East Galveston Bay Fishing Report – Crystal Beach, Texas
87 degrees. Fishing has been less consistent than in recent weeks as persistent southwest winds
have stirred up the bay and made conditions more challenging for anglers.
Speckled Trout and Redfish Update
Some days have produced good catches of speckled trout, while other days have made it difficult
to find keeper-sized fish. We’ve been catching trout and redfish around structure in the
Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (ICW), but the bite has been hit or miss depending on the conditions.
This week we’ve covered a lot of water, fishing areas near Galveston as well as reefs on the western side of
East Galveston Bay. Moving around and staying flexible has been the key to finding fish.
Best Lures and Fishing Techniques
Productive artificial lures this week include
MirrOlure suspending hard baits,
swimbaits, and
light-colored soft plastic tails rigged on
1/8-ounce jig heads.
The most consistent action has come from fishing
imitation shrimp beneath a popping cork with a
2- to 3-foot leader. Salt & Pepper soft plastic tails from
WacAttack and Deadly Dudley have also continued to produce trout and redfish.
Early Morning Topwater Bite
The topwater bite in East Galveston Bay has been good during the early morning hours.
If you enjoy throwing walking topwater baits, sunrise continues to be one of the best times to target aggressive
trout before the summer heat sets in.
Summer Fishing on the Upper Texas Coast
Summer fishing patterns continue to change with wind and weather conditions, but anglers willing to move around
and adjust their approach are still finding quality trout and redfish. Early morning trips remain the best option
for comfortable temperatures and active fish.
If you’re planning a fishing trip to Crystal Beach or East Galveston Bay, now is a great time to
get on the water and experience some of the best inshore fishing the Upper Texas Coast has to offer.
