Galveston Island Weather Forecast

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Mike Cacciotti
Mike C.
Deer Park, Texas
Reported 3 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.
Mike Cacciotti
Mike C. Deer Park, Texas Reported 3 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.
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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Justen Simpton
Justen S.
Galveston, Texas
Reported 3 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.
Justen Simpton
Justen S. Galveston, Texas Reported 3 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.
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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Brad Buell
Brad B.
Port Aransas, Texas
Reported 3 years ago
Started snapper season off with a bang today!!!
Brad Buell
Brad B. Port Aransas, Texas Reported 3 years ago
Started snapper season off with a bang today!!!
Blacktip Shark, Red Snapper Fishing in Port Aransas, Texas
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Steve Howard
Steve H.
El Lago, Texas
Reported 3 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.
Steve Howard
Steve H. El Lago, Texas Reported 3 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.
Mahi Mahi, Rockfish Fishing in Freeport, Texas
Mahi Mahi, Rockfish Fishing in Freeport, Texas
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Steve Howard
Steve H.
El Lago, Texas
Reported 3 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.
Steve Howard
Steve H. El Lago, Texas Reported 3 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.
Tilefish Fishing in Freeport, Texas
Tilefish Fishing in Freeport, Texas
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Heath Borchert
Heath B.
Matagorda, Texas
Reported 3 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
Heath Borchert
Heath B. Matagorda, Texas Reported 3 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
Speckled Trout Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
Speckled Trout Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
Speckled Trout Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
Speckled Trout Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
Speckled Trout Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
Speckled Trout Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
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Brandon M.
Galveston, Texas
Reported 3 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...
Brandon Mcafee
Brandon M. Galveston, Texas Reported 3 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.
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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Stan Sloan
Stan S.
Richmond, Texas
Reported 3 years ago
This giant redfish decided to mix it up with us while drifting and catching mostly Specs.
Stan Sloan
Stan S. Richmond, Texas Reported 3 years ago
This giant redfish decided to mix it up with us while drifting and catching mostly Specs.
Redfish Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
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Shannon LaBauve
Shannon L.
League City, Texas
Reported 3 years ago
Trout and Redfish action have been hot on the jetty.
Shannon LaBauve
Shannon L. League City, Texas Reported 3 years ago
Trout and Redfish action have been hot on the jetty.
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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Mike Cacciotti
Mike C.
Deer Park, Texas
Reported 3 years ago
Lots of fresh run off. Fresh on top and salty on bottom. Fishing is still slow. I did managed to catch a good limited of trout before the rain came. The Galveston jetties still holding a few fish using live shrimp. West bay is a good place to fish the fresh water doesn’t hurt that bay. Next full moon the trout will be spawning always remember all fish spawn on a full moon. Thanks and good luck fishing.
Mike Cacciotti
Mike C. Deer Park, Texas Reported 3 years ago
Lots of fresh run off. Fresh on top and salty on bottom. Fishing is still slow. I did managed to catch a good limited of trout before the rain came. The Galveston jetties still holding a few fish using live shrimp. West bay is a good place to fish the fresh water doesn’t hurt that bay. Next full moon the trout will be spawning always remember all fish spawn on a full moon. Thanks and good luck fishing.
Speckled Trout Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Speckled Trout Fishing in Galveston, Texas
Speckled Trout Fishing in Galveston, Texas
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Recent Galveston Island Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Capt. Robert got us on the fish fast. Web baked fish. We got fish for the coolers, and we catching big sharks

    Shanon B. | July 14, 2026

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  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time with Michael. He was very knowledgeable on the area and did a great job with putting us on the fish. Me and my sons had a blast!!!

    Devin R. | July 10, 2026

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  • ★★★★★
    Great time, Mike is highly recommended.

    Thomas K. | July 8, 2026

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  • ★★★★★
    Ralph was really good very nice helped everyone he was just a blast to be around

    Shane W. | July 8, 2026

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  • ★★★★★
    Michael is definitely the trout man!! We were on fish from the moment we hit the first spot. Limited out quickly and had a blast fishing for the remainder of the day. Planning to book again in the fall. He’s a Great guide!!!

    John W. | July 6, 2026

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    Had a great time with Ernest

    Matt W. | June 30, 2026

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    Great trip!!

    Jason B. | June 29, 2026

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    A+. I gave Ralph five 16-year-old boys of varying fishing experience, and he handled them. We will use him again!

    Jason N. | June 29, 2026

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    Out guide, Kevin, did an excellent job, and I would highly recommend him. There were four of us in our group including 2 experienced anglers, one semi experienced, and one who was very inexperienced. Kevin did a great job keeping everyone involved, baited, and altered approaches based on skill level. He worked very hard to put us on fish. He even cleaned our fish at the end of the trip. Again, I would higly recommend.

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    Unfortunately we didn’t catch any keepers but we had a great time none the less!

    Jonathan I. | June 23, 2026

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