East Galveston Bay Fishing Report

Feb 25, 2026

GOOD. 69 degrees. The water clarity was extremely good this past week for East Galveston Bay. The trout bite is good throwing salt and pepper and chartreuse paddle tails on 1/8 ounce jig heads. With higher tides than in previous weeks, we have been able to fish some back lake flats close to drains. The redfish bite was decent this week, around drains and in the shallow water areas back in the marsh. We are still using Imitation shrimp lures and tails under popping corks, with 12-18 inch leaders to trigger bites, as well as weightless rat tails, and flukes. 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. Report by Captain Jeff Brandon, Get the Net Guide Services, LLC.

Feb 18, 2026

GOOD. 62 degrees. Super low tides were on tap again this past week. The water clarity is average for East Galveston Bay, with better clarity in the marsh areas that have been protected from the wind. Good trout catches with a bright pink soft plastic lure with silver and black flakes. 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 was good around drains and in the very shallow water areas back in the marsh with imitation shrimp lures and tails under popping corks, with a 1-foot leader to trigger bites, as well as weightless rat tails and flukes. Remember, 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, as well as suspending hard jerk baits, so if you like throwing artificials these are great bait to throw, as well as walking topwater baits, as well as slow falling jerk baits, when the conditions are lining up correctly. Report by Captain Jeff Brandon, Get the Net Guide Services, LLC.

Feb 11, 2026

GOOD. 55 degrees. We have been having extremely low tides over the past few weeks, making loading and unloading even a challenge on our early morning trips. Please pay close attention where you are running, as if you are just a few feet out of the channel in some areas, you can get yourself in a real bind quickly. The water clarity is good for East Galveston Bay, back in the protected areas in the marsh, with dirtier water in a good portion of the main bay, due to the North winds which have been quite prevalent of late. Most of our trout action right now is on or close to the lower water column drop-offs, super slow over deeper shell and mud with various size jig heads with chartreuse fluke tails, securing the most bites. Some of the bites are so subtle you really need to be paying attention, or you will miss out. This past week our best results have come when the water temperature rises with the sun and begins to heat the surface. Remember the Fish still must eat in the cooler 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 still important. As the water heats up during the day, some of the fish are moving out to mud flats to feed. 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 rat tails and fishbite 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, as well as slow failing hard jerk baits, when the conditions are lining up. Report by Captain Jeff Brandon, Get the Net Guide Services, LLC.

Feb 4, 2026

GOOD. 50 degrees. Surface water temperature 50 degrees. The water clarity is good for East Galveston Bay. Conditions are finally sunny on the water as anglers get a reprieve from the north wind. The majority of our action right now is on or close to the lower water column over deeper shell and mud. Slowly working various size jig heads with salt and pepper colored wacky flukes. Some of the bites are so subtle you really need to be paying attention. The best action has been during the major and minor fish times as well as when the water temperatures rise when the sun is 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 move on if you do not see bait or signs of life. 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 tails. This time of year brings some of the best opportunities for anglers to catch those 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 falling hard jerkbaits, when the conditions are lining up. Report by Captain Jeff Brandon, Get the Net Guide Services, LLC. Winter has definitely arrived. There are a few die hard anglers working the banks, but overall action has been slow. There are plenty more weather changes throughout the week and changing winds with super low tides going back to normal. Pockets of sunshine are expected with temperatures fluctuating. Check the forecast before you head out or call ahead to your favorite bait shop. The trout bite is still on fire, with plenty of redfish and a few flounder everywhere. Fish are in guts and channels. You can still find most of your redfish working the grasses. Trout in deeper water using artificials. Report by Captain Jack Blume.

Jan 28, 2026

GOOD. 49 degrees. The water clarity is good this week for East Galveston Bay. This past week we had more fronts push through again, as well as super low water levels in the bay system, which is typical for this time of the year. Fish the falling tides in the morning for solid fish and some oversize fish as well. The ticket is to focus on transition zones and drop-offs and fish super slow with 1/4 ounce jigheads with white and chartreuse paddle tails, or suspending hard baits. Watch the major and minor fish times for the best bite. The redfish bite has been consistent around drains and in the very shallow water areas back in the marsh. Use imitation shrimp lures and tails under popping corks with a 1-foot leader to trigger bites, as well as weightless FishBite Paddle Tails over super shallow water. 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. Be mindful of the tides, and precise in your navigational skills, as you can really get yourself in a bind if fishing mornings with these low tides this time of the year. Report by Captain Jeff Brandon, Get the Net Guide Services, LLC.

Jan 21, 2026

GOOD. 51 degrees. The water clarity is good this week for East Galveston Bay. This past week we had more fronts push through again, as well as super low water levels in the bay system, which is typical for this time of the year. Fish the falling tides in the morning for solid fish and some oversize fish as well. The ticket is to focus on transition zones and drop-offs and fish super slow with 1/4 ounce jigheads with white and chartreuse paddle tails, or suspending hard baits. Watch the major and minor fish times for the best bite. The redfish bite has been consistent around drains and in the very shallow water areas back in the marsh. Use imitation shrimp lures and tails under popping corks with a 1-foot leader to trigger bites, as well as weightless FishBite Paddle Tails over super shallow water. 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. Be mindful of the tides, and precise in your navigational skills, as you can really get yourself in a bind if fishing mornings with these low tides this time of the year. Report by Captain Jeff Brandon, Get the Net Guide Services, LLC.

Jan 14, 2026

GOOD. 51 degrees. Surface water temperature 51 degrees. 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 super low 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 has been fishing super slow right on the bottom over deeper shell or mud with various size jig heads with soft plastics. 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 paddle tails over super shallow water. 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 7, 2026

GOOD. 59 degrees. Surface water temperature is 59 degrees. The water clarity has been excellent for East Galveston Bay, allowing for sight fishing, which is not always possible on the upper Texas coast. Once again, this week we shifted our focus towards redfish and they did not disappoint with some great catches. We fished outgoing morning tides, fishing flats around drains, looking for bait being pushed out of the marsh. We are still using imitation shrimp lures and tails under popping corks, with a 1 foot or less leader to trigger the most bites, as well as weightless soft plastics, and flukes. Trout bite has been in deeper cuts over shell beds, with a variety of baits working, including topwaters, tails, and suspending jerkbaits. The crowds have thinned out, so now is the time to schedule your winter fishing trips and get out enjoy all the upper Texas Coast has to offer. Report by Captain Jeff Brandon, Get the Net Guide Service, LLC.

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