Texas City Fishing Reports (May 2026)

Mike C.
Deer Park, Texas
Reported 2 years ago

Galveston bay complex is in great shape, the water is clearing with high tide. Overall fishing is very good catching specks, redfish and lots of pan fish. Using live shrimp or live croakers. It's a great time to get the kids out for a fun fishing trip. Thanks, Captain Mike.

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Mike C. Deer Park, Texas Reported 2 years ago

Galveston bay complex is in great shape, the water is clearing with high tide. Overall fishing is very good catching specks, redfish and lots of pan fish. Using live shrimp or live croakers. It's a great time to get the kids out for a fun fishing trip. Thanks, Captain Mike.

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Justen S.
Galveston, Texas
Reported 2 years ago

Fishing has been great these last trips since coming off of vacation. Throwing a mix of live and artificial on Sunday and all artificial on Monday. Flounder Trout and Reds have been consistent and we were even able to catch some really nice fish throwing topwater lures.

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Justen S. Galveston, Texas Reported 2 years ago

Fishing has been great these last trips since coming off of vacation. Throwing a mix of live and artificial on Sunday and all artificial on Monday. Flounder Trout and Reds have been consistent and we were even able to catch some really nice fish throwing topwater lures.

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Brandon M.
Galveston, Texas
Reported 3 years ago

May has been a challenging month for fishing due to a lot of windy days, but we have still managed to reel in some great catches. Blacktip sharks have been particularly active, with many being caught near the shore and around jetties. These sharks are known for their acrobatic jumps...

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Brandon M. Galveston, Texas Reported 3 years ago

May has been a challenging month for fishing due to a lot of windy days, but we have still managed to reel in some great catches.
Blacktip sharks have been particularly active, with many being caught near the shore and around jetties. These sharks are known for their acrobatic jumps and fighting spirit, making them a popular target for sport fishermen.
Redfish have also been biting well in May, especially in the early morning and late afternoon. These fish are known for their hard fight and delicious taste, making them a popular catch. We have had success using mullet, shad and blue crabs as bait.
Gafftop sail catfish have been another common catch in May, especially in the shallow flats and at the jetties. While not as prized as redfish or sharks, gafftops can still provide plenty of fun for anglers and are known for their strong runs and head-shaking fights.
Finally, black drum have also been biting well in May, especially around oyster reefs and other structure. These fish are bottom feeders and can be caught using crab or shrimp on a bottom rig. Black drum are known for their size and strength, with some reaching over 50 pounds in weight.
Overall, May has been a mixed bag for fishing, with some great catches of blacktip sharks, redfish, gafftop sail catfish, and black drum despite the windy conditions.

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Ralph F.
Tomball, Texas
Reported 3 years ago

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Ralph F. Tomball, Texas Reported 3 years ago

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Shannon L.
League City, Texas
Reported 3 years ago

Trout and Redfish action have been hot on the jetty.

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Shannon L. League City, Texas Reported 3 years ago

Trout and Redfish action have been hot on the jetty.

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Mike C.
Deer Park, Texas
Reported 3 years ago

Lots of fresh run off. Fresh on top and salty on bottom. Fishing is still slow. I did managed to catch a good limited of trout before the rain came. The Galveston jetties still holding a few fish using live shrimp. West bay is a good place to fish the...

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Mike C. Deer Park, Texas Reported 3 years ago

Lots of fresh run off. Fresh on top and salty on bottom. Fishing is still slow. I did managed to catch a good limited of trout before the rain came. The Galveston jetties still holding a few fish using live shrimp. West bay is a good place to fish the fresh water doesn’t hurt that bay. Next full moon the trout will be spawning always remember all fish spawn on a full moon. Thanks and good luck fishing.

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Justen S.
Galveston, Texas
Reported 3 years ago

Still catching nice Flounder and some Texas Slams in Galveston. Some tasty Puppy Drum out of Baytown.

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Justen S. Galveston, Texas Reported 3 years ago

Still catching nice Flounder and some Texas Slams in Galveston.
Some tasty Puppy Drum out of Baytown.

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Leb K.
Katy, Texas
Reported 3 years ago

The bite has really picked up in the last couple of weeks. Shrimp under popping cork. Top water bite is awesome early morning and throwing plastic for Flounder and Trout!

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Leb K. Katy, Texas Reported 3 years ago

The bite has really picked up in the last couple of weeks. Shrimp under popping cork. Top water bite is awesome early morning and throwing plastic for Flounder and Trout!

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