Galveston Red Snapper Fishing Charters

Galveston Red Snapper Fishing Charters

Best Red Snapper Fishing Charters in Galveston

Galveston: 50 fishing charters available
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(216 reviews)
Galveston
 Instant Confirmation
trips from HK $2,932
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(51 reviews)
Galveston
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trips from HK $6,842
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(103 reviews)
Galveston
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trips from HK $4,684
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(7 reviews)
Galveston
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trips from HK $4,692
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(23 reviews)
Galveston
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trips from HK $4,301
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Galveston
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trips from HK $3,128
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(15 reviews)
Galveston
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trips from HK $3,910
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(17 reviews)
Galveston
trips from HK $5,083

Red Snapper Fishing in Galveston

Red Snapper
  • Size 5 to 20lbs
  • Food Value Excellent
  • Game Qualities Good
  • Habitats Nearshore, Offshore, Reef, Wreck

(Lutjanus campechanus)

Galveston is emerging as the runner up in Gulf Red Snapper fishing hotspots, with large fish available to target during summer in nearshore state waters (up to 10.35 miles out) at depths of around 120ft and more. Federal waters can be fished recreationally in June, but only for a short time frame (about 10 days, depending on the annual regulations).
 
During colder months, Snappers move farther out, at least 20 miles offshore, effectively disabling recreational angling from taking place. However, during this time, a number of catch share programs are available to sportfishers. These are offered by commercial fishermen as alternatives that allow going on trips and catching Red Snapper for free, with the option of purchasing fish from the landings afterwards.

Galveston Red Snapper Fishing Seasons

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Seasonality

Red Snapper fishing in Galveston varies moderately throughout the year. High season is June to August. Low season is January to March and November to December. There is no closed season.
Galveston
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Based on 27,688 reviews by FishingBooker anglers

What anglers said about Red Snapper Fishing in Galveston

Book a private charter. A tad more expensive but way worth the experience. What a blast during the fall season.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Book a private charter. A tad more expensive but way worth the experience. What a blast during the fall season.
Luke  K.
Luke K. Hutto, TX
If you think you might get seasick, take your motion sickness medication at least 30 minutes before boarding. My (adult) son found this out the hard way.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
If you think you might get seasick, take your motion sickness medication at least 30 minutes before boarding. My (adult) son found this out the hard way.
Angie  B.
Angie B.
Ask questions about the charter, such as do you fish or the captian. The charter I was on the crew cast the poles, set the hook and you just realed the fish in. Not what a seasoned fisherman really wants.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Ask questions about the charter, such as do you fish or the captian. The charter I was on the crew cast the poles, set the hook and you just realed the fish in. Not what a seasoned fisherman really wants.
Kevin  B.
Kevin B. Springtown, TX
Wait until the weather gets colder than now but anyways Cap Epi will fight to find those fish ?
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Wait until the weather gets colder than now but anyways Cap Epi will fight to find those fish ?
Ricardo  B.
Ricardo B. Katy, TX
It was record high heat so we are glad we went in the morning for just a few hours. Canโ€™t wait to go again a cooler time of year.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
It was record high heat so we are glad we went in the morning for just a few hours. Canโ€™t wait to go again a cooler time of year.
Ryan  P.
Ryan P.
By all means, book with a friendly, knowledgeable guide like Rene. He does all he can do to get you to where the fish hang out. Local reefs and honey holes are hard to find. Learn the basics from a Pro!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
By all means, book with a friendly, knowledgeable guide like Rene. He does all he can do to get you to where the fish hang out. Local reefs and honey holes are hard to find. Learn the basics from a Pro!
James  F.
James F. Woodway, TX
There we plenty of Balcktip and Atlantic Sharp Nose Sharks to catch this time of year.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
There we plenty of Balcktip and Atlantic Sharp Nose Sharks to catch this time of year.
David  W.
David W. Baird, TX
It is very hot and the seas were choppy but nothing too rough, but overall the trip was great.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
It is very hot and the seas were choppy but nothing too rough, but overall the trip was great.
Joey  Y.
Joey Y. Waskom, TX
Just check fish patterns and weather our trip wasnโ€™t limited due to captainโ€™s ability
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Just check fish patterns and weather our trip wasnโ€™t limited due to captainโ€™s ability
Jon  R.
Jon R. Plano, TX
We all got to catch a fish. They were mostly small and we threw them back so it was for fun more than it was for dinner. Keep that in mind but it was absolutely perfect for my family.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
We all got to catch a fish. They were mostly small and we threw them back so it was for fun more than it was for dinner. Keep that in mind but it was absolutely perfect for my family.
Amy  P.
Amy P. Leander, TX
Go early in the morning in August, Be patient and flexible. Having a great attitude is the best. Enjoy the moment and experience.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Go early in the morning in August, Be patient and flexible. Having a great attitude is the best. Enjoy the moment and experience.
Ruben  M.
Ruben M. Dallas, TX
Perfect if itโ€™s your first time captain was really hands on and helped out teaching and catching!
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Perfect if itโ€™s your first time captain was really hands on and helped out teaching and catching!
Kameron  S.
Kameron S.
Wonderful experience. My family and I had a wonderful time and the captain was great
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Wonderful experience. My family and I had a wonderful time and the captain was great
Ashli  R.
Ashli R. Glenpool, OK
I would say get captain Brad I fish alot and this was one of my funnest trips,not only did we catch fish but he was professional and knowledgeable.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
I would say get captain Brad I fish alot and this was one of my funnest trips,not only did we catch fish but he was professional and knowledgeable.
Anthony  S.
Anthony S. Billings, MT
Really bad fishing for this time of year, too hot and too clear water. Let's hope fall will be great!!!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Really bad fishing for this time of year, too hot and too clear water. Let's hope fall will be great!!!
Jaime  Q.
Jaime Q. Galveston, TX
The entire experience is just amazing. You absolutely have to give it a try!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The entire experience is just amazing. You absolutely have to give it a try!
Deanna  G.
Deanna G. Timpas, CO
If you want to have some fun, hit up Fish N Divers. They put you on the fish.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
If you want to have some fun, hit up Fish N Divers. They put you on the fish.
Ed  B.
Ed B. Cameron, MO
Seems like common sense but make sure you have sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, dont have your phone where it could fall in the water, and listen to the captain ?
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Seems like common sense but make sure you have sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, dont have your phone where it could fall in the water, and listen to the captain ?
Julie  B.
Julie B. Conroe, TX
For first time fishers to see if their legs are sea worthy yes, fishing in Galveston is worth it.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
For first time fishers to see if their legs are sea worthy yes, fishing in Galveston is worth it.
Richard Martin Or Renne Kay Wallace
Richard Martin Or Renne Kay Wallace Rockdale, TX
Do your own research as to what fish are biting in the month you plan on going out.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Do your own research as to what fish are biting in the month you plan on going out.
Eric  L.
Eric L. Houston, TX