Bolivar: FAIR. 70 degrees. Redfish, trout, and black drum everywhere. There are a few speckled trout being caught along with sand trout, croakers and crabs caught along the jetty. Report by Captain Shane Rilat, North Jetty Bait Camp.
Trinity Bay: GOOD. 70 degrees. Northwest region of the bay, in Tabbs, Scott, and Burnett, are producing decent numbers of speckled trout on live shrimp. Few redfish are being caught along with black drum and starting to see better numbers of sheepshead. Report by Captain David Dillman, Galveston Bay Charter Fishing. The bay is in great shape right now, with another strong front expected Sunday that will briefly muddy the water before clearing it up within 24-36 hours, setting the stage for excellent fishing. This second major flush of the season will push bait out of the back lakes and bayous, attracting plenty of gamefish. Trout action remains solid under working birds, with slot fish hitting a variety of lures – Wac Attack’s Wacky Fluke in Sparkle Chartreuse on ¼-ounce jig head has been especially productive. Redfish are abundant, with bull reds schooling under birds in the main bay and slot reds holding near rocks and grass along the shoreline; spinnerbaits, crankbaits, or live shrimp under a popping cork are great choices. Drum are biting well on shell reefs and rocky shallows, hitting paddle tails, rat tails, or live shrimp, while sheepshead are tight to shoreline rocks and taking live shrimp or paddle tails. Check weather and wind conditions before heading out. Always wear your kill switch and be safe! Report by Captain Zackary Scott, Zack Attack Fishing.
East Galveston Bay: GOOD. 70 degrees. Surface water temperature 70 degrees, water clarity is good in East Galveston Bay. Points, drains, and flats with scattered shell have produced some good catches of trout, and redfish on our artificial lure trips in the 2-3 foot depth range. For us this past week, if we find nervous bait the fish are there, so when we don’t see bait activity we move on rather quickly. Birds are still working throughout the bay, so you can still pick off a few decent trout when you find them. If the birds are working up near the shoreline or in very shallow water hovering the surface, the Redfish are feeding on shrimp. Fishbites Fight Club Fight,n Shrimp with Fish Smack popping corks, with 12-14 inch leaders have still been producing bites for our anglers, as well as rigged weedless when fishing super shallow grass lines, resulting in success on our chartered trips. Wac Attack Trails in Rollover Moon on 1/4 ounce and 1/8 ounce jig heads, depending upon wind conditions and water depth, are doing a good for our anglers as well. The bite should continue to improve as the water cools with this impending Front. The days are getting shorter and the crowds have thinned, so grab your friends and family and get out and enjoy some quality time together on the water. Report by Captain Jeff Brandon, Get the Net Guide Service, LLC.
Galveston Bay: FAIR. 70 degrees. Galveston Bull redfish are good at the Galveston beachfront and jetties on fresh dead shad, mullet, and live halved crabs. Few slot redfish and black drum being caught on light tackle with live shrimp. Offshore federal red snapper season for recreational anglers closes November 21, 2025. Upper Galveston Bay is producing fair catches of trout, mixed with some black drum and redfish coming off the western shoreline on live shrimp and artificial lures. Report by Captain David Dillman, Galveston Bay Charter Fishing.
West Galveston Bay: GOOD. 70 degrees. Galveston Bull redfish are good at the Galveston beachfront and jetties on fresh dead shad, mullet, and live halved crabs. Few slot redfish and black drum being caught on light tackle with live shrimp. Offshore federal red snapper season for recreational anglers closes November 21, 2025. Upper Galveston Bay is producing fair catches of trout, mixed with some black drum and redfish coming off the western shoreline on live shrimp and artificial lures. Report by Captain David Dillman, Galveston Bay Charter Fishing..
Houston: GOOD. Water clear; 77 degrees; 0.15 feet above pool. Lake Houston is clearing up nicely despite low flow, with about a foot of visibility in both the East and West Forks, while the south end is especially clear with a foot and a half of visibility. Largemouth bass are active in the shallows, hitting chatterbaits, spinnerbaits, and small green grubs, with Texas-rigged setups working well around boat docks and riprap. Crappie fishing is excellent in 8-14 feet of water near structure, biting well on minnows and silver hand-tied jigs. White bass are stacked up on humps in 12-14 feet on the south end, hitting slabs, rattle traps, and deep-diving crankbaits, with #12 pet spoons tipped with gold feathers producing steady action. Catfish are being caught around bridges and areas with current using fresh-cut shad – keeping bait cold helps improve success. Always wear your kill switch and be safe! Report by Captain Zackary Scott, Zack Attack Fishing.
Texas City: GREAT. 70 degrees. Anglers are catching plenty of speckled trout, redfish, and croakers every day with some sand trout. Mangrove snapper and pompano have been sporadic but still around. Wade fishing along the levee and mosquito island from the dike has been productive from the beginning to the end still. Live shrimp and finger mullet have been the best baits. Report by Captain Shane Rilat, North Jetty Bait Camp.
Freeport: FAIR. 75 degrees. Birds are leading the way to speckled trout, sand trout and redfish in Bastrop Bay, Christmas Bay, and Chocolate Bay. Drifting where you find mullet has been good for trout and redfish, or throwing gulp shrimp or live shrimp under a popping cork. Freeport Harbor and Brazos River has been good for redfish, trout, sheephead, drum, or mangrove snapper using mullet and live shrimp. Report by Captain Jake Brown, Flattie Daddy Fishing Adventures.
