East Matagorda Bay Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in East Matagorda Bay

Richard Cabrera
Pasadena, Texas
Reported: 3 months ago

Fishing still been ok for us ,it's still an early morning bite using live shrimp under a popping cork.

Richard Cabrera Pasadena, Texas Reported: 3 months ago

Fishing still been ok for us ,it's still an early morning bite using live shrimp under a popping cork.

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Kenny Garza
League City, Texas
Reported: 4 months ago

We are still catching a few redfish, along with pup drum and sheepshead at Galveston jetties on live shrimp. Best bite has been on outgoing tide, coinciding with favorable weather conditions between cold fronts.

Kenny Garza League City, Texas Reported: 4 months ago

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Michael Meza
Houston, Texas
Reported: 4 months ago

Bite has been pretty solid on lures and live bait. Lots of good specks and drum with scattered reds

Michael Meza Houston, Texas Reported: 4 months ago

Bite has been pretty solid on lures and live bait. Lots of good specks and drum with scattered reds

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Ralph Frazier with Frazier's Guide Service
Tomball, Texas
Reported: 4 months ago

There's been a lot of heavy fog whenever we can get around we're able to catch quite a few trout, and the bulls are still running. Lots of fish being caught.

Ralph Frazier with Frazier's Guide Service Tomball, Texas Reported: 4 months ago

There's been a lot of heavy fog whenever we can get around we're able to catch quite a few trout, and the bulls are still running. Lots of fish being caught.

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Richard Cabrera
Pasadena, Texas
Reported: 4 months ago

Fishing still been good for us ,it's still an early cool morning bite using live shrimp under a popping cork.

Richard Cabrera Pasadena, Texas Reported: 4 months ago

Fishing still been good for us ,it's still an early cool morning bite using live shrimp under a popping cork.

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Tim Woernley
Galveston, Texas
Reported: 4 months ago

Family Fun in Galveston, come enjoy the view!

Tim Woernley Galveston, Texas Reported: 4 months ago

Family Fun in Galveston, come enjoy the view!

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Justen Simpton
Galveston, Texas
Reported: 4 months ago

Sorry about the delay

Justen Simpton Galveston, Texas Reported: 4 months ago

Sorry about the delay

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Lance Eggenberg with Catching Charters
Galveston, Texas
Reported: 4 months ago

Hey...doing good!

Lance Eggenberg with Catching Charters Galveston, Texas Reported: 4 months ago

Hey...doing good!

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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
★★★★★
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)
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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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