Fishing in Galveston

Everything you need to know before you fish in Galveston Texas. Learn about Galveston fishing charters, fishing trips, local fish species, and fishing licenses.

Whether you’re looking for a top-rated deep-water sportfishing experience or you simply want to enjoy a family-friendly fishing trip and teach your kids how to fish, Galveston has what you need for your fishing vacation.

Galveston Fishing Piers

Fishing Piers
Seawolf Park

Address: 100 Seawolf Park Blvd

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Fishing Piers
61st Street Fishing Pier

Address: 6101 Seawall Blvd

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Galveston Fishing Pier

Address: 9001 Seawall Blvd

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Fish Species in Galveston

The bayside is known for redfish, speckled trout, black drum and flounder whereas the Gulf has abundant cobia, wahoo, mahi-mahi, red snapper, kingfish, marlin, and a variety of tuna species.

To find out more about the types of fish you can catch in Galveston, visit your local bait shop and pick up a guide.

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Galveston offers excellent year-round fishing, with more than 100 different species of fish.
Fishing License

You must have a fishing license to fish in most locations in Galveston if you’re over 17.

Check the local fishing license requirements at the Texas Parks & Wildlife website.

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