Bolivar: GOOD. 60 degrees. This is often the season of some wild winds and weather changes. Only two tide changes all this week, changing back to 3-4 tides next week. The best times for fishing are from mid-mornings to afternoons on incoming tides. Water levels are changing back and forth per usual for the upcoming spring extremes. Redfish are being caught all over. Nice speckled trout being caught along with sand trout, black drum, redfish, occasional sheepshead, and crabs caught along the jetty. The flounder are still there but in mixed sizes. A couple small stingrays and sharks are starting to show up, but it still needs to be warmer before the action begins. The surf is producing lots of redfish, huge black drum, occasional speckled trout, and a few sharks along the whole peninsula with more activity towards Gilchrist and High Island. Report by Captain Shane Rilat, North Jetty Bait Camp.
Trinity Bay: FAIR. 66 degrees. After a great stretch of weather the lower Galveston Bay and West Galveston Bay saw catches of sheepshead and black drum on live bait. Those wading in West Galveston bay found speckled trout throwing artificial lures up to nearly 8 pounds. Mid-Galveston Bay action was really good for sheepshead and black drum on rock structure and shell bottom using live shrimp. A few anglers caught some speckled trout and the occasional redfish. Upper Galveston Bay remains the top choice for trout anglers. Good action on speckled trout for those throwing live shrimp under popping corks. A few fish anglers, fishing along shoreline structure, had a decent bite on artificial lures early and late in the day. The back of Trinity bay remains off-colored due to recent runoff. Look to the shorelines on the west side and east side of the bay for action on scattered trout and redfish. Report by Captain David Dillman, Galveston Bay Charter Fishing. Better get your fishing in soon. A lot of rain up by Trinidad so anticipate the freshwater to work through the river and push our way soon. The bay is half salt water and half fresh, but there are some great spots holding speckled trout, flounder and redfish. Trout are shallow in the morning eating WAC Attacks WACky Fluke in the purple passion and peppered pumpkin colors. Redfish are on spoils and reefs eating live shrimp and paddle tails. Flounder are eating live shrimp and paddle tails. Drum and sheepshead are on rock shorelines eating live shrimp under a popping cork. Find the current and find the fish. Always wear your kill switch! Report by Captain Zackary Scott, Zack Attack Fishing.
East Galveston Bay: GOOD. 62 degrees. After a great stretch of weather the lower Galveston Bay and West Galveston Bay saw catches of sheepshead and black drum on live bait. Mid-Galveston Bay action was really good for sheepshead and black drum on rock structure and shell bottom. The best bite was on live shrimp. A few anglers caught some speckled trout and the occasional redfish. Upper Galveston Bay remains the top choice for trout anglers. Good action on speckled trout for those throwing live shrimp under popping corks. A few fish anglers, fishing along shoreline structure, had a decent bite on artificial lures early and late in the day. The back of Trinity bay remains off-colored due to recent runoff. Look to the shorelines on the west side and east side of the bay for action on scattered trout and redfish. Report by Captain David Dillman, Galveston Bay Charter Fishing. Plenty of mullet and small shad in the bay. Trout and bull redfish can be caught throughout the bay. Trout can be caught wading over oysters and sand with a soft plastic suspending twitchbait. It may be harder to stay on fish due to the shifting winds. Report by Captain Jack Blume. Surface water temperature 62 degrees. Water clarity average for East Galveston Bay. Success remains in the marsh and bayou areas, but things are beginning to change after the heating trend last week. Trout are moving out of the back lakes and around marsh drains to the shell flats in the 2-3 feet range. If you are not seeing active bait, move on to your next spot, as these fish are on the move and feeding aggressively of late. Most of our success has come with a popping cork with artificial. Chunk it out, pop it, and let it sit 5-10 seconds before popping again. Redfish are still up shallow and cruising the shorelines. Get out and enjoy all that the Texas Coast has to offer. Report by Captain Jeff Brandon, Get the Net Guide Service, LLC.
Galveston Bay: FAIR. 66 degrees. After a great stretch of weather the lower Galveston Bay and West Galveston Bay saw catches of sheepshead and black drum on live bait. Those wading in West Galveston bay found speckled trout throwing artificial lures up to nearly 8 pounds. Mid-Galveston Bay action was really good for sheepshead and black drum on rock structure and shell bottom. Best bite was on live shrimp. A few anglers caught some speckled trout and the occasional redfish. Upper Galveston Bay remains the top choice for trout anglers. Good action on speckled trout for those throwing live shrimp under popping corks. A few fish anglers, fishing along shoreline structure, had a decent bite on artificial lures early and late in the day. The back of Trinity bay remains off-colored due to recent runoff. Look to the shorelines on the west side and east side of the bay for action on scattered trout and redfish. Report by Captain David Dillman, Galveston Bay Charter Fishing.
West Galveston Bay: FAIR. 66 degrees. After a great stretch of weather the lower Galveston Bay and West Galveston Bay saw catches of sheepshead and black drum on live bait. Those wading in West Galveston bay found speckled trout throwing artificial lures up to nearly 8 pounds. Mid-Galveston Bay action was really good for sheepshead and black drum on rock structure and shell bottom. Best bite was on live shrimp. A few anglers caught some speckled trout and the occasional redfish. Upper Galveston Bay remains the top choice for trout anglers. Good action on speckled trout for those throwing live shrimp under popping corks. A few fish anglers, fishing along shoreline structure, had a decent bite on artificial lures early and late in the day. The back of Trinity bay remains off-colored due to recent runoff. Look to the shorelines on the west side and east side of the bay for action on scattered trout and redfish. Report by Captain David Dillman, Galveston Bay Charter Fishing.
Houston: GOOD. Water normal stain; 55 degrees; 1.43 feet below pool. The water level is back to normal and the lake is muddy due to the dredging. There are a few back lakes that are stained and that seems to be the ticket as far as largemouth bass goes. Lures with vibration are working well off points and drains. With the water level rising the largemouth bass should transition back to cypress trees. Crappie are great in Luces Bayou eating small jigs in 8 feet of water, but should move back shallow to spawn by the weekend. White bass will be up in the creeks and rivers for the next month. Catfish are in the rivers and creeks. Report by Captain Zackary Scott, Zack Attack Fishing.
Texas City: FAIR. 66 degrees. After a great stretch of weather the lower Galveston Bay and West Galveston Bay saw catches of sheepshead and black drum on live bait. Those wading in West Galveston bay found speckled trout throwing artificial lures up to nearly 8 pounds. Mid-Galveston Bay action was really good for sheepshead and black drum on rock structure and shell bottom. Best bite was on live shrimp. A few anglers caught some speckled trout and the occasional redfish. Upper Galveston Bay remains the top choice for trout anglers. Good action on speckled trout for those throwing live shrimp under popping corks. A few fish anglers, fishing along shoreline structure, had a decent bite on artificial lures early and late in the day. The back of Trinity bay remains off-colored due to recent runoff. Look to the shorelines on the west side and east side of the bay for action on scattered trout and redfish. Report by Captain David Dillman, Galveston Bay Charter Fishing. Anglers are catching plenty of speckled trout, redfish, and black drum with the occasional sand trout, gafftop and big croakers mixed in. Wade fishing has been sporadic, but great during the afternoon incoming tide. Along the dike has been productive from the beginning to the end still. Live shrimp and finger mullet have been the best baits. To entice a massive black drum to bite bait up some crab. We have a couple more weeks until the annual crab trap clean-up. Report by Captain Shane Rilat, North Jetty Bait Camp.
