My family recently booked a fishing trip with Just Cast Charters, and unfortunately it was one of the most disappointing experiences we've had. We specifically paid for a jetty fishing trip, but we never actually went to the jetties. Instead, we were taken to a bay bridge where the fishing was very slow and we didn't catch anything of any significant size. After some time, the guide asked if we wanted to try shark fishing. Since none of us had experience with it and my 5-year-old son was incredibly excited by the idea, we agreed. What nobody explained was that this would involve nearly two hours of simply sitting and watching lines in the water. There was no casting, no holding poles, and very little actual fishing. We were essentially sitting still, hoping something would happen. Looking back, I wish I had spoken up, but I trusted the guide's judgment and assumed there was a plan. Even after an hour with no action, we stayed in the same spot. I felt that a good guide should have recognized the situation and adjusted the approach rather than letting so much of a four-hour charter pass without giving us opportunities to actively fish. The most heartbreaking part was seeing how disappointed my family was. This trip included my dad, mom, husband, and young son, and we were all looking forward to making memories together. Coming back empty-handed was tough, especially after spending so much of the trip inactive. To make matters worse, when we returned to the dock, another boat that had been out on a similar four-hour charter came back with more than 10 large fish. Seeing that made me wonder what had gone wrong with our trip and why our experience was so different. I was also uncomfortable that our captain smoked while on board. Overall, I felt misled about what we had paid for and how our time would be spent. The experience left me feeling crushed and disappointed, especially for my son, who had been so excited for the trip. Based on our experience, I would not recommend Just Cast Charters. I'm sharing this review in hopes that other families can make an informed decision when choosing a charter. read more

We can't say enough good things about Captain Danny! WOW! WOW! WOW! He's such a genuinely nice and caring person. He made sure we were safe and having a great time. Fishing was slow at first, and Captain Danny did everything he could to help us find the right fishing spot. He didn't disappoint. We can't say THANK YOU enough. This was a birthday gift for my hubby. He had a great time. Again, THANK YOU Captain Danny! read more

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Erica and her husband are awesome! I highly recommend them for fishing charter or Ashes at Sea. They are very respectful and accommodating. I used their service for Ashes at Sea service. read more

Captain CJ knows the gulf well and we caught 5 sharks in about 90 minutes. It was an exciting outing with great conversation mixed in. He also shared some local knowledge that made for a memorable dinner. I highly recommend Just Cast. read more

Just Cast Fishing Charters - Shark - Boat Charters Near Me - Galveston, Texas

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Our captain was a no show. We confirmed our trip via email and phone, but our guide bailed the day of and was 100% unreachable. 0 stars for a ruined weekend! read more

Just Cast Fishing Charters - Boat Charters Near Me - Galveston, Texas

Captain JT is an extremely knowledgeable fisherman. I can't imagine a better combination of skill and personality in a captain. He was attentive to our group's needs, he was focused most importantly on us having a great day (and on the fish!), he was personable, and clearly had a handle on everything going on around him. Out on the water on a choppy day, keeping chargethe deck hand, my elderly grandpa, our catch, etc, I was really impressed with his skill. I'd strongly recommend Captain JT to anyone I knew. We had an incredible 1/2 day on the Jetty! Morning was focused on drop line on the jetty looking for the big boys, and afternoon we primarily used cast and reel near the shore. read more

Just Cast Fishing Charters - Keeper Black Drum - Boat Charters Near Me - Galveston, Texas

We booked a full day shark outing and had a great time! The captain and the deck hand,Liam were excellent! They were very professional and attentive, making sure we had a great time and had everything we needed to be successful. We ended up catching two black tip sharks that were at least 4 foot long, and then had to cut loose a 7 foot sand bar shark! At the end of the trip they even cut up our catch and we got to keep the jaws so our son could preserve them and hang them on his wall. Memories that will last a lifetime! Very worth the price! read more

Just Cast Fishing Charters - 7 foot sand bar - Boat Charters Near Me - Galveston, Texas

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Really friendly and had a great time with JT. It was alot of fun fishing for red snapper. We even caught some mahi read more

Just Cast Fishing Charters - Boat Charters Near Me - Galveston, Texas

Liam and Caleb were awesome!!! I had a great time fishing with my son and them!! Very professional and Very polite and Talented!! Can't say Thank You Enough!! We caught lots of fish, sharks , saw dolphins , was a absolute Blast !! Thank You So very Much for making a great Day !! read more

Just Cast Fishing Charters - Boat Charters Near Me - Galveston, Texas

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We wanted to go out fishing in January, not the prime time for fishing in Galveston. But you never would of known it wasn't the perfect time, because we had Leland as our guide! What a wonderful, enthusiastic, well mannered young man! He definitely knew what he was doing and took great care of us! We caught fish in the first 30 minutes we were out! Which he cleaned and bagged for us! We had a variety of fishing "holes" he called them and caught a variety of BIG fish! He made a big effort to teach about salt water fishing, as well as making every effort to please us. My husband says it's the best trip he's ever been on, of any kind, he had just that much fun! Thank you Leland for a unforgettable memory read more

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We had a great trip with captain David! He went above and beyond to try and get us the fish we wanted and we had a great time. We have used other fishing charters in Galveston but we will definitely book with David and Just Cast again next time. Erica was also very helpful and informative when we were booking our trip. Highly recommend. read more

Just Cast was excellent! Captain David was very good at teaching my husband and I the ropes of bay fishing and we had a wonderful time. Definitely recommend if you are looking for a easy-going yet fun fishing trip! read more

Just went out on my very first charter in the ocean. Had a super great time with this charter caught some respectable fish. The captain of our vessel Alan was super cool super helpful and it was an all around great experience from start to finish. We hit multiple spots and caught a few different types of fish. I would recommend this to others without a doubt. All around great experience and I got photographic evidence and memorabilia that I can always look back on. We rented this charter for a bachelor party and it was a perfect idea. read more

Just Cast Fishing Charters - Boat Charters Near Me - Galveston, Texas

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Had a great experience fishing for my first time in Galveston Bay. Captain Jonathan was our guide and he made the experience 5 stars. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and all about the customer experience. Definitely plan on using Just Cast again and will ask for Captain Jonathan to go out again. read more