East Galveston Bay Fishing Report
- Feb 12, 2025
- GOOD. 67 degrees. The warming trend has been good for fishing. Reefs near shorelines have been fair for speckled trout on soft plastics. Wade anglers are picking up a few better quality fish. Live bait anglers doing well on black drum in the intracoastal and over shell reefs. Report by Captain David Dillman, Galveston Bay Charter Fishing. Slot-sized speckled trout are showing up in the deep areas along with black drum, and redfish being caught on live shrimp and finger mullet. We are still getting a few reports of good fishing by Frenchtown Road, Siever’s Cut, and near the boat ramp by Rollover Pass. . Report by Captain Shane Rilat, North Jetty Bait Camp. Surface water temperature up to 69 degrees. The water clarity is good for East Galveston Bay. We finally got a break from the Sea Fog and got to see the Sun, which made great mornings to be out on the water. The trout bite was on fire using Salt & Pepper WACky Fluke tails by Wac Attack, as well as Rat Tails in Blue Moon by Deadly Dudley. Trout were on all the flats we normally fish early Spring, so start on shallow flats with scattered shell right after daylight. Active bait in the area is important, so if you do not see bait or signs of life do not spend a whole lot of time in the area. The redfish bite has been consistent around drains and in the very shallow water areas back in the marsh, as well as the flats where we have been catching the trout. We are still using Imitation shrimp lures and tails under popping corks, with a 1-foot leader to trigger bites, if you like throwing a popping cork, but the winner has been the 1/8 ounce jighead or tail setup. The Corky bite also is in full swing, so if you like throwing artificials that is a great bait to throw. As well as, walking topwater baits, as well as slow failing jerkbaits, or a ¼ ounce swimbait when the conditions are lining up. This time of year brings some of the best opportunities with fewer anglers on the water and bigger fish on the prowl, so get out and make it happen with your family and friends. Report by Captain Jeff Brandon, Get the Net Guide Service, LLC.
- Feb 5, 2025
- GOOD. 60 degrees. Waders picking some decent speckled trout along with scattered redfish on soft plastics and hard baits. Report by Captain David Dillman, Galveston Bay Charter Fishing. More and more slot-sized speckled trout are showing up in the deep areas along with black drum, and redfish. Best baits are live shrimp and finger mullet. Report by Captain Shane Rilat, North Jetty Bait Camp. The water clarity is good for East Galveston Bay. We finally got a break from the wind and got to see the Sun, which made for a great time to be out on the water. The majority of our action right now is on or close to the lower water column. Work super slowly over deeper shell and mud with various size jig heads with Salt & Pepper WACky Fluke tails by Wac Attack, securing the most bites. Some bites are so subtle you really need to be paying attention and remember hook sets are free. The bite turns on during the major and minor fish times, as well as when the water temperature rises when the suns out. Remember the fish still have to eat in the colder water, although not as often, so be very methodical in your presentation and fish areas where you have confidence in. Active bait in the area is important, so if you do not see bait or signs of life move to a new area. As the water heats up during the day, some of the fish are moving out to mud flats to feed, so keep that in mind as well. The redfish bite has been consistent around drains and in the very shallow water areas back in the marsh. We are still using Imitation shrimp lures and tails under popping corks, with a 1-foot leader to trigger bites, as well as weightless Deadly Dudley Rat Tails. This time of year brings some of the best opportunities for bigger fish, with fewer anglers on the water, and bigger fish on the prowl, so get out and make it happen with your family and friends. The Corky bite also is in full swing, so if you like throwing artificials that is a great bait to throw, as well as walking topwater baits, as well as slow failing jerkbaits, when the conditions are lining up. Report by Captain Jeff Brandon, Get the Net Guide Service, LLC.
- Jan 29, 2025
- SLOW. 53 degrees. Few anglers on the water so there have been few reports. Good news is there has not been a reported fish kill. Report by Captain David Dillman, Galveston Bay Charter Fishing. After the Arctic blast this past week, we had quite a drop in surface water temperatures, however by Saturday temperatures were back up to 48 degrees. The water clarity is still good for East Galveston Bay considering all the north winds encountered. The low tides have forced us to adjust our target areas, as well as forced us to pull our boat out of the slip, and use a public ramp for our trips, so we can get out on the water and fish. We have had success on 1/4 ounce jig Heads with Wac Attack Flukes in lighter colors, as well as Deadly Dudley Rat Tails in Blue Moon. The popping cork or artificial bite has also performed well, allowing our anglers to do some solid trout catching. With this setup we used a number of colors, including shrimp imitation lures, and all did well when we located the fish. Please watch the major and minor fish times, as again this past week, that has been when the bite really turned on for us. Remember the fish still have to eat, although not as often in the temperatures, so be very methodical in your presentation, and fish areas you have the most confidence in. The redfish bite has been around deeper drains and with fish stacked up if you find the right areas. Remember, this time of year brings some of the best opportunities for bigger fish, with fewer fishers on the water, and bigger fish on the prowl, so get out and make it happen with your family and friends. The Corky bite also is in full swing, so if you like throwing artificials that is a great bait to throw, as well as walking topwater baits when the conditions are lining up. Report by Captain Jeff Brandon, Get the Net Guide Service, LLC.
- Jan 22, 2025
- SLOW. 45 degrees. Galveston bay coastal areas were hit with a cold front bringing sleet and snow in the area. In the meantime our water temperatures have dropped substantially. Readings throughout the bay are between 39-44 degrees. Readings below 40 could cause us some problems for our speckled trout population. During the last front we saw some juvenile tarpon that were killed due to the cold water temperature. Only time will tell how the fishery will fair. Report by Captain David Dillman, Galveston Bay Charter Fishing. More slot-sized speckled trout are showing up in the deep areas along with black drum, and redfish. Fish can be caught on live shrimp and finger mullet. There are still a few reports of good fishing by Frenchtown Road, Siever’s cut, and near the boat ramp by Rollover per Captain Jack Blume. Report by Captain Shane Rilat, North Jetty Bait Camp. The water clarity is good for East Galveston Bay, with some of the clearest water in the back lakes we have seen in a good while. The common theme again this week, wind and a little more wind. On our morning trips we have fished falling tides, catching some solid fish and some oversize fish as well. The ticket the past few days has been fishing slowly on the bottom over deeper shell and mud with various size jig heads with Chartreuse WACky Fluke tails by Wac Attack, securing the most bites. Some of the bites are so subtle you really need to be paying attention and remember hook sets are free. Please watch the major and minor fish times, as again this past week, that has been when the bite really turned on for us. Remember the Fish still have to eat, although not as often, so be very methodical in your presentation, and fish areas where you have confidence in. The redfish bite has been consistent around drains and in the very shallow water areas back in the marsh. We are still using Imitation shrimp lures and tails under popping corks, with a 1-foot leader to trigger bites, as well as weightless Deadly Dudley Rat Tails. This time of year brings some of the best opportunities for bigger fish, with fewer fishers on the water, and bigger fish on the prowl, so get out and make it happen with your family and friends. The Corky bite also is in full swing, so if you like throwing artificials that is a great bait to throw, as well as walking topwater baits when the conditions are lining up. Report by Captain Jeff Brandon, Get the Net Guide Service, LLC.
- Jan 15, 2025
- GOOD. 51 degrees. Weather remains raw, bitter, and cold, but a slight warming trend is on tap before the next front. Some areas of the bay system received a little over 2 inches of rain. Back lakes and bayous might be off-colored. Best bets for speckled trout would be to fish locations adjacent and parallel to deep water. The lower part of Chocolate and Bastrop Bayous are good choices. The deep shell in west Galveston Bay has been producing some decent trout on soft plastics. Sylvan Beach shoreline action has been steady. Upper bays past the Fred Hartman Bridge are good for drum, sheepshead, redfish, and speckled trout, mostly on live shrimp. Galveston jetties seeing better numbers of over sized black drum on live halved crab. Bull redfish are still biting on the same bait and cut mullet. Sheepshead numbers are up on live shrimp fished tight to the rocks. Galveston Bay around Eagle Point is fair for trout, a few black drum and sheepshead. Windy conditions limit the fishable area. Report by Captain David Dillman, Galveston Bay Charter Fishing. East Bay and inter-coastal waterway: More slot-sized speckled trout are showing up in the deep areas along with black drum, and redfish. Fish can be caught on live shrimp and finger mullet. There are still a few reports of good fishing by Frenchtown Road, Siever’s cut, and near the boat ramp by Rollover per Captain Jack Blume. Report by Captain Shane Rilat, North Jetty Bait Camp. The water clarity is all over the board for East Galveston Bay, depending on where you are at in the bay system. This past week we had a cold front with Strong North Winds push through once again that dropped the water temperatures, as well as water levels in the bay system. On our morning trips we have fished falling tides, catching some solid fish and some oversize fish as well. The ticket the past few days has been fishing slowly right on the bottom over deeper shells and mud with various size jig heads with Salt & Pepper WACky shad XL tails by Wac Attack, securing the most bites. Please watch the major and minor fish times, as this past week, that has been when the bite really turned on for us. Remember the fish still have to eat, although not as often, so be very methodical in your presentation, and fish areas where you have confidence in. The redfish bite has been consistent around drains and in the very shallow water areas back in the marsh. We are still using Imitation shrimp lures and tails under popping corks, with a 1-foot leader to trigger bites, as well as weightless Deadly Dudley Rat Tails. This time of year brings some of the best opportunities for bigger fish, with fewer fishers on the water, and bigger fish on the prowl, so get out and make it happen with your family and friends. Report by Captain Jeff Brandon, Get the Net Guide Service, LLC.
- Jan 8, 2025
- GOOD. 52 degrees. Raw very cold and windy week here on the bay. Truth is, there isn't much to report until we get past this winter type weather. For those that are willing to brave the conditions, your best bet is to fish the most protected areas of the bay. Lower Galveston Bay in The Galveston Harbor has produced flounder, sand trout and the occasional drum and sheepshead. Report by Captain Shane Rilat, North Jetty Bait Camp. East Galveston Bay 1/5/2024 Surface water Temperature 58 degres, water clarity, varies depending upon where you are on the bay with the recent Fronts. Our anglers are still having the most success back in the marsh/bayou areas where we can get some protection from the wind and waves. This Redfish bite has been hit & miss in areas where good current flow has bait up against the shorelines/grass lines in 1 to 3 feet of water on Wac Attack lures in Rollover Moon, fished with 1/8 oz heads, as well as fished under a Fish Smack popping cork, with an 18” leader. The trout this week have preferred a super slow presentation, targeting deeper pockets close to channel bends with shell, triggering the most strikes. The lighter the jig head determined by the wind and current, the better, for a slow fall, as the bites have been lite for the most part. Bites have been very light. Report by Captain Jeff Brandon, Get the Net Guide Service, LLC.
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