East Matagorda Bay Fishing Reports (September 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in East Matagorda Bay

Brad T.

Galveston, Texas

Reported 1 day ago

Recent deep sea trips. Snapper season is still open until October 26 as well as Amber Jak season is open now.

Brad T. Galveston, Texas Reported 1 day ago

Recent deep sea trips. Snapper season is still open until October 26 as well as Amber Jak season is open now.

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Jim L.

Galveston, Texas

Reported 1 day ago

They got limits of Bulls and some slots. Still adding to it but I thought I would send a picture

Jim L. Galveston, Texas Reported 1 day ago

They got limits of Bulls and some slots. Still adding to it but I thought I would send a picture

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Michael M.

Houston, Texas

Reported 2 days ago

Fishing has been steady with live shrimp in the Bays. Should get better with cooler temps

Michael M. Houston, Texas Reported 2 days ago

Fishing has been steady with live shrimp in the Bays. Should get better with cooler temps

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Ron R.

Matagorda, Texas

Reported 6 days ago

Fishing is getting good in Matagorda. Lots of tailing and schooling reds near deeper bars and reefs. Water temps have actually cooled down a little to the mid 80's. The best is yet to come with cooler weather during late September on into November. Let's go chase some reds!

Ron R. Matagorda, Texas Reported 6 days ago

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Fern G.

Matagorda, Texas

Reported 1 week ago

Fishing has been great with tides moving back in for the redfish in back lakes. Great fishing in the surf as well when the winds are calm. Lots of heavy pulls and tight lines in matagorda.

Fern G. Matagorda, Texas Reported 1 week ago

Fishing has been great with tides moving back in for the redfish in back lakes. Great fishing in the surf as well when the winds are calm. Lots of heavy pulls and tight lines in matagorda.

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Kenny G.

League City, Texas

Reported 1 week ago

We are still catching limits of trout with live shrimp in Upper Galveston Bay adjacent to deep structure. Best bite has been early morning with moderate tidal flow.

Offshore remains good for sow Red Snapper & big Mangrove snapper over wrecks on live bait.

Kenny G. League City, Texas Reported 1 week ago

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Traver S.

Kemah, Texas

Reported 1 week ago

Slow down a little bit since all the kids went back to school, but here's a few of my recent trips

Traver S. Kemah, Texas Reported 1 week ago

Slow down a little bit since all the kids went back to school, but here's a few of my recent trips

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Jake R.

Galveston, Texas

Reported 2 weeks ago

Last couple weeks

Jake R. Galveston, Texas Reported 2 weeks ago

Last couple weeks

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Michael M.

Houston, Texas

Reported 3 weeks ago

Fishing been good with love croakers and shrimp for Specks. Reds have been fair at best.

Michael M. Houston, Texas Reported 3 weeks ago

Fishing been good with love croakers and shrimp for Specks. Reds have been fair at best.

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Dan G.

Galveston, Texas

Reported 3 weeks ago

Red snapper fishing is good as it can be around 50 miles

Dan G. Galveston, Texas Reported 3 weeks ago

Red snapper fishing is good as it can be around 50 miles

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Jordan was great, very courteous or is on fish right away. We had some weather come in early. We regrouped he stayed positive and we went back out and continued to catch fish. He was great to fish with!!!! Definitely recommend Jordan.
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Great experience from start to finish! He was fantastic to work with and helped us tremendously. He was patient, knowledgeable, and made the whole trip enjoyable. Already booked my second trip with him.
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Captain Jay is absolutely amazing! My husband and I just got home from our 5hr trip and we couldn’t be more pleased. Jay is informative, funny, and makes you feel incredibly comfortable on the water. His vast knowledge of fishing left us with new techniques that we’ll be able to use from here on out. If you’re looking for a stellar guide for you or your family/friends, don’t look any further. Jay is definitely your guy. We will absolutely book with him again! -Anna and Cian
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We enjoyed the trip with Jeff and crew. His communication was on point and the trip was of the highest quality. Thank s Captain Jeff!!
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Capt. Jeff put us on some fish!! Took us to a few places that each produced. I’d definitely go fishing with Jeff in the future.
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