Donnie O'Neal

Not sure what to bring before going on a Galveston Fishing Charter with us at SeaPlay? Here’s a list of items that are all good to bring aboard any fishing charter.

• Comfortable loose clothing and a hat are always a good idea, especially during warmer months due to the sun and heat.
• Wear shoes with a solid footing, make sure the shoes you choose will keep you from slipping and keep you grounded when you reel in a big one.
• Sunscreen is not provided and we encourage you to bring your own to reduce the damages of sun exposure.
• If you have a favorite rod, bring it! But don’t worry about bait and tackle, we have you covered and also provide the ice.
• Want to bring a snack? You’re welcome to bring a cooler on board.
• And most importantly, you’ll need to bring a valid Texas Saltwater Fishing License.

Need to know more or want to book a Galveston Fishing Charter? Click over to here or give us a call at (281)-851-6151.

Wahoo fish are covered with little scales and is steel blue above and a paler below. It has a series of blackish-blue vertical-lined bars on their sides. The fish has a large mouth and finely serrate teeth with a long snout.

They can be found offshore, but generally not in schools. They can be found worldwide in tropical and subtropical climates and are called “Ono” in Hawaii, which translates to “good to eat”. They are known for their speed, wahoo can swim up to 60 mph making it a prize catch for fishermen.

Wahoo are also a great catch because of their size. Wahoo can get between 40 and 65 inches in length, the maximum being 98 inches. The largest recorded wahoo catch was 184 pounds. They also experience rapid growth for the first year to two years of life making them a decent size when they’re young. It’s believed that their lifespan can be up to 5 or 6 years. This fish is a ravening predator that feeds on fishes like mackerels, butterfishes, round herrings, flying fish, and more. They compete for the same type of food as migratory tuna.

Book with FishSeaPlay for the best bait, lures, and tips for catching whaoo or for Galveston fishing charter. We consider it a privilege, and not a job, to be able to share our fishing knowledge and participate in your next fishing adventure!

The Dolphinfish goes by a few common names like Mahi Mahi or Dorado. You can commonly find them across the gulf in blue waters near seaweed patches, rips, and floating objects.

This fish is one of the most colorful catches you can find in the Gulf of Mexico. It has blue and green on it’s back with yellow sides and a lighter belly. These bright colors quickly fades when the fish dies after being boated. The extended dorsal fin reaches almost the entire length of the back. This fish is tough to tell apart from its less common relative, the pompano dolphin. The only sure way to do know is to examine the shape of the tooth patch near its tongue. In dolphin it is round; in pompano dolphin it’s square.

Dolphinfish have a fast growth rate that could be tracked on a daily basis. In the Gulf of Mexico, dolphinfish grow at the rate of 5 in p/ month, with a max size of 4-5 ft in length in 2 years. Small dolphinfish average under 3 pounds while larger ones run to 20 pounds with large males growing up to and over 50 pounds! They’re a great catch because of their size and food value.

More females over males are hooked in fishing. It seems that small fish of both sexes, and females of all sizes, spend more time around floating objects and seaweed rips, which makes them easier to locate. Large males spend more time roaming open waters and travel between female-dominated schools of fish. Making female Dolphinfish easier for fishermen to find and therefore, catch.

Mahi Mahi are one of the many catches you can find on a Galveston Sportsfishing Charter, contact us here to book your date today!