East Matagorda Bay Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in East Matagorda Bay

Rick Vallone
Rick V.
Houston, Texas
Reported 3 years ago
Black drum and sheepshead are running.
Rick Vallone
Rick V. Houston, Texas Reported 3 years ago
Black drum and sheepshead are running.
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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Stan Sloan
Stan S.
Richmond, Texas
Reported 3 years ago
Spring time fishing is in full swing. Redfish are big and eating almost daily and the trout fishing is picking up.
Stan Sloan
Stan S. Richmond, Texas Reported 3 years ago
Spring time fishing is in full swing. Redfish are big and eating almost daily and the trout fishing is picking up.
Redfish Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
Redfish Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
Redfish Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
Redfish Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
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Cheryl Ashcraft
Cheryl A.
Galveston, Texas
Reported 3 years ago
March is one of my favorite months to fish! So far we’ve been catching reds, sheepshead, pup drum, black drum, sting ray & a couple gafftop.
Cheryl Ashcraft
Cheryl A. Galveston, Texas Reported 3 years ago
March is one of my favorite months to fish! So far we’ve been catching reds, sheepshead, pup drum, black drum, sting ray & a couple gafftop.
Redfish Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Redfish Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Redfish Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Redfish Fishing in Galveston, Texas
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Harry A.
Galveston, Texas
Reported 3 years ago
Last few trips have been mostly catch and release trips. Did not take a lot of pictures. Most days we are finding a good bite using artificial lures from the boat. Some days it takes time for the bite to materialize. Recent weather patterns are indicating an early spring. Water temperature have already reached mid 70 degrees. The shad spawn has already begun. So we will be using smaller baits to get our bites for the next 30days or so. Popping cork and shrimp will also become an effective method for catching fish.
Harry Arthur
Harry A. Galveston, Texas Reported 3 years ago
Last few trips have been mostly catch and release trips. Did not take a lot of pictures. Most days we are finding a good bite using artificial lures from the boat. Some days it takes time for the bite to materialize. Recent weather patterns are indicating an early spring. Water temperature have already reached mid 70 degrees. The shad spawn has already begun. So we will be using smaller baits to get our bites for the next 30days or so. Popping cork and shrimp will also become an effective method for catching fish.
Black Drum Fishing in Galveston, Texas
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Harry A.
Galveston, Texas
Reported 3 years ago
Last few trips have been mostly catch and release trips. Did not take a lot of pictures. Most days we are finding a goo bite artificial lures from the boat. Some days it takes time for the bite to materialize. Recent weather patterns are indicating an early spring. Water temperature have already reached mid 70 degrees. The shad spawn has already begun. So we will be using smaller baits to get our bites for the next 30days or so. Popping cork and shrimp will also become an effective method for catching fish.
Harry Arthur
Harry A. Galveston, Texas Reported 3 years ago
Last few trips have been mostly catch and release trips. Did not take a lot of pictures. Most days we are finding a goo bite artificial lures from the boat. Some days it takes time for the bite to materialize. Recent weather patterns are indicating an early spring. Water temperature have already reached mid 70 degrees. The shad spawn has already begun. So we will be using smaller baits to get our bites for the next 30days or so. Popping cork and shrimp will also become an effective method for catching fish.
Speckled Trout Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Speckled Trout Fishing in Galveston, Texas
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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Stan Sloan
Stan S.
Richmond, Texas
Reported 3 years ago
Fishing in the fog this morning.
Stan Sloan
Stan S. Richmond, Texas Reported 3 years ago
Fishing in the fog this morning.
Speckled Trout Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
Speckled Trout Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
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Mike Short
Mike S.
Galveston, Texas
Reported 3 years ago
Sheepshead season in full swing! Catching these "bay snappers" mostly on live shrimp and as we get to late February into March and April these fish will be bigger and even more plentiful
Mike Short
Mike S. Galveston, Texas Reported 3 years ago
Sheepshead season in full swing! Catching these "bay snappers" mostly on live shrimp and as we get to late February into March and April these fish will be bigger and even more plentiful
Sheepshead Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Sheepshead Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Sheepshead Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Sheepshead Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Sheepshead Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Sheepshead Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Sheepshead Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Sheepshead Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Sheepshead Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Sheepshead Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Sheepshead Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Sheepshead Fishing in Galveston, Texas
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Mike Cacciotti
Mike C.
Deer Park, Texas
Reported 3 years ago
The backwater is holding lots of redfish, some trout and some large sheepsheads. We’re using live shrimp fishing 4 to 6 feet deep along rocks. Spring Break is right around the corner, it’s time to get your kids outdoors!
Mike Cacciotti
Mike C. Deer Park, Texas Reported 3 years ago
The backwater is holding lots of redfish, some trout and some large sheepsheads. We’re using live shrimp fishing 4 to 6 feet deep along rocks. Spring Break is right around the corner, it’s time to get your kids outdoors!
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Galveston, Texas
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Up Above Charters Dormant Account
Up Above Charters D.
Galveston, Texas
Reported 3 years ago
The last two trips have been focused on wahoo fishing 700 pounds one trip 400 pounds the next 100+ lb tuna to boot
Up Above Charters Dormant Account
Up Above Charters D. Galveston, Texas Reported 3 years ago
The last two trips have been focused on wahoo fishing 700 pounds one trip 400 pounds the next 100+ lb tuna to boot
Wahoo Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Wahoo Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Wahoo Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Wahoo Fishing in Galveston, Texas
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Shannon LaBauve
Shannon L.
League City, Texas
Reported 3 years ago
Our drum fishing is heating up for 2023 Spring Break
Shannon LaBauve
Shannon L. League City, Texas Reported 3 years ago
Our drum fishing is heating up for 2023 Spring Break
Black Drum Fishing in Galveston, Texas
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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.

    Philip B. | July 14, 2026

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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.

    Erik H. | May 12, 2026

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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

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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

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    Great time. Would go again

    Michael R. | June 30, 2025

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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

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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

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    We had a great time!! Our captain was great!! We will absolutely do this again!!

    Linda B. | October 13, 2024

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    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

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    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.

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