Galveston jetty fishing charters, minutes from the dock.
The most consistent fishery on the calendar and the easiest day to say yes to. Speckled trout, redfish, bull redfish, and sharks inside the Galveston jetties. Year-round, weather permitting, from $495 all-in.
Replies within the hour. The captain answers his own phone.
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USCG-licensed
Capt. Shannon since 1995
Six anglers max
Private charter, one boat
All-in pricing
Fuel, tackle, cleaning included
The Fishery
Short run, fast bites, calm water.
The jetties are the rock walls that guard the entrance to Galveston Bay, and they hold fish every month of the year.
Departure is from Slip C7 at the Galveston Yacht Basin and the fishing starts within minutes. No two-hour run, no fuel burned getting there, no long stretch of open water for anyone who is unsure about their stomach. That combination is why this is the trip the captain recommends for first-timers, for kids, and for groups who want lines in the water fast.
Target species rotate through the year: speckled trout, redfish, bull redfish, sharks, and kingfish and ling when they push in close. The bite moves with the tide, which is why the captain picks the departure around the water rather than the clock when he can.
Trips run morning at first light or afternoon at 1 PM. The afternoon departure suits travelers who drove in that morning and anglers who would rather fish the evening bite than set an alarm.
Who It Suits
The right first trip.
Families
Children 3 and up.
Kid-sized life jackets are aboard and the water inside the jetties is the calmest the boat fishes. The captain has thirty years of experience getting a first fish onto a small rod.
Calmest water on the calendar
First-timers
No experience needed.
Rods, reels, bait, and rigging are handled. If you have never held a saltwater rod, the captain will show you how, and there is nobody else on the boat watching.
Private charter, 6 max
Short notice
Year-round availability.
The jetty runs every day of the year, weather permitting, which makes it the trip most likely to have a date open when you call this week.
From $495 all-in
Book It
Four jetty trips.
The four-hour trips are priced for two anglers with additional anglers at $50 each. The five-hour extended trips are priced flat for up to six.
4 hoursYear-roundMorning
Jetty Fishing, half-day morning
Speckled trout, redfish, bull redfish, sharks, kingfish, ling. First light departure, back at the dock by midday. 2 anglers base, $50 each additional.
$495
All-in
4 hoursYear-roundAfternoon (1 PM)
Jetty Fishing, half-day afternoon
Same fishery on the afternoon departure. Good fit if you arrived in Galveston that morning or prefer the evening bite. 2 anglers base, $50 each additional.
$495
All-in
5 hoursMay 15 to Nov 15MorningUp to 6
Jetty Fishing, extended morning
An extra hour and room for six. More shots at the bite and time to make a longer move if the morning starts slow.
$800
All-in
5 hoursMay 15 to Nov 15Afternoon (1 PM)Up to 6
Jetty Fishing, extended afternoon
The afternoon version of the extended trip. Often the better window late in the season as the bite shifts later in the day.
$800
All-in
On The Dock
Jetty days.
Bull redfish, inside the rocks.
Speckled trout, family trip.
Clear water at the jetty.
Frequently Asked
Jetty questions.
What does the $495 trip include?
Four hours of fishing for two anglers with rods, Shimano reels, tackle, bait, fuel, ice and cooler space, and catch cleaning at the dock. Additional anglers are $50 each. There is no fuel surcharge.
Is the jetty trip good for young kids?
It is the best trip on the calendar for them. Children 3 and up are welcome, kid-sized life jackets are aboard, and the water inside the jetties is far calmer than anything offshore.
Can we fish the jetty in winter?
Yes. The four-hour jetty trips run year-round, weather permitting. The five-hour extended trips run May 15 through November 15.
How many people fit on the boat?
Six anglers maximum. The four-hour trips are priced for two with $50 per additional angler; the five-hour extended trips are a flat $800 for up to six.
Do we need fishing licenses?
Everyone over 17 needs a current Texas saltwater fishing license. Buy one online at tpwd.texas.gov before the trip. The captain cannot sell licenses on the boat.
More Trips
Other ways to fish Galveston.
Same boat, same captain, different water. Every trip below runs off the same dock at Slip C7.
