Galveston Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Galveston

Nick Dykes
Tavernier, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

We're are finally starting to see some bigger Trout our way. Had several fish over the 22 mark and should only be getting better

Nick Dykes Tavernier, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

We're are finally starting to see some bigger Trout our way. Had several fish over the 22 mark and should only be getting better

Speckled Trout Fishing in Galveston, Texas

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Shane Day
League City, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Trout and redfish have been good on topwaters and soft plastics while wade fishing. Galveston area.

Shane Day League City, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Trout and redfish have been good on topwaters and soft plastics while wade fishing. Galveston area.

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Richard Cabrera
Pasadena, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing has been slow for us, due to the weather and low tides. Making the water dirty and tough fishing.

Richard Cabrera Pasadena, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing has been slow for us, due to the weather and low tides. Making the water dirty and tough fishing.

Black Drum, Sheepshead, Speckled Trout Fishing in Galveston, Texas

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Leb Kemp
Katy, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing for reds drum and sheep head have been fantastic. The last couple of weeks the trout are just now moving in and the trout bite is picking up. Bay waters are warming up surf is turning green. It's time to go fishing.

Leb Kemp Katy, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing for reds drum and sheep head have been fantastic. The last couple of weeks the trout are just now moving in and the trout bite is picking up.
Bay waters are warming up surf is turning green. It's time to go fishing.

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Mike Cacciotti with Captain Mike's Fish Service
Deer Park, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing is red hot in Galveston bay. Catching specks, redfish, flounders, drums and sheepheads. The water temperature is 68 degrees. Use live shrimp over shell and rock. With a full moon it's an early bite. Now the time to go while the kids out of school for spring break. Thanks...

Mike Cacciotti with Captain Mike's Fish Service Deer Park, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

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Rick Vallone
Houston, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Black drum and sheepshead are running.

Rick Vallone Houston, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Black drum and sheepshead are running.

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Cheryl Ashcraft with Salty Rod Fishing Charters
Galveston, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

March is one of my favorite months to fish! So far we’ve been catching reds, sheepshead, pup drum, black drum, sting ray & a couple gafftop.

Cheryl Ashcraft with Salty Rod Fishing Charters Galveston, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

March is one of my favorite months to fish! So far we’ve been catching reds, sheepshead, pup drum, black drum, sting ray & a couple gafftop.

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Harry Arthur
Galveston, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Harry Arthur Galveston, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Last few trips have been mostly catch and release trips. Did not take a lot of pictures. Most days we are finding a good bite using artificial lures from the boat. Some days it takes time for the bite to materialize. Recent weather patterns are indicating an early spring. Water temperature have already reached mid 70 degrees. The shad spawn has already begun. So we will be using smaller baits to get our bites for the next 30days or so. Popping cork and shrimp will also become an effective method for catching fish.

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★★★★★
We enjoyed the fishing trip with Ralph. He tried really hard to get us to where the fish were biting.
Mark G. | November 9, 2025

Trip: Galveston Inshore Trip
★★★★★
First time fishing with Captain Jay and what a great trip! Probably the most fish I have ever caught on a single trip. He was extremely knowledgeable and a blast to fish with. Fished under birds and caught back to back Trout all morning that were just undersized. Jay knew we wanted keepers so we kept fishing till we got on a sand Trout honey hole. Captain Jay was kind enough to extend our trip so we could keep filling the ice chest. Thank you Cap! Look forward to our next trip with you.
Jesse L. | November 8, 2025

Trip: Fishing Surfside/Freeport Bays
★★★★★
Really chill guy, we caught lots of fish, and mi friends and I had a great time.
Agustin M. | November 8, 2025

Trip: 3/4 Day Bay + Jetty Adventure
★★★★★
It was our first time fishing on a charter, Captain James was awesome, me and my friends had lots of fun and are definitely going to do it again.
Agustin M. | November 5, 2025

Trip: State Water Adventure
★★★★★
We had a great fishing trip with Ryan in the Intracoastal near the San Bernard River. Caught 8 keepers but had lots of action that we caught and released. Very knowledgeable. Our grandson had a ball!
Susan/Mike P. | November 4, 2025

Trip: Freeport Bay Fishing Trip
★★★★★
Mike was a super guide. He worked hard for us. Unfortunately we only got 2 keepers But, if it wasn't for Mike's eagle eye would not have gotten those. I'll definitely book with Mike again one day.
Jerry B. | November 2, 2025

Trip: Texas Flounder Gigging Adventure
★★★★★
Good trip
Julio C. | November 1, 2025

Trip: Fishing Surfside/Freeport Bays
★★★★★
Ralph was awesome with us. Making sure we on the fish the whole time. Easily we all caught 15-20 fish a piece. Three big reds were caught along with tons of sand trout. We also all caught 30 or so gafftop catfish as well.
Brandon B. | October 18, 2025

Trip: Galveston Inshore Trip
★★★★★
Mike was a great guide and cool guy to be around. He knows a ton about fishing in the area and it was a pleasure spending time with him! We caught quite a variety of different species of fish! ¡Gracias!
Mitch I. | October 16, 2025

Trip: Galveston Jetty Trips
★★★★★
Very helpful, knowledgeable and fun to talk with. Highly recommend
Mark A. | October 14, 2025

Trip: 5 Hour Freeport Nearshore Action

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