West Columbia Fishing Reports (July 2026)

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Freeport, Texas

Reported 3 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 3 months ago

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Rodney C.

Oyster Creek, Texas

Reported 4 months ago

Mix of state water red snapper and Bull reds

Rodney C. Oyster Creek, Texas Reported 4 months ago

Mix of state water red snapper and Bull reds

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Jay P.

Freeport, Texas

Reported 11 months ago

Fishing has been tough on the weekends due to excessive Fishing pressure. However, the fish are biting in the out of the way spots. Finding clear-ish water, baitfish and current is the key.

Jay P. Freeport, Texas Reported 11 months ago

Fishing has been tough on the weekends due to excessive Fishing pressure. However, the fish are biting in the out of the way spots. Finding clear-ish water, baitfish and current is the key.

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Mike S.

Lake Jackson, Texas

Reported 1 year ago

Yesterday catch with the group from y'all! Nice sheepshead's and 29" redfish.

Mike S. Lake Jackson, Texas Reported 1 year ago

Yesterday catch with the group from y'all! Nice sheepshead's and 29" redfish.

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Leaf P.

Freeport, Texas

Reported 1 year ago

Everyone stayed busy this morning! Limits of sheep’s. Trout and several small reds released and a nice slot. Mike, thank you for fishing with us! Glad the sun finally came out and you got a nice weather day!! Our books are open for SPRING BREAK!!

Leaf P. Freeport, Texas Reported 1 year ago

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Jordan M.

Matagorda, Texas

Reported 1 year ago

A lot of bigger trout wading have been showing up in East Bay. Along with some bigger schools of reds out on the flats making for easy sight casting. Spring fish is right around the corner and by the looks of it it's going to be a great season.

Jordan M. Matagorda, Texas Reported 1 year ago

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Robert M.

West Columbia, Texas

Reported 1 year ago

All has been greatWe've been busy fishing the past few weeks. Here's a few photos from the past month's trips. Fishing has been great in the marsh and bayou using popping corks with live shrimp and soft plastics.

Robert M. West Columbia, Texas Reported 1 year ago

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Joe G.

Richmond, Texas

Reported 1 year ago

Birds are working with some nice speckled trout being caught using live shrimp or plastic, water temp holding in the uper 80's, and morning tides are extremely high so fishing on top of reefs and structures.

Joe G. Richmond, Texas Reported 1 year ago

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Mike S.

Lake Jackson, Texas

Reported 2 years ago

Bay trip last week was productive

Mike S. Lake Jackson, Texas Reported 2 years ago

Bay trip last week was productive

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Mike S.

Lake Jackson, Texas

Reported 2 years ago

Last inshore bay trips ..

Mike S. Lake Jackson, Texas Reported 2 years ago

Last inshore bay trips ..

Black Drum, Speckled Trout Fishing in Surfside Beach, Texas

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★★★★★
Great dude. Fun guy to be with. Had a blast. He put us on fish all day. Highly recommend.
David T. | July 15, 2026

Trip: Gettin' On 'Em Down In Matagorda
★★★★★
Jordan was great, very courteous or is on fish right away. We had some weather come in early. We regrouped he stayed positive and we went back out and continued to catch fish. He was great to fish with!!!! Definitely recommend Jordan.
Philip B. | July 14, 2026

Trip: Half-Day Trip (Matagorda TX)
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It was a great trip, Jay was very personable and helpful. He took great care of my 82 year old Dad and made sure his trip was enjoyable.
Dave K. | July 9, 2026

Trip: Fish West Galveston Bay And Pass
★★★★★
Capt. Fern showed us a great time! He was happy to share his knowledge of the Matagorda fishery and how to get on fish. Conditions weren't great so he offered to extend our trip until my boys limited out on trout. We will be returning to Matagorda this winter due to hospitality, great customer service and overall experience we had with Captain Fern!
Ramsey B. | July 3, 2026

Trip: Gettin' On 'Em Down In Matagorda
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Captain Rodney was great! He put us on the fish. His boat was very comfortable. We are already planning our next trip with him.
Larry M. | July 3, 2026

Trip: 8 Hour Offshore Thrills
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Captain Terry is a very good Boat captain. He kept all of our bait on our hooks. He took care of all of the fish. It was just a great experience. We probably caught 150 fish in six hours and by the end of the tour, I thought my arms were gonna fall off. We will definitely use him again in the future.
Joseph A. | June 15, 2026

Trip: Full Day Fishing - 25’ Dargle
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Shiela G. | June 9, 2026

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Curtis E. | May 16, 2026

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Great experience from start to finish! He was fantastic to work with and helped us tremendously. He was patient, knowledgeable, and made the whole trip enjoyable. Already booked my second trip with him.
Erik H. | May 12, 2026

Trip: Half-Day Trip (Matagorda TX)
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We had an absolutely outstanding trip this past Saturday fishing in Matagorda. I took my four sons, and our captain could not have done a better job. From start to finish, he was professional, patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in making sure the boys had a great experience. He knew where to go, worked hard to put us on fish, and made the whole day easy and enjoyable. What stood out most to me was how well he treated my sons. He was patient with them, coached them, encouraged them, and made sure each of them felt included. That means a lot to a dad. The boat was clean, the gear was ready, and everything was handled with confidence and care. It was clear we were with someone who knows Matagorda waters and takes pride in giving people a great day on the water. I cannot recommend him highly enough. If you are looking for a great captain, especially for a family trip, this is the guy. We made some great memories, and my boys are still talking about it. We will definitely be back.
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West Columbia Fishing Reports (July 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in West Columbia

What's Biting in West Columbia

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Bad To The Bone Offshore

Matagorda "Texas Trio"

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