Only Chance Charters
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If you're here to make the most of fishing in Galveston, look no further than Only Chance Charters. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain John is prepared to put you on fish.
These waters are known for Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, Sheepshead, Black Drum, Cobia, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Red Snapper, Blacktip Shark, Bonnethead Shark, Hammerhead Shark, Spanish Mackerel, and more – with any luck, you'll find out for yourself! During the trip you might be spinning, popping, trolling, drifting, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.
Looking to get the whole family outdoors? Kids are absolutely welcome! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Snacks are permitted onboard — bring your favorites to maintain your energy throughout the trip!
You'll be welcome aboard a 26' Robalo center console that holds up to 6 passengers. It has all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Your captain will provide rods and reels, along with lures. Live bait is available, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.
You will need to buy a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.
It's recommended to bring sunblock (non-spray), a hat, bottled water, and sunglasses. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
How often would you rather be fishing? Go on and turn that day dream into a reality, with Only Chance Charters.
If you're here to make the most of fishing in Galveston, look no further than Only Chance Charters. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain John is prepared to put you on fish.
These waters are known for Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, Sheepshead, Black Drum, Cobia, King Mackerel (Kingfish), Red Snapper, Blacktip Shark, Bonnethead Shark, Hammerhead Shark, Spanish Mackerel, and more – with any luck, you'll find out for yourself! During the trip you might be spinning, popping, trolling, drifting, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.
Looking to get the whole family outdoors? Kids are absolutely welcome! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Snacks are permitted onboard — bring your favorites to maintain your energy throughout the trip!
You'll be welcome aboard a 26' Robalo center console that holds up to 6 passengers. It has all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Your captain will provide rods and reels, along with lures. Live bait is available, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.
You will need to buy a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.
It's recommended to bring sunblock (non-spray), a hat, bottled water, and sunglasses. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
How often would you rather be fishing? Go on and turn that day dream into a reality, with Only Chance Charters.
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Karen Gazzale5.0VerifiedNewAwesome day with Capt. Doug!
4 Hour Bay/Jetty Light Tackle on October 12, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 childwe had a great experience with Capt. Doug! We started the day by catching a handfil of bait fish, which was great for my six-year-old son. Then we headed out a little deeper and reeled in two monster red fish. After an hour or so there we headed to more shallow water and caught some pin fish and a snapper. an awesome morning, we’ll defintely be back. thanks Capt. Doug!
Tomas Cardoza5.0VerifiedPhenomenal Trip with Capt. John!
4 Hour Combo on June 3, 2026 • 5 adultsIf you are looking for an incredible fishing experience, book with Capt. John! He was an absolute professional and a fantastic guide who helped us every step of the way. His expertise really showed, and he made sure everyone on board had a great time and learned a lot. The highlight of our trip was catching two massive sharks, both around 5 feet long! It was an absolute thrill, and we couldn't have done it without his guidance. 10/10 highly recommend Capt. John—we will definitely be fishing with him again!
Landon Blackman5.0VerifiedNewBest Fishing Trip!
6 Hour Big Game Heavy Tackle on October 18, 2026 • 4 adultsWent on the 6 hour heavy tackle trip for some bull reds and we caught a ton! Captain Doug knew exactly where to go and we caught 13! The entire trip was great fun, the captain was fun and would help us out and answer any questions we had. Would recommend to anyone looking for some big fish and looking to book another trip in the future!
Natasha Wagner5.0VerifiedCoolest experience we have ever had.
4 Hour Bay/Jetty Light Tackle on July 10, 2026 • 2 adultsCaptian Doug created the most unique experience for sure. He was very laid back and extremely professional. He definitely went above and beyond to show us the full experience. We had never fished in the ocean before and with his expertise we both caught decent sized black tip sharks. He cleaned them when we got back and sent us to a restaurant that actually cooked it for us. He knew all the good spots and would absolutely go again!! We will recommend this experience to all of our friends!
William Schaub5.0VerifiedAmazing trip, will definitely book again
4 Hour Combo - 12:00 PM on July 3, 2026 • 5 adultsCaptain Doug was amazing, found the perfect spot and had us on fish within 30 minutes, we can 3 Black tip sharks, ranging from 35-70 lbs. Doug filleted them out, shared tips on cook as well as taking the pictures. In between bites ee ha good music, conversation and great views. We had a school of sharks swim right by the boat. I would definitely recommend this, the fishing crew came home hot, tired and completely satisfied.
Albert Figueroa5.0VerifiedBery Successful Trip
6 Hour Combo - 12:00 PM on July 12, 2026 • 4 adultsCapt. Doug It was a great day aaide the weather patterns around us. it wasnt long before the Capt put us on some fish. The highlight of the trip was shark fishing. we put 3 very good blacktips and a smaller shark of another species. Overall even the trip was great. my son-in-law and grandkid couldn’t stop talking about the trip. 100% satisfied. Capt. Doug thank you for a great trip.
Krystal Zimmerman5.0VerifiedLIMITED OUT ON SHARKS
4 Hour Combo - 12:00 PM on July 4, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 childrenThe entire family got a shark and brought home bags of shark to throw on the grill! Capitan Doug even hoooked us up with a local restruant that would cook up the catch . less than 4 hours , 4 sharks … and a few more that we threw back . Two young kids , two adults all checked off items on their bucket list …. pick this capitan for your next trip!
Robyn Penland5.0VerifiedAwesome Experience, Caught Multiple Fish!!
4 Hour Bay/Jetty Light Tackle - 12:00 PM on March 15, 2026 • 4 adultsThis trip was everything I was wishing for and more. My three older kids and myself attended. Captian John took us to multiple spots. Along with an awesome fishing experience we caught the sunrise, saw dolphins and played music through his bluetooth device. He was super knowledgeable and helpful throughout the trip. We all had the best time and created memories we will never forget! He was even accommodating to all our picture taking. Great stressfree experience. We plan to come back this summer time!
- Linda Gray5.0Verified
Awesome Trip!
4 Hour Combo on August 26, 2026 • 2 adultsOur captain was great! We had a blast dtarting wirh fighting the dolphibs for bait fish. Boy are they fast! We caught 3 good speckled trout sbd a few to hug to keep. I caught a 3 ft lemon fish that was to small to keep, but boy was it fun catching him! We’ll be back for a shark trip next time!
Ben Weil5.0VerifiedGreat Experience
4 Hour Bay/Jetty Light Tackle - 12:00 PM on March 13, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 childWe had a fantastic experience fishing with Captain John from Only Chance Charters! He was attentive, personable, and incredibly helpful through our trip. He made sure everyone was comfortable, answered questions, and gave tips that were useful but not condescending, which helped us have a successful and fun day on the water. We really enjoyed our time and would definitely recommend fishing with if your looking for s relaxed and enjoyable charters experience!
