Bay City Fishing Reports (August 2026)

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West Columbia, Texas

Reported 1 day ago

Here's a few pics from our recent trips. Fishing has been great for speckled trout and flounder fishing with live shrimp and artificial lures over deeper water reefs and structure.

Robert M. West Columbia, Texas Reported 1 day ago

Here's a few pics from our recent trips. Fishing has been great for speckled trout and flounder fishing with live shrimp and artificial lures over deeper water reefs and structure.

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Robert O.

Freeport, Texas

Reported 3 weeks ago

Mahi cobia snapper on a 12 hr

Robert O. Freeport, Texas Reported 3 weeks ago

Mahi cobia snapper on a 12 hr

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Robert M.

West Columbia, Texas

Reported 4 weeks 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 4 weeks 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 1 month ago

Josh Abbott Band Slam

Terry G. Wharton, Texas Reported 1 month ago

Josh Abbott Band Slam

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Ron R.

Matagorda, Texas

Reported 2 months 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 months ago

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Robert O.

Freeport, Texas

Reported 2 months ago

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

Robert O. Freeport, Texas Reported 2 months ago

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

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Rodney C.

Oyster Creek, Texas

Reported 2 months ago

Here are a few photos from our last trip.

Rodney C. Oyster Creek, Texas Reported 2 months ago

Here are a few photos from our last trip.

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Terry G.

Wharton, Texas

Reported 3 months ago

Been Swordfishing with great sucess

Terry G. Wharton, Texas Reported 3 months ago

Been Swordfishing with great sucess

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Jay P.

Freeport, Texas

Reported 3 months ago

Looks awesome out there!

Jay P. Freeport, Texas Reported 3 months ago

Looks awesome out there!

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Scott P.

Apple Springs, Texas

Reported 3 months ago

Today's trip

Scott P. Apple Springs, Texas Reported 3 months ago

Today's trip

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Recent Bay City Reviews

★★★★★
Jordan was a fantastic guide! He took my two young boys and I to all the hot spots and we maxed out our catch on Spotted Sea Trout. Looking forward to taking another fishing trip in Matagorda Bay with Jordan. 🎣
Joe G. | August 11, 2026

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

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Bay City Fishing Reports (August 2026)

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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

Half Day Fly Fishing Matagorda Bay

Gulf VIP Package Snapper,Mahi,Wahoo

Offshore Adventure

Freeport Jetty Adventure

Come Fish Matagorda Bay

Wade East Matagorda

Recent Bay City Reviews

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