Matagorda Bay Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Matagorda Bay

Brody Jones
Rockport, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

The redfish and drum have been awesome and still been catchin some trout too flounder here and there All in all been a great time on the water been catchin fish and havin a great time

Brody Jones Rockport, Texas Reported: 1 year ago

The redfish and drum have been awesome and still been catchin some trout too flounder here and there All in all been a great time on the water been catchin fish and havin a great time

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Kenneth Gregory
Port O'Connor, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

Lotta Reds and Drum. Tarpon are here too when its right but have not been messing with them lately. Trout are off and on. Waders catching them mostly.

Kenneth Gregory Port O'Connor, Texas Reported: 1 year ago

Lotta Reds and Drum. Tarpon are here too when its right but have not been messing with them lately. Trout are off and on. Waders catching them mostly.

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Shane Day
League City, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

It's been a good tarpon season in Galveston. Action should pick up again after hurricane Francine passes. Late September is prime time!

Shane Day League City, Texas Reported: 1 year ago

It's been a good tarpon season in Galveston. Action should pick up again after hurricane Francine passes. Late September is prime time!

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Michael Meza
Houston, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

Fishing been good on reefs for trout and reds on live shrimp and croaker. 5 to 6ft of water been key

Michael Meza Houston, Texas Reported: 1 year ago

Fishing been good on reefs for trout and reds on live shrimp and croaker. 5 to 6ft of water been key

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Kenneth Gregory
Port O'Connor, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

Trout and tarpon Light winds Surfs right

Kenneth Gregory Port O'Connor, Texas Reported: 1 year ago

Trout and tarpon Light winds Surfs right

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Harry Arthur
Galveston, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

Fishing continues to be on fire. Live bait has been my go to from the boat. Wade fishing with artificials had also produced good stringers of trout.

Harry Arthur Galveston, Texas Reported: 1 year ago

Fishing continues to be on fire. Live bait has been my go to from the boat. Wade fishing with artificials had also produced good stringers of trout.

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Travis Glidden
Aransas Pass, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

Fishing has been very good, with redfish and drum activity feeding on shrimp and crabs. Lots of tailing pods and single cruising fish

Travis Glidden Aransas Pass, Texas Reported: 1 year ago

Fishing has been very good, with redfish and drum activity feeding on shrimp and crabs. Lots of tailing pods and single cruising fish

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Mike Short with Get Hooked Charters Galveston
Galveston, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

Late winter and spring has been an excellent bite on sheepshead and monster black

Mike Short with Get Hooked Charters Galveston Galveston, Texas Reported: 1 year ago

Late winter and spring has been an excellent bite on sheepshead and monster black

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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
★★★★★
Rick was awesome, limited out in trout!!
Carl P. | July 3, 2025

Trip: Port O'Connor "Texas Triple"
★★★★★
Awesome experience! Caught around 10 gar, he really knows what he’s doing. Super chill and professional. I’ll definitely book with him again!
Mateo C. | June 22, 2025

Trip: Alligator Gar On Rod & Reel
★★★★★
Mark was a great guide. I’ve been on many charters but Mark definitely took things to a whole new level. He made sure we caught a fish and helped us the entire catch. Mark is very knowledgeable in his craft and I’ll definitely be returning to him in the near future.
Ric L. | June 17, 2025

Trip: Alligator Gar On Rod & Reel
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
John is a great guide!! Put my daughter and grandkids on reds immediately. John patiently guided them to catching keeper fish. Many memories……..thanks John!!!
Brooks M. | May 10, 2025

Trip: POC Bay And Jetty Fishing
★★★★★
Captain John, put us on fish even though a cold front moved through the night before and wind was screaming from the north east. Had a blast. Look forward to booking a trip with him again in the fall
Mark B. | May 5, 2025

Trip: POC Bay And Jetty Fishing
★★★★★
Highly recommend Ron. Great captain, very knowledgeable. Took the time to work with me on my casting. I had a great day fishing!
Leslie B. | April 12, 2025

Trip: Matagorda Bay Fly Fishing
★★★★★
Amazing guide, saw thousands of birds and Rick was super nice!
Jacob M. | January 7, 2025

Trip: POC Duck Hunts
★★★★★
Best guided hunt I’ve been on. Brandon will get you on the birds. Dam good guide , looking forward to another trip with Brandon.
Jonathan S. | November 16, 2024

Trip: Matagorda Bay Duck Trip