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Experience the Galveston Bay Complex with Captain Mark Salazar. Target trophy Speckled Trout and Redfish today.

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  • Land the Texas Slam with a professional Galveston fishing guide. Professional gear and expert local knowledge included.
  • Experience the Galveston Bay Complex with Captain Mark Salazar. Target trophy Speckled Trout and Redfish today.
  • Create lasting memories on a beginner-friendly fishing charter. All gear is provided for a productive day in West Bay.
  • Land the Texas Slam with a professional Galveston fishing guide. Professional gear and expert local knowledge included.
  • Experience the Galveston Bay Complex with Captain Mark Salazar. Target trophy Speckled Trout and Redfish today.

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Half Day Galveston Bay Fishing Charter Targeting Trout and Redfish

Half Day Galveston Bay Fishing Charter Targeting Trout and Redfish

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Book a 4 Hour Afternoon Galveston Bay Fishing Trip with Captain Mark Salazar for a Focused Inshore Experience

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Galveston Bay Family Fishing Charter Targeting Redfish and Sea Trout

Galveston Bay Family Fishing Charter Targeting Redfish and Sea Trout

Starting at undefined550.00

Secure a 4 Hour Afternoon Galveston Inshore Trip with Captain Mark Salazar for a Custom Flats Fishing Experience

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Galveston Bay Fishing Charter Targeting Trout, Redfish, and Flounder

Galveston Bay Fishing Charter Targeting Trout, Redfish, and Flounder

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Book an Early 5 Hour Morning Galveston Fishing Trip with Captain Mark Salazar to Catch Local Favorites During Peak Activity

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Full Day Galveston Bay Fishing Charter Targeting Trout, Redfish, and Flounder

Full Day Galveston Bay Fishing Charter Targeting Trout, Redfish, and Flounder

Starting at undefined700.00

Book a Private 8 Hour Galveston Fishing Trip with Captain Mark Salazar to Target Trophy Catches at Multiple Bay Locations

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Captain Mark Salazar

Galveston Fishing Charter

Experience the best of the Texas coast with Tides and Tails Guide Service, your premier choice for Galveston bay fishing charters. Specializing in the productive waters of the West Bay and the greater Galveston Bay Complex, Captain Mark Salazar provides a professional and patient environment perfect for family-friendly fishing adventures. Whether you are aiming to land trophy Speckled Trout or heavy Redfish, our trips are tailored to your skill level, ensuring that everyone from seasoned anglers to first-time pier fishers has a productive day on the water.


By choosing a local expert with over 25 years of experience, you are securing more than just a boat ride; you are gaining access to the most effective techniques for targeting the "Texas Slam." Our services are designed to be both high-quality and an affordable Galveston fishing guide option for groups of up to four. We handle all the logistics, providing top-tier gear and expert navigation aboard our stable 25’ Boston Whaler so you can focus on the tug at the end of your line. Don't miss out on the current bite—book your fishing trip today and let us show you why we are a top-rated service in the region.

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Master the diverse hotspots of the Galveston Bay Complex.

Prices range from $550 - $700

Fishing Charter Locations on Galveston

Fishing in the Galveston Bay Complex offers a diverse and productive environment for anglers of all skill levels, characterized by expansive grass flats, deep shell reefs, and intricate marsh systems. To find success, many anglers head to Galveston fishing hotspots like the West Bay shorelines and the North and South Jetties, where tidal movement creates ideal feeding conditions.


The best speckled trout fishing in Galveston typically occurs during the spring and fall when clear, salty water pushes into the secondary bays, while the summer months provide consistent, high-action opportunities for Redfish and Flounder along the geotubes and marsh drains. Understanding the tides is crucial, as a moving tide—whether incoming or outgoing—is often the most important factor for a successful day. With the right conditions, these local waters become a world-class fishery capable of producing trophy-class catches year-round.

Galveston Fishing Locations

The map shows where we fish. The red area is our primary fishing area depending on time of year and fishing conditions. The pins represent guest meeting locations.

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Half Day Galveston Bay Fishing Charter Targeting Trout and Redfish

Half Day Galveston Bay Fishing Charter Targeting Trout and Redfish

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Book a 4 Hour Afternoon Galveston Bay Fishing Trip with Captain Mark Salazar for a Focused Inshore Experience

Galveston Bay Family Fishing Charter Targeting Redfish and Sea Trout

Galveston Bay Family Fishing Charter Targeting Redfish and Sea Trout

Starting at undefined550.00

Secure a 4 Hour Afternoon Galveston Inshore Trip with Captain Mark Salazar for a Custom Flats Fishing Experience

Galveston Bay Fishing Charter Targeting Trout, Redfish, and Flounder

Galveston Bay Fishing Charter Targeting Trout, Redfish, and Flounder

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Book an Early 5 Hour Morning Galveston Fishing Trip with Captain Mark Salazar to Catch Local Favorites During Peak Activity

Full Day Galveston Bay Fishing Charter Targeting Trout, Redfish, and Flounder

Full Day Galveston Bay Fishing Charter Targeting Trout, Redfish, and Flounder

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Book a Private 8 Hour Galveston Fishing Trip with Captain Mark Salazar to Target Trophy Catches at Multiple Bay Locations

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