Galveston Party Boats, Inc.

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Galveston Party Boats, Inc. We’re a fishing charter located in Galveston, Texas centered around expanding the angler community! All tackle and squid bait furnished.
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Our crews are courteous and alert...standing by to help the novice or old pro to a better catch. Our boat captains will be sharing half a century of gulf prize fishing experience with you, experience that counts when you want to take home a prize catch! 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). Bay & Jetty Fishing: A 4-Hour Trip (8am to Noon and 1:30pm to 5:30pm). Deep Sea/Rig Fishing: An 8-Hour Trip (7am to 3pm). Tackle and squid bait furnished

Pictures from our past Thursday-Friday 11.5-11.6 Tuna Trip. 29 Yellowfin, 313 Blackfin. Average weight was 60+ pounds wi...
11/08/2026

Pictures from our past Thursday-Friday 11.5-11.6 Tuna Trip.
29 Yellowfin, 313 Blackfin. Average weight was 60+ pounds with 4 being over 100!

Successful trip I would say😁

Happy Thursday everyone! Important notice‼️Our Sunday 30hr got moved to Monday due to the weather. THIS HAS OPENED SPOTS...
11/05/2026

Happy Thursday everyone! Important notice‼️

Our Sunday 30hr got moved to Monday due to the weather. THIS HAS OPENED SPOTS SO BOOK NOW IF YOU WANT TO CATCH SOME TUNNNNA🐟🐟🐟

Andddd that’s a wrap for snapper season🥲 counting down the days until it’s open again!!
10/25/2026

Andddd that’s a wrap for snapper season🥲 counting down the days until it’s open again!!

While we can’t negotiate with Mother Nature, we sure do still have plenty of spots to fill for when we can go fishing🐙Pi...
10/22/2026

While we can’t negotiate with Mother Nature, we sure do still have plenty of spots to fill for when we can go fishing🐙

Pictures are from our tuna trip from October 12th! On this trip we got 110 Red Snapper, 204 Vermillion, 1 Mangrove, 1 Scamp, 1 Strawberry, 1 Mahi, 15 Yellowfin Tuna and 100 Black-fin Tuna

Check our website for more info🫵🏻

On October 15th during our 12 hour we got a total of 186 Red Snapper, 176 Vermillion Snapper, 1 Lane Snapper and 1 Mangr...
10/16/2026

On October 15th during our 12 hour we got a total of 186 Red Snapper, 176 Vermillion Snapper, 1 Lane Snapper and 1 Mangrove.

Book with us if you are ready to catch some snapper BEFORE THE SNAPPER SEASON ENDS IN 10 days‼️‼️

Texas fishin’🔥 Remember to book for our deep drop trips if you haven’t already!
10/12/2026

Texas fishin’🔥

Remember to book for our deep drop trips if you haven’t already!

Here are some examples of equipment that are great to use on our Tuna and Deep Drop trips. Like we have mentioned before...
10/09/2026

Here are some examples of equipment that are great to use on our Tuna and Deep Drop trips. Like we have mentioned before- you need to bring your own equipment on the Tuna and Deep Drop 30-36 hour trips!

More information on specifics in the previous posts!

Buckle up🔥27 SPOTSLeaves at 6:30am$482/person🎣 36-Hour Offshore Fishing Trip — Essential TackleKeeping it to the bare es...
10/07/2026

Buckle up🔥

27 SPOTS
Leaves at 6:30am
$482/person

🎣 36-Hour Offshore Fishing Trip — Essential Tackle

Keeping it to the bare essentials, assuming the charter provides everything else:

Targeted Fish:
* Tilefish
* Queen Snapper
* Silk Snapper
* Vermillion Snapper
* Blacken Snapper
* Warsaw Grouper
* Snowy Grouper
* Yellowed Grouper
* Barrel fish
* Hake fish
* Swordfish (rarely)

🎣 Rods & Reels

• 1–2 heavy deep-drop setups — 80–130 lb class ( preferably 2 speed)
• 1 vertical jigging setup — 50–80 lb
• 2 trolling setups — 50–80 lb
• 1 swordfish setup if targeting swords
• Electric deep-drop reel is highly recommended for 1,000+ ft

🧵 Line & Leader

• 80–130 lb braid for deep drop
• 50–80 lb braid for jigging/trolling
• 80–150 lb fluorocarbon/mono leader
• Extra leader material for re-rigging

⚓ Deep-Drop Tackle

• 8–12 pre-rigged deep-drop rigs
• 5/0–10/0 circle hooks
• 1–5 lb weights — multiple sizes
• Heavy-duty swivels
• Glow beads/tubing
• Glow squid & deep-drop teasers
• Extra branch-line material, crimps & sleeves

🐟 Jigs

• 6–10 vertical jigs
• 150–500g+ assortment
• Silver, blue/white, pink, purple & glow
• Heavy-duty assist hooks
• Spare split rings & solid rings

🏄 Trolling: May be possible but NOT guaranteed (keyword: NOT)

• 6–10 Trolling lures/plugs for wahoo
• 6–10” class
• Mix of diving plugs, jet heads & skirted lures
• 80–150 lb leaders
• Heavy-duty swivels

🗡️ Swordfish — If Targeting

• Swordfish rigs & appropriate hooks
• Heavy leader
• Glow sticks/lights
• Heavy swivels & crimps
• Swordfish weights/drop weights

🔧 Terminal Tackle

• Assorted 50–200 lb swivels
• 50–200 lb leader material
• Plenty of crimps/sleeves
• Spare hooks
• Split rings & solid rings
• Braid cutters
• Heavy-duty pliers/crimpers

The goal: enough tackle to lose a few rigs, break off a couple leaders, and keep fishing without running out. 🎣🌊

‼️Need to know
* Not the same as a 30 hour trip
* We do not go to tuna rigs
* Only bottom fishing
* YOU NEED TO BRING YOUR OWN EQUIPMENT

Spring schedule is live! 🎣Deep Drop Dates:1/142/103/14/125/10Check website for:🍣Tuna Trips🐟12 Hour Deep Sea🦈Bay TripsSec...
10/06/2026

Spring schedule is live!
🎣Deep Drop Dates:
1/14
2/10
3/1
4/12
5/10

Check website for:
🍣Tuna Trips
🐟12 Hour Deep Sea
🦈Bay Trips

Secure your spot now!! Link in bio or call (409)763-5423
DeepDropFishing

Address

1700 Harborside Drive
Galveston, TX
77550

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 7pm
Tuesday 5:30am - 9pm
Wednesday 5:30am - 9pm
Thursday 5:30am - 9pm
Friday 5:30am - 9pm
Saturday 5:30am - 9pm
Sunday 5:30am - 9pm

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