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Fishing in Galveston County this week features
moderate activity with better bites expected later in the week. Water temperatures are in the mid-60s to mid-70s, making inshore action good for bull redfish
and speckled trout in the bays, while windier conditions have slowed mid-bay
action, note Texas Parks and Wildlife (.gov) and Windy.app.
Inshore & Bay Fishing
- Redfish & Trout: Good numbers of bull redfish are reported in East Galveston
Bay and near the jetties, says Texas Parks and Wildlife (.gov). Waders in West
Bay are having success with solid speckled trout using live bait in shallow,
grassy areas. - Techniques: Best results are coming from using imitation shrimp lures and
soft plastics under popping corks. - Conditions: The water temperature is around 65F in many areas, but reaching into the 70’s F in others, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife (.gov) and
Fishing Galveston TX.
Offshore & Pier - Offshore: Red snapper action is strong in state waters, say Texas Parks and
Wildlife (.gov). - Piers: Blacktip and Bonnethead shark catches are expected.
Weekly Forecast Trends - Wind: Winds are expected to be strong from the NE (20-25 knots) on Saturday, making for rough bay conditions, then calming to 5-10 knots from the SE
by Sunday and Monday, reports NOAA (.gov). - Best Time to Fish: Peak activity times are projected for late evenings, particularly around 11 PM on Friday and Saturday, note Windy.app.
Note: Always check the latest local forecasts for rapid weather changes.
