Bolivar: FAIR. 60 degrees. Anglers are catching plenty of redfish and trout almost everywhere using finger mullet and mud minnows. A few speckled trout are being caught along with sand trout, croakers, and crabs along the jetty, but it has been hit-or-miss. Report by Captain Shane Rilat, North Jetty Bait Camp.
Trinity Bay: GOOD. 60 degrees. The current discharge in Trinity River in Chambers County at I-10 is 2,540 cubic feet per second, creating excellent fishing conditions across the northern part of the complex. With lighter flow as the northerns push in, the fishing will continue to improve through the season. Speckled trout fishing is on fire right now and leading the action. Fish are holding on drains, working under birds, and staging along the edges of shale banks and shale islands where current sweeps across the structure. Productive lures include paddle tails, swimbait, flukes, and popping corks with a 1–3 foot leader paired with live shrimp or imitation shrimp. Redfish are still holding in the marsh due to remaining small shrimp. Target redfish around grass points with moving water and rock lines, where blue crabs are also present. We are also finding good redfish on rocks by the ship channel as well. Effective setups include paddle tails, rat tails, and popping corks with live shrimp. Drum and sheepshead are stacked on rock lines. Excellent success is coming from popping corks with live shrimp or imitation shrimp. Always wear your kill switch, monitor incoming weather, and plan accordingly. Report by Captain Zackary Scott, Zack Attack Fishing. Northwest reefs are holding decent numbers of speckled trout on live shrimp and lures. Live shrimp still continues to lead the way for those wanting black drum and sheepshead. Both species are being caught in good numbers. Redfish has been fair. Report by Captain David Dillman, Galveston Bay Charter Fishing.
East Galveston Bay: GOOD. 58 degrees. Surface water temperature is 58 degrees. The water clarity is still good for the majority of East Galveston Bay. The trout bite has remained steady, catching good numbers and some oversize fish as well on our artificial only teaching trips. The ticket the past few days has been bouncing tails very slowly on the bottom over deeper shell with 1/4 ounce jig heads with imitation bait fish soft plastics in lighter colors. The redfish bite is still on fire around grass lines and in the shallow water areas back in the marsh, as well as when you can find bait on the open water reefs. Use imitation shrimp lures and tails under popping corks with a 1-foot leader to secure some great bites. Looking forward to next week when flounder season opens. This time of year brings some of the best fishing conditions for bigger fish with fewer anglers on the water and cooler water temperatures. Get out and make it happen with your family and friends. Report by Captain Jeff Brandon, Get the Net Guide Service, LLC.
Galveston Bay: FAIR. 60 degrees. West shoreline has been good for speckled trout on live shrimp and artificial lures. Best near the ends of the pier pilings with shell bottom. Oversized drums have shown up at the jetties with the bull redfish. Best bite on half lived crab, and cut bait like mullet. Report by Captain David Dillman, Galveston Bay Charter Fishing.
West Galveston Bay: FAIR. 60 degrees. Scattered trout over deeper shells on live shrimp and soft plastics. Redfish are roaming along the south shoreline in small schools. Bayous are producing good speckled trout and redfish. Report by Captain David Dillman, Galveston Bay Charter Fishing.
Houston: GOOD. Water clear; 69 degrees; 0.10 feet above pool. The San Jacinto flow into Lake Houston is very light at 326 CFS, leaving most of the lake muddy with poor visibility, so darker high-contrast baits are working best. Largemouth bass are in a full winter pattern holding on deeper docks, points, and any pockets of slightly clearer water around spots like the golf course waterfall, the south end, and protected points. Craws, dark Texas-rigged worms, spinnerbaits, and chatterbaits have been the most productive. Catfish remain decent around the train tracks and Lake Houston Brewery, with stink bait and fresh shad producing on the bottom in 4-15 feet near rocky structure. Crappie have slowed due to muddy conditions, though the East Fork should clear first and pick up sooner. White bass are excellent and schooling hard on the south end, hitting paddle tails, deep-diving crankbaits, and trolled #12 Pet Spoons over humps. Always wear your kill switch and be safe! Report by Captain Zackary Scott, Zack Attack Fishing.
Texas City: GOOD. 60 degrees. Anglers are catching some speckled trout, redfish, and fewer sand trout every day with some random croakers. Mangrove snapper and pompano have been more sporadic. Wade fishing along the levee and Mosquito Island from the dike has been productive with the light winds and the right pocket on days with north winds if the kite boarders aren’t cruising the shoreline. Live shrimp and finger mullet have been the best baits. Report by Captain Shane Rilat, North Jetty Bait Camp.
