West Bay Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in West Bay

Jon Mcgowen
Panama City Beach, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Another catch and release day half day trip!

Jon Mcgowen Panama City Beach, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Another catch and release day half day trip!

Red Snapper Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida

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Richard Cabrera
Pasadena, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Catching a few fish in between cool front for us.

Richard Cabrera Pasadena, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Catching a few fish in between cool front for us.

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William Myers with Keep'n It Reel Fishing Charter
Galveston, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Have still been catching lots of big bull reds, and trout,mackerel, and pompano are starting to show up with the warmer water temps

William Myers with Keep'n It Reel Fishing Charter Galveston, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Have still been catching lots of big bull reds, and trout,mackerel, and pompano are starting to show up with the warmer water temps

Jack Crevalle Fishing in Galveston, Texas

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Rodney Chapman
Oyster Creek, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Bull Redfish have been pretty steady

Rodney Chapman Oyster Creek, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Bull Redfish have been pretty steady

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Jon Mcgowen
Panama City Beach, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Half day today

Jon Mcgowen Panama City Beach, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Half day today

Amberjack Fishing in Panama City Beach, Florida

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Justen Simpton
Galveston, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

In Galveston West Bay Reds and Flounder have been equally consistent on both artificials and live bait. Trout have been up and down as far as numbers per trip but will be picking up more and more as the month goes on.

Justen Simpton Galveston, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Flounder, Redfish, Speckled Trout Fishing in Galveston, Texas

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

Redfish is going crazy in Galveston bay. Using live shrimp fish close to standing rocks off the ship channel. The Galveston Jetties holding lots of pan fish along with some trout and drum fish. Overall fishing is good in the Galveston complex.

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

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Michael Meza
Houston, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing has started to heat up with warmer temps. Live shrimp and popping corks doing most of the damage right now.

Michael Meza Houston, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing has started to heat up with warmer temps. Live shrimp and popping corks doing most of the damage right now.

Redfish, Speckled Trout Fishing in Galveston, Texas

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★★★★★
We enjoyed the fishing trip with Ralph. He tried really hard to get us to where the fish were biting.
Mark G. | November 9, 2025

Trip: Galveston Inshore Trip
★★★★★
Really chill guy, we caught lots of fish, and mi friends and I had a great time.
Agustin M. | November 8, 2025

Trip: 3/4 Day Bay + Jetty Adventure
★★★★★
We had a great fishing trip with Ryan in the Intracoastal near the San Bernard River. Caught 8 keepers but had lots of action that we caught and released. Very knowledgeable. Our grandson had a ball!
Susan/Mike P. | November 4, 2025

Trip: Freeport Bay Fishing Trip
★★★★★
Ralph was awesome with us. Making sure we on the fish the whole time. Easily we all caught 15-20 fish a piece. Three big reds were caught along with tons of sand trout. We also all caught 30 or so gafftop catfish as well.
Brandon B. | October 18, 2025

Trip: Galveston Inshore Trip
★★★★★
Hey folks, I wanted to give a review for my time fishing with Captain Chris in Galveston West Bay. Fishing overall was tough due to some wicked calm conditions during the October Super Moon. Capt. Chris went above and beyond to put us on fish. He is truly a gifted guide, who balances fishing conditions and personalities together, a rare find indeed.
Gordon D. | October 8, 2025

Trip: Galveston Inshore Fishing
★★★★★
Excellant guide for novice or experienced fisherman. Had a great time!
Edward J. | August 7, 2025

Trip: Galveston Bay: Bay/Jetty Trip
★★★★★
Caught a ton of fish. Captain Dexter really knew his stuff. Great guy on top of that. Highly recommend Captain Dexter for families and someone who wants to have a great time and catch lots of fish in a laid back environment.
Jason S. | July 29, 2025

Trip: Redfish And Speckled Trout
★★★★★
This is the second time we have fished with Captain Jesse. Once again he put us on the fish, but more importantly, he taught us how to fish. I’ve been fishing for many years and did not know the proper way to set the hook and ensure the fish stayed on the line. My grandson wants me to start planing the next trip with Captain Jesse. Great boat, great guide, great guy - Thanks, Craig, Lisa, & James.
Craig G. | July 8, 2025

Trip: West Bay Trip
★★★★★
Captain Jesse was extremely knowledgeable and helpful.
Dylan B. | June 15, 2025

Trip: West Bay Trip
★★★★★
We were down fishing with Chris for a buddy's bachelor party and had an awesome time out there. Chris warned us ahead of time that conditions were tough, but we decided to brave the elements. Chris took us around to multiple spots all across West Bay. He put us on countless trout under the birds before we had to make it back. Will be back and can't wait, thanks Chris! – Jonathan with Captain Experiences
Jonathan N. | December 9, 2024

Trip: Galveston Inshore Fishing