FISHING FORECAST: There will be (lots and lots of) rain
UNLESS DAD wants to be drenched, this Father’s Day will be a daunting one
for area anglers as the tropical system in the Gulf Coast hits hard on Sunday.
For those who don’t fear the weather, both east and west Galveston Bay will
be good for trout while Freeport is a must for those who love Spanish mackerel.
BOLIVAR: Trout are good on the south shoreline on Bass Assassins, Corkies
and Down South Lures. Black drum, sand trout and redfish are good at
Rollover Pass. Trout are good in the surf on live bait.
TRINITY BAY: Trout are good for drifters working wells and shell pads on
shrimp, croakers, Bass Assassins, Gamblers and Lil’ Johns. Redfish are
good on live bait around the reefs and at the spillway.
EAST GALVESTON BAY: Trout are good for drifters working deep shell on
limetreuse and plum plastics. Whiting and sand trout are good on the edge
of the Intracoastal on fresh shrimp. Trout are good on the Ship Channel on
croakers and plastics.
WEST GALVESTON BAY: Trout are good at the railroad bridge on live
shrimp. Sheepshead, redfish and black drum are good at the jetty on shrimp
and crabs. Offshore is good for tarpon, kingfish, red snapper and ling.
TEXAS CITY: Trout are fair to good on the reefs on live shrimp and croakers.
Trout are good on the edge of the Ship Channel on croakers and shrimp.
FREEPORT: Trout are good at San Luis Pass on shrimp and MirrOlures.
Trout, sand trout and sheepshead are good on live shrimp on the reefs in
Christmas Bay. Trout, Spanish mackerel and sand trout are good at the jetties
on live bait. Offshore is good for red snapper, kingfish and ling.
EAST MATAGORDA BAY: Trout are fair for drifters on live shrimp over humps
and scattered shell. Redfish are fair to good on the edge of the Intracoastal
on crabs and mullet.
WEST MATAGORDA BAY: Trout are fair on sand and grass humps on soft
plastics and topwaters. Redfish are fair on topwaters and live shrimp along
the shorelines early in the morning.