PROTECT YOUR HEALTH and that of others by following state and local orders related to the pandemic. Please follow guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Trinity Bay: GOOD. 72-74 degrees. Check local ordinances related to the current pandemic as well as the status of the location you plan on fishing. All city facilities are closed. Follow local ordinances. Wade fishing the shoreline with artificial bait or drifting over the shell reefs off the boat are the best ways to catch redfish or speckled trout here. Flounder are good on minnow around the rocks.
East Galveston Bay: GOOD. 73-74 degrees. The City of Galveston is advising against recreational fishing during the shelter in place ordinance. The City of Galveston has closed all beach park amenities. Fishing piers and charter fishing operations are prohibited. In addition, the following west end beach access points are closed to vehicular traffic: The north and south side of the San Luis Pass bridge, Salt Cedar Dr. access point, access point number 35 which is just to the east of the house at 24125 FM 3005 and Estuary Drive at the beach. Moses Lake floodgate closure effective until April 20th. All commercial fishing piers and charter boat operations are closed.
West Galveston Bay: GOOD. 73-74 degrees. The City of Galveston is advising against recreational fishing during the shelter in place ordinance. The City of Galveston has closed all beach park amenities. Fishing piers and charter fishing operations are prohibited. In addition, the following west end beach access points are closed to vehicular traffic: The north and south side of the San Luis Pass bridge, Salt Cedar Dr. access point, access point number 35 which is just to the east of the house at 24125 FM 3005 and Estuary Drive at the beach. Moses Lake floodgate closure effective until April 20th. All commercial fishing piers and charter boat operations are closed.
Texas City: GOOD. 73-74 degrees. Unchanged. Redfish are good over the flats on live shrimp. Flounder are good on live shrimp or minnow around the jetties. Speckled trout are good along the shoreline on shrimp. Black drum are excellent on blue crab. Sheepshead are very good around the dike. The dike will be closed weekends (starting at 5 pm Fridays and reopens Monday at 8 AM) effective through April 30th
Freeport: GOOD. 72-73 degrees. Water clarity is excellent. All Freeport beaches are closed until further notice, including Bryan Beach. The boat ramps and fishing piers will remain open. Check local ordinances and follow guidelines. Black drum are good on shrimp or blue crab, slow bouncing off the bottom. Redfish will be found along the flats and are best on shrimp- on windier days, look for them to be stacked up along the shoreline chasing baitfish. Speckled trout are good on shrimp. Sheepshead are around the oyster reefs. Flounder are good around the rocks on mullet.
East Matagorda Bay: GOOD. 72-74 degrees. Most public boat ramps are closed. Maintain social distancing. Trout are good in shallow water over mud on shrimp or soft plastics. Black drum have been good on blue crab around structures or vegetation. Redfish are good on soft plastics around the reefs and shorelines.
West Matagorda Bay: GOOD. 72-73 degrees. Most public boat ramps are closed along with cleaning tables and restrooms. Maintain social distancing and follow local ordinances. Wading and drifting are still the best methods. Black drum are good on blue crab or shrimp. Speckled trout are excellent along the shallow shoreline or around flats on shrimp. Redfish are very good on live shrimp. Flounder are good on shrimp around the rocks.
Port O’Connor: GOOD. 72-74 degrees. Some access points may be closed. Please check with local authorities to ensure fishing activities are allowed at this time. Trout and redfish are good on shrimp. Black drum are good on blue crab or shrimp. Flounder are good around the jetties on shrimp or minnow. Sheepshead are excellent near the jetty on live shrimp.
