Bay City Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Robert McCormick
West Columbia, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Redfish and trout have been great near the passes and over submerged reefs and other bottom structures, using artificial lures and live shrimp.

Robert McCormick West Columbia, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

Redfish and trout have been great near the passes and over submerged reefs and other bottom structures, using artificial lures and live shrimp.

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Sid Halliday
Matagorda, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Redfish have been most productive on a falling tide. We're finding them coming out of the back marsh. When we're able to get out to the surf it has be lights out. Been using a mix of artificial and live bait.

Sid Halliday Matagorda, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

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Chad Kraft
Matagorda, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Chad Kraft Matagorda, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

Great week. September fishing is notorious for being challenging. During the peak of summer the water temperature is at its hottest, lately I have been seeing water temps around 84. Boat traffic is at an all time high, especially on weekends which can also be detrimental to the bite. Hot water & boat traffic are not appealing to trout, they would prefer cooler temps. Due to this then move out deep seeking cooler water. While this may all sound like doom and gloom, fear not!
Redfish, Black Drum, Sheephead, Flounder, & Catfish...
They still have to eat!

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Jordan Machacek
Matagorda, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

The bait of choice is live shrimp and topwaters

Jordan Machacek Matagorda, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

The bait of choice is live shrimp and topwaters

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Tyler Carter
Brazoria, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Gigging has been good with limits of flounder and with some good sheepshead, blue crab, stone crab claws and gar kickers. Water has been really clear in Galveston and matagorda area with the low winds in between tides.

Tyler Carter Brazoria, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

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Stan Sloan
Richmond, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Catching solid trout and redfish this morning!

Stan Sloan Richmond, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

Catching solid trout and redfish this morning!

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Jordan Machacek
Matagorda, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Wading and fishing out of the boat have both been good in east matagorda bay, the flats, back lakes, and reefs are covered in redfish and flounder. Been using mostly lure such as topwater, downsouths, and gulp. Live shrimp and cut bait have been productive as well.

Jordan Machacek Matagorda, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

Flounder, Redfish fishing in Matagorda, Texas

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Steve Howard
El Lago, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing had been excellent for tuna, mahi-mahi, and now Amberjack since season has open. Still lot exciting fish catch now.

Steve Howard El Lago, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing had been excellent for tuna, mahi-mahi, and now Amberjack since season has open. Still lot exciting fish catch now.

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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
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Great time. Would go again
Michael R. | June 30, 2025

Trip: Half-Day Trip (Matagorda TX)
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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

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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

Trip: Beach Shark Fishing
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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

Trip: Matagorda E/W Bay Half Day
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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
★★★★★
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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