Matagorda Fishing Reports (April 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Matagorda

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 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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Pat Lester
Port O'Connor, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Red October has been good. The back bays and jetties have been producing big boxes of fish. Big schools of slot reds are ganging up at the jetties making for some crazy mornings. On the other hand, Flounder gigging has been challenging. Water conditions have been tough, with low tide...

Pat Lester Port O'Connor, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

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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 Matagorda, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

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Brandon Kendrick with Ruffling Feathers Guide Service
Port O'Connor, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Redfish still have been taking the spotlight. Sand, grass, mud or shell it doesn't matter. Water temps are dropping at night and these fish are eating like crazy.

Brandon Kendrick with Ruffling Feathers Guide Service Port O'Connor, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

Redfish still have been taking the spotlight.
Sand, grass, mud or shell it doesn't matter. Water temps are dropping at night and these fish are eating like crazy.

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Kenneth Gregory
Port O'Connor, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Redfish and sharks have been great, trout fishing has been tougher lately.

Kenneth Gregory Port O'Connor, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

Redfish and sharks have been great, trout fishing has been tougher lately.

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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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★★★★★
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
★★★★★
Had a great time with captain Pat, duck hunting was slow but the fishing was absolutely awesome and had a great time. Thanks for the great experience.
Alvin H. | January 5, 2026

Trip: Cast And Blast: Port O'Connor
★★★★★
Amazing time! Put us on the trout and had a blast.
Jonathan A. | December 31, 2025

Trip: Full Day Fishing - 25’ Dargle
★★★★★
Great time and great experience. Rick did a great job keeping us up to date on weather expectations and navigating around the conditions. Was my son’s first duck hunt and Rick helped make it a memorable one.
Shane W. | December 27, 2025

Trip: POC Duck Hunts
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
Ross was great. On time and on the fish. My wife and I had a great time. Will book with him again.
Andrew V. | September 21, 2025

Trip: POC Fishing Frenzy
★★★★★
Had a great time with Capt. Pat !!! He put us on flounder right away. Had a 2 man limit in 2 hrs.
Mark A. | August 21, 2025

Trip: Night Time Flounder Gigging
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
Captain Pat worked hard in windy conditions to get us on the fish made sure we stayed as dry as possible. Thanks Captain Pat.
Justin K. | July 5, 2025

Trip: Night Time Flounder Gigging
★★★★★
Rick was awesome, limited out in trout!!
Carl P. | July 3, 2025

Trip: Port O'Connor "Texas Triple"