West Bay Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in West Bay

Jay Potts
Freeport, Texas
Reported: 3 months ago

Fishing has been tough on the weekends due to excessive Fishing pressure. However, the fish are biting in the out of the way spots. Finding clear-ish water, baitfish and current is the key.

Jay Potts Freeport, Texas Reported: 3 months ago

Fishing has been tough on the weekends due to excessive Fishing pressure. However, the fish are biting in the out of the way spots. Finding clear-ish water, baitfish and current is the key.

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Jay Winters
Venice, Louisiana
Reported: 4 months ago

We caught over 50 reds today. We left them biting.

Jay Winters Venice, Louisiana Reported: 4 months ago

We caught over 50 reds today. We left them biting.

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Donnie Wood
Galveston, Texas
Reported: 4 months ago

Fishing i.has been on fire. With multiple fish species been caught each trip. It's hasn't been uncommon to catch over 50 fish in these trips

Donnie Wood Galveston, Texas Reported: 4 months ago

Fishing i.has been on fire. With multiple fish species been caught each trip. It's hasn't been uncommon to catch over 50 fish in these trips

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Isidro Molina
Galveston, Texas
Reported: 7 months ago

He came looking for the pull of a Bull Red and he got it.

Isidro Molina Galveston, Texas Reported: 7 months ago

He came looking for the pull of a Bull Red and he got it.

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Nick Dykes
Tavernier, Florida
Reported: 7 months ago

We've been bouncing around a lot from town back to the Everglades because of the weather. Permit are making a showing around town with some nice Grouper as well. Still catching Snook and the Trout bite is fire in the Everglades right now.

Nick Dykes Tavernier, Florida Reported: 7 months ago

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Jason Woods with Rod Bending Charters
Galveston, Texas
Reported: 7 months ago

Jetty trips going good!!

Jason Woods with Rod Bending Charters Galveston, Texas Reported: 7 months ago

Jetty trips going good!!

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Eric Wilkas
Panama City Beach, Florida
Reported: 8 months ago

Eric Wilkas Panama City Beach, Florida Reported: 8 months ago

Trout bite has been good; they are moving out of the creeks out to the flats for spawning. The reds are in the pass and up shallow if you like to sight fish. Sheepshead are just starting to show up; the bite is still slow for them but should start getting excellent any day. Offshore Vermillion snapper has been excellent! We've been catching some triggers and a red grouper. The Amberjack is always a great way to finish up a trip of catching and releasing them

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Nick Dykes
Tavernier, Florida
Reported: 8 months ago

We've been running back to Glades for Snook when the wind allows us to. Voodoo shrimp and DOA have been money. It's been hit or miss around downtown Islamorada on Permit and Tarpon. In the next few weeks, it should be getting good.

Nick Dykes Tavernier, Florida Reported: 8 months ago

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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