Bay City Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Bay City

Heath Borchert
Matagorda, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing was a lil slow Thursday with high pressure on us but Friday was filled with big pulls from solid trout and drum

Heath Borchert Matagorda, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing was a lil slow Thursday with high pressure on us but Friday was filled with big pulls from solid trout and drum

Speckled Trout Fishing in Matagorda, Texas

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Stan Sloan
Richmond, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

This giant redfish decided to mix it up with us while drifting and catching mostly Specs.

Stan Sloan Richmond, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

This giant redfish decided to mix it up with us while drifting and catching mostly Specs.

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Reyes Perez
El Campo, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Fishings shell bars and scattered shell has been productive for redfish speckled trout and black drum using live shrimp and popping corks.

Reyes Perez El Campo, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Fishings shell bars and scattered shell has been productive for redfish speckled trout and black drum using live shrimp and popping corks.

Black Drum, Flounder, Redfish, Speckled Trout Fishing in Palacios, Texas

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Rodney Chapman
Oyster Creek, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Bull Redfish have been pretty steady

Rodney Chapman Oyster Creek, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Bull Redfish have been pretty steady

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Robert McCormick
West Columbia, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing has been great lately in the bayous and marsh with the recent warmer weather. We have been using live shrimp under popping corks targeting the reefs and ledges along deeper water. Should only get better as we go into spring and early summer.

Robert McCormick West Columbia, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

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Stan Sloan
Richmond, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Spring time fishing is in full swing. Redfish are big and eating almost daily and the trout fishing is picking up.

Stan Sloan Richmond, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Spring time fishing is in full swing. Redfish are big and eating almost daily and the trout fishing is picking up.

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Stan Sloan
Richmond, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing in the fog this morning.

Stan Sloan Richmond, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing in the fog this morning.

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Reyes Perez
El Campo, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Redfish and trout are plentiful fishing with live shrimp under popping cork and soft plastics. Targeting a lot of mud and shell.

Reyes Perez El Campo, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Redfish and trout are plentiful fishing with live shrimp under popping cork and soft plastics. Targeting a lot of mud and shell.

Black Drum, Sheepshead Fishing in Palacios, Texas

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★★★★★
Amazing experience! Jeff was beyond great! My kids and I will definitely book with him again.
Marisa M. | July 6, 2025

Trip: Matagorda E/W Bay Half Day
★★★★★
Great time. Would go again
Michael R. | June 30, 2025

Trip: Half-Day Trip (Matagorda TX)
★★★★★
We enjoyed the trip with Jeff and crew. His communication was on point and the trip was of the highest quality. Thank s Captain Jeff!!
Stefan C. | June 3, 2025

Trip: Matagorda E/W Bay Half Day
★★★★★
Highly recommend Ron. Great captain, very knowledgeable. Took the time to work with me on my casting. I had a great day fishing!
Leslie B. | April 12, 2025

Trip: Matagorda Bay Fly Fishing
★★★★★
Great day of fishing with Steven! Very kind and worked his butt off to land us on the fish. Used drone with fly the bait out 500 yard from beach and drop in the sand bar.
Stephen R. | January 2, 2025

Trip: Beach Shark Fishing
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
Captain Scott is absolutely Bbbaadd to the bone, in a great way. He was very attentive, super clean boat, very helpful on how to real in Amber Jack's, which helped a lot because that fish will fight you every second. He took outstanding videos and pictures. He took me to great spots to catch mahi mahi and amber Jack's. I couldn't have asked for a better trip or captain. The mahi mahi fish tacos are absolutely fire as well.
Scott S. | October 28, 2024

Trip: Bad To The Bone Offshore
★★★★★
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)
★★★★★
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: Matagorda Bay Fly Fishing

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