About Us

Glen Allen Goff came to Galveston, Texas for a carpentry repair job on Payco Marine after Hurricane Alicia. He was semi-adopted by the owner, Herschel Payne, and Glen stayed on to learn the marina and bait business. He eventually bought Galveston Bait and Tackle, which he rebuilt three times in the wake of storms. Glen always said fishermen and fisherwomen were the most interesting collection of people in the world, and

among the best people, he’d ever known. Glen never met a stranger, no matter their gender, their ethnicity, their age, their ability, their status before the law, or their station in life. If he is to be remembered for any one thing, it will be his gift of promiscuous friendship.

Today Galveston Bait & Tackle is operated by Pam Goff, wife of Glen Goff, her partners Billy Howell, and JB Melina our shrimper who has been fishing shrimp for years, and we are very proud to have him.

Galveston Bait and Tackle is your saltwater fishing store for rods, reels, lures, live bait, lines, and tackle. We are the first business you see off the I-45 causeway on Galveston Island, Texas. Galveston Bait and Tackle is focused on providing you with the highest quality service and will do everything we can to ensure your fishing experience is the best.

Galveston Bait and Tackle opens at 5 am daily with fresh free coffee. We have sandwiches and snacks as well as beer, soda, ice, and water. You can launch your boat for $10.00, and we have docks with picnic tables.  There is plenty parking for cars and trucks with trailers. Parking is just $5.00. Plus after your successful day on the bay, you are welcome to use our fish-cleaning table.

9301 Broadway
Galveston Island, TX
Open Everyday
5AM- 9PM

(409) 740 – 1185

Galveston, TX
75°
Mostly Cloudy
6:24 am8:07 pm CDT
Feels like: 75°F
Wind: 13mph ENE
Humidity: 92%
Pressure: 29.96"Hg
UV index: 4
5 pm6 pm7 pm
77°F
77°F
77°F
ThuFriSat
81°F / 75°F
81°F / 75°F
79°F / 73°F
Weather forecast for today
For the remainder of Wednesday, expect scattered thunderstorms to develop later in the day, with the possibility of lightning and strong winds. The chance of rainfall for today is high, and precipitation will be moderate. The lowest expected temperature is a temperate 73.4°F. Sunrise was at 6:24 am and sunset will be at 8:07 pm; the daylight will last for 13h and 43min.

Weather forecast for tomorrow
Tomorrow, on Thursday, there will be scattered thunderstorms, which could cause some localized disruption. With a high probability, moderate precipitation is anticipated. The highest daytime temperature will reach a warm 80.6°F, creating a slight contrast with the predicted nighttime low of a moderately hot 75.2°F. The maximum heat index, which measures the combined effect of heat and moisture, is appraised at a humid 86°F. Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. This forecasted maximum temperature is expected to mirror May's typical high of 79.3°F. Sunrise will be at 6:23 am and sunset at 8:07 pm; tomorrow's daylight will last for 13h and 44min.

Glen Allen Goff came to Galveston, Texas for a carpentry repair job on Payco Marine after Hurricane Alicia. He was semi-adopted by the owner, Herschel Payne, and Glen stayed on to learn the marina and bait business. He eventually bought Galveston Bait and Tackle, which he rebuilt three times in the wake of storms. Glen always said fishermen and fisherwomen were the most interesting collection of people in the world, and

Glen Allen Goff came to Galveston, Texas for a carpentry repair job on Payco Marine after Hurricane Alicia. He was semi-adopted by the owner, Herschel Payne, and Glen stayed on to learn the marina and bait business. He eventually bought Galveston Bait and Tackle, which he rebuilt three times in the wake of storms. Glen always said fishermen and fisherwomen were the most interesting collection of people inthe world, and among the best people, he’d ever known. Glen never met a stranger, no matter their gender, their ethnicity, their age, their ability, their status before the law, or their station in life. If he is to be remembered for any one thing, it will be his gift of promiscuous friendship.

Today Galveston Bait & Tackle is operated by Pam Goff, wife of Glen Goff, her partners Billy Howell, and JB Melina our shrimper who has been fishing shrimp for years, and we are very proud to have him.

Galveston Bait and Tackle is your saltwater fishing store for rods, reels, lures, live bait, lines, and tackle. We are the first business you see off the I-45 causeway on Galveston Island, Texas. Galveston Bait and Tackle is focused on providing you with the highest quality service and will do everything we can to ensure your fishing experience is the best.

Galveston Bait and Tackle opens at 5 am daily with fresh free coffee. We have sandwiches and snacks as well as beer, soda, ice, and water. You can launch your boat for $10.00, and we have docks with picnic tables.  There is plenty parking for cars and trucks with trailers. Parking is just $5.00. Plus after your successful day on the bay, you are welcome to use our fish-cleaning table.

9301 Broadway
Galveston Island, TX
Open Everyday
5AM- 9PM

(409) 740 – 1185

Galveston, TX
75°
Mostly Cloudy
6:24 am8:07 pm CDT
Feels like: 75°F
Wind: 13mph ENE
Humidity: 92%
Pressure: 29.96"Hg
UV index: 4
5 pm6 pm7 pm
77°F
77°F
77°F
ThuFriSat
81°F / 75°F
81°F / 75°F
79°F / 73°F
Weather forecast for today
For the remainder of Wednesday, expect scattered thunderstorms to develop later in the day, with the possibility of lightning and strong winds. The chance of rainfall for today is high, and precipitation will be moderate. The lowest expected temperature is a temperate 73.4°F. Sunrise was at 6:24 am and sunset will be at 8:07 pm; the daylight will last for 13h and 43min.

Weather forecast for tomorrow
Tomorrow, on Thursday, there will be scattered thunderstorms, which could cause some localized disruption. With a high probability, moderate precipitation is anticipated. The highest daytime temperature will reach a warm 80.6°F, creating a slight contrast with the predicted nighttime low of a moderately hot 75.2°F. The maximum heat index, which measures the combined effect of heat and moisture, is appraised at a humid 86°F. Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. This forecasted maximum temperature is expected to mirror May's typical high of 79.3°F. Sunrise will be at 6:23 am and sunset at 8:07 pm; tomorrow's daylight will last for 13h and 44min.