East Matagorda Bay Fishing Reports (July 2026)

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Brad T.

Galveston, Texas

Reported 2 months ago

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

Brad T. Galveston, Texas Reported 2 months ago

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

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Michael M.

Houston, Texas

Reported 3 months ago

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

Michael M. Houston, Texas Reported 3 months ago

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

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Kevin L.

Dayton, Texas

Reported 3 months 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 L. Dayton, Texas Reported 3 months 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 E.

Galveston, Texas

Reported 3 months 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 E. Galveston, Texas Reported 3 months 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 M.

Houston, Texas

Reported 3 months 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 M. Houston, Texas Reported 3 months 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 A.

Galveston, Texas

Reported 3 months ago

Caught today 65 lb wahoo

Chris A. Galveston, Texas Reported 3 months ago

Caught today 65 lb wahoo

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Lance E.

Galveston, Texas

Reported 4 months ago

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

Lance E. Galveston, Texas Reported 4 months ago

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

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Kenny G.

League City, Texas

Reported 4 months ago

Weekly Report (2/13-2/21/26):

We are still catching good numbers of sheepshead & puppy drum on live shrimp & large black drum on cracked crab at Galveston Jetties. We are starting to see a few speckled trout and slot redfish. Best bite has been in the mornings on tidal changes.

Kenny G. League City, Texas Reported 4 months ago

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Ralph F.

Tomball, Texas

Reported 4 months ago

Been running a lot of catfish trips on Lake Conroe

Ralph F. Tomball, Texas Reported 4 months ago

Been running a lot of catfish trips on Lake Conroe

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Michael M.

Houston, Texas

Reported 4 months ago

Fishing has been fair to good on days in between fronts. Water is warming up, so fishing will only get better. Live shrimp are working in 4 to 5ft of water

Michael M. Houston, Texas Reported 4 months ago

Fishing has been fair to good on days in between fronts. Water is warming up, so fishing will only get better. Live shrimp are working in 4 to 5ft of water

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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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