Surface water temperatures in East Galveston Bay near Crystal Beach, Texas are around
84 degrees, with normal water clarity throughout most of the bay. Summer fishing continues to be productive, especially during the early morning hours before the heat of the day sets in.

Speckled Trout Fishing Report

This week we focused on speckled trout over shallow shell flats and on
open-water reefs whenever the wind allowed us to fish them comfortably. The key to finding fish continues to be locating active bait. If you don’t see baitfish or signs of life, make a few casts and move to another area. When the bait is present, the trout usually aren’t far away.

The most productive lures have been
imitation shrimp under popping corks with
1- to 2-foot leaders. We’ve also had excellent success using
Deadly Dudley Rat Tails and
WacAttack Flukes rigged on
1/8-ounce jig heads.

Redfish Fishing Report

Redfish fishing in the Crystal Beach marsh has been best along grass lines in
1 to 24 inches of water. Drains, points, and small cuts leading into the back lakes have been the most productive areas. FishBites paddle tails have continued to produce consistent bites for our anglers.

Summer Fishing on the Upper Texas Coast

Summer fishing remains strong across
East Galveston Bay and the Bolivar Peninsula. As water temperatures continue to rise, early morning trips and areas with good bait activity are producing the best results. Whether you’re targeting speckled trout, redfish, or flounder, now is an excellent time to enjoy everything the
Upper Texas Coast has to offer.

If you’re planning ahead, now is the perfect time to book your
summer or fall fishing trip in Crystal Beach, Texas and experience some of the best inshore fishing on the Texas Gulf Coast.