Surfside Beach Fishing Reports (October 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Surfside Beach

Chris A.

Galveston, Texas

Reported 6 months ago

Caught today 65 lb wahoo

Chris A. Galveston, Texas Reported 6 months ago

Caught today 65 lb wahoo

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Cory F.

Freeport, Texas

Reported 6 months ago

Not a bad week, it was windy but that's about all. Morning and afternoon bites are decent. Seeing lots of fish activity in west Galveston bay. Sharks and stingrays are back so be mindful of them. Fish are eating on live or dead shrimp and smaller paddle tails and jerk shad lures.

Cory F. Freeport, Texas Reported 6 months ago

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Mike S.

Galveston, Texas

Reported 7 months ago

Fishing has been on fire inshore, producing reds, black drum, redfish, sheepshead, and more!

Mike S. Galveston, Texas Reported 7 months ago

Fishing has been on fire inshore, producing reds, black drum, redfish, sheepshead, and more!

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Lance E.

Galveston, Texas

Reported 7 months ago

Great day of fishing off the Galveston South Jetty. Check out that Sheepshead!

Lance E. Galveston, Texas Reported 7 months ago

Great day of fishing off the Galveston South Jetty. Check out that Sheepshead!

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Rodney C.

Oyster Creek, Texas

Reported 7 months ago

Mix of state water red snapper and Bull reds

Rodney C. Oyster Creek, Texas Reported 7 months ago

Mix of state water red snapper and Bull reds

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Kenny G.

League City, Texas

Reported 7 months ago

Weekly Report (2/13-2/21/26):

We are still catching good numbers of sheepshead & puppy drum on live shrimp & large black drum on cracked crab at Galveston Jetties. We are starting to see a few speckled trout and slot redfish. Best bite has been in the mornings on tidal changes.

Kenny G. League City, Texas Reported 7 months ago

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Ralph F.

Tomball, Texas

Reported 7 months ago

Been running a lot of catfish trips on Lake Conroe

Ralph F. Tomball, Texas Reported 7 months ago

Been running a lot of catfish trips on Lake Conroe

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Michael M.

Houston, Texas

Reported 7 months ago

Fishing has been fair to good on days in between fronts. Water is warming up, so fishing will only get better. Live shrimp are working in 4 to 5ft of water

Michael M. Houston, Texas Reported 7 months ago

Fishing has been fair to good on days in between fronts. Water is warming up, so fishing will only get better. Live shrimp are working in 4 to 5ft of water

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Shane D.

League City, Texas

Reported 8 months ago

Fishing is good between cold fronts. Catching them drifting or wading. Using soft plastics and Corkys.

Shane D. League City, Texas Reported 8 months ago

Fishing is good between cold fronts. Catching them drifting or wading. Using soft plastics and Corkys.

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Shawn W.

Galveston, Texas

Reported 8 months ago

Redfish, trout, black drum are consistent

Shawn W. Galveston, Texas Reported 8 months ago

Redfish, trout, black drum are consistent

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

Trip: 4-8 Hour Inshore Trip
★★★★★
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

Trip: 8 Hour Offshore Thrills
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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

Trip: Offshore Snapper - 32' Cat
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Capt. Bob did everything the could to make our trip great.
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

Trip: Galveston Jetty Trip
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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

Trip: Deep Sea Fishing (8 Or 12 Hour)
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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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Was a great trip ! Would recommend this team again and would book through the app again in the future
Scott T. | September 21, 2026

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Surfside Beach Fishing Reports (October 2026)

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