West Bay Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Leb Kemp
Katy, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

Fishing has been steady 😎

Leb Kemp Katy, Texas Reported: 1 year ago

Fishing has been steady 😎

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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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Jeremy Vanderveen
Panama City Beach, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Jeremy Vanderveen Panama City Beach, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

It's been rough this week but I've been shuffling trips and running what I can. Bookings are slowing down this month after a fire June/July. Fishing is great mahis have been all over had a sailfish hooked 2 weeks ago up in close 1/2 mile off beach and have heard of quite of few being caught. Sept 1 - 15 gag groupers will be open so those weekend days red snappers and Gags are open at same time. Recipe for banner trips

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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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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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Jason Woods with Rod Bending Charters
Galveston, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

Jetty fishing has been fire and should continue to get better!!

Jason Woods with Rod Bending Charters Galveston, Texas Reported: 1 year ago

Jetty fishing has been fire and should continue to get better!!

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Greg Gladden
Panama City, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Hey David. Lots of redfish lately. Big and small. Tarpon will be here mid May

Greg Gladden Panama City, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Hey David. Lots of redfish lately. Big and small. Tarpon will be here mid May

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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