Bay City Fishing Reports (December 2024)

Bay City Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Bay City

Robert McCormick
Freeport, Texas
Reported: 1 month ago

All has been greatWe've been busy fishing the past few weeks. Here's a few photos from the past month's trips. Fishing has been great in the marsh and bayou using popping corks with live shrimp and soft plastics.

Robert McCormick Freeport, Texas Reported: 1 month ago

Scroll for more

Joe Guerra
Matagorda, Texas
Reported: 1 month ago

Birds are working with some nice speckled trout being caught using live shrimp or plastic, water temp holding in the uper 80's, and morning tides are extremely high so fishing on top of reefs and structures.

Joe Guerra Matagorda, Texas Reported: 1 month ago

Scroll for more

Rodney Harper with Oilfield Outkasts
Freeport, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

Fishing is really good in state waters for kingfish, shark, Spanish mackerel, bull redfish and ling

Rodney Harper with Oilfield Outkasts Freeport, Texas Reported: 1 year ago

Fishing is really good in state waters for kingfish, shark, Spanish mackerel, bull redfish and ling

Blacktip Shark Fishing in Freeport, Texas

Scroll for more

Heath Borchert
Matagorda, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

Trout bite has definitely turned back on!! 17 1/4" - 23" on as half day trip. A lot of misses or we'd had time to redfish for a while

Heath Borchert Matagorda, Texas Reported: 1 year ago

Trout bite has definitely turned back on!! 17 1/4" - 23" on as half day trip. A lot of misses or we'd had time to redfish for a while

Speckled Trout Fishing in Matagorda, Texas

Scroll for more

Steve Howard
Freeport, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

Fishing really hot right now! Nice seas for next week and opening of Amberjack season August 1st so fishing really going pick up. I still have lot days open in August!

Steve Howard Freeport, Texas Reported: 1 year ago

Fishing really hot right now! Nice seas for next week and opening of Amberjack season August 1st so fishing really going pick up. I still have lot days open in August!

Blackfin Tuna, Red Snapper Fishing in Freeport, Texas

Scroll for more

Steve Howard
Freeport, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

Fishing still on fire with lot different species be caught

Steve Howard Freeport, Texas Reported: 1 year ago

Fishing still on fire with lot different species be caught

Amberjack, Kingfish, Red Snapper Fishing in Freeport, Texas

Scroll for more

Alan Manica
Freeport, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

Good sized jack cravel in texas state waters. It took 30 minutes to land.

Alan Manica Freeport, Texas Reported: 1 year ago

Good sized jack cravel in texas state waters. It took 30 minutes to land.

Jack Crevalle Fishing in Freeport, Texas

Scroll for more

Heath Borchert
Matagorda, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

These girls had just a little fun this morning. With the winds shifting more south east the fishing is getting a little better an easier

Heath Borchert Matagorda, Texas Reported: 1 year ago

These girls had just a little fun this morning. With the winds shifting more south east the fishing is getting a little better an easier

Scroll for more

More Reports »

Target Species

View Full Species Seasonality Chart »

Show more species

Get it while it's HOT!
This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

What's Biting in Bay City

« Previous

★★★★★
Capt. Jeff put us on some fish!! Took us to a few places that each produced. I’d definitely go fishing with Jeff in the future.
Saul M. | October 28, 2024

Trip: Matagorda E/W Bay Half Day
★★★★★
We had a great time!! Our captain was great!! We will absolutely do this again!!
Linda B. | October 13, 2024

Trip: Half-Day Trip (Matagorda TX)
★★★★★
Never use Captain Experiences for booking a fishing trip. They keep a huge sum of money up front-- money that I would prefer to go those who actually do the work- the fishing guide.
Phyllis P. | September 25, 2024

Trip: Palacios Angling Adventure
★★★★★
Joe was extremely knowledgeable about spots to hit. Even when other captains weren’t catching anything, he found a way to get us to spots where we, not only caught 3 large redfish, but quite a bit of other fish. The tour was extremely enjoyable and a lot of fun. I would highly recommend Joe. A Great a time!!
Marche W. | August 28, 2024

Trip: Half day trip - Bay
★★★★★
Captain Ron was very pleasant and worked hard to put us on fish. Unfortunately, the fish were hard to come by today. Tough weather conditions made for a challenging day. I would like to go out with him again.
Tom W. | March 31, 2024

Trip: Your Fly Fishing Guide & Instructor
★★★★★
Terry was by far the best guide we’ve had in Matagorda! It’s obvious he knows the bay & where the fish are, in addition to being very personable and attentive to our team. A++++
Julia B. | October 8, 2023

Trip: Full Day Fishing - 25’ Dargle
★★★★★
We had a late cancellation from another captain and were excited that Jordan could fit us in on short notice. Great day out and came home with fish…good times!
Daniel B. | September 3, 2023

Trip: Half-Day Trip (Matagorda TX)
★★★★★
Captain Reyes did an outstanding job. My son and I had planned to meet him in Matagorda and fish East Matagorda Bay. A few days before the trip, he texted suggesting that we meet him in Palacios and fish West Matagorda Bay because he’d had several days of good catches there. We agreed and had a great day on the water. We caught our limit of speckled trout and had a good haul of black drum. He was very attentive and hardworking. I highly recommend him.
Tom N. | May 30, 2023

Trip: Matagorda "Texas Trio"
★★★★★
Just absolutely amazing! From start to finish, Terry and his crew knew exactly what to do! Highly recommend, and I will for sure be back!
Kienan W. | November 8, 2022

Trip: Matagorda Bay Duck Hunt
★★★★★
Great guide on a very slow day he got us on fish. None of them were keepers but that’s not Captain Stans fault
Don D. | May 17, 2022

Trip: Matagorda Bay Catch and Release