East Galveston Bay Fishing Report – Crystal Beach, Texas
74 degrees, and spring fishing conditions are improving across the Upper Texas Coast.
Speckled Trout Fishing Update
As in recent weeks, finding active bait is the key to catching trout. When bait is present,
fish are usually nearby. This week, anglers were able to catch multiple limits of
speckled trout from just a few small areas by stopping, anchoring down, and working the area
thoroughly with fan casts.
If you don’t see bait or signs of life, make a few casts and move on. The most productive pattern has been
targeting 2 to 3 feet of water over scattered shell and along
wind-protected shorelines.
Best Lures and Techniques
Top-performing baits this week include Deadly Dudley straight tails in light colors rigged on
1/8-ounce jig heads, along with walking topwater baits. The most effective setup
has been imitation shrimp under a Fish Smack popping cork with a
1- to 2-foot leader, producing some of the most aggressive bites of the season.
Redfish and Flounder Report
Redfish fishing in East Galveston Bay has been solid, with a mix of slot and over-slot fish caught
in the same areas as trout. Anglers also picked up a few flounder, adding to a strong mixed bag
along the flats and shorelines.
Spring Fishing on the Upper Texas Coast
Spring is here, and fishing in Crystal Beach and East Galveston Bay is heating up as water
temperatures rise and cold fronts become less frequent. Now is the perfect time to get on the water, enjoy great
conditions, and beat the summer crowds.
Whether you’re planning a family outing or a guided fishing trip, conditions are lining up for a great experience
on the Upper Texas Coast.
