Nautilus Charters 

4.9/5 (373 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 715 North Holiday Drive, Galveston, TX 77550, Verenigde Staten

Nautilus Charters 

 
Federally permitted
4.9/5 (373)
 Angler's Choice
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715 North Holiday Drive
Galveston, TX, Verenigde Staten
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Nautilus Charters is a family-friendly guide service that specializes in inshore and offshore fishing off the coast of Galveston, TX. Captain Matthew West is a born and raised Texas native who’s been fishing the Gulf Coast his whole life. He knows where to take his clients to get them hooked up and show them the true meaning of “Everything is bigger down in Texas!”

You’ll be fishing from a 36’ Contender walkaround boat, outfitted with state-of-the-art electronics and fishing amenities. You’ll reach the fishing grounds in no time while being propelled by 3 outboard Yamaha engines, totaling 750 HP. This boat is fast, sleek, and spacious with its own private toilet on board. She accommodates up to 6 guests, including kids of all ages, and everyone can fish at the same time without rubbing elbows.

Capt. Matthew offers seasonal offshore trips and year-round inshore trips. Fishing inside the East, West, and Galveston Bay provide lots of great opportunities for all skill levels. Here, you’ll be able to target Redfish, Black Drum, Spotted Seatrout, Flounder, and Jack Crevalle. Further out into the Gulf, you’ll start to encounter bigger fish. Red Snapper, Gag Grouper, Amberjack, Cobia, and Kingfish are just some of the likely catches you may reel in.

On all trips, you’ll have top-of-the-line Penn and Shimano gear at your disposal. Capt. Mathew will also supply the live bait and artificial lures, depending on the technique you choose. Just remember to purchase your fishing license, pack sun protection, and bring snacks and drinks for the ride.

After your trip, you’ll be able to taste the fresh catch of the day. Capt. Mathew will offer to clean and fillet whatever you caught so you can take it home and enjoy a delicious meal with the family.

Start planning your next fishing trip today and choose Nautilus Charters as your guide. Your next adventure is only one click away, so pack your bags, invite the family, and get ready to catch some big fish down in Galveston!

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Customer reviews

Beoordelingsoverzicht

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 373 reviews
Boot
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (430)

Great trip
Great trip
Great trip
+427

Beoordeling van Vissers

359
12
1
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

98%

Appropriate for children

97%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

99%

Caught fish

93%

Showing 1 - 5 of 373 reviews
Showing: 5 of 373 reviews
Bryan Montes
Bryan Montes
5.0
Verified
Great family experience!
4 Hour – Inshore Jetty Fishing (AM) on July 24, 20254 adults1 child
Matt was a great captain for our first successful family fishing trip. The first day we booked in June, the weather didn’t look too great but we pressed on. Only about 30 minutes into the trip, we started getting poured on. Matt was able to re-book us for later in the summer on another morning trip. For our second try, the weather was great! We left the plan up to him as to what to fish for in the bay so that we could catch as much as possible. We targeted speckled trout and the whole family caught something. He was great with our kids and was teaching us how to be patient and set the hook to get the trout on the line. Highly recommend!
Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Response from Captain
July 29, 2025
Thank you for the great review and choosing to fish with me!
0
Julie Yacoub
Julie Yacoub
5.0
Verified
Outstanding Birthday
5hr shark hunt / Bull reds on July 19, 20252 adults1 child
My son loves to fish. For his birthday, we did a charter. With one high stress adult, a birthday teen and a younger child, we all wanted something different - 1) Mom: To relax on a boat with no work and kids having fun, 2) Younger child - To catch fish herself, and 3) Birthday teen - To catch the biggest fish or shark of his life. All three came true with a monster shark right at the end that was as tall as the guide and around 100 pounds. It's been the most talked about birthday ever. We really appreciate it!
Response from Captain
July 29, 2025
Thank you for choosing Nautilus and the great review!
0
Seth Kieschnick
Seth Kieschnick
5.0
Verified
Good Experience
4 Hour – Inshore Jetty Fishing (AM) on September 6, 20255 adults
Captain Matt was outstanding. The boat & his gear were in excellent condition. We went on a 5 hr shark/bull red trip. Unfortunately the fish weren't biting a lot that day. It was not from a lack of effort from Capt Matt, he worked hard for us. We did get 1 Blacktip Shark in the boat. You could tell he was frustrated with the fish. He even gave a little discount because of it which I appreciated. We would definitely use Capt Matt again. Thanks again Capt Matt
Response from Captain
September 16, 2025
Thank you for choosing Nautilus and the review!
0
Rafael Zavala
Rafael Zavala
5.0
Verified
Kids Loved it
4 Hour – Inshore Jetty Fishing (PM) on July 15, 20254 adults
We took the four hour trip and catch a good amount of fish, some large ones!. Capt. Matthew is very knowledgeable and was great showing a great deal of patience with the teen kids and with us, the parents, teaching all techniques involved in fishing while been attentive at all times, including preparing the catch to go. We will not hesitate to contact Capt Matthew & Nautilus for a future fishing adventure!
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Review media 1
Reported catch:
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Response from Captain
July 16, 2025
Thank you for choosing to fish with me and look forward to in the future! Thank you.
0
Stuart Vardaman
Stuart Vardaman
5.0
Verified
Capt Matt West is Great
4 Hour – Inshore Jetty Fishing (AM) on March 18, 20251 adult2 children
We took a 1/2 day morning trip with Capt Matt. The primary reason was for my two kids to get out on the water and hopefully catch a few fish. Capt Matt was great with my 10 and 7 year old, and helped them understand what to look for when I fish was poking at the bait. The kids missed a couple bites, but we ended up pulling up a very large black drum and a small/juvenile bull shark! The kids were pumped. All in all, a very good trip, and we'll definitely fish with Capt. Matt again.
Review media 0
Review media 1
Reported catch:
Black Drum
Response from Captain
April 23, 2025
Thank you for choosing Nautilus and the great review!
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4 Hour – Inshore Jetty Fishing (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $650 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour – Inshore Jetty Fishing (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
Seasonal trip Mar 10 - Nov 15
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US $650 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5 hr jetty trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $825 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5hr shark hunt / Bull reds
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $950 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Jun 1
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US $2,000 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Trip – Offshore
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8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Aug 10 - Aug 17
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US $2,500 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Customer reviews

Beoordelingsoverzicht

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 373 reviews
Boot
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (430)

Great trip
Great trip
Great trip
+427

Beoordeling van Vissers

359
12
1
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

98%

Appropriate for children

97%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

99%

Caught fish

93%

Showing 1 - 5 of 373 reviews
Showing: 5 of 373 reviews
Bryan Montes
Bryan Montes
5.0
Verified
Great family experience!
4 Hour – Inshore Jetty Fishing (AM) on July 24, 20254 adults1 child
Matt was a great captain for our first successful family fishing trip. The first day we booked in June, the weather didn’t look too great but we pressed on. Only about 30 minutes into the trip, we started getting poured on. Matt was able to re-book us for later in the summer on another morning trip. For our second try, the weather was great! We left the plan up to him as to what to fish for in the bay so that we could catch as much as possible. We targeted speckled trout and the whole family caught something. He was great with our kids and was teaching us how to be patient and set the hook to get the trout on the line. Highly recommend!
Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Response from Captain
July 29, 2025
Thank you for the great review and choosing to fish with me!
0
Julie Yacoub
Julie Yacoub
5.0
Verified
Outstanding Birthday
5hr shark hunt / Bull reds on July 19, 20252 adults1 child
My son loves to fish. For his birthday, we did a charter. With one high stress adult, a birthday teen and a younger child, we all wanted something different - 1) Mom: To relax on a boat with no work and kids having fun, 2) Younger child - To catch fish herself, and 3) Birthday teen - To catch the biggest fish or shark of his life. All three came true with a monster shark right at the end that was as tall as the guide and around 100 pounds. It's been the most talked about birthday ever. We really appreciate it!
Response from Captain
July 29, 2025
Thank you for choosing Nautilus and the great review!
0
Seth Kieschnick
Seth Kieschnick
5.0
Verified
Good Experience
4 Hour – Inshore Jetty Fishing (AM) on September 6, 20255 adults
Captain Matt was outstanding. The boat & his gear were in excellent condition. We went on a 5 hr shark/bull red trip. Unfortunately the fish weren't biting a lot that day. It was not from a lack of effort from Capt Matt, he worked hard for us. We did get 1 Blacktip Shark in the boat. You could tell he was frustrated with the fish. He even gave a little discount because of it which I appreciated. We would definitely use Capt Matt again. Thanks again Capt Matt
Response from Captain
September 16, 2025
Thank you for choosing Nautilus and the review!
0
Rafael Zavala
Rafael Zavala
5.0
Verified
Kids Loved it
4 Hour – Inshore Jetty Fishing (PM) on July 15, 20254 adults
We took the four hour trip and catch a good amount of fish, some large ones!. Capt. Matthew is very knowledgeable and was great showing a great deal of patience with the teen kids and with us, the parents, teaching all techniques involved in fishing while been attentive at all times, including preparing the catch to go. We will not hesitate to contact Capt Matthew & Nautilus for a future fishing adventure!
Review media 0
Review media 1
Reported catch:
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Response from Captain
July 16, 2025
Thank you for choosing to fish with me and look forward to in the future! Thank you.
0
Stuart Vardaman
Stuart Vardaman
5.0
Verified
Capt Matt West is Great
4 Hour – Inshore Jetty Fishing (AM) on March 18, 20251 adult2 children
We took a 1/2 day morning trip with Capt Matt. The primary reason was for my two kids to get out on the water and hopefully catch a few fish. Capt Matt was great with my 10 and 7 year old, and helped them understand what to look for when I fish was poking at the bait. The kids missed a couple bites, but we ended up pulling up a very large black drum and a small/juvenile bull shark! The kids were pumped. All in all, a very good trip, and we'll definitely fish with Capt. Matt again.
Review media 0
Review media 1
Reported catch:
Black Drum
Response from Captain
April 23, 2025
Thank you for choosing Nautilus and the great review!
2

FAQs about Nautilus Charters

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
36 ft
Year built
2007
Boat manufacturer
Contender
Boat type
Walkaround

Engine model
Suzuki 2023s
Powered by
3 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots
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