Saltwater Weekly Fishing Report Week of June 25, 2025

Redfish Bay

GOOD. 80 degrees. Low tides and high winds. Redfish are biting on cut mullet. Black drum schools are in full effect biting dead shrimp. The wind has limited fishing for trout. Report by Captain Aerich Oliver, Rockport Paradise Outfitters.

San Antonio Bay

GOOD. 83 degrees. Higher than normal tide so the trout and redfish have moved up on to the flats and the back lakes. Fish are being caught on topwaters and live shrimp. Report Captain Lynn Smith, Back Bay Guide Service.

Sabine Lake

GOOD. 82 degrees. Limits of early morning trout continue at the jetties with live shrimp on a popping cork then fishing the Sabine Channel. Redfish are good at tide changes. South end of Sabine Lake oyster and shell flats in 8-14 feet of water with ⅛-�¼ ounce jigheads in glo chartreuse and ice during outgoing tides. Small fish can be caught along the banks, and there is a hit-or-miss bite under birds for trout. Sheepshead and drum are biting in the jetties with Carolina rigged live shrimp on the rocks, and on rock piles in the Sabine Channel. Report by Captain Randy Foreman, Captain Randy’s Guide Service Sabine Lake.

Bolivar

GOOD. 83 degrees. This week will be a little mix of cloudy with a splash of sun this weekend for great fishing like last week and the week before! Check the daily forecast or call your favorite bait shop for updates. The tides are coming in during the morning and water levels drop in the afternoon with the outgoing tides. Water levels are back and forth per normal with a lot of sargassum washing in on the surf. People are still catching plenty of redfish, gafftop and black drum everywhere. There are plenty of keeper speckled trout being caught along with sand trout, sheepshead and crabs caught along the jetty. The bigger stingrays and sharks are definitely here and the real action has begun. We received reports of 7-9 foot lemon sharks, a few nice bull sharks and one big hammerhead landed. Report by Captain Shane Rilat, North Jetty Bait Camp.

Trinity Bay

FAIR. 80 degrees. 52,000 CFS is flowing into Trinity Bay, with -1,320 CFS entering the San Jacinto River at Highway 90, indicating water levels are slowly receding across the watershed. While we still have a way to go, these decreasing flows signal improving conditions, with a potential shift in salinity levels that could reignite the bite. Smith Point is beginning to see lower salinity levels, with scattered solid catches reported tight to the islands using WAC attack kicking shad in the Rollover Moon color, rigged on a 2.5 leader under a new Guide Series Redemption Outdoor Gear popping cork. Around Eagle Point, anglers are finding good trout and decent redfish as slightly saltier water returns to the Blue Atoll and Bayport areas. Flounder are hugging the rocks, but landing them requires stout gear–an Outlaw rod with a strong backbone is essential for pulling fish out when hooked near structure or dealing with the occasional bull red. Be patient, better days are ahead. Remember, always wear your kill switch and be prepared. Report by Captain Zackary Scott, Zack Attack Fishing.

East Galveston Bay

GOOD. 87 degrees. Offshore fishing has been tough, but those willing to battle rough seas are catching limits of snapper, mixed with a few kingfish and the occasional ling. Galveston jetties produce speckled trout, redfish, sheepshead, and black drum on live shrimp and croakers. Lower Galveston bay and west bay are good for speckled trout, mostly for those throwing live croaker. Waders using artificial lures are managing their fair share of trout. Upper Galveston Bay is still plagued with freshwater runoff. The west side of the bay has been good for scattered trout and decent numbers of black drum, along with a few redfish. Best on live shrimp. Report by Captain David Dillman, Galveston Bay Charter Fishing. Surface water temperature has reached 85 degrees in East Galveston Bay, creating ideal conditions for catching speckled trout around protected shorelines, over scattered shell as well as redfish along grass lines. Early morning and late afternoon outings are successful casting 1/8 ounce jig heads and light color paddle-tailed lures, imitation shrimp lures, as well as topwater baits. As the bay system continues to thrive, we are seeing more solid fish on the reefs and a promising increase in larger trout over the past few weeks in our summer spots. If possible, to avoid fishing pressure, consider fishing on weekdays. Until next time. Report by Captain Jeff Brandon, Get the Net Guide Service, LLC.

Galveston Bay

FAIR. 87 degrees. Offshore fishing has been tough, but those willing to battle rough seas are catching limits of snapper, mixed with a few kingfish and the occasional ling. Galveston jetties producing speckled trout, redfish, sheepshead, and black drum on live shrimp and croakers. Lower Galveston bay and west bay are good for speckled trout, mostly for those throwing live croaker. Waders using artificial lures are managing their fair share of trout. Upper Galveston Bay is still plagued with freshwater runoff. The west side of the bay has been good for scattered trout and decent numbers of black drum, along with a few reds. Best on live shrimp. Report by Captain David Dillman, Galveston Bay Charter Fishing.

West Galveston Bay

GOOD. 87 degrees. Offshore fishing has been tough, but those willing to battle rough seas are catching limits of snapper, mixed with a few kingfish and the occasional ling. Galveston jetties producing speckled trout, redfish, sheepshead, and black drum on live shrimp and croakers. Lower Galveston bay and west bay are good for speckled trout, mostly for those throwing live croaker. Waders using artificial lures are managing their fair share of trout. Upper Galveston Bay is still plagued with freshwater runoff. The west side of the bay has been good for scattered trout and decent numbers of black drum, along with a few reds. Best on live shrimp. Report by Captain David Dillman, Galveston Bay Charter Fishing.

Texas City

GOOD. 80 degrees. This week will be a little mix of cloudy with a splash of sun this weekend for great fishing like last week and the week before! Check the daily forecast or call your favorite bait shop for updates. Anglers are catching plenty of speckled trout, redfish, and black drum daily. The sheepshead are around structures and piers. Wade fishing along the levee or anywhere 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. 82 degrees. Bastrop Bay, Chocolate Bay Christmas Bay and the upper West Galveston Bay have been really good for trout, redfish, sheepshead, and drum using live shrimp under a popping cork and live corkers over deep guts and oysters reefs. The lure of choice has been burner shad, pearl pumpkin and chartreuse dirty tequila using 1/4 ounce jig head. Report by Captain Jake Brown, Flattie Daddy Fishing Adventures.

East Matagorda Bay

GOOD. 82 degrees. Return of light southeast winds has improved the trout and redfish bite. Wade or drift the reefs with artificials or live bait. Report by Captain Charlie Paradoski, Captain Charlie Paradoski’s Guide Service.

West Matagorda Bay

GOOD. 82 degrees. Return of light southeast winds has improved the trout and redfish bite. Wade or drift the reefs with artificials or live bait. Report by Captain Charlie Paradoski, Captain Charlie Paradoski’s Guide Service.

Port O'Connor

GOOD. 82 degrees. Trout can be caught on freelining live croaker on the outside of the jetties. Slot redfish halfway inside the south jetty with Spanish sardines. Jack crevalle and bull redfish feeding early morning between jetties and Bird Island blue crab or Spanish Sardines. Sharks are mixed in biting cut jack crevalle and skipjack. Keeper black drum are spotty but can be caught in the inside of the south jetty in 40 feet of water. Report by Captain Marty Medford, Captain Marty’s Fish of a Lifetime Guide Service.

Rockport

GOOD. 80 degrees. Trout are great on live shrimp, piggy perch and croaker in flats and along channels. Redfish are fair on shrimp, mullet, pin perch and menhaden in sand pockets and along mangroves. Black drum are fair on live or dead shrimp and fish bites. Report by Captain Kenny Kramer, Kramer Fishing Charters.

Port Aransas

GOOD. 80 degrees. Red snapper season has opened up and the bite is great on squid cigar minnows and live perch. Redfish are good on live shrimp finger mullet and shad on the north and south jetty. Oversized redfish are great on cut crab and mullet. Trout are great with croaker and shrimp free lined along rocks. Redfish and trout have been great in surf using croaker and live shrimp. Sharks have been caught in the surf using mullet, jacks and stingray.. Report by Captain Kenny Kramer, Kramer Fishing Charters.

Corpus Christi

GOOD. 80 degrees. Low tides and high winds. Redfish are biting on cut mullet. Black drum schools are in full effect biting dead shrimp. The wind has limited fishing for trout. Report by Captain Aerich Oliver, Rockport Paradise Outfitters.

Baffin Bay

GOOD. 83 degrees. Trout Fishing on Baffin has reached another level of greatness. Although the major spawn is complete, the big fish are still hanging out in the same places. A few fish are still spawning and the bait is very plentiful so that is your key to stop the boat and fish. Big fish are knee-deep to waist deep over scattered grass near grass lines or rock structures. Top water fishing is fair, but plastics are out of this world especially the Coastal brew Bait pothole Pimp in dirty water and the watermelon red when the sun is high. Chartreuse jig heads are really making a difference. Good luck fishing on Baffin Bay and I will see you on the water. Report by Captain Sally Black. Winds are forecasted to be mild with some cloud cover. Low pressure still lingering over the Texas Coast which can potentially bring occasional scattered thunderstorms in the area so always be prepared. These projected conditions are ideal for fishing. Early in morning is the time to catch speckled trout up shallow, you can find them in grassy areas with scattered pot holes or other structures like rocks and undulation. Redfish will cruise the flats and extremely shallow areas all day long, you can often find them tailing in the grass. Lure color and presentation has been consistent, colors and profiles that mimic finger mullet and or shrimp has been producing good numbers of redfish and trout. DownSouth Supermodel in “Big Poppa Pearl”, “Chicken of the Sea” and “Rootbeer Hopper” have all been producing well. Remember to always prioritize safety and courtesy while out on the water, and as always tight lines! Report by Captain Reanna DeLaCruz, Captain Reanna’s Baffin Bay Adventures.

Port Mansfield

GOOD. 78 degrees. Water fell out some and fishing improved likely because it concentrated the redfish that were spread out in the skinny water back lakes. Bait activity has picked up in about 2 feet of water. Redfish and trout are eagerly taking white KWigglers paddle tails and bigger trout are hitting Mansfield Knockers. As long as you can stay away from floating grass you can catch good fish. Best action has also been in murky water rather than clear water. Report by Captain Wayne Davis, Hook Down Charters.

South Padre

GOOD. 85 degrees. Trout are plentiful with live shrimp under popping cork on the flats, or free lining on the intercoastal. Sheepshead are excellent, spawning at the jetties and the old causeway. King mackerel and Spanish mackerel good trolling at the end of jetties. Red snapper are excellent at close in the wrecks. Mangrove snapper are good at the end of Brownsville Channel. Stay Safe out there. Report by Captain Lou Austin.

Port Isabel

GOOD. 85 degrees. Trout are plentiful with live shrimp under popping cork on the flats, or free lining on the intercoastal. Sheepshead are excellent, spawning at the jetties and the old causeway. King mackerel and Spanish mackerel good trolling at the end of jetties. Red snapper are excellent at close in the wrecks. Mangrove snapper are good at the end of Brownsville Channel. Stay Safe out there. Report by Captain Lou Austin.

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