Bay City Fishing Reports (August 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Bay City

Robert O.

Freeport, Texas

Reported 14 hours ago

Mahi cobia snapper on a 12 hr

Robert O. Freeport, Texas Reported 14 hours ago

Mahi cobia snapper on a 12 hr

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Robert M.

West Columbia, Texas

Reported 1 week ago

Fishing has been great lately. We've been using live shrimp and popping corks and soft plastics for the win. Trout have been good on open water structure and redfish on shallow reefs.

Robert M. West Columbia, Texas Reported 1 week ago

Fishing has been great lately. We've been using live shrimp and popping corks and soft plastics for the win. Trout have been good on open water structure and redfish on shallow reefs.

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Terry G.

Wharton, Texas

Reported 2 weeks ago

Josh Abbott Band Slam

Terry G. Wharton, Texas Reported 2 weeks ago

Josh Abbott Band Slam

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Ron R.

Matagorda, Texas

Reported 1 month 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 1 month ago

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Robert O.

Freeport, Texas

Reported 1 month ago

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

Robert O. Freeport, Texas Reported 1 month 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 2 months ago

Been Swordfishing with great sucess

Terry G. Wharton, Texas Reported 2 months ago

Been Swordfishing with great sucess

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Jay P.

Freeport, Texas

Reported 2 months ago

Looks awesome out there!

Jay P. Freeport, Texas Reported 2 months 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 3 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 3 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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Recent Bay City Reviews

★★★★★
Awesome trip.. Jeff was great, super nice and put us on the fish!!
Bryan C. | July 28, 2026

Trip: Matagorda E/W Bay Half Day
★★★★★
Great dude. Fun guy to be with. Had a blast. He put us on fish all day. Highly recommend.
David T. | July 15, 2026

Trip: Gettin' On 'Em Down In Matagorda
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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

Trip: Full Day Fishing - 25’ Dargle
★★★★★
Amazing time! Put us on the trout and had a blast.
Jonathan A. | December 31, 2025

Trip: Full Day Fishing - 25’ Dargle
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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
Anna C. | December 7, 2025

Trip: Wade East Matagorda

Bay City Fishing Reports (August 2026)

What's biting right now in Bay City? Check out the latest Bay City fishing reports below.

Bay City Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Bay City

Target Species

What's Biting in Bay City

Top Fishing Trips in Bay City

Houston Area Thermal Hog Hunt

Gulf VIP Package Snapper,Mahi,Wahoo

Red Snapper And King Fish

Matagorda Gigging Adventure

Half-Day Trip (Matagorda TX)

Half Day Fly Fishing Matagorda Bay

Recent Bay City Reviews

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