Bolivar: GOOD. 85 Degrees. Speckled trout have been fair near the north jetty as well along the shoreline on live shrimp. Redfish have been good along the shoreline and are best caught on shrimp, soft plastics or topwaters early. Black drum are good around vegetation or structure on crab or shrimp. Flounder are fair around the jetty on shrimp.
Trinity Bay: FAIR. 85 degrees. With the drainage of freshwater in the bay the fishing has been slow but is picking up as the salinity levels return. Look for the birds, the fish will typically be under them. Fishing the flats remains to be the best method to fish for both redfish and speckled trout. The northwestern and eastern sides of the bay are still solid. Flounder are fair around rocks using mullet or minnow.
East Galveston Bay: FAIR. 85 degrees. We are seeing similar fishing patterns as last week. Redfish and speckled trout are still along the shorelines and near the jetties. You can also find them in the deep water around structures like reefs. Soft plastics or shrimp are great. Sheepshead are good and will be found primarily around rocks on minnow.
West Galveston Bay: FAIR. 85 degrees. West winds are mudding up the water, but some success has been seen with live bait early in the morning. Wade fishing in the west and closer to the pass has seen success. Redfish and trout are good using shrimp on popping corks, croaker bottom rigs.
Texas City: FAIR. 85 degrees. Fishing has been slow with early morning bites. Redfish and speckled trout are good using any kind of live bait.
Freeport: GOOD. 85 degrees. Red snapper season begins August 2, much success is already being seeing off-shore for red snapper, king fish, mahi-mahi and cobia using live and dead baits. Redfish and speckled trout will be found in the back bay around shell and marsh and are good on shrimp. Sheepshead will be found around the oyster reefs and rocks and are good on live bait. Flounder are good around the rocks on mullet. Black drum are fair on blue crab, slow bouncing off the bottom over grass.
East Matagorda Bay: GOOD. 85 degrees. As the winds die down the surf is flat creating good fishing conditions for trout, redfish and black drum using artificials and live bait. Look for bait activity as a clue as to where the fish will be.
West Matagorda Bay: GOOD. 85 degrees. The surf is proving to be excellent for trout, redfish and black drum as the winds die down. Use artificials and live bait for the best success. Shrimp is slow due to freshwater run-off.
Port O’Connor: GOOD. 85 degrees. Fishing has improved as the winds have died down. The surf is the place to be for trout using live croaker. Black drum and redfish are good in the jetty using dead shrimp and mexican sardines.
