Surfside Beach Fishing Reports (October 2026)

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League City, Texas

Reported 5 months ago

Catching lots of trout wading the shorelines of East and West Galveston Bay. Getting a few on topwaters, but most bites are on soft plastics (Down South Lures in color "Pink Flamingo").

Shane D. League City, Texas Reported 5 months ago

Catching lots of trout wading the shorelines of East and West Galveston Bay. Getting a few on topwaters, but most bites are on soft plastics (Down South Lures in color "Pink Flamingo").

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Jay P.

Freeport, Texas

Reported 5 months ago

Fished the west Galveston area. Bottom of the tide at dawn. Water off color, wind 13 to 15 mph. Fished some artificial reef on the north side with live shrimp and popping corks. Picked up a few large gafftop and some sandtrout. Moved down couple hundred feet. Caught some specs and a upper slot red. Got a few more specs in chocolate bay. Some black drum and sheepshead in cold pass when the tide was ripping in. Slow bite but put together a nice box of fish

Jay P. Freeport, Texas Reported 5 months ago

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Brad T.

Galveston, Texas

Reported 5 months ago

Fishing has been good lots of red fish, sheepshead, trout, and the sharks are starting to show up

Brad T. Galveston, Texas Reported 5 months ago

Fishing has been good lots of red fish, sheepshead, trout, and the sharks are starting to show up

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Michael M.

Houston, Texas

Reported 5 months ago

Fishing remains strong for Specks with some drum mixed in with live shrimp under popping corks

Michael M. Houston, Texas Reported 5 months ago

Fishing remains strong for Specks with some drum mixed in with live shrimp under popping corks

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Jay P.

Freeport, Texas

Reported 6 months ago

Fishing in the Freeport/ Galveston area is heating up. Popping cork and live shrimp has been effective near and over shell reefs. Knocker rigs against piers and bulkhead producing big sheepheads.

Jay P. Freeport, Texas Reported 6 months ago

Fishing in the Freeport/ Galveston area is heating up. Popping cork and live shrimp has been effective near and over shell reefs. Knocker rigs against piers and bulkhead producing big sheepheads.

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Kevin L.

Dayton, Texas

Reported 6 months ago

Fishing has been good, it's been windy but we are working through it. Both live bait and artificial lures have been working. I have plenty of days available right now

Kevin L. Dayton, Texas Reported 6 months ago

Fishing has been good, it's been windy but we are working through it. Both live bait and artificial lures have been working. I have plenty of days available right now

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Lance E.

Galveston, Texas

Reported 6 months ago

Perfect weather on the water in Galveston, TX! Back to back trips and these groups have absolutely crushed it! Big smiles, great weather, great tasting FISH hitting the deck!

Lance E. Galveston, Texas Reported 6 months ago

Perfect weather on the water in Galveston, TX! Back to back trips and these groups have absolutely crushed it! Big smiles, great weather, great tasting FISH hitting the deck!

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Leb K.

Katy, Texas

Reported 6 months ago

Fishing's been good the last three weeks red trout drum speckled trout sheep pad

Leb K. Katy, Texas Reported 6 months ago

Fishing's been good the last three weeks red trout drum speckled trout sheep pad

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Michael M.

Houston, Texas

Reported 6 months ago

Fishing has definitely picked up with the warmer temps. Specks, Reds, and drum have been eating live shrimp over any type of structure.

Michael M. Houston, Texas Reported 6 months ago

Fishing has definitely picked up with the warmer temps. Specks, Reds, and drum have been eating live shrimp over any type of structure.

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Robert M.

West Columbia, Texas

Reported 6 months ago

Here's a few pics of the recent trips. Fishing has been good early using live shrimp under popping corks and various soft plastic lures.

Robert M. West Columbia, Texas Reported 6 months ago

Here's a few pics of the recent trips. Fishing has been good early using live shrimp under popping corks and various soft plastic lures.

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Captain Bobby didn’t disappoint! We will be returning!
Cole L. | October 10, 2026

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Captain Lance is amazing! He knows the waters he fishes in and was very motivated for my group to catch fish and have a great time. He was not stingy with his gas either. If we weren't catching we moved until we did. And our rods always had bait, no matter what. He manages his boat like true professional. Captain Lance is also a good man and easy to talk to. You will have a great time and catch fish.
Steve O. | September 30, 2026

Trip: Bay/Jettys - Light/Heavy Tackle!
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Rodney was a great captain and we had an amazing time on our trip. Our group consisted of two individuals on the autism spectrum and my father with Alzheimer’s. He was patient, understanding and provided an amazing experience for our family! Highly recommended!
Trena M. | September 29, 2026

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Leaf's Team put us on the fish! We got to limit on snapper, and everyone used their red drum tag. Awesome outfit all the way around! Boat was immaculate!
Curt V. | September 28, 2026

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Jennifer M. | September 28, 2026

Trip: Galveston Jetty Trip
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Jerry was awesome. He couldn’t have been better and nicer with my son, and he was determined to make it a fun, comfortable, and successful trips
Tyler D. | September 27, 2026

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The trip was wonderful and Captain Richard was great and Brandon was excellent he showed us how we needed to board the boat. Once departing the dock he made sure everything was secured before leaving. Once we got to the fishing location prepared the equipment and baited the lines and handed over the equipment to fish. When we would catch a fish he would take it off the hook then measure the fish to make sure it was legal if not the fish was put back in water. When we departed the locations Brandon would make sure everything was secured before leaving back to dock. When we arrived the dock and got the boat Brandon would put the fish into a basket and handed it over to the Captain. Brandon would start his job in cleaning the whole boat front to rear and preparing it for the next charter. Once completed we talked about other charters s little, then we shook hands with Brandon and the Captain. My son and I will be making a charter again and would like Brandon and the Captain to help us again.
Robert D. | September 24, 2026

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Captain Leb is awesome great knowledge about the area we fished! Leb had us on fish the whole time! One of the best experiences I’ve had creating memories with my dad! Would recommend Captain Leb to everyone!
Jordan H. | September 23, 2026

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