East Matagorda Bay Fishing Reports (July 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in East Matagorda Bay

Michael M.

Houston, Texas

Reported 1 week ago

Trout Fishing has been outstanding with croaker. Lots of over sized Trout being caught and released.

Michael M. Houston, Texas Reported 1 week ago

Trout Fishing has been outstanding with croaker. Lots of over sized Trout being caught and released.

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Anthony H.

Galveston, Texas

Reported 2 weeks ago

Lots of sharks and jacks! Water just now cleaning up and weathers getting great. Blacktip, spinner, fine tooth and sandbar sharks galore.

Anthony H. Galveston, Texas Reported 2 weeks ago

Lots of sharks and jacks! Water just now cleaning up and weathers getting great. Blacktip, spinner, fine tooth and sandbar sharks galore.

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Ron R.

Matagorda, Texas

Reported 2 weeks ago

Fishing has been good here in Matagorda. The heavy rains, last week, slowed things to a halt but we're back on fish now.
Tailing reds in the clear waters of West Matagorda Bay have been worth chasing. Crab patterns have proven the most effective.

Ron R. Matagorda, Texas Reported 2 weeks ago

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Traver S.

Kemah, Texas

Reported 2 weeks ago

Here's some pics from the trips this week.

Traver S. Kemah, Texas Reported 2 weeks ago

Here's some pics from the trips this week.

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Kenny G.

League City, Texas

Reported 3 weeks ago

Trout fishing has been good along rocks on outgoing tide on live shrimp. It should continue to be steady through July.

Kenny G. League City, Texas Reported 3 weeks ago

Trout fishing has been good along rocks on outgoing tide on live shrimp. It should continue to be steady through July.

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Traver S.

Kemah, Texas

Reported 1 month ago

Fishing has been great!

Traver S. Kemah, Texas Reported 1 month ago

Fishing has been great!

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Darrell H.

Galveston, Texas

Reported 1 month ago

Met Dean and Clay at 6 a.m. and headed out into the bay. Lots of storms and wind bouncing around today. First 2 stops didnt produce anything. 3rd spot, pulled 1 16” trout off of it. Wasn’t long til we moved again. After a long ride we landed on a spot and caught our trout, a 19” redfish and a couple of puppy drum. It wasn't too bad of a day considering tough conditions.

Darrell H. Galveston, Texas Reported 1 month ago

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Ralph F.

Tomball, Texas

Reported 1 month ago

Fishing has been good to grade on the days we can get out with a limit of trout and redfish. The weather is the only thing holding us back.

Ralph F. Tomball, Texas Reported 1 month ago

Fishing has been good to grade on the days we can get out with a limit of trout and redfish. The weather is the only thing holding us back.

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Lance E.

Galveston, Texas

Reported 1 month ago

Lots of action on the water!

Lance E. Galveston, Texas Reported 1 month ago

Lots of action on the water!

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Shane D.

League City, Texas

Reported 2 months 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 D. League City, Texas Reported 2 months 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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