Fishing Forecast

FOR THE FIRST TIME IN WEEKS, the weather looks good for fishing, which many will
do during this holiday weekend. Anglers will get a sneak peek at hot temperatures, yet
the motivation to hit the water will be strong across the area as trout continue to run
strong. Redfish are also in abundance, but those heading toward west Galveston Bay
should keep in mind that tides will be above nomal.
Bolivar: Trout are fair to good on the south shoreline on soft plastics and plugs. Black
drum and redfish are good at Rollover Pass. Croakers are good on dead shrimp in the
channel and around the pass.
Trinity Bay: An inundation of freshwater from the Trinity River has made for tough
fishing.
East Galveston Bay: Trout are fair to good on the south shoreline on topwaters and
soft plastics. Whiting and sand trout are good on the edge of the Intracoastal on fresh
shrimp. Trout are good on mid–bay reefs on soft plastics and croakers.
West Galveston Bay: Trout are fair to good for drifters working shell on live shrimp.
Trout, sheepshead, redfish and black drum are good at the jetty on shrimp. Kingfish,
ling, red snapper and sharks are good offshore. Tides are 2–3 feet above normal
Texas City: Trout are good on reefs and wells on live bait. Sand trout are fair on fresh
shrimp off the piers. Redfish are good on live bait in Moses Lake.
Freeport: Sand trout and sheepshead are good on live shrimp on the reefs. Trout and
sand trout are good at the jetties on shrimp and DOA Shrimp. Kingfish and ling are good
offshore. Black drum is good in Bastrop Bay on shrimp.
East Matagorda Bay: Trout are fair to good for drifters on live shrimp over humps and
scattered shell. Redfish are fair to good around slicks on live shrimp.
West Matagorda Bay: Redfish are fair to good on the edge of Oyster Lake on shrimp
and crabs. Trout are good on sand and grass on soft plastics and croakers.
Port O’Connor: Trout and redfish are fair on topwaters over soft mud in waist–deep
water in San Antonio Bay. Trout are good around Pass Cavallo on soft plastics. Redfish
are good at the jetty on shrimp.