Bay City Weather Forecast

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Reyes Perez

Reyes Perez
El Campo, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Redfish have been plentiful in the bays ,rivers and, back lakes. Trout bite is good when the wind allows us to get out into the bay. Flounder are starting to fill channels and drains on their big move to spawn. Live shrimp under a popping cork, gulp on a jighead...
Reyes Perez
Reyes Perez El Campo, Texas Reported: 3 years ago
Redfish have been plentiful in the bays ,rivers and, back lakes. Trout bite is good when the wind allows us to get out into the bay. Flounder are starting to fill channels and drains on their big move to spawn. Live shrimp under a popping cork, gulp on a jighead , and free lining mullet have been the ticket.
Redfish Fishing in Palacios, Texas
Redfish Fishing in Palacios, Texas
Redfish Fishing in Palacios, Texas
Redfish Fishing in Palacios, Texas
Redfish Fishing in Palacios, Texas
Redfish Fishing in Palacios, Texas
Redfish Fishing in Palacios, Texas
Redfish Fishing in Palacios, Texas
Redfish Fishing in Palacios, Texas
Redfish Fishing in Palacios, Texas
Redfish Fishing in Palacios, Texas
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Cory Frankum

Cory Frankum
Freeport, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

October has been producing well this year, plenty of flounder and redfish being caught. The trout have been biting well also. With water temps dropping the fish are definitely moving and eating well.
Cory Frankum
Cory Frankum Freeport, Texas Reported: 3 years ago
October has been producing well this year, plenty of flounder and redfish being caught. The trout have been biting well also. With water temps dropping the fish are definitely moving and eating well.
Redfish Fishing in Freeport, Texas
Redfish Fishing in Freeport, Texas
Redfish Fishing in Freeport, Texas
Redfish Fishing in Freeport, Texas
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Chad Kraft

Chad Kraft
Matagorda, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

redfish is king in matagorda! Fall fishing is on fire and beautiful, brisk weather to boot! Come on down to Matagorda and enjoy this historical city and majestic bay system.
Chad Kraft
Chad Kraft Matagorda, Texas Reported: 3 years ago
redfish is king in matagorda! Fall fishing is on fire and beautiful, brisk weather to boot! Come on down to Matagorda and enjoy this historical city and majestic bay system.
Redfish Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
Redfish Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
Redfish Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
Redfish Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
Redfish Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
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Robert McCormick
West Columbia, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

`Hi Hannah, Our October has been great so far. Redfish and flounder have been great using artificial lures and live shrimp along the grass lines, marsh drains and reefs.
Robert McCormick
Robert McCormick West Columbia, Texas Reported: 3 years ago
`Hi Hannah,
Our October has been great so far. Redfish and flounder have been great using artificial lures and live shrimp along the grass lines, marsh drains and reefs.
Black Drum, Flounder, Redfish, Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Freeport, Texas
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Robert McCormick
West Columbia, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Hi Hannah, Our October has been great so far. Redfish and flounder have been great using artificial lures and live shrimp along the grass lines, marsh drains and reefs.
Robert McCormick
Robert McCormick West Columbia, Texas Reported: 3 years ago
Hi Hannah,
Our October has been great so far. Redfish and flounder have been great using artificial lures and live shrimp along the grass lines, marsh drains and reefs.
Sheepshead Fishing in Freeport, Texas
Sheepshead Fishing in Freeport, Texas
Sheepshead Fishing in Freeport, Texas
Sheepshead Fishing in Freeport, Texas
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Stan Sloan

Stan Sloan
Richmond, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

October is starting off in full fashion. This is the best month of the year to catch a redfish of a lifetime.
Stan Sloan
Stan Sloan Richmond, Texas Reported: 3 years ago
October is starting off in full fashion. This is the best month of the year to catch a redfish of a lifetime.
Redfish Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
Redfish Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
Redfish Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
Redfish Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
Redfish Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
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Rodney Harper

Rodney Harper with Oilfield Outkasts
Lake Jackson, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Bull Reds are great right now! Last Sunday we ran a Bay/Inshore trips and had a fish almost every cast. Lots of nice fish around right now.
Rodney Harper
Rodney Harper with Oilfield Outkasts Lake Jackson, Texas Reported: 3 years ago
Bull Reds are great right now! Last Sunday we ran a Bay/Inshore trips and had a fish almost every cast. Lots of nice fish around right now.
Hardhead Catfish, Redfish Fishing in Freeport, Texas
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Chad Kraft

Chad Kraft
Matagorda, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

If you haven’t given fall bay fishing a try, you are missing out on a fun and fruitful time! Fishing around the oyster beds, breaks, and drop-offs for trout, redfish, or flounder, using MirrOlures, Gulp, or shrimp. For black drum and redfish, fish by the birds. Look for seagulls working...
Chad Kraft
Chad Kraft Matagorda, Texas Reported: 3 years ago
If you haven’t given fall bay fishing a try, you are missing out on a fun and fruitful time! Fishing around the oyster beds, breaks, and drop-offs for trout, redfish, or flounder, using MirrOlures, Gulp, or shrimp. For black drum and redfish, fish by the birds. Look for seagulls working and fish will follow. Lots of undersized trout and plenty of slot reds.
Redfish Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
Redfish Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
Redfish Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
Redfish Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
Redfish Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
Redfish Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
Redfish Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
Redfish Fishing in Matagorda, Texas
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    Marisa M. | July 6, 2025

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    Michael R. | June 30, 2025

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    Stefan C. | June 3, 2025

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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