size

60 - 120 lbs

Length

72" - 118"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreShallows

Spotted Gar

Size

4 - 6 lbs

Length

15" - 59"

Habitat:
CreeksRiversLakesBrackish Water

Spotted Weakfish

Size

3 - 17 lbs

Length

12" - 39"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreCoastal River

Starry Flounder

Size

1 - 3 lbs

Length

12" - 36"

Habitat:
BaysLagoonsRiversHarbors

Steelhead Trout

Size

2 - 35 lbs

Length

12" - 46"

Habitat:
Coastalrivers

Striped Bass

Size

10 - 81 lbs

Length

20" - 55"

Habitat:
RiverLakeOnshoreNear shore

Summer Flounder

Size

1 - 5 lbs

Length

15" - 37"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreOffshore

Swordfish

Size

100 - 400 lbs

Length

48" - 179"

Habitat:
OffshoreDeepwater

Tarpon

Size

25 - 63 lbs

Length

48" - 96"

Habitat:
InshoreFlatsBackcountry

Thresher Shark

Size

500 - 1120 lbs

Length

120" - 240"

Habitat:
NearshoreContinental ShelfInshoreOffshore

Tiger Shark

Size

850 - 3000 lbs

Length

120" - 295"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreOffshoreReefWreck

Tripletail

Size

2 - 20 lbs

Length

18" - 36"

Habitat:
OnshoreNearshoreInshoreEstuariesBays

Wahoo Fish

Size

15 - 184 lbs

Length

8" - 100"

Habitat:
NearshoreOffshoreReef

White Bass

Size

1 - 5 lbs

Length

10" - 18"

Habitat:
LakeRiver

White Marlin

Size

45 - 65 lbs

Length

50" - 118"

Habitat:
Offshore

Winter Flounder

Size

3 - 8 lbs

Length

9" - 25"

Habitat:
Continental ShelvesEstuaries

Yellow Bass

Size

1 - 1 lbs

Length

12" - 18"

Habitat:
LakeRiver

Yellowfin Tuna

Size

40 - 150 lbs

Length

27" - 94"

Habitat:
Offshore

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Fishing in Galveston, Texas offers diverse opportunities across Galveston Bay waters and the Gulf of Mexico, with both inshore bay trips and deep sea offshore adventures. Anglers target redfish, bull reds, black drum, trout, flounder, sheepshead, sharks, red snapper, amberjack, mahi-mahi, kingfish, and catfish throughout these productive waters. Jetty fishing and sunken ship locations provide additional hotspots for landing trophy-sized catches. The fishing experience stands out for its family-friendly atmosphere, with guides demonstrating remarkable patience teaching children proper techniques from casting to filleting. Professional crews adapt quickly to challenging weather conditions, moving between multiple productive spots to maximize success rates and ensure consistent action throughout trips.

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Johnathan R

October 26, 2025

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Only Chance Charters
Only Chance Charters
Star5(1)

locationGalveston

5 Yrs experience Good with kids Good with New Anglers Nature / Wildlife Views Good with Large Groups Good with Families Saltwater Fishing Deep Sea Fishing Drift Fishing
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Tristen McMillan

September 22, 2025

Guests
1 Guest
If you're looking for an unforgettable inshore fishing experience, look no further than Get The Net! Captain Jeff is an absolute pro—his dedication, expertise, and passion for fishing truly sets him apart. He uses top-of-the-line equipment, from the boat's hull design and motor to premium tackle, ensuring you're equipped for success. His knowledge of the waters and the time he puts into research and preparation mean you're in the best possible hands. Beyond that, Captain Jeff is simply a great person to be on the water with—personable, professional, and genuinely invested in making your trip a success. I can’t recommend him highly enough and I’m already looking forward to my next outing!
Get the Net Guide Services - Crystal Beach / Bolivar Peninsula
Get the Net Guide Services - Crystal Beach / Bolivar Peninsula
Star5(99)

locationBolivar Peninsula, Bolivar Peninsula, TX, United States

26 Yrs experience Master Guide Good with kids Technical Fishing Live Bait Good with New Anglers Nature / Wildlife Views Good with Families Saltwater Fishing Drift Fishing
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Customers rave about Jeff's fish-finding expertise and exceptional patience with families

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Lonnie Bramhall

July 23, 2025

Guests
1 Guest
Captain Troy was great. Due to weather he was able to move our trip a day later. He also did a great job putting us on fish. We should have done better getting them in the boat. This trip was my grandson’s first trip and Troy made it a trip to remember.
Capt. Doc's Fishing Charters
Capt. Doc's Fishing Charters
Star4.98(50)

locationPort Bolivar, Texas

26 Yrs experience Live Bait Good with New Anglers Saltwater Fishing
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Customers praise Troy's fish-finding expertise and exceptional service with kids

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Preston T

June 28, 2025

Guests
1 Guest
Captain Jim and Eloy made our trip outstanding. My 9-year-old was set up to catch fish right away, and the adults were taken care of just the same. They brought us to a few different spots to give us the best chance at variety, with trout being the highlight of the day. Their energy matched ours every time a fish came over the rail. I’ll definitely be back. If you’re bringing kids, I can’t recommend Captain Jim enough.
Rock N Roll Charters
Rock N Roll Charters
Star5(8)

locationGalveston

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Guests love Captain Jim's fish-finding skills and crew's dedication to success

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Keith B

April 9, 2025

Guests
1 Guest
Capt. Mark is awesome. Great guy, happy to show kids (as well as fairly inexperienced adults) the ropes. He is safety-oriented, very knowledgeable, and most importantly, respects the wildlife and their habitat. We all had a great time and the experience was well worth what it cost and then some. THANK YOU!!
Reel Bolivar Fishing Guide Services
Reel Bolivar Fishing Guide Services
Star5(16)

locationGalveston

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Customers rave about Mark's fish-finding expertise and patient teaching style

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