Galveston Red Snapper Fishing Trip

Our Galveston Red Snapper Catch Share Experience is a new, innovative concept in offshore fishing. We’ve partnered with Katie’s Seafood to offer this one of a kind experience.

About Galveston Red Snapper Fishing Trips

Our Red Snapper Catch Share Experience is a new, innovative concept in offshore fishing charters. Catch tons of fish and learn about conservation based fisheries management and go home with professionally cleaned fish to fill your freezer! We’ve partnered with Katie’s Seafood to offer this one of a kind experience. We’ll catch multiple species including king fish, cobia, dorado, grouper, amberjack, tuna, snapper and more.

How does the Snapper Catch Share Experience work?

  1. Book your trip with us for no charge
  2. Call us at 281-384-7909 to place your order at Katies
    • You’ll get 150lbs of fresh caught red snapper
    • Price = $3,000
    • This fee covers everything including fuel and a tip for the crew.
  3. Join Capt Scott Hickman on an 8 hour deep sea fishing trip
  4. Go home with 150lbs of fresh caught red snapper to fill your freezer!

Our Galveston Red Snapper Fishing Trips leave from Katies Seafood, 2000 Wharf Rd, Galveston TX 77550

The Boat: 36' Contender

36' Contender Galveston Fishing Boat with 3 300 horsepower Yamaha outboard engines.

Your Galveston fishing boat for this trip is our beloved 36′ Contender. It features two above deck live wells and in deck fish boxes to keep your catch fresh. GPS navigation and a high tech “fish finder” help us put you on the fish. The spacious deck has plenty of room for up to 6 anglers while three 300hp Yamaha outboard engines will have us cruising at over 30 knots.

FAQs: Galveston Red Snapper Fishing Trip

What’s included with a Galveston Red Snapper Fishing Trip?
  • Fuel included in price
  • Bait
  • Tackle
  • 150lbs of fresh caught Red Snapper from Katies Seafood
What should I bring on a Galveston Red Snapper Fishing Trip?
  • Cooler with food and drinks
  • Soft, white soled shoes
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Sea sickness meds (if needed)
  • NO hard liquor
  • NO glass
  • NO dark soled shoes
What types of fish will I catch on a Galveston Red Snapper Fishing Trip?

We will catch more than just Red Snapper on this trip! Expect to catch a wide variety of fish species on a Galveston Red Snapper Fishing Charter:

  • Amberjack
  • Black Drum
  • Dorado
  • Mahi Mahi
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Kingfish
  • Ling
  • Redfish
  • Sailfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Red Snapper
  • Shark
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tuna
    & more!
How far offshore does a Galveston Red Snapper Fishing Trip go?

Over 80 miles offshore, give or take depending on conditions and where the fish are biting. We’ll take you to all of our secret spots including reefs, structures, oil rigs and more!

When is the best time of year to go on a Galveston Red Snapper Fishing Trip?

The best time of year for a Galveston Red Snapper Fishing Charter is from May to September. This is when you can expect to catch the most fish though some species are more active than others at this time. Deep Sea Charters are also great in April and October but May – September is generally considered peak time to catch fish.

Do I need a fishing license to go on a Galveston Red Snapper Fishing Trip?

Anyone over the age of 17 is required by Texas law to have a valid saltwater fishing license. You can purchase a license online here: https://www.txfgsales.com/, at Walmart or most sporting goods stores, or you can arrive for your trip 15 minutes early and purchase one at the marina.

What is your cancellation policy?

All trips require a deposit at booking. Deposits are non refundable except in the event of inclement weather at the captain’s discretion. Read our full cancelation policy here.

$ 3000 $3K purchase from Katies required
  • 8 hours
  • Up to 6 people
  • Year round
  • Trip Time(s): 6:30AM
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We are unable to book this trip online. Please call us to book (281) 384-7909

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