East Matagorda Bay Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in East Matagorda Bay

Shane Day
League City, Texas
Reported: 1 week ago

Catching lots of trout wading the shorelines of East and West Galveston Bay. Getting a few on topwaters, but most bites are on soft plastics (Down South Lures in color "Pink Flamingo").

Shane Day League City, Texas Reported: 1 week ago

Catching lots of trout wading the shorelines of East and West Galveston Bay. Getting a few on topwaters, but most bites are on soft plastics (Down South Lures in color "Pink Flamingo").

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Brad Turner with Sea Play Sportfishing
Galveston, Texas
Reported: 2 weeks ago

Fishing has been good lots of red fish, sheepshead, trout, and the sharks are starting to show up

Brad Turner with Sea Play Sportfishing Galveston, Texas Reported: 2 weeks ago

Fishing has been good lots of red fish, sheepshead, trout, and the sharks are starting to show up

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Michael Meza
Houston, Texas
Reported: 3 weeks ago

Fishing remains strong for Specks with some drum mixed in with live shrimp under popping corks

Michael Meza Houston, Texas Reported: 3 weeks ago

Fishing remains strong for Specks with some drum mixed in with live shrimp under popping corks

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Kevin Lively
Dayton, Texas
Reported: 1 month ago

Fishing has been good, it's been windy but we are working through it. Both live bait and artificial lures have been working. I have plenty of days available right now

Kevin Lively Dayton, Texas Reported: 1 month ago

Fishing has been good, it's been windy but we are working through it. Both live bait and artificial lures have been working. I have plenty of days available right now

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Lance Eggenberg with Catching Charters
Galveston, Texas
Reported: 1 month ago

Perfect weather on the water in Galveston, TX! Back to back trips and these groups have absolutely crushed it! Big smiles, great weather, great tasting FISH hitting the deck!

Lance Eggenberg with Catching Charters Galveston, Texas Reported: 1 month ago

Perfect weather on the water in Galveston, TX! Back to back trips and these groups have absolutely crushed it! Big smiles, great weather, great tasting FISH hitting the deck!

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Michael Meza
Houston, Texas
Reported: 1 month ago

Fishing has definitely picked up with the warmer temps. Specks, Reds, and drum have been eating live shrimp over any type of structure.

Michael Meza Houston, Texas Reported: 1 month ago

Fishing has definitely picked up with the warmer temps. Specks, Reds, and drum have been eating live shrimp over any type of structure.

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Chris Adams
Galveston, Texas
Reported: 1 month ago

Caught today 65 lb wahoo

Chris Adams Galveston, Texas Reported: 1 month ago

Caught today 65 lb wahoo

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Lance Eggenberg with Catching Charters
Galveston, Texas
Reported: 2 months ago

Great day of fishing off the Galveston South Jetty. Check out that Sheepshead!

Lance Eggenberg with Catching Charters Galveston, Texas Reported: 2 months ago

Great day of fishing off the Galveston South Jetty. Check out that Sheepshead!

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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
Anna C. | December 7, 2025

Trip: Wade East Matagorda
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Amazing experience! Jeff was beyond great! My kids and I will definitely book with him again.
Marisa M. | July 6, 2025

Trip: Matagorda E/W Bay Half Day
★★★★★
Great time. Would go again
Michael R. | June 30, 2025

Trip: Half-Day Trip (Matagorda TX)
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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!!
Stefan C. | June 3, 2025

Trip: Matagorda E/W Bay Half Day
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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.
Saul M. | October 28, 2024

Trip: Matagorda E/W Bay Half Day
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We had a great time!! Our captain was great!! We will absolutely do this again!!
Linda B. | October 13, 2024

Trip: Half-Day Trip (Matagorda TX)
★★★★★
We had a late cancellation from another captain and were excited that Jordan could fit us in on short notice. Great day out and came home with fish…good times!
Daniel B. | September 3, 2023

Trip: Half-Day Trip (Matagorda TX)
★★★★★
Amazing experience! Captain Chad drove 50 miles to the next city just so we’d have good live bait for our trip. With that being said we caught 40 fish and 20 keepers. Even managed to get on some Reds in late January weather. We will definitely be booking another trip with Captain “Chappy”. If you’re looking to catch fish in a relaxed setting with someone who knows there stuff, look No Further.
Chris R. | January 27, 2022

Trip: Matagorda Fishing Adventures
★★★★★
A great day of fishing. Thank you Jordan
Paul M. | November 24, 2021

Trip: Half-Day Trip (Matagorda TX)
★★★★★
Captain Jordan was an excellent captain. With a fishing tournament going on, we caught about twice the fish as any of them. For Matagorda Bay fishing, he knows where the fish hit. Also a pleasure to work with.
George K. | July 29, 2021

Trip: Half-Day Trip (Matagorda TX)

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