Bay City Fishing Reports (July 2026)

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El Campo, Texas

Reported 3 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 P. El Campo, Texas Reported 3 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 C.

Oyster Creek, Texas

Reported 3 years ago

Bull Redfish have been pretty steady

Rodney C. Oyster Creek, Texas Reported 3 years ago

Bull Redfish have been pretty steady

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Robert M.

West Columbia, Texas

Reported 3 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 M. West Columbia, Texas Reported 3 years ago

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Stan S.

Richmond, Texas

Reported 3 years ago

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

Stan S. Richmond, Texas Reported 3 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 S.

Richmond, Texas

Reported 3 years ago

Fishing in the fog this morning.

Stan S. Richmond, Texas Reported 3 years ago

Fishing in the fog this morning.

Speckled Trout Fishing in Matagorda, Texas

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Reyes P.

El Campo, Texas

Reported 3 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 P. El Campo, Texas Reported 3 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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Chad K.

Matagorda, Texas

Reported 3 years ago

Redfish is still king in Matagorda

Chad K. Matagorda, Texas Reported 3 years ago

Redfish is still king in Matagorda

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Robert M.

West Columbia, Texas

Reported 3 years ago

Fishing has been great. We've been using love shrimp, soft plastics and corky's. We've been focusing on drains and edges of flats adjacent to deeper water.

Robert M. West Columbia, Texas Reported 3 years ago

Fishing has been great. We've been using love shrimp, soft plastics and corky's. We've been focusing on drains and edges of flats adjacent to deeper water.

Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Freeport, Texas

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Leaf P.

Freeport, Texas

Reported 3 years ago

Lots of bullreds right now. The inshore fishing has been good as well. Doing some bay fishing trips catching trout, sheepshead, tarpon, drum, flounder and slot reds.

Leaf P. Freeport, Texas Reported 3 years ago

Lots of bullreds right now. The inshore fishing has been good as well. Doing some bay fishing trips catching trout, sheepshead, tarpon, drum, flounder and slot reds.

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Robert M.

West Columbia, Texas

Reported 3 years ago

Artificial soft plastics and live shrimp have been producing lately in the marsh and bays.

Robert M. West Columbia, Texas Reported 3 years ago

Artificial soft plastics and live shrimp have been producing lately in the marsh and bays.

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Recent Bay City Reviews

★★★★★
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)
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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!
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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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Amazing experience! Jeff was beyond great! My kids and I will definitely book with him again.
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Bay City Fishing Reports (July 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Bay City

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Matagorda Gigging Adventure

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