Captain Rene with Bravo Zulu Fishing Charters gave us a top-notch experience from start to finish. From the moment we hit the water, it was clear he knows the area, the fish, and how to keep the trip fun, productive, and smooth.

He put us right on the fish—black drum, trout, and even a small shark that made my son’s entire weekend. Rene gave helpful pointers when needed but never hovered, making it easy to enjoy the moment. His laid-back yet dialed-in approach made the whole charter feel effortless.

The boat was clean and well-maintained, and the gear was solid. Rene handled everything so we could focus on reeling in fish and making memories.

Whether you’re an experienced angler or bringing your kid out for their first charter, this is the guy to book. I’ve done a handful of trips like this, and this one definitely stands out. Highly recommend Bravo Zulu for anyone looking to actually catch fish and have a damn good time doing it.

So it was a very calm day in the water.  We did catch a few game fish to keep and a bunch of others to use for bait (for larger fish).  We hooked one that put up one heck of a strong fight and ultimately broke the line. 

A while later we boated a nice spinner shark.

I wish we would have had more to take home for our trip, but the fish just were not cooperating on that morning.  That being said, Cpt. Rene tried very hard to put us on fish.  Including towards the end of our trip (last stop) I offered a suggestion and he took it to heart and we tried doing something different, but still no joy…

Wasn’t Cpt. Rene’s fault… it’s just how fishing goes sometimes…. even the top of the line best an do everything right, and it’s not as good as it should have been.

Would it fish with Cpt. Rene and Zulu Bravo charters again…. You can put money on it.  Would I recommend Zulu Bravo to anyone? , A B S O L U T E L Y.

We had an awesome experience from start to finish. Captain was respectful, easy-going, and made the whole trip really enjoyable. We caught a good amount of fish and captain filleted everything for us afterwards. You can tell he generally cares about giving people a great experience. I’ve been on other charters before, but this one really stood out. Highly recommend giving them a try over other charters.

This was my fourth trip with Captain Renee over the past two years, and each experience has been outstanding. He is a true professional with extensive knowledge of fishing in the Galveston waters. Captain Renee is very patient and adapts well to your level of fishing experience, making the trip enjoyable for both beginners and seasoned anglers. I highly recommend him and will continue to book with him in the future.

My family thoroughly enjoyed our time on the bay with Capt Rene. I had no previous fishing experience and my daughter had only seen cartoon fish before, while my husband is an enthusiastic angler. Capt Rene managed to tailor the trip and type of fishing so that our daughter and I learned a lot and my husband had an amazing time too. He was very mindful of safety on board and helped us identify and safely release the fish we caught. Bonus - all three of us managed to catch a game fish, even my 4 year old!
What am amazing day out!