East Matagorda Bay Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in East Matagorda Bay

Heath Borchert
Heath B.
Matagorda, Texas
Reported 2 years ago
Trout bite has definitely turned back on!! 17 1/4" - 23" on as half day trip. A lot of misses or we'd had time to redfish for a while
Heath Borchert
Heath B. Matagorda, Texas Reported 2 years ago
Trout bite has definitely turned back on!! 17 1/4" - 23" on as half day trip. A lot of misses or we'd had time to redfish for a while
Speckled Trout Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
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Brandon M.
Galveston, Texas
Reported 2 years ago
Galveston, TX July 9th
In this weeks fishing report, we have a tale that will make you reel with laughter! The weather was scorching hot, and so were the catches out on the water. Offshore, the red snapper were putting on quite the show, flaunting their vibrant colors.
Meanwhile, inshore, the big black drum were strutting their stuff like they were auditioning for a fishy fashion show. These drummers had rhythm, and they weren't afraid to shake their tail fins to the beat of the ocean.
But wait, the excitement didn't stop there. Sharks were crashing the party, doing their...
Brandon Mcafee
Brandon M. Galveston, Texas Reported 2 years ago
Galveston, TX July 9th
In this weeks fishing report, we have a tale that will make you reel with laughter! The weather was scorching hot, and so were the catches out on the water. Offshore, the red snapper were putting on quite the show, flaunting their vibrant colors.
Meanwhile, inshore, the big black drum were strutting their stuff like they were auditioning for a fishy fashion show. These drummers had rhythm, and they weren't afraid to shake their tail fins to the beat of the ocean.
But wait, the excitement didn't stop there. Sharks were crashing the party, doing their
best impersonation of Jaws. They were the ultimate party crashers. It was a real-life thriller, and the fishermen couldn't help but hum the iconic "dun-dun" theme song as they reeled in their lines.
And let's not forget about the stingrays, the underwater pranksters of the sea. They were like stealthy ninjas, sneaking up on unsuspecting anglers and giving them a shocking surprise.
So, if you're looking for an adventure on the water. From diva snappers to dancing drummers, from shark scares to stingrays , it's a show that Mother Nature herself would applaud. Just remember to bring your sense of humor,and sunblock because you never know what surprises await you beneath the waves!
Captain Brandon
Blacktip Shark Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Blacktip Shark Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Blacktip Shark Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Blacktip Shark Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Blacktip Shark Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Blacktip Shark Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Blacktip Shark Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Blacktip Shark Fishing in Galveston, Texas
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Mike Cacciotti
Mike C.
Deer Park, Texas
Reported 2 years ago
The Southwest winds is hurting the fishing. It's keep the tide to low. We still managed to catch a few trout and redfish using live shrimp or croakers fishing on the bottom near deep water. The Galveston jetties still got a lot of small sharks on cut bait. The best place to fish is Ali the Houston Ship Channel. The water temperature is 87 degrees. The heat index is around 110 degrees. So be very careful drink a lot of water. Fish early or late. Maybe try night fishing. Captain Mike
Mike Cacciotti
Mike C. Deer Park, Texas Reported 2 years ago
The Southwest winds is hurting the fishing. It's keep the tide to low. We still managed to catch a few trout and redfish using live shrimp or croakers fishing on the bottom near deep water. The Galveston jetties still got a lot of small sharks on cut bait. The best place to fish is Ali the Houston Ship Channel. The water temperature is 87 degrees. The heat index is around 110 degrees. So be very careful drink a lot of water. Fish early or late. Maybe try night fishing. Captain Mike
Sheepshead Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Sheepshead Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Sheepshead Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Sheepshead Fishing in Galveston, Texas
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Justen Simpton
Justen S.
Galveston, Texas
Reported 2 years ago
Trout and Redfish numbers increasing
Lots of eating sized Black Drum between 14-20 inches. With a few Sheepshead. Catch rate has been on the increase. Fishing mostly out Baytown
Justen Simpton
Justen S. Galveston, Texas Reported 2 years ago
Trout and Redfish numbers increasing
Lots of eating sized Black Drum between 14-20 inches. With a few Sheepshead. Catch rate has been on the increase. Fishing mostly out Baytown
Black Drum, Redfish, Sheepshead Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Black Drum, Redfish, Sheepshead Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Black Drum, Redfish, Sheepshead Fishing in Galveston, Texas
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Leb Kemp
Leb K.
Katy, Texas
Reported 2 years ago
Reds are Biting
Leb Kemp
Leb K. Katy, Texas Reported 2 years ago
Reds are Biting
Redfish Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Redfish Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Redfish Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Redfish Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Redfish Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Redfish Fishing in Galveston, Texas
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Dean M.
Baytown, Texas
Reported 2 years ago
Fishing is improving but strong south west wind is still hurting,
Dean Muckleroy
Dean M. Baytown, Texas Reported 2 years ago
Fishing is improving but strong south west wind is still hurting,
Redfish Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Redfish Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Redfish Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Redfish Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Redfish Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Redfish Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Redfish Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Redfish Fishing in Galveston, Texas
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Brandon Overton
Brandon O.
Galveston, Texas
Reported 2 years ago
Triple Tail are normally pretty rare to find in Galveston Bay. However, after setting apart a day to chase the elusive fish we managed to find a giant! The fish tipped the scales at 25lbs. It was by far the biggest one I have ever seen. Congrats to my customer Nate for catching a fish of a lifetime.
Brandon Overton
Brandon O. Galveston, Texas Reported 2 years ago
Triple Tail are normally pretty rare to find in Galveston Bay. However, after setting apart a day to chase the elusive fish we managed to find a giant! The fish tipped the scales at 25lbs. It was by far the biggest one I have ever seen. Congrats to my customer Nate for catching a fish of a lifetime.
Tripletail Fishing in Galveston, Texas
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Brandon Overton
Brandon O.
Galveston, Texas
Reported 2 years ago
Trout is what's for dinner. These boys put a whopping on a nice limit and drank just as manny beers.
Brandon Overton
Brandon O. Galveston, Texas Reported 2 years ago
Trout is what's for dinner. These boys put a whopping on a nice limit and drank just as manny beers.
Speckled Trout Fishing in Galveston, Texas
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Brandon Overton
Brandon O.
Galveston, Texas
Reported 2 years ago
Got to fish a fun tournament with some of my good clients. Thankfully the weather cooperated and we were able to sweep the board winning biggest trout, flounder and redfish. The fishing is still hot!
Brandon Overton
Brandon O. Galveston, Texas Reported 2 years ago
Got to fish a fun tournament with some of my good clients. Thankfully the weather cooperated and we were able to sweep the board winning biggest trout, flounder and redfish. The fishing is still hot!
Flounder, Redfish, Speckled Trout Fishing in Galveston, Texas
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Brandon Overton
Brandon O.
Galveston, Texas
Reported 2 years ago
Big trout and even bigger smiles. The bite was early and on fire. We were able to haul in a four person limit of trout in less than an hour. My group had a blast on the water and took home some delicious fish.
Brandon Overton
Brandon O. Galveston, Texas Reported 2 years ago
Big trout and even bigger smiles. The bite was early and on fire. We were able to haul in a four person limit of trout in less than an hour. My group had a blast on the water and took home some delicious fish.
Speckled Trout Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Speckled Trout 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

    Trip: Half-Day Trip (Matagorda TX)

  • ★★★★★
    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

    Trip: Half-Day Trip (Matagorda TX)

  • ★★★★★
    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

    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

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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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