Galveston Island Fishing Reports (December 2025)

Chad Banks with Blue Water Excursions Deep Sea
Corpus Christi, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Kingfish are close and the gigging has been good

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Chad Banks with Blue Water Excursions Deep Sea Corpus Christi, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Kingfish are close and the gigging has been good

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Mike Cacciotti with Captain Mike's Fish Service
Deer Park, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Galveston bay complex is in great shape, the water is clearing with high tide. Overall fishing is very good catching specks, redfish and lots of pan fish. Using live shrimp or live croakers. It's a great time to get the kids out for a fun fishing trip. Thanks, Captain Mike.

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Mike Cacciotti with Captain Mike's Fish Service Deer Park, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Galveston bay complex is in great shape, the water is clearing with high tide. Overall fishing is very good catching specks, redfish and lots of pan fish. Using live shrimp or live croakers. It's a great time to get the kids out for a fun fishing trip. Thanks, Captain Mike.

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Justen Simpton
Galveston, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing has been great these last trips since coming off of vacation. Throwing a mix of live and artificial on Sunday and all artificial on Monday. Flounder Trout and Reds have been consistent and we were even able to catch some really nice fish throwing topwater lures.

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Justen Simpton Galveston, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing has been great these last trips since coming off of vacation. Throwing a mix of live and artificial on Sunday and all artificial on Monday. Flounder Trout and Reds have been consistent and we were even able to catch some really nice fish throwing topwater lures.

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Brad Buell with Come and Take It Sportfishing
Port Aransas, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Started snapper season off with a bang today!!!

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Brad Buell with Come and Take It Sportfishing Port Aransas, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Started snapper season off with a bang today!!!

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Steve Howard
El Lago, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

e were able get deep drop trip catch few golden tile and barrel fish. Seas are looking favorable for opening of snapper season and I still have few days open.

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Steve Howard El Lago, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

e were able get deep drop trip catch few golden tile and barrel fish. Seas are looking favorable for opening of snapper season and I still have few days open.

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Steve Howard
El Lago, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

We were able get deep drop trip catch few golden tile and barrel fish. Seas are looking favorable for opening of snapper season and I still have few days open.

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Steve Howard El Lago, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

We were able get deep drop trip catch few golden tile and barrel fish. Seas are looking favorable for opening of snapper season and I still have few days open.

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Heath Borchert
Matagorda, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing was a lil slow Thursday with high pressure on us but Friday was filled with big pulls from solid trout and drum

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Heath Borchert Matagorda, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing was a lil slow Thursday with high pressure on us but Friday was filled with big pulls from solid trout and drum

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Brandon Mcafee
Galveston, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

May has been a challenging month for fishing due to a lot of windy days, but we have still managed to reel in some great catches. Blacktip sharks have been particularly active, with many being caught near the shore and around jetties. These sharks are known for their acrobatic jumps...

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Brandon Mcafee Galveston, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

May has been a challenging month for fishing due to a lot of windy days, but we have still managed to reel in some great catches.
Blacktip sharks have been particularly active, with many being caught near the shore and around jetties. These sharks are known for their acrobatic jumps and fighting spirit, making them a popular target for sport fishermen.
Redfish have also been biting well in May, especially in the early morning and late afternoon. These fish are known for their hard fight and delicious taste, making them a popular catch. We have had success using mullet, shad and blue crabs as bait.
Gafftop sail catfish have been another common catch in May, especially in the shallow flats and at the jetties. While not as prized as redfish or sharks, gafftops can still provide plenty of fun for anglers and are known for their strong runs and head-shaking fights.
Finally, black drum have also been biting well in May, especially around oyster reefs and other structure. These fish are bottom feeders and can be caught using crab or shrimp on a bottom rig. Black drum are known for their size and strength, with some reaching over 50 pounds in weight.
Overall, May has been a mixed bag for fishing, with some great catches of blacktip sharks, redfish, gafftop sail catfish, and black drum despite the windy conditions.

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