Galveston Redfish Fishing Charters

Galveston Redfish Fishing Charters

Best Redfish Fishing Charters in Galveston

Galveston: 174 fishing charters available
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(741 reviews)
Galveston
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trips from HK $4,262
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(334 reviews)
Galveston
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trips from HK $3,871
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(407 reviews)
Galveston
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trips from HK $4,692
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(286 reviews)
Galveston
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trips from HK $3,730
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(175 reviews)
Galveston
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trips from HK $3,910
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(45 reviews)
Galveston
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trips from HK $4,301
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(23 reviews)
Galveston
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trips from HK $3,714
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(71 reviews)
Galveston
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trips from HK $4,301

Redfish Fishing in Galveston

Redfish
  • Size 3 to 12lbs
  • Food Value Good
  • Game Qualities Good
  • Habitats Inshore, Nearshore, Flats, Backcountry

(Sciaenops ocellatus)

Red Drum, globally known as Redfish, are among Texas's most sought-after fish species. These inshore beasts are famous for their specific looks, fighting abilities, and delicious meat. It comes as no surprise that they're on everyone's radar. Naturally, Galveston fishing charters have mastered the art of pursuing Redfish and they'll make sure you feel what Red Drum fishing in Galveston is all about.

Galveston’s inshore waters are abundant in Redfish throughout the entire year. This means that there isn't a closed season. Some time frames, however, are more prolific than others. September, for example, is considered to be the best month to go after Reds. But you certainly won't end up empty-handed if you hit Galveston any day between late summer and early fall.

Redfish inhabit Galveston's flats, bayous, and estuaries and prefer shallow waters with depths up to 4 feet. You'll spot them meandering muddy and grassy seafloors as well as swimming near different structures and jetties. Their favorite food are live shrimps, but Redfish will gulp just about anything you throw at them. Be it live bait, dead bait, or artificials, Reds will bite.

The same goes for angling approaches. Redfish are susceptible to a variety of fishing methods. Fly fishing, surf angling, sight or blind casting, wading – you can give all of these a try and the chances are that a Red will grace the end of your line. Sight casting, however, is particularly popular in Galveston.
 

 

Galveston Redfish Fishing Seasons

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Seasonality

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

What anglers said about Redfish 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

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