Matagorda Bay Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Matagorda Bay

Chris Adams
Galveston, Texas
Reported: 1 month ago

Caught today 65 lb wahoo

Chris Adams Galveston, Texas Reported: 1 month ago

Caught today 65 lb wahoo

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Mark Malfa
Hockley, Texas
Reported: 1 month ago

Mostly rod with 2 saltwater bowfishing trips and 1, 4hr bowfishing carp trip.

Mark Malfa Hockley, Texas Reported: 1 month ago

Mostly rod with 2 saltwater bowfishing trips and 1, 4hr bowfishing carp trip.

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Cory Frankum
Freeport, Texas
Reported: 1 month ago

Not a bad week, it was windy but that's about all. Morning and afternoon bites are decent. Seeing lots of fish activity in west Galveston bay. Sharks and stingrays are back so be mindful of them. Fish are eating on live or dead shrimp and smaller paddle tails and jerk...

Cory Frankum Freeport, Texas Reported: 1 month ago

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Chase Bechtol
Rockport, Texas
Reported: 1 month ago

Surf redfish are showing up in large numbers along with black drum as the weather warms up during the late day/afternoon. In the bay, we are still in the early spring transition and getting limits of smaller slot trout and reds fishing deep reefs and lake drains

Chase Bechtol Rockport, Texas Reported: 1 month ago

Surf redfish are showing up in large numbers along with black drum as the weather warms up during the late day/afternoon.

In the bay, we are still in the early spring transition and getting limits of smaller slot trout and reds fishing deep reefs and lake drains

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Rob Cummings
Rockport, Texas
Reported: 1 month ago

Was slow here last couple of days , lot of wind. This was last week

Rob Cummings Rockport, Texas Reported: 1 month ago

Was slow here last couple of days , lot of wind. This was last week

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Rick Oliver
Goliad, Texas
Reported: 2 months ago

Redfish, trout and black drum have been stellar. Wade fishing lures or boat fishing bait.

Rick Oliver Goliad, Texas Reported: 2 months ago

Redfish, trout and black drum have been stellar. Wade fishing lures or boat fishing bait.

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Brody Jones
Rockport, Texas
Reported: 2 months ago

Fishing has been great!

Brody Jones Rockport, Texas Reported: 2 months ago

Fishing has been great!

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Lance Eggenberg with Catching Charters
Galveston, Texas
Reported: 2 months ago

Great day of fishing off the Galveston South Jetty. Check out that Sheepshead!

Lance Eggenberg with Catching Charters Galveston, Texas Reported: 2 months ago

Great day of fishing off the Galveston South Jetty. Check out that Sheepshead!

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★★★★★
We had an absolutely outstanding trip this past Saturday fishing in Matagorda. I took my four sons, and our captain could not have done a better job. From start to finish, he was professional, patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in making sure the boys had a great experience. He knew where to go, worked hard to put us on fish, and made the whole day easy and enjoyable. What stood out most to me was how well he treated my sons. He was patient with them, coached them, encouraged them, and made sure each of them felt included. That means a lot to a dad. The boat was clean, the gear was ready, and everything was handled with confidence and care. It was clear we were with someone who knows Matagorda waters and takes pride in giving people a great day on the water. I cannot recommend him highly enough. If you are looking for a great captain, especially for a family trip, this is the guy. We made some great memories, and my boys are still talking about it. We will definitely be back.
Karl U. | April 28, 2026

Trip: Full Day Fishing - 25’ Dargle
★★★★★
Terry is a Fantastic captain. We have a great family trip. Adults and kids loved it. We all Caught a variety of different types of fish and the kids learned a lot, we even caught one too BIG to keep. Never did that before!
Suzann M. | April 6, 2026

Trip: Full Day Fishing - 25’ Dargle
★★★★★
We had a wonderful day with Captain Gibson and look forward to booking with him again.
Dana G. | January 5, 2026

Trip: Redfish On The Fly
★★★★★
Amazing time! Put us on the trout and had a blast.
Jonathan A. | December 31, 2025

Trip: Full Day Fishing - 25’ Dargle
★★★★★
Great time and great experience. Rick did a great job keeping us up to date on weather expectations and navigating around the conditions. Was my son’s first duck hunt and Rick helped make it a memorable one.
Shane W. | December 27, 2025

Trip: POC Duck Hunts
★★★★★
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