East Matagorda Bay Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in East Matagorda Bay

Mike Cacciotti
Mike C.
Deer Park, Texas
Reported 3 years ago
Redfish is going crazy in Galveston bay. Using live shrimp fish close to standing rocks off the ship channel. The Galveston Jetties holding lots of pan fish along with some trout and drum fish. Overall fishing is good in the Galveston complex.
Mike Cacciotti
Mike C. Deer Park, Texas Reported 3 years ago
Redfish is going crazy in Galveston bay. Using live shrimp fish close to standing rocks off the ship channel. The Galveston Jetties holding lots of pan fish along with some trout and drum fish. Overall fishing is good in the Galveston complex.
Redfish Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Redfish Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Redfish Fishing in Galveston, Texas
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Michael Meza
Michael M.
Houston, Texas
Reported 3 years ago
Fishing has started to heat up with warmer temps. Live shrimp and popping corks doing most of the damage right now.
Michael Meza
Michael M. Houston, Texas Reported 3 years ago
Fishing has started to heat up with warmer temps. Live shrimp and popping corks doing most of the damage right now.
Redfish, Speckled Trout Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Redfish, Speckled Trout Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Redfish, Speckled Trout Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Redfish, Speckled Trout Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Redfish, Speckled Trout Fishing in Galveston, Texas
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Harry A.
Galveston, Texas
Reported 3 years ago
I continue to beat up on the red fish. The marsh has begun to fill back up. And the redfish are flooding in. We have been catching them with artificials and live shrimp. The trout bite has been slow for me. I just haven't been targeting them. Seems like we are having an early spring, water temperatures have already been in the upper 70 degrees. Wind will be the big issue going forward till June. This will only play into my hands, because I have bee catching fish in some very dirty water.
Harry Arthur
Harry A. Galveston, Texas Reported 3 years ago
I continue to beat up on the red fish. The marsh has begun to fill back up. And the redfish are flooding in. We have been catching them with artificials and live shrimp. The trout bite has been slow for me. I just haven't been targeting them. Seems like we are having an early spring, water temperatures have already been in the upper 70 degrees. Wind will be the big issue going forward till June. This will only play into my hands, because I have bee catching fish in some very dirty water.
Redfish Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Redfish Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Redfish Fishing in Galveston, Texas
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Brandon M.
Galveston, Texas
Reported 3 years ago
Pictures from this afternoons 4 hr jetty trip. They were happy
Brandon Mcafee
Brandon M. Galveston, Texas Reported 3 years ago
Pictures from this afternoons 4 hr jetty trip. They were happy
Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Fishing in Galveston, Texas
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Reggie Rose
Reggie R.
Houston, Texas
Reported 3 years ago
Great day fishing on Galveston Bay!
Reggie Rose
Reggie R. Houston, Texas Reported 3 years ago
Great day fishing on Galveston Bay!
Black Drum, Blue Catfish, Redfish, Speckled Trout Fishing in Galveston, Texas
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Nick Dykes
Nick D.
Tavernier, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
We're are finally starting to see some bigger Trout our way. Had several fish over the 22 mark and should only be getting better
Nick Dykes
Nick D. Tavernier, Florida Reported 3 years ago
We're are finally starting to see some bigger Trout our way. Had several fish over the 22 mark and should only be getting better
Speckled Trout Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Speckled Trout Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Speckled Trout Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Speckled Trout Fishing in Galveston, Texas
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Shane Day
Shane D.
League City, Texas
Reported 3 years ago
Trout and redfish have been good on topwaters and soft plastics while wade fishing. Galveston area.
Shane Day
Shane D. League City, Texas Reported 3 years ago
Trout and redfish have been good on topwaters and soft plastics while wade fishing. Galveston area.
Speckled Trout Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Speckled Trout Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Speckled Trout Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Speckled Trout Fishing in Galveston, Texas
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Richard Cabrera
Richard C.
Pasadena, Texas
Reported 3 years ago
Fishing has been slow for us, due to the weather and low tides. Making the water dirty and tough fishing.
Richard Cabrera
Richard C. Pasadena, Texas Reported 3 years ago
Fishing has been slow for us, due to the weather and low tides. Making the water dirty and tough fishing.
Black Drum, Sheepshead, Speckled Trout Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Black Drum, Sheepshead, Speckled Trout Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Black Drum, Sheepshead, Speckled Trout Fishing in Galveston, Texas
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Leb Kemp
Leb K.
Katy, Texas
Reported 3 years ago
Fishing for reds drum and sheep head have been fantastic. The last couple of weeks the trout are just now moving in and the trout bite is picking up.
Bay waters are warming up surf is turning green. It's time to go fishing.
Leb Kemp
Leb K. Katy, Texas Reported 3 years ago
Fishing for reds drum and sheep head have been fantastic. The last couple of weeks the trout are just now moving in and the trout bite is picking up.
Bay waters are warming up surf is turning green. It's time to go fishing.
Black Drum Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Black Drum Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Black Drum Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Black Drum Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Black Drum Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Black Drum Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Black Drum Fishing in Galveston, Texas
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Mike Cacciotti
Mike C.
Deer Park, Texas
Reported 3 years ago
Fishing is red hot in Galveston bay. Catching specks, redfish, flounders, drums and sheepheads. The water temperature is 68 degrees. Use live shrimp over shell and rock. With a full moon it's an early bite. Now the time to go while the kids out of school for spring break. Thanks Captain Mike
Mike Cacciotti
Mike C. Deer Park, Texas Reported 3 years ago
Fishing is red hot in Galveston bay. Catching specks, redfish, flounders, drums and sheepheads. The water temperature is 68 degrees. Use live shrimp over shell and rock. With a full moon it's an early bite. Now the time to go while the kids out of school for spring break. Thanks Captain Mike
Speckled Trout Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Speckled Trout Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Speckled Trout Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Speckled Trout Fishing in Galveston, Texas
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