Galveston, TX
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Inshore and nearshore fishing on Galveston Bay. Pick a trip below, then fill out the form and we will match you with an available captain within one business day.
October on the water
Six trips worth booking this month
Typical trips and price ranges for the Galveston area. Prices are per boat, not per person. Rates vary by captain; a confirmed quote comes after you request.
Inshore · 4h · Up to 4 anglers
Galveston Bay Redfish
Biting now:Redfish are staging on the bay flats and grass edges before the fall run. Speckled trout often mix in. Light tackle sight-fishing on shallow water.
$300-$375 per boat
Inshore · 8h · Up to 4 anglers
Bay Mixed Bag
Biting now:October is the top month for flounder migrating through the passes, with redfish and speckled trout feeding actively across the bay. Three target species in one trip.
$600-$725 per boat
Inshore · 4h · Up to 4 anglers
Speckled Trout on the Flats
Biting now:Speckled trout stack on grass flats as water temps cool in October. Topwater action in the mornings; soft plastics through midday. Some of the year's best trout fishing.
$325-$400 per boat
Nearshore · 4h · Up to 4 anglers
South Jetty Bull Reds
Biting now:Oversized bull redfish stack at the Galveston South Jetty on their fall spawn migration. Trophy-class fish close to shore. October is the peak window.
$350-$425 per boat
Nearshore · 4h · Up to 6 anglers
Spanish Mackerel and Kings
Biting now:Spanish mackerel and king mackerel run the nearshore rigs and rock structure in October. Fast surface action; a good trip for larger groups and beginners.
$425-$525 per boat
Nearshore / Offshore · 8h · Up to 6 anglers
Kings and State-Water Snapper
Biting now:King mackerel and amberjack on nearshore structure, plus red snapper within Texas state waters (inside 9 nautical miles). Longer run requires a larger vessel; offshore rates apply.
$750-$900 per boat
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Cancellation policy
- Full refund if you cancel 72 or more hours before departure.
- 50% trip credit (not a cash refund) if you cancel within 72 hours.
- Full refund if the captain cancels for any reason, including weather.