Galveston Flounder Gigging Fishing Charters

Galveston Flounder Gigging Fishing Charters

Best Flounder Gigging Fishing Charters in Galveston

Galveston: 10 chárteres de pesca disponibles
Tiki Island
viajes desde US $750
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(21 reviews)
Oyster Creek
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viajes desde US $1,000
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(1 review)
Puerto Libre
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
(2 reviews)
Hitchcock
viajes desde US $650
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(4 reviews)
Puerto Libre
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
(11 reviews)
Puerto Libre

Flounder Gigging Fishing in Galveston

When it’s lit up at night, Galveston’s famous fairground skyline is truly a sight to behold, especially when you’re viewing it from the shoreline. Are you visiting this island city and looking for an excuse to be cruising its waters under the cover of darkness? Here’s one you probably haven’t heard before: Flounder gigging! A Galveston Flounder gigging charter experience is something that simply should not be missed. Year after year, hardened anglers and tourists alike flock here to target this tasty Flatfish, which can be found in abundance. Why not join them?
 

What can I expect?

Galveston is the perfect place for a tourist-friendly day trip, so it’s no surprise that this family-friendly vibe carries over to the charters on offer. Although Flounder gigging might, at first glance, look like something that only hardcore anglers can partake in, it’s actually a pretty simple technique. This makes it perfect for newbies, too! 
 
In Galveston, you’ll find a wealth of charters offering gigging trips that are suitable for guests of all ages and skill levels. Generally, there are two types of gigging charters available: regular fishing charters that offer specialized gigging trips, and charters that are geared purely toward gigging. As long as you make sure you’re opting for a specific Flounder-gigging trip, you’ll be in safe hands with either of these choices!
 
As Flounder gigging takes place purely on the shallow inshore waters located just minutes from Galveston’s shoreline, the majority of gigging charters offer half day trips that run for around five hours. If you’re a brand-new angler, this allows you plenty of time to hook your own Flounder, without having to travel far or risk seasickness! More experienced? You’ll be able to explore a variety of inshore fishing grounds for humongous Flatfish, so get ready to fill your freezer with tasty table fare!
 
For new anglers, something to be aware of is that Flounder gigging usually takes place in the late evening. This is because the night bite is seriously productive, and also offers up plenty of excitement. You’ll travel to the hotspots on a specially-adapted “gigging” vessel, which includes underwater lights that’ll illuminate where your target is hiding. 
 
Your captain will make sure you’re equipped with a special gigging spear, which you’ll then use to pierce your Flounder. Newer anglers can gather round and cheer each other on, whereas those with more experience can really test their precision skills. Water refracts light, which means you have to be super focused when you drive your spear into the ocean floor!
 

What should I bring?

As is common throughout Texas, most charters do not provide a fishing license, so you should make sure you purchase one before your trip. This can be done online, or at a local bait and tackle shop – there are plenty of these in Galveston!
 
Generally, all fishing equipment will be provided for you. Your captain will make sure you’re decked out with a spear and everything else you need to gig for Flounder like a true Texan, so that all you need to worry about is how many Flatfish you can fit in your freezer!
Galveston
Excellent
4.5 / 5
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Reseñas de Pesca en Flounder Gigging Fishing in Galveston

Fish are always biting in Galveston somewhere! March can get windy but you will find fish wherever you go
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Fish are always biting in Galveston somewhere! March can get windy but you will find fish wherever you go
Get the Net Fishing Charters
Get the Net Fishing Charters
Pay attention to the weather. You want to monitor the rain and wind as much as possible. It will determine how good your first experience turns out.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Pay attention to the weather. You want to monitor the rain and wind as much as possible. It will determine how good your first experience turns out.
Liv Fishing
Liv Fishing
I know you can never do anything about the weather but if you have a trip with wind forecasted be prepared you may not have a great experience and may not catch fish. But as I have always heard and I say, that is why they call it fishing and not catching.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
I know you can never do anything about the weather but if you have a trip with wind forecasted be prepared you may not have a great experience and may not catch fish. But as I have always heard and I say, that is why they call it fishing and not catching.
Reel Adventures – Galveston
Reel Adventures – Galveston
Galveston gets busy on the weekends. Allow for travel time to get to your pickup location. The weather and water conditions change daily so prepare for that clothing and time wise. Maybe allow for some flexibility in your schedule if time, conditions, and your captain allow for it. Stay in touch with your Captain pre trip.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Galveston gets busy on the weekends. Allow for travel time to get to your pickup location. The weather and water conditions change daily so prepare for that clothing and time wise. Maybe allow for some flexibility in your schedule if time, conditions, and your captain allow for it. Stay in touch with your Captain pre trip.
Reel Adventures – Galveston
Reel Adventures – Galveston
Listen to Capt. Bubba, he knows his stuff! And, if you listen, you will catch a bunch! Very attentive and helping you with bait immediately to get your pole back in the water. We weren’t professionals and it was nice to have help but not make you feel incompetent.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Listen to Capt. Bubba, he knows his stuff! And, if you listen, you will catch a bunch! Very attentive and helping you with bait immediately to get your pole back in the water. We weren’t professionals and it was nice to have help but not make you feel incompetent.
Salty Rods Charters – 29'
Salty Rods Charters – 29'
Totally recommend Line Check Charters & Captain Eric! He got us on fish quickly & was lots of fun!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Totally recommend Line Check Charters & Captain Eric! He got us on fish quickly & was lots of fun!
Line Check Charters
Line Check Charters
Not flats fishing. Be prepared for some 4 plus foot seas but the fishing was fire.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Not flats fishing. Be prepared for some 4 plus foot seas but the fishing was fire.
Early Out Fishing
Early Out Fishing
The older captains have great wisdom, but the young bucks are working hard to prove themselves. Liam, a young buck was outstanding. He got us on the fish early and often.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The older captains have great wisdom, but the young bucks are working hard to prove themselves. Liam, a young buck was outstanding. He got us on the fish early and often.
Keep’n It Reel Fishing Charter
Keep’n It Reel Fishing Charter
Depending on the time of the year, you will catch the species of fish that are moving. We fished the jetty’s and during the 2nd week of March you can expect to catch mostly Sheep head and Black drum. You cannot keep the bigger Black drum. Sheep head are great eating though.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Depending on the time of the year, you will catch the species of fish that are moving. We fished the jetty’s and during the 2nd week of March you can expect to catch mostly Sheep head and Black drum. You cannot keep the bigger Black drum. Sheep head are great eating though.
Line Check Charters
Line Check Charters
Call Captain Rene if this is your first time ocean fishing. He’s been doing this for a long time and knows the best spots.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Call Captain Rene if this is your first time ocean fishing. He’s been doing this for a long time and knows the best spots.
Bravo Zulu Fishing Charters
Bravo Zulu Fishing Charters
The best time to catch redfish and sheep fish is during the spawning season and the best time for shark fishing is in the summer months especially July.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The best time to catch redfish and sheep fish is during the spawning season and the best time for shark fishing is in the summer months especially July.
Big Tex Fishing Charters
Big Tex Fishing Charters
Not as diverse a set of fish from which to choose to go after versus maybe a bit later. The one’s we did go after though were plenty ready to bite.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Not as diverse a set of fish from which to choose to go after versus maybe a bit later. The one’s we did go after though were plenty ready to bite.
Line Check Charters
Line Check Charters
It was a bit chilly (61 degrees) so bring layers if you’re going in March!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
It was a bit chilly (61 degrees) so bring layers if you’re going in March!
Galveston Offshore
Galveston Offshore
Be ready to wait it out. We had several bites but ultimately only pulled up two VERY large Drums in four hours. Still such a cool experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be ready to wait it out. We had several bites but ultimately only pulled up two VERY large Drums in four hours. Still such a cool experience
Galveston Offshore
Galveston Offshore
Book with Dream Catcher Charters, you can not go wrong with this charter company.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Book with Dream Catcher Charters, you can not go wrong with this charter company.
Dream Catcher Charters – The Dream Catcher
Dream Catcher Charters – The Dream Catcher Houston, TX
Try hitting summer fishing, as the fish will be more active! But anytime is a good time.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Try hitting summer fishing, as the fish will be more active! But anytime is a good time.
Nautilus Charters
Nautilus Charters
Galveston waters are great for fishing! Plus the island is a beautiful resort town. Not sure what’s prettier, the gulf at sunrise or sunset.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Galveston waters are great for fishing! Plus the island is a beautiful resort town. Not sure what’s prettier, the gulf at sunrise or sunset.
Island Fishing Guru LLC – 30' Contender
Island Fishing Guru LLC – 30' Contender
December isn’t prime time but our side of coming in the wrong season we have zero complaints
Excellent
5.0 / 5
December isn’t prime time but our side of coming in the wrong season we have zero complaints
Salty Rods Charters – 29'
Salty Rods Charters – 29'
Jackets and rain gear. Even though it was not rainy or windy the spray from the run out was still cold.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Jackets and rain gear. Even though it was not rainy or windy the spray from the run out was still cold.
Reel Adventures – Galveston
Reel Adventures – Galveston
In November, wear jeans and a shirt and a hoodie. If you have a water repellent jacket, that will be perfect.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
In November, wear jeans and a shirt and a hoodie. If you have a water repellent jacket, that will be perfect.
Big Tex Fishing Charters
Big Tex Fishing Charters

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