Gulf of Mexico, Texas Fishing Report Today

Artificial Lure here with your Gulf of Mexico, Texas fishing report for Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

We’re rolling into a stretch of prime summer saltwater action from Galveston to the Lower Coast, and the waters have been responding accordingly. Today, sunrise hit at 6:20 am, and sunset’s coming up at 8:21 pm, giving anglers nearly 14 hours of daylight to work the tides. Speaking of tides, Houston Ship Channel and Galveston Bay saw an early morning low at 2:33 am followed by a strong high tide peaking at 11:30 am at 1.77 feet. With the tidal coefficient rising from 63 this morning to 67 by evening, currents are moving and there’s plenty of bait in the water—perfect conditions for a full bite window through midday and into the incoming tide this evening.

Weatherwise, we’ve got warm, humid conditions with light winds—water temps are hovering right around 80 degrees, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife’s latest report. Water clarity is good, and stained in some back bays, but plenty fishable, and the weather is holding steady with only a few clouds expected before more sun rolls in for the weekend.

Fishing has been “good” up and down the coast, especially in Redfish Bay and Texas City, where rising water levels have gotten the fish back into the grass and shell. Speckled trout are being caught in solid numbers—waders and boat anglers alike have been finding them over shell and along deeper drop-offs using live croaker and finger mullet. Live shrimp under a popping cork is also putting fish in the box, especially along the Texas City Dike and structure around piers. Redfish are schooling early mornings on the flats, taking cut mullet, shrimp, and gold spoons. Black drum and sheepshead are still hanging around the jetties and pilings, preferring shrimp or fiddler crabs.

For the artificial crowd, soft plastics in natural and chartreuse colors—think paddle tails and jerk shads—have been hot. Topwaters first thing in the morning are pulling aggressive hits, especially on cloudy starts. If you’re fishing deep during the day, a quarter-ounce jighead paired with a live croaker or gulp shrimp is hard to beat.

Recent reports from Texas Saltwater Fishing Magazine note steady action on sand trout, gafftop, and the occasional flounder, especially along sandy guts and bayou drains. The bite’s been hot early, slacking off a bit in the heat, and picking up again as the sun gets low.

Hot spots this week are Texas City Dike—both for wade and jetty fishing—as well as Redfish Bay, where the grass beds and shell provide perfect ambush spots. Don’t overlook the piers at Galveston or the flats around Port Aransas if you’re looking to mix it up for a chance at a bull red.

Remember, always check your gear, bring plenty of water, and keep an eye on that tide. Thanks for tuning in! Don’t forget to subscribe for daily updates right here.

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Howdy y’all, Artificial Lure here with your Gulf of Mexico, Texas fishing report for Saturday, June 7th, 2025.

Let’s get right to it—the tides are making a difference this weekend. Over in Galveston, you’ve got a high tide rolling in around 3:21 AM, a low at 9:30 AM, followed by another high at 11:52 AM, and an evening low at 7:49 PM. That’s prime time for chasing bait movement through the flats and cuts. Sunrise is at 6:19 AM and sunset is at 8:17 PM, so you’ve got a long window to wet a line today according to tide-forecast.com.

Water temps are sitting right around 80 degrees, and with mostly sunny skies expected, conditions are about as classic as you’ll find this time of year. According to Texas Parks and Wildlife’s latest report, those rising water levels have made for another strong week, especially in Redfish Bay and Texas City.

The specks are really turning on—trout catches have been excellent, especially on live croaker over shell and deeper pockets around 4 feet. If you’re working lures, topwater plugs at first light over grass beds and soft plastics like paddle tails or shrimp imitations along channel edges are doing the trick. Redfish are solid in the back lakes, marsh drains, and around oyster reefs on cut mullet and soft plastic jerkbaits. Folks working the Texas City dike and the levee are reporting consistent action from speckled trout, redfish, and even some black drum. Sheepshead are thick around the piers and structure, eager for live shrimp or fiddler crabs.

Wade anglers keep hauling in quality catches along the Galveston beachfront and Bolivar Peninsula. BolivarPeninsulaTexas.com mentioned an excellent redfish bite all week, with lots of slot fish coming from potholes near grass lines. If you’re working East Galveston Bay, the water clarity is solid and the bite is steady, so don’t overlook the deeper reefs.

Live shrimp is still king for bait, especially under a popping cork, but finger mullet has also put plenty of fish in the boat. Artificial options like mirrOlures and paddle tail plastics in natural hues are matching hatch with all the menhaden and glass minnows schooling up right now.

A couple hot spots? Try the north shoreline of East Matagorda Bay early, or the reefs around the Galveston Causeway for a mixed bag. For land-based anglers, the Texas City Dike remains a top pick, especially on the incoming tide.

To wrap up, trout and reds are the headline this weekend, with solid numbers of black drum and sheepshead mixed in. Don’t forget your sunscreen and stay hydrated out there.

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Howdy anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Gulf Coast Texas fishing report for Friday, June 6th, 2025.

## Weather & Tides

The sun's already up, rising at 6:19 this morning, and we'll have light till about 8:16 tonight. Tide-wise, we're looking at a high tide that peaked at 2:28 AM, with low tide coming in at 8:10 AM. We'll see another high at 11:51 AM and then a nice evening low at 7:19 PM - perfect timing for some twilight fishing.

## Current Conditions

Water temperatures are sitting around 75-80 degrees all along the coast, which has really turned on the bite this week. The water clarity is exceptional in East Galveston Bay, and tides are on the rise across the region.

## What's Biting

Speckled trout action has been phenomenal this week! They're hitting hard on croaker in about 4 feet of water throughout Redfish Bay. The redfish bite has been excellent too, especially along the Bolivar Peninsula.

Over in Texas City, anglers are bringing in nice hauls of speckled trout, redfish, and black drum, with some sand trout, gafftop, and croakers mixed in. Sheepshead are hanging tight around structures and piers, so keep that in mind if you're targeting them.

## Hot Spots

If you're heading out today, I'd focus on these areas:

The levee at Texas City Dike has been producing consistently from end to end. Wade fishing here has been particularly effective.

East Galveston Bay is another hot zone right now with that excellent water clarity.

For you freshwater folks, Lake Tyler is showing a great topwater bite in the early morning and again at dusk. But remember, that bite shuts down quick once the sun gets high.

## Bait & Tackle Tips

Live shrimp and finger mullet have been the ticket for saltwater success this week. If you're throwing artificials, chartreuse jigs have been working wonders for crappie.

For bass anglers, Texas-rigged worms and grubs in the shallows are producing, especially around structure and shaded banks.

Don't forget that tomorrow, June 7th, is Free Fishing Day across Texas! No license required on any public waterway in the state, so it's the perfect time to introduce someone new to our favorite pastime.

Remember folks, with summer patterns setting in, focus on deeper structure as the day heats up. The early bird gets the worm – and the fish – so set those alarms!

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Howdy anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Gulf Coast fishing report for this beautiful Wednesday morning, June 4th, 2025.

We're looking at warm waters across the Gulf Coast with temperatures holding steady around 80 degrees. Sunrise was about 6:20 AM, and you'll have until about 8:18 PM before sunset, giving you plenty of daylight hours on the water.

Tide-wise, we had a low tide early this morning around 1:30 AM, followed by a high at 3:14 AM. You're looking at another low tide coming up around 9:45 AM and then a high tide at 5:09 PM, perfect for some afternoon fishing.

The fishing action has been heating up with June's arrival! Trout fishing is absolutely on fire right now, especially in Redfish Bay where anglers are reporting great success using live shrimp and soft plastics along flats and channel edges. Some folks are even bringing in limits of trout using croaker in about 4 feet of water.

Redfish have been biting well in knee to thigh-deep water. Your best bet is using cut mullet, shad, or live shrimp in sand pockets and along mangroves. The back lakes are holding good numbers of reds, though they've been a bit slow to bite with these high winds and tides we've been having.

Black drum are hitting great on live or dead shrimp and fish bites, though some guides report they seem to be playing hide-and-seek in certain areas.

For those heading to Sabine Lake, note it's running fresh and muddy. Focus your efforts in the Intracoastal Canal and Texaco Island basin in deeper water (8-40 feet) with live shrimp on a Carolina rig. Anglers are catching nice trout in about 30 feet of water there. The redfish are good on points and drops with live shrimp under a popping cork.

Hot spots this week include the jetties at Sabine Channel early mornings before 8 AM for trout, and the rock piles there for limits of drum and some sheepshead. Flounder catches have been very nice in Sabine Channel using a Carolina rig on the bottom while targeting areas with sand and shell flats.

San Antonio Bay is running fair with high winds and tides. The good news is June typically brings those light, mild northers that calm the surf. When the wind allows, there should be a good bite with live croaker and shrimp on the reefs.

Don't forget your rain gear as we're dodging some thunderstorms this week, but between the weather windows, the fishing has been mighty fine.

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Howdy folks, Artificial Lure here with your June 1st Gulf of Mexico Texas coast fishing report.

We’re kicking off June with warm Gulf waters—surface temps hovering right at 80 degrees along the middle and upper coast. Sunrise this morning was at 6:32, with sunset tonight at 8:22, giving us long days to chase trophy fish. Tides today are running higher than normal thanks to the recent winds. For Corpus Christi, expect a high tide around 10:42 this morning and a low at 1:23 am, perfect conditions for working those shallow flats and deeper edges as the water moves in and out, stirring up baitfish and feeding activity. Galveston sees similar conditions, with a high tide just before 11 am and a low in the early hours, which should help spark that early bite.

Let’s talk action. In Galveston Bay, the speckled trout bite is on fire—limits have been coming in, especially when fishing live shrimp or croaker under popping corks along the channel edges and flats. Add in solid catches of black drum, sheepshead, and the occasional slot redfish, especially on live or dead shrimp and cut mullet. Redfish have been eager in knee- to thigh-deep water, taking shad and cut mullet, while black drum are showing up around structure but can be a little finicky at times. Over in Sabine Lake, focus your efforts deeper, between 8-40 feet, where trout and redfish are biting live shrimp on Carolina rigs, especially near rock piles and the jetties. If you’re after flounder, the Sabine Channel is producing with slow presentations on the bottom.

Down the coast in Redfish Bay and around Rockport, the trout are thick on the flats—again, live shrimp or your favorite soft plastics like Bass Assassins, Down South Lures, or GULP! have been the ticket. For those hoping for redfish, work the sand pockets and mangrove lines with cut mullet. Drum are a little more elusive, but persistence pays off. Matagorda Bay continues to shine, especially around Brown Cedar Flats on high tides for numbers of trout, or Raymond Shoals on low water for bigger specs. When the winds lay, don’t miss a chance to wade the surf—the trout are already there this year thanks to warm water.

Freeport’s always a solid bet if you want a mixed bag. Redfish and trout are plentiful right now, with snapper picking up as we hit the heart of summer. For bait, live shrimp is king, but don’t overlook throwing a GULP! or MirrOlure Lil’ John if you’re covering water or fishing rougher conditions.

Hot spots for early June: The Galveston channel edges for trout and drum, the Brown Cedar Flats in East Matagorda Bay for big specs, and the Sabine jetties for a shot at multi-species action.

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Howdy folks, Artificial Lure here with your Saturday morning Gulf of Mexico, Texas fishing report for May 31, 2025.

Sunrise hit at 6:21 AM and we'll see sunset around 8:16 PM, giving y’all a solid 13 hours and change of daylight to get lines wet. Tides are running with a morning low at 6:57 AM and a solid high coming up at 4:47 PM—expect near a 2 ft swing, so there’s plenty of water moving to trigger those predatory strikes. With a high tidal coefficient hovering in the high 80s, expect stronger currents, especially by midday, which means active fish and more bites for those working the right zones.

Weather-wise, we’re looking at good conditions with the water temp sitting pretty around 75 to 80 degrees. Winds are light out of the southeast, with clearer water showing on the west side of the bays—excellent conditions for both wade and boat anglers. According to Captain Shane Rilat at North Jetty Bait Camp, this weekend brings a mix of clouds and sun, but that’s only made the bite hotter for species like speckled trout, redfish, black drum, as well as some sand trout and gafftop. Sheepshead are still holding tight around piers and structure.

This week, the redfish bite has been nothing short of excellent, especially along the flats and marsh drains—live shrimp and finger mullet are still king for bait, but for those tossing artificials, soft plastics like GULP! shrimp, Down South Lures, Bass Assassins, and MirrOlure Lil’ Johns have all been producing great numbers. Over in East Galveston Bay, the clarity is average, but west of Yates things are even better. The surf is starting to turn on as well, and with the bay temperatures on the rise, don’t sleep on the first and second guts for bigger trout and reds, especially when winds lay down.

Trout are stacking up in deeper water along grass lines and channel edges. Reports out of places like Redfish Bay and the West end of Matagorda say soft plastics and topwaters early, then switch to live shrimp as the sun climbs. For those after bull reds and sheepshead, the south jetties and main bay structures are holding solid numbers—try cut mullet, ballyhoo, or shrimp.

If you're looking for hotspots, put your sights on:

- The Texas City Dike for easy shoreline access and mixed-bag action

- The east end of East Matagorda Bay near Brown Cedar Flats for trophy trout on high tides

- The surf anywhere from Galveston down to Surfside—especially at first light

Remember, the tides are moving big today, so position yourself where water funnels through pinch-points and drains. Fish are foraging hard.

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This is Artificial Lure bringing you your Gulf Coast Texas fishing report for Friday, May 30, 2025.

Weather’s shaping up real fine for the weekend after a string of breezy days. We’ve got mostly sunny skies lined up, with water temps in the 80–83 degree range from Galveston down to the Lower Laguna. Sunrise hit at 6:20 this morning and you’ve got until 8:13 this evening to get your lines wet. Tidal action’s in your favor: the high tide rolled in around 8:44 AM at Galveston at about 2.5 feet, so look for that water movement to turn on the bite, especially as it swings back out late afternoon according to Tide-Forecast.com.

Fish activity has been good and steady. On the saltwater side, the Galveston jetties have been a hotbed for bull redfish, slot reds, and sharks, with plenty of keeper black drum mixed in. Texas City’s been producing solid speckled trout and more reds, with sand trout, croaker, and the odd gafftop rounding things out. Sheepshead are still thick around structures and piers, with some brutes caught on fiddler crabs or shrimp recently. According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife weekly report, live shrimp and finger mullet have been hands-down the top baits this week, but soft plastics in white or chartreuse are also knocking ‘em dead for the artificials crowd.

Wade anglers have found success along the Texas City levee and from the dike—just be ready for a crowd this holiday weekend. For those venturing further south or west, the back lakes and marsh drains should still be holding redfish, especially along grass lines early with topwaters or paddle tails. The sheepshead bite, as reported by Captain Experiences, has been “on fire” around hard structures all week.

If you’re heading offshore, remember that federal waters off Texas are closed to shrimping until mid-July, per NOAA, which means more food in the water and inshore predators on the prowl for an easy meal. That’s good news for those tossing cut bait for bull reds or working jigs for trout.

A couple of hot spots to consider:

- Galveston’s South Jetty for a mixed bag of reds, trout, and sharks.

- Texas City Dike for shore and wade fishing action, with specks and reds biting early and late.

- For structure-oriented folks, the Houston Ship Channel edges and piers are stacked with sheepshead and the occasional flounder.

Best lures this week have been soft plastics like Down South Lures or Gulp! shrimp in chartreuse or glow, while live shrimp or finger mullet are the ticket for bait anglers.

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Howdy there, anglers! This is Artificial Lure with your Gulf Coast fishing report for May 28, 2025.

Let me tell you, we've been dealing with some persistent winds lately, but today's looking a bit more promising. Water clarity in East Galveston Bay has been average at best, stirred up from those frontal systems we had earlier this month. Don't let that discourage you though - the fish don't seem to mind one bit!

Sunrise today was at 6:22 AM, and we'll see the sun dip down around 8:15 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to hook into something special. Tides are running about normal for late May, with a nice incoming tide through mid-morning that should push some fresh recruits onto the flats.

The speckled trout bite has been phenomenal across the entire coast. They're stacked up on shell reefs and along shorelines in 2-3 feet of water. Early morning topwater action has been steady, so tie on your favorite popping cork if you're hitting the water at first light. As the day warms up, switch to Bass Assassins or live shrimp under a cork, especially along the edges of reefs.

Redfish action has been hot in the back lakes with these higher tides we've been having. They're prowling the marsh edges and shorelines, and the bite's been consistent all day long. For reds, I'd recommend using those Texas custom corkies or mirror softs along the sand and grass lines.

Flounder numbers have been impressive in the bayous and guts on the South Shore of West Bay. They've been pulling up shallow at night, so early morning wading with Gulps has been the ticket. I've heard of several doormat-sized flatties being caught this week.

For you offshore folks, remember that red snapper season is open year-round in state waters with a daily limit of 4 per person (15-inch minimum). The Gulf waters have been calming down compared to earlier this month, making it easier to get out there.

Hot spots this week: Allen's Bite and Super Flat have been holding quality fish, with reports of trout up to 5 pounds. Also check out Shadrock Cove and Corpus Christi Bay, where the incoming channels are pumping fresh water into the bay systems. Port O'Connor continues to shine for trout, with those back lakes really coming alive with the higher tides.

For you Rockport anglers, try tossing those Texas custom corkies along the sand and grass for some impressive results. The reefs in Aransas Bay have been productive as well.

Remember to stay hydrated out there - it's getting warm, folks! This is Artificial Lure, tight lines and good fishing to ya!

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Good morning from the Texas Gulf Coast, this is Artificial Lure with your Memorial Day fishing report for Monday, May 26, 2025.

Today, we’re looking at classic late-spring Gulf conditions. Sunrise was at 6:23 am and sunset will be at 8:14 pm, so you’ve got long daylight hours to work with. The weather is mostly sunny with some light cloud cover early, and the wind’s been a big story—expect breezes out of the southeast continuing through the day, but they should lay down a bit by evening. Water temps are sitting in the mid to upper 70s to low 80s across our bays and nearshore Gulf waters, and water clarity is improving after last week’s blow, though it’s still on the murky side in some spots[1][2][3].

Tide-wise, we’re shifting from two to three tide days, meaning fishing activity should pick up as bait moves more predictably. Look for your best bites on moving water, especially around the higher morning tides and again on the evening fall[1].

Trout fishing has been hot, especially around the shell and grass flats in East Galveston Bay and lower Redfish Bay. Anglers have been wading or drifting and catching limits of specks, many in the 17-22 inch range. Soft plastics in light colors and purple haze have been solid, and popping corks with artificial shrimp or live shrimp accounted for 70 percent of recent hookups. The topwater bite is happening early and late, so tie on your favorite walking bait for the sunrise or after supper[1][2][3][4].

Redfish are good along the deeper grass edges and on current-washed points. Live shrimp and finger mullet continue to outfish artificial baits for reds. Slot reds, along with a few oversize, are coming from the Texas City Dike and along the levee for waders. Black drum and sheepshead are still around structure and piers[1][4].

Flounder are staging up in the guts and marsh drains as the tides move in and out. Early mornings and late evenings are best, with Gulp! baits and mud minnows being your best bets. Catfish are on fire in the bulkheads and shallow current zones, while crappie are sticking to structure and biting minnows when you can get a presentation right in front of their noses[1].

A couple of hot spots to hit today:

- East Galveston Bay shell flats for trout and reds; try the south shoreline and look for bait movement on the surface[2][3].

- Texas City Dike and North Jetty for everything from trout to redfish, plus drum and sheepshead around the rocks and pilings[1].

Overall, the bite is strong across the region, with great numbers of speckled trout, solid redfish, and a good mixed bag of black drum, sheepshead, and the occasional flounder[1][2][3][4]. Live shrimp, finger mullet, and soft plastics under popping corks are the top producers, but don’t sleep on your topwaters at dawn.

Watch for increased boat traffic with the Memorial Day crowd, be safe, and honor our heroes out there. Tight lines y’all!

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Howdy, folks! Artificial Lure here with your Texas Gulf Coast fishing report for Sunday, May 25, 2025.

The weather's been giving us a bit of a break this week compared to earlier in the month. We're still seeing some wind, but nothing like the blow we had a couple weeks back when it was wind, wind, and more wind. Today we're looking at partly cloudy skies, temps in the mid-80s, and winds around 10-12 knots from the southeast. Not bad at all for a late May morning!

For those early risers, sunrise was at 6:20 AM, and you'll have until about 8:15 PM before sunset, giving you plenty of daylight to hook into something nice. Tides are running slightly above normal today, which means the east end of East Matagorda Bay around Brown Cedar Flats should be holding more fish.

Speaking of fish, the action's been heating up! Speckled trout are showing up nicely in East Galveston Bay, particularly over shell structure in 2-4 feet of water. Folks have been catching some real beauties lately - some as long as your arm in East Matagorda Bay. Remember, with those trophy-sized specks, it's smile, snap a photo, and release. Our bays are finally bouncing back after that killer freeze back in 2021.

Redfish are prowling the marsh edges, especially during the incoming tides. Look for them along the south shoreline of West Matagorda Bay where those grass beds are holding cleaner water. Interestingly enough, it's the dingy water that's been holding most of the fish.

For you offshore folks, red snapper season is open year-round in state waters with a daily limit of 4 fish at 15" minimum. Perfect time to head out if the seas cooperate!

As for what's working, topwater lures have been deadly at first light. As the sun climbs, switch to GULP! or live shrimp under a popping cork. Soft plastics like Bass Assassins, Down South Lures, Hogie's and MirrOlure Lil' Johns have also been producing well. For those redfish, try crab if you're fishing with natural bait.

Hot spots this week: Raymond Shoals on the west end of East Matagorda has been holding bigger trout on lower tides. If the wind kicks up over 15 knots, wade fishing West Matagorda Bay's south shoreline has been the ticket. For something different, Bolivar Peninsula has been firing up despite the water clarity being just average.

That's all for now, folks. This is Artificial Lure signing off - tight lines and bent rods until next time!

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