Masters Captain Chad Hartman runs Galveston Offshore Fishing Charters and Galveston Jetty Fishing Trips out of Galveston Bay Texas. Capt. Chad is a full time professional Fishing Guide that specializes in deep sea and inshore jetty trips. He offers shark, tarpon, king fish, red snapper, mahi mahi, ling, dolphin, wahoo, grouper, marlin, tuna and sailfish on his offshore adventures. Redfish, speckled trout, big drum, sheep head, sand trout and flounder trips are available for inshore trips. Individual, corporate, children, friends and family oriented private Galveston Fishing Charters are always available. With over 25 years of experience fishing offshore and the entire inshore Galveston Bay Complex, you and your guest will have an excellent chance of having a fun and exciting trip.

Coastal Charter Adventures is the just the one for you, whether you are looking for a family day of Galveston fishing on Galveston Bay, or for an all-out deep sea adventure up to 100 miles offshore.  Our Captains have many years experience fishing the Galveston and Freeport area and Gulf of Mexico.  Let Coastal Charter Adventures show you Galveston Offshore Fishing like you have never experienced before. Galveston Offshore and Inshore Fishing at its finest!  We guarantee FUN!

Our boats are available every day of the  week (weather permitting). Be sure to ask about our guaranteed catch policy!   Multiple Boats are available!

Texas Deep Sea Fishing – Even the fish are bigger here!

Whether your dream is to haul in a gorgeous Red Snapper or a prize-winning Kingfish, Captain Leaf and his crew can take you there.  From the historic ports at Galveston and Freeport we have access to the best Salt Water Fishing on the Gulf.  King Mackerel, Snapper, ling, Grouper amberjack, sharks, tuna – they’re all here. 

Our fleet of deep sea fishing boats can accommodate groups of up to six individuals with plenty of shade, plenty of ice, and some of our boats are equipped with a head.  Captain Leaf's fleet includes a range of boats for all your Galveston Texas fishing needs, ranging from 21 to 30 feet long.  Whether your looking for a Texas Deep Sea trip or a Bay trip, we got you covered.

The Freedom is a 38 ft Delta which was specifically designed for charter fishing. We carry groups of up to six passengers. It has two turbocharged caterpillar diesel engines, private restroom, air-conditioning, fish finder, GPS, radar, safety equipment and lots of fishing room!!! 

Bait and Tackle is furnished at no extra charge. We hold valid federal NMFS Charter Boat Permits. Our captains are licensed USCG 100 ton captains with over 20 yrs. experience and are licensed Texas fishing guides.

We Offer: 
Bay and Jetty trips 4 1/2 hours
Eight hour weekday Deep Sea Fishing or Bay Fishing
Ten hour weekday or weekend Deep Sea Fishing trips

First Place Red Snapper 23.8 lbs. - Galveston 2007 Hall of Fame Tournament
Third Place Red Snapper 22.6 - AADE  June 2007 fishing tournament
First Place Red Snapper 22.4 lbs.- AADE June 2004 fishing tournament  
First Place Red Snapper 19 lbs.- Galveston 2004 Hall of Fame Tournament 
First Place Red Snapper 23.7 lbs.- AADE May 2003 fishing tournament 

Let us take you on a 1/2 day, 1 day, 2 day or a 3 day Safari Trip!

Calm sea conditions and excellent year-round fishing are what the Gulf of Mexico along the coast of Texas is well known for.  Galveston is the perfect take-off point to access and enjoy this awesome fishery. Depending on the season there is always different species to catch.

Captain Sean has fished the Gulf for over 30 years and knows where and how to catch these fish. The Captain is also a Marine Biologist, and can help you, by helping with correct fish species identifications, and address various habitat questions you may have.

The 42’ Venture Fish-N-Diver travels at up to 34 knots and offers a huge fishing deck area. She is rigged for fishing and comfort. It easily accommodates up to 6 anglers.

                                         
What you can Expect to Catch in the Bay:

Speckled Trout, Redfish, Flounder, Bull Redfish, Black Drum, Whiting and Sand Trout.

What you can Expect to Catch Deep Sea Fishing:

Tarpon, Red Snapper, Vermillion Snapper, Trigger Fish, Ling, KingFish, Grouper, Amberjack, Mahi-Mahi, Tuna, Redfish, Wahoo, Marlin, Sailfish and various types of Sharks!

We provide:

·         An on-time, professional and courteous crew

·         All Fishing Tackle (you are welcome to bring your own)

·         Bait and Chum

·         Ice for your Catch

·         Fish cleaned and filleted upon return to dock

·         USCG Licensed Captain and Deckhand

·         Species I.D.

The Capt. John is a 75 foot long by 27 foot wide all aluminum catamaran. It is Galveston's fastest and most modern party boat. Its cruising speed is around 22 knots (25 mph) when fully loaded. The extended operating range available on day trips, with its great speed, will enable the Capt. John to fish additional areas that are not presently accessible. Day trips will take up to 83 fishermen offshore, while extended length trips of 36 hours to 60 hours will be able to accommodate up to 40. Bunks for the 40 fishermen make these overnight trips a comfortable reality.

48 State Records and 14 I.G.F.A.Records have been caught on our boats.
 

We are the innovators and original operators of catamaran fishing vessels in Galveston. We offer everything from rod, reel and bait to electronic radar equipment.

We invite you to call for information or reservations for the following trips:

·         Deep Sea Fishing: A 12-Hour Trip (7:30am to 7:30pm). All tackle and squid bait furnished.

·         Bay & Jetty Fishing: A 4-Hour Trip (8am to Noon and 1:30pm to 5:30pm). All tackle and squid bait furnished.

·         Deep Sea/Rig Fishing: An 8-Hour Trip (7am to 3pm). In lieu of the 4-hour Bay trip on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (as demand dictates) during the Summer months. Tackle and squid bait furnished.