Bay City Fishing Reports (July 2026)

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Matagorda, Texas

Reported 2 weeks ago

Fishing has been good here in Matagorda. The heavy rains, last week, slowed things to a halt but we're back on fish now.
Tailing reds in the clear waters of West Matagorda Bay have been worth chasing. Crab patterns have proven the most effective.

Ron R. Matagorda, Texas Reported 2 weeks ago

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Robert O.

Freeport, Texas

Reported 3 weeks ago

We have been on solid fish off shore these last two weeks!

Robert O. Freeport, Texas Reported 3 weeks ago

We have been on solid fish off shore these last two weeks!

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Rodney C.

Oyster Creek, Texas

Reported 1 month ago

Here are a few photos from our last trip.

Rodney C. Oyster Creek, Texas Reported 1 month ago

Here are a few photos from our last trip.

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Terry G.

Wharton, Texas

Reported 1 month ago

Been Swordfishing with great sucess

Terry G. Wharton, Texas Reported 1 month ago

Been Swordfishing with great sucess

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Jay P.

Freeport, Texas

Reported 1 month ago

Looks awesome out there!

Jay P. Freeport, Texas Reported 1 month ago

Looks awesome out there!

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Scott P.

Apple Springs, Texas

Reported 2 months ago

Today's trip

Scott P. Apple Springs, Texas Reported 2 months ago

Today's trip

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Robert M.

West Columbia, Texas

Reported 2 months ago

Fishing for trout and flounder has been great using live shrimp and artificial lures over open water reefs and structure.

Robert M. West Columbia, Texas Reported 2 months ago

Fishing for trout and flounder has been great using live shrimp and artificial lures over open water reefs and structure.

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Jay P.

Freeport, Texas

Reported 2 months ago

Fished the west Galveston area. Bottom of the tide at dawn. Water off color, wind 13 to 15 mph. Fished some artificial reef on the north side with live shrimp and popping corks. Picked up a few large gafftop and some sandtrout. Moved down couple hundred feet. Caught some specs and a upper slot red. Got a few more specs in chocolate bay. Some black drum and sheepshead in cold pass when the tide was ripping in. Slow bite but put together a nice box of fish

Jay P. Freeport, Texas Reported 2 months ago

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Jay P.

Freeport, Texas

Reported 3 months ago

Fishing in the Freeport/ Galveston area is heating up. Popping cork and live shrimp has been effective near and over shell reefs. Knocker rigs against piers and bulkhead producing big sheepheads.

Jay P. Freeport, Texas Reported 3 months ago

Fishing in the Freeport/ Galveston area is heating up. Popping cork and live shrimp has been effective near and over shell reefs. Knocker rigs against piers and bulkhead producing big sheepheads.

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Robert M.

West Columbia, Texas

Reported 3 months ago

Here's a few pics of the recent trips. Fishing has been good early using live shrimp under popping corks and various soft plastic lures.

Robert M. West Columbia, Texas Reported 3 months ago

Here's a few pics of the recent trips. Fishing has been good early using live shrimp under popping corks and various soft plastic lures.

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★★★★★
Jordan was great, very courteous or is on fish right away. We had some weather come in early. We regrouped he stayed positive and we went back out and continued to catch fish. He was great to fish with!!!! Definitely recommend Jordan.
Philip B. | July 14, 2026

Trip: Half-Day Trip (Matagorda TX)
★★★★★
Capt. Fern showed us a great time! He was happy to share his knowledge of the Matagorda fishery and how to get on fish. Conditions weren't great so he offered to extend our trip until my boys limited out on trout. We will be returning to Matagorda this winter due to hospitality, great customer service and overall experience we had with Captain Fern!
Ramsey B. | July 3, 2026

Trip: Gettin' On 'Em Down In Matagorda
★★★★★
Captain Terry is a very good Boat captain. He kept all of our bait on our hooks. He took care of all of the fish. It was just a great experience. We probably caught 150 fish in six hours and by the end of the tour, I thought my arms were gonna fall off. We will definitely use him again in the future.
Joseph A. | June 15, 2026

Trip: Full Day Fishing - 25’ Dargle
★★★★★
Great experience from start to finish! He was fantastic to work with and helped us tremendously. He was patient, knowledgeable, and made the whole trip enjoyable. Already booked my second trip with him.
Erik H. | May 12, 2026

Trip: Half-Day Trip (Matagorda TX)
★★★★★
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
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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

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Amazing time! Put us on the trout and had a blast.
Jonathan A. | December 31, 2025

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Captain Jay is absolutely amazing! My husband and I just got home from our 5hr trip and we couldn’t be more pleased. Jay is informative, funny, and makes you feel incredibly comfortable on the water. His vast knowledge of fishing left us with new techniques that we’ll be able to use from here on out. If you’re looking for a stellar guide for you or your family/friends, don’t look any further. Jay is definitely your guy. We will absolutely book with him again! -Anna and Cian
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Bay City Fishing Reports (July 2026)

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Bay City Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Bay City

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What's Biting in Bay City

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Private Property Duck Hunts

Half Day Trip - Bay

Come Fish Matagorda Bay

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Full Day Fishing - 25’ Dargle

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