El Campo Fishing Reports (July 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in El Campo

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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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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Rick C.

Angleton, Texas

Reported 3 years ago

Today's catch

Rick C. Angleton, Texas Reported 3 years ago

Today's catch

Redfish, Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Matagorda, Texas

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Rick C.

Angleton, Texas

Reported 3 years ago

I've been on redfish and Trout fishing out of the boat.

Rick C. Angleton, Texas Reported 3 years ago

I've been on redfish and Trout fishing out of the boat.

Black Drum, Redfish, Sheepshead Fishing in Matagorda, Texas

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Reyes P.

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.

Reyes P. El Campo, Texas Reported 3 years ago

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Chad K.

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 K. 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.

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Stan S.

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 S. 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.

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Recent El Campo 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)
★★★★★
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
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Amazing time! Put us on the trout and had a blast.
Jonathan A. | December 31, 2025

Trip: Full Day Fishing - 25’ Dargle
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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
Anna C. | December 7, 2025

Trip: Wade East Matagorda
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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

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El Campo Fishing Reports (July 2026)

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El Campo Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in El Campo

Target Species

What's Biting in El Campo

Top Fishing Trips in El Campo

Half Day Trip - Bay

Wade Fishing

Half-Day Trip (Matagorda TX)

Full Day Fishing - 25’ Dargle

Matagorda Bay Duck Hunt

Private Property Early Season Teal

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