Kemah Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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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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David Rappelet
Livingston, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

First kayak trip of the year. Client wanted to understand the area and where to fish. A successful trip with a few keepers.

David Rappelet Livingston, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

First kayak trip of the year. Client wanted to understand the area and where to fish. A successful trip with a few keepers.

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David Rappelet
Livingston, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

A return 3 generation family trip and this kid out fished them all!! He had mad skills caught the first fish of the day, the biggest fish, and the most. These men were proud and ready to book again.

David Rappelet Livingston, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

A return 3 generation family trip and this kid out fished them all!! He had mad skills caught the first fish of the day, the biggest fish, and the most. These men were proud and ready to book again.

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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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David Rappelet
Livingston, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Plenty of fish to be caught. The red fish run has started early this year. A lot of bull reds running our area.

David Rappelet Livingston, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Plenty of fish to be caught. The red fish run has started early this year. A lot of bull reds running our area.

Black Drum, Redfish, Sheepshead Fishing in Houston, Texas

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David Rappelet
Livingston, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

First two boat trip on the books. Found the fish and limited out in 2hours. All reds were over sized couldnt catch a slot this trip but my return client finally got his red this trip.

David Rappelet Livingston, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

First two boat trip on the books. Found the fish and limited out in 2hours. All reds were over sized couldnt catch a slot this trip but my return client finally got his red this trip.

Redfish, Sheepshead Fishing in Houston, Texas

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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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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 goo bite 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.

Speckled Trout Fishing in Galveston, Texas

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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
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
5 star operation. Highly recommended.
Daniel D. | October 12, 2025

Trip: Galveston Nearshore Hunt
★★★★★
Hey folks, I wanted to give a review for my time fishing with Captain Chris in Galveston West Bay. Fishing overall was tough due to some wicked calm conditions during the October Super Moon. Capt. Chris went above and beyond to put us on fish. He is truly a gifted guide, who balances fishing conditions and personalities together, a rare find indeed.
Gordon D. | October 8, 2025

Trip: Galveston Inshore Fishing

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