Galveston Offshore

4.9/5 (1018 reviews)

Federally permitted

715 North Holiday Drive, Galveston, TX 77550, Verenigde Staten–

Galveston Offshore

Federally permitted

4.9/5 (1018)

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715 North Holiday Drive

Galveston, TX, Verenigde Staten

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Galveston Offshore (which has more than 900 5-star reviews) offers jetty trips, nearshore Shark and Tarpon trips, and the amazing 30 to 60-mile Snapper trips. Operated by Captain Shannon LaBauve this charter is fun and educational, and most of all productive! Captain Shannon has been guiding for over 25 years out of the Galveston Yacht Basin, and catching tournament winning fish!

New for 2023 season for Galveston Offshore's 31 ft Oceanmaster are as follows: New Mesa Grey Paint from Sea Foam Green, New 2023 Twin 300 HP Suzuki Outboards, New Dual Seastar Ram Steering, New Rocker Switches and Panel, New Garmin 1243 XSV GPS Chart Plotter, New Garmin GXM-54 XM radio antenna, New Fusion MS-RA210 XM radio, New VHF radio, New T-Top cover, New seat cushions, New Minn Kota 87 inch trolling motor anchor, and New G Line single 36-volt lithium trolling motor battery. Onboard, there is also all the safety equipment you might need, including a state-of-the-art EPIRB system and a life raft for 8 people.

The fish in Galveston are big and bountiful. You can fish the jetty for Redfish, Trout, Flounder, Black Drum, and Sharks. Or you can go after the all-around favorite Red Snapper, which Captain Shannon kindly gives a 101 on in one of his videos.Then, there are Ling and King Mackerel on the offshore trips that take you out some 25 to 40 miles offshore. Alternatively, you can run even further as far as 60 miles and target Mahi Mahi, Grouper, Wahoo, and Amberjack.

Galveston Offshore will provide Shimano reels, heavy tackle rods, and live bait. All you really have to think is a Texas fishing license with a saltwater stamp. No Fuel Surcharge.

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Beoordelingsoverzicht

4.9/5

out of 5 stars from 1018 reviews

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Boot

4.9/5

Crew

4.9/5

Experience

4.9/5

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

97%

Appropriate for children

95%

Friendly captain

99%

Satisfied with the boat

99%

Recommend this charter

98%

Caught fish

91%

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Rick Norton

5.0

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Morning trip with Captain Shannon

4 Hour Trip – Jetty Fishing (AM) on August 21, 2025 • 1 adult

Went on a morning fishing trip with Captain Shannon. He was verry accommodating with me on letting me start a little later than normal. Caught my limit on trout and tried for some reds but no luck. For me it's about being on the water weather we catch fish or not. I just love to be on the water. If you are ever in the Galveston area hit up Captain Shannon from Galveston offshore charters. Lots of experience and knowledge and an overall joy to fish with. Thanks Captain Shannon for a wonderful fishing trip today. I will definitely be booking a future fishing trip with you. Thanks again sir.

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August 22, 2025

Thanks Rick

Charlie Emmett

5.0

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Exper Guide, Incredible Fishing

4 Hour Trip – Jetty Fishing (PM) on August 8, 2025 • 2 adults

Captain Shannon is an outstanding guide with deep knowledge of fishing. He put us on trout right away, and we quickly reached our limit. We also came close to limiting out on red drum, making for an action-packed trip. He’s happy to share his expertise, explaining how he locates the fish and why he makes certain decisions on the water. I was especially impressed with his sportsmanship—he released a fish that was technically legal to keep but not worth filleting, showing a true commitment to responsible stewardship of our resources.

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Response from Captain

August 10, 2025

Thanks Charlie

Rachel Self

5.0

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10 sheephead n Drums on a cloudy day

4 Hour Trip – Jetty Fishing (PM) on March 19, 2025 • 2 adults

My husband n I booked a pm 4 hr trip with Shannon. We like to fish n we’re a little uncertain about the weather n rain chances on our day we booked. As our trip began we were greeted with a friendly n curious upbeat captain , we soon began to call friend for our afternoons on of fishing. Shannon took us to several different spots to try our fishing skills out and because of the rain and wind and Current we had to move our boat to a more successful spot which we were very happy with and had a blast. His boat is large and clean and well kept. He is polite, encouraging, and well skilled I would recommend hiring Shannon if you were looking for someone who is skilled polite and can put you on the fish you wanna catch! PS he is Kid friendly!!❤️

Response from Captain

March 20, 2025

Thanks Rachel

Carlos Trevino

5.0

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Awesome first time fishing trip!!!

4 Hour Trip – Jetty Fishing (AM) on June 26, 2025 • 4 adults • 1 child

Captain Shannon was great!!! Instructed and educated us on what we needed to know for a great fishing trip!!! Took us to different fishing points, making sure we did catch and making sure we had a great time!!!!! Very experienced Captain!!! I made a great discussion contacting and choosing Captain Shannon!!!! Thank you very much Sir!!! Enjoyed it and made great memories!! Thank you again!!!!

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June 26, 2025

Thanks Carlos

Tony Abbas

5.0

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Captain Shannon is GRRREEEeeeeaattttt!!!

4 Hour Trip – Jetty Fishing (PM) on November 19, 2025 • 4 adults

You want someone that loves what he does and that's where Captain Shannon comes in! It was my first time fishing and he made personable and gave us an amazing experience. We are coming back and HIGHLY recommend him!

Response from Captain

November 20, 2025

Thanks Tony. I enjoyed the trip also

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4 Hour Trip – Jetty Fishing (AM)

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4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM

Seasonal trip Jan 1 - Dec 31

US $495