Surface water temperatures in East Galveston Bay near Crystal Beach, Texas are around 87 degrees. We’ve been spending a lot of time fishing over shell beds where active bait is present. When conditions line up, these areas have been producing good numbers of speckled trout and sand trout.

Speckled Trout and Sand Trout Fishing

Finding active bait continues to be one of the keys to catching fish in East Galveston Bay. Shell beds with bait working nearby have been some of our most productive areas. When we find bait, trout are usually not far away.

We’ve been catching trout using MirrOlure suspending hard baits, swimbaits, and soft plastic tails. Light-colored soft plastics rigged on 1/8-ounce jig heads have been especially productive when working shell and areas holding bait.

Redfish Action in East Galveston Bay

Redfish fishing has also been producing some hard-pulling action for our clients. One of the best setups has been a popping cork with a 2-foot leader paired with Salt & Pepper WacAttack tails or Deadly Dudley Terror Tails in Blue Moon.

This setup continues to produce aggressive redfish bites and is a great option for anglers fishing the shallow waters around East Galveston Bay and the Bolivar Peninsula.

Early Morning Topwater Fishing

The topwater bite on East Galveston Bay remains good during our early morning fishing trips. Anglers who enjoy throwing walking topwater baits should take advantage of the cooler morning hours before the sun gets high.

Early mornings can provide exciting surface strikes from trout and redfish, making this a great time to have a topwater bait rigged and ready.

Plan a Fall or Winter Fishing Trip to Crystal Beach

The summer crowds are beginning to thin out, making this a great time to start planning a fall or winter fishing trip to Crystal Beach, Texas. East Galveston Bay offers year-round fishing opportunities for speckled trout, redfish, flounder, and other popular inshore species.

If you’re ready to get outdoors and experience fishing on the Upper Texas Coast, the coming months offer a great opportunity to enjoy East Galveston Bay with fewer crowds on the water.