What would you recommend to anglers fishing in Galveston, Texas for the first time?

Wear decent shoes on the boat, no sandals. You'll be moving around and rolling with waves all day. Take some Dramamine even if you think you won't need it. (First time ever needing it?).

If you have the time and money go out for a deep sea fishing trip for red snapper some of the best fish you will ever take home.

Be prepared to ask a bunch of questions to r guess what to do next even if you inform them that you’re a noob. Be prepared for sea sickness, it can come and go easily.

Try to plan a trip between September-November when the temps are cooler making it better to catch more fish

We would’ve loved to caught more fish but we had a great time for our first experience. Will definitely book again with Captain Theron.

Be prepared for hot humidity conditions and be prepared for a fun time caught the second biggest fish of my life there on my first trip out, we did 3 Six hour charters back to back

It gets “REALLY HOT”!! Leave the alcoholic beverages for later, get lots of water, light snacks, long sleeve shirt and a HAT!!!

Book with a professional who knows the area and type of equipment and bait you’ll need to target what you want

Go with an outfit to maximize the catches. The waters you can access driving up to are overfished and not worth your time

Take your time to find a crew who will give you a good experience - some days just are tough fishing but the crews who will go the extra mile will always provide a good experience.

If you are new to fishing go for a red snapper trip, that’s gonna be our next one. But the King fish are fun to catch!

Wonderful way to start. Everything is provided and not too strenuous. Great for the entire family.

The captain takes care of every part of fishing. We caught a bunch of fish we never see in Kansas. We saw dolphins on the way to our fishing spots.

Very experienced Captain and very knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend this crew and will be fishing with them again.

April, be prepared to deal with weather. Still a great variety and quality of fish. Galveston Offshore was great.

Definitely get a guide if you plan on going on the ocean. Worth every penny. You feel a lot safer and they put you onto some really great fishing spots.

Check with the captain about what you need on your fishing license to make sure you don’t limit yourself. He was very accommodating and helpful!

Prepare for a great experience and remember Mother Nature doesn't always cooperate and fish aren't always hungry ???

Look up solar lunar clock- shows “major and minor” bite times. Try to book your trip during the major or minor.

Make sure you have a small cooler for drinks or snacks and a poncho for wet weather. Other than that the captain took care of everything.

Ask the captain all questions before you book make sure you get to fish your self and if you have kids with you they get to fish .

First time out but fish weren't biting. The Capt even called others and they were having similar experiences.

We had clear skies and some wind, but be prepared for the sun with lots of sun screen. Waves can pickup to so take meds for motion sickness hrs ahead of time if the bothers you.

Sometimes the fishing is hard. If it were easy you are at the grocery store. Enjoy it anyway. Don't make it a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Be sure to take water and sunscreen. The breeze on the water is great but it is still very hot. We brought sandwiches each time just to have something to munch on.

Talk to the captain in advance and make sure you're prepared for the weather, the time underway, and sea state. And HAVE FUN

September can be spotty in this area depending on Temps, currents, wind and moon phase. Be sure you book with the right charter to ensure a good time. Fishing addiction definitely took care of us.

Make sure u use the restroom before u go if u have long hair put it up wear comfortable clothing u will get splashed every now and then so be ready for that have fun!

The big bay has a lot of submerged sites (old drilling platforms, sunken barges) that make for good fishing. It really helps to go with someone who knows the bay.

Let your Captain know exactly what you want when you board. If you want inshore for an hour or two and then shark for the rest, he’ll accommodate. Great trip!