West Columbia Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Heath Borchert
Matagorda, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Trout bite has definitely turned back on!! 17 1/4" - 23" on as half day trip. A lot of misses or we'd had time to redfish for a while

Heath Borchert Matagorda, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Trout bite has definitely turned back on!! 17 1/4" - 23" on as half day trip. A lot of misses or we'd had time to redfish for a while

Speckled Trout Fishing in Matagorda, Texas

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Steve Howard
El Lago, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing really hot right now! Nice seas for next week and opening of Amberjack season August 1st so fishing really going pick up. I still have lot days open in August!

Steve Howard El Lago, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing really hot right now! Nice seas for next week and opening of Amberjack season August 1st so fishing really going pick up. I still have lot days open in August!

Blackfin Tuna, Red Snapper Fishing in Freeport, Texas

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Steve Howard
El Lago, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing still on fire with lot different species be caught

Steve Howard El Lago, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing still on fire with lot different species be caught

Amberjack, Kingfish, Red Snapper Fishing in Freeport, Texas

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Alan Manica
Freeport, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Good sized jack cravel in texas state waters. It took 30 minutes to land.

Alan Manica Freeport, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Good sized jack cravel in texas state waters. It took 30 minutes to land.

Jack Crevalle Fishing in Freeport, Texas

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Heath Borchert
Matagorda, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

These girls had just a little fun this morning. With the winds shifting more south east the fishing is getting a little better an easier

Heath Borchert Matagorda, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

These girls had just a little fun this morning. With the winds shifting more south east the fishing is getting a little better an easier

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Mike Segall
Lake Jackson, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Bay fishing today

Mike Segall Lake Jackson, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Bay fishing today

Bonnethead Shark Fishing in Surfside Beach, Texas

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Mike Segall
Lake Jackson, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Nearshore action

Mike Segall Lake Jackson, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

Nearshore action

Redfish Fishing in Surfside Beach, Texas

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Heath Borchert
Matagorda, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing has still been a lil tough with high pressure and high winds but the last 2 days have started picking back up. These boys had never caught a redfish but we managed a few with the best being 27 1/2

Heath Borchert Matagorda, Texas Reported: 2 years ago

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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.
Karl U. | April 28, 2026

Trip: Full Day Fishing - 25’ Dargle
★★★★★
Had a great time with Captain Ryan. We limited out on speckled trout and learned some new techniques. Good teacher and patient with our inexperienced group. Would hire him again!
Robert M. | April 12, 2026

Trip: Freeport Bay Fishing Trip
★★★★★
Terry is a Fantastic captain. We have a great family trip. Adults and kids loved it. We all Caught a variety of different types of fish and the kids learned a lot, we even caught one too BIG to keep. Never did that before!
Suzann M. | April 6, 2026

Trip: Full Day Fishing - 25’ Dargle
★★★★★
Jay made our fishing trip by far the best guided experience I have ever been on. We will for sure be booking another trip with him. If you are looking book a guided bay trip, I would recommend anyone to book with Jay.
Lane B. | April 3, 2026

Trip: Fishing Surfside/Freeport Bays
★★★★★
Robert delivered, great time on the water. Hospitable, attentive and a master of his craft. Definitely using Robert again in the future.
Phil H. | March 21, 2026

Trip: Freeport On Light Tackle
★★★★★
Cory is a great guide and a great guy, I would recommend him to anyone!
Michael P. | January 19, 2026

Trip: Freeport Fowl Hunts
★★★★★
Amazing time! Put us on the trout and had a blast.
Jonathan A. | December 31, 2025

Trip: Full Day Fishing - 25’ Dargle
★★★★★
Captain Jay is absolutely amazing! My husband and I just got home from our 5hr trip and we couldn’t be more pleased. Jay is informative, funny, and makes you feel incredibly comfortable on the water. His vast knowledge of fishing left us with new techniques that we’ll be able to use from here on out. If you’re looking for a stellar guide for you or your family/friends, don’t look any further. Jay is definitely your guy. We will absolutely book with him again! -Anna and Cian
Anna C. | December 7, 2025

Trip: Wade East Matagorda
★★★★★
First time fishing with Captain Jay and what a great trip! Probably the most fish I have ever caught on a single trip. He was extremely knowledgeable and a blast to fish with. Fished under birds and caught back to back Trout all morning that were just undersized. Jay knew we wanted keepers so we kept fishing till we got on a sand Trout honey hole. Captain Jay was kind enough to extend our trip so we could keep filling the ice chest. Thank you Cap! Look forward to our next trip with you.
Jesse L. | November 8, 2025

Trip: Fishing Surfside/Freeport Bays
★★★★★
We had a great fishing trip with Ryan in the Intracoastal near the San Bernard River. Caught 8 keepers but had lots of action that we caught and released. Very knowledgeable. Our grandson had a ball!
Susan/Mike P. | November 4, 2025

Trip: Freeport Bay Fishing Trip

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