What better way to end summer than fishing on a charter in beautiful Galveston, Texas? Getting out on the boat and going fishing is a great way to getaway whether you’re a local or a visitor. When you book your charter here are four things you should keep in mind:
1. Location
Before you go fishing you need a destination like Galveston, Texas. Galveston is a huge fishing hub surrounded by gulf waters where there’s plenty of fish to catch and great temperatures to enjoy your time on the boat.
2. Type of Fishing
It’s important to also think about what type of fishing you want to do. Inshore? Offshore? Deep sea? Night fishing? We have all of these options available. Not sure which one is right for you? Read more about our types of fishing here.
3. Group Size
Are you going with a small or large group of people? Our ship can hold parties up to six people. This may also be determined by the type of fishing your group decides on.
4. Trip Duration
How long do you want to spend on the water? We offer several trip durations including 4 and 6-hour packages. To learn more about our fishing packages read here.
Ready to get out on the water today? Book your charter and fill out a contact form here.
Lot’s of Galveston DeepSea charters these day’s.Snapper and Kingfish being the norm. Tight lines…
The offshore waters of Galveston have producing good numbers of kingfish and red snapper.
Appearance:
They are known for their distinct red color. The majority of their body is pinkish red with a bit of white below. Snapper have a long triangular snout and a sharply pointed anal fin. They have no dark lateral spot and a red eye.
Habitat:
Juvenile red snapper live over sandy or mud bottoms. They stay relatively close to the bottom and inhabit rocky ledges, ridges, and artificial reefs.
Behavior:
Red snapper feed on crustaceans and fish. Red snapper begin to reproduce at two years old, spawning from May to October.
Additional Information
When you’re fishing, remember snappers will take soft-bodied jigs, bucktails and spoons. Adult red snapper may live more than 20 years and attain 35 pounds or more making them a sought-after game fish.
Get out on the water this season and go snapper fishing with us here at FishSeaPlay! Contact us here to learn more information or to book a trip today!
Got offshore yesterday to be greeted by calm sea’s and a beautiful day. Fishing was tough but managed to grind out some nice kingfish.
Another good day of fishing at the Galveston jetties.Caught a limit of solid sheepshead.While these aren’t the most glamorous fish they give a good tug on your line and they are delicious table fare. Galveston Fishing tight to the rocks under a popping cork is the ticket for these tasty Galveston fish!Tight Lines…..
Before you go Galveston fishing, it’s good to know a thing or two about your expected catch.
Appearance:
Their colors vary from a dark iridescent to a bluish-green with silver on their sides. The body is streamlined with a tapered head.
Young mackerel often have yellow colored spots, similar to one’s found on the Spanish mackerel. Two dorsal fins can wrap back into a channel to enhance speed, small pectoral fins on each side following the head; pelvic fins under the pectorals and a row of small finlets reach from the dorsal and anal fins to the tailpiece.
Habitat:
King Mackerel can be located both nearshore and offshore. They can be found near piers and deep out at sea.
Behavior:
King Mackerel are schooling fish that migrates from waters in South Florida during winter and north in spring. They spawn offshore in mid-summer. The Gulf’s mackerel population is considered to be separate from the Atlantic population. The different populations are believed to mix in the winter months from east central Florida southward past Key West.
Fishing Tips and Facts:
Mackerels originally belong to the tuna family and are a Western Atlantic species. Although the Kings don’t have the bearing of tuna, they are unmatched in their speed and dexterity.
King Mackerel forage for small fish and squid and will go for both artificial and natural baits. Live baits include ballyhoo, herring, pogies, Spanish sardine, and mullet. Lures should be ornate sub-surface lures or large fish-like plugs.
Here at FishSeaPlay, we will give you a run-down of what’s out in the water that day and the best ways to get a big catch. To book a fishing trip aboard one of our sportsfishing boats contact us here.
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