San Leon Fishing Reports (May 2026)

San Leon Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in San Leon

Jeff Brandon
Bolivar Peninsula, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Jeff Brandon Bolivar Peninsula, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

Well to keep with the current trend, we had a strong cold front arrive, bringing strong North winds, and dipping water temperatures into the upper 40’s. By Saturday, the wind had switched back out of the East and as the day progressed, moved out of the South at 10 to 15mph. The morning air temperature started out at 41 degrees and was in the low 60’s around lunch time. The water was heavily stained in East Bay, and the wind did help keep the mosquito activity down a little less than what we have been encountering lately, but still need to spray yourself down with my recommended choice of Marshland Inspect Repellent, made here in the great state of Texas. Fished several areas, on an outgoing tide, where catching has been good of late, but found very few bites till late morning. As the day developed, the water began to heat up, bites increased, but the fish were very spread out. Most bites came on a ¼ oz jig head and plum/chartreuse tails, fished very slowly, as the fish were positioned in the deeper channels and bites were very light.
If the current trend continues, about 2 to 3 days after the front passes, the fishing normally peaks, so hit me up if you want to get on the water and do some fishing.
Until Next Time – Captain Jeff

Redfish, Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Bolivar Peninsula, Texas

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Shannon LaBauve
League City, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Our drum fishing is heating up for 2023 Spring Break

Shannon LaBauve League City, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

Our drum fishing is heating up for 2023 Spring Break

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Mike Short with Get Hooked Charters Galveston
Galveston, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Sheepshead, reds and flounder have been biting well despite the windy conditions! The monster black drum run is quickly approaching and we are starting to book up so call TODAY

Mike Short with Get Hooked Charters Galveston Galveston, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

Sheepshead, reds and flounder have been biting well despite the windy conditions! The monster black drum run is quickly approaching and we are starting to book up so call TODAY

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Mike Cacciotti with Captain Mike's Fish Service
Deer Park, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Mike Cacciotti with Captain Mike's Fish Service Deer Park, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

The weather is a big factor the last few weeks, to windy, to much run off from rain. Now the tornado and high winds slow fishing down. I did go one day for redfish in the back water using live bait. Best bet is to fish the North Galveston Jetties fishing by the boat cut using live bait. This time of the year is always slow. But it is time to book for Spring Break. Use Captain Experience to book a trip of a lifetime with your kids. There is a lot of fun for kids on the Galveston Island. Stay warm and safe. Captain Mike

Black Drum, Redfish, Speckled Trout / Spotted Seatrout Fishing in Galveston, Texas

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Mike Short with Get Hooked Charters Galveston
Galveston, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Here are a few pics from the last week of 2022!

Mike Short with Get Hooked Charters Galveston Galveston, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

Here are a few pics from the last week of 2022!

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Leb Kemp
Katy, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Trout and Reds are still biting. Got my grandson out on the lake and the Bass are on fire.

Leb Kemp Katy, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

Trout and Reds are still biting. Got my grandson out on the lake and the Bass are on fire.

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Mike Cacciotti with Captain Mike's Fish Service
Deer Park, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Water temperature 51 degrees catching fish in 8 feet using live shrimp. Overall fishing is heating up. Lots of big sheep heads on the Galveston North Jetties. Be careful and have a Happy New Year's

Mike Cacciotti with Captain Mike's Fish Service Deer Park, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

Water temperature 51 degrees catching fish in 8 feet using live shrimp. Overall fishing is heating up. Lots of big sheep heads on the Galveston North Jetties. Be careful and have a Happy New Year's

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David Rappelet
Livingston, Texas
Reported: 3 years ago

Well these kids wanted to catch fish as big as them so I made it happen.

David Rappelet Livingston, Texas Reported: 3 years ago

Well these kids wanted to catch fish as big as them so I made it happen.

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