West Bay Fishing Reports (December 2025)

West Bay Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in West Bay

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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Harry Arthur
Galveston, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Harry Arthur Galveston, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

I continue to beat up on the red fish. The marsh has begun to fill back up. And the redfish are flooding in. We have been catching them with artificials and live shrimp. The trout bite has been slow for me. I just haven't been targeting them. Seems like we are having an early spring, water temperatures have already been in the upper 70 degrees. Wind will be the big issue going forward till June. This will only play into my hands, because I have bee catching fish in some very dirty water.

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Brandon Mcafee
Galveston, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Pictures from this afternoons 4 hr jetty trip. They were happy

Brandon Mcafee Galveston, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Pictures from this afternoons 4 hr jetty trip. They were happy

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Reggie Rose
Houston, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Great day fishing on Galveston Bay!

Reggie Rose Houston, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Great day fishing on Galveston Bay!

Black Drum, Blue Catfish, Redfish, Speckled Trout Fishing in Galveston, Texas

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Nick Dykes
Tavernier, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

We're are finally starting to see some bigger Trout our way. Had several fish over the 22 mark and should only be getting better

Nick Dykes Tavernier, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

We're are finally starting to see some bigger Trout our way. Had several fish over the 22 mark and should only be getting better

Speckled Trout Fishing in Galveston, Texas

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Shane Day
League City, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Trout and redfish have been good on topwaters and soft plastics while wade fishing. Galveston area.

Shane Day League City, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Trout and redfish have been good on topwaters and soft plastics while wade fishing. Galveston area.

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Robert McCormick
West Columbia, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing has been great lately in the bayous and marsh with the recent warmer weather. We have been using live shrimp under popping corks targeting the reefs and ledges along deeper water. Should only get better as we go into spring and early summer.

Robert McCormick West Columbia, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

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Richard Cabrera
Pasadena, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing has been slow for us, due to the weather and low tides. Making the water dirty and tough fishing.

Richard Cabrera Pasadena, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing has been slow for us, due to the weather and low tides. Making the water dirty and tough fishing.

Black Drum, Sheepshead, 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