Galveston Island has long been a great Family Spring Break Destination.  Very close proximity to the major Cities of Texas – Houston Dallas Austin San Antonio College Station and more – Families from all over the United States come to Galveston for their Spring Break Vacation.  Beautiful Beaches Mild Temperatures Museums Space Center Houston and o...

Anahuac Pocket-The Golden Goose The other day a good friend Darrell and I were looking for those elusive speckled trout near the far end of Trinity Bay………… One moment the water below was calm the next a gaping yellow mouth with two canine teeth seemingly appeared from nowhere to engulf the Assassin. The strike was as vicious as it was  Continue Rea...

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Summer is here and the fishing is hot as well as the weather.Inshore trips are producing good speckled trout with a few redfish mixed in as well.Further offshore red snapper... The post Galveston summer fishing Charters first appeared on Seaplay Sportfishing.

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Written by Captain Greg Verm Current Water Temperatures: Eagle Point: 55.4F Galveston Causeway: 55.6F North Galveston Jetty: 57.4F San Luis Pass: 59.0F 22 Mile Buoy Gulf of Mexico: 57.6F 60 Mile Buoy South of Freeport: 67.8F One constant about winter weather on the Texas Gulf Coast is it is never constant. One day we will experience high 70’s to m...

Looking for something to cure the winter time blues??? Have We Got a Deal For YOU!! Thru the month of February – How about two nights of Waterfront Lodging at Bay’s Landing and fish a half day inshore trip targeting Red Fish Speckled Trout Flounder and more for only $850. This price is good for up to three people fishing.… The post February Fishin...

Come on down to my home in San Leon Texas. January 30 2021. 830am 3pm. Saltwater seminar at my beach home. Lots of room. Will be outside under cover. Social distance and mask required.Lunch available. Bring own drink. Galveston Bay and others.... Cost $75 per angler. Recorders ok.RSVP to 281/788/4041 or email on web site www.gofishgalveston.com See...

Weather in Galveston Texas has been great for speckled trout lows in the 40's and high in the 60's.

Role of the Winds Make no mistake about it the wind can make or break your upcoming fishing trips. Obviously the stronger the wind the rougher the water will have on your trips. For general sport fishing anything over 15 to 20 knots will make for an uncomfortable day. The story of Texan saltwater fishing and the wind however is  Continue Reading

Winter Bay Action-Galveston Bay When winter cloud cover prevails fish the deep holes located on your Hook & Line maps. Should the sun come out simply move to the flats adjacent to these holes. You should focus on the edges of all deep water. Try and work the lure on or near the sides of the ledges. A bit later   Continue Reading

Here we are Christmas is around the corner.  Are you looking for that special gift for someone?  How about a Gift Certificate for a day on the water with Fishing Galveston TX Charters!?  Purchase a gift certificate redeemable for a year!  We have all kinds of trips to choose from – Bayou/Marsh Trips Jetty Trips Flounder Gigging Shark Hunts Deep Se...

Cooler Temperatures –Fall Pattern for Speckled Trout and Redfish Bow hunting and Dove seasons are upon us anglers. This weekend opened long rifles as well. Keep in mine not to forget some of Galveston Bays finest fishing is also in full swing. With the passing of each cold front it has given us relief from the heat of the summer  Continue Reading

Written by Captain Greg Verm Current Water Temperatures: Eagle Point:  67.8 F Galveston Causeway:  68.4 F San Luis Pass:  70.0 F Galveston North Jetty:  69.1 F   November has always been a special month for me in many ways growing up in Texas.  Deer Season gets underway cool air finds its way down to the Texas Upper Coast migratory birds… The post...

Written by Captain Greg Verm Current Water Temperatures: Eagle Point:  79.9 F Galveston Causeway:  81.3 F Galveston North Jetty:  78.8 F San Luis Pass:  80.2F This October has been a month of weather swings temperature swings hurricanes and tropical storms… but one thing is for certain – the red fish bite has been great!  The Galveston beachfront/...

Written by Captain Greg Verm Current Water Temps: Eagle Point:  78.3F Galveston Causeway:  81.5F Galveston North Jetty:  80.2F San Luis Pass:  80.8F 22 Mile Buoy East of Galveston:  79.9F Likely one of the most unpredictable weather months of the year here on the Texas Gulf Coast – September can bring many different weather patterns and fishing co...

Written by: Captain Greg Verm Current Water Temperatures: Galveston Causeway:  84F Eagle Point:  84.2F North Galveston Jetty:  85.3 22 Nautical Miles South Galveston:  86F   Summer 2020 has been a busy season with many folks getting out and enjoying the great outdoors.   Our Inshore Fishing Trips have been action packed with nice catches of speckl...

Written by Captain Greg Verm The past week has been great for fishing both inshore and offshore in Galveston and Freeport Texas.  The inshore bite in Galveston has been very good for speckled trout redfish Spanish mackerel pompano BaySnapper black drum and sharks are showing up as well.  The best bait lately has been live shrimp freelined along bo...

Written by Captain Greg Verm Current Water Temperatures: Galveston Causeway:  77.4F Eagle Point:  75.7F Galveston North Jetty:  76F San Luis Pass:  76.6F 22 miles in Gulf:  75.2F   Fishing during the month of May along the Texas Gulf Coast has always been predictably unpredictable.  To many people this statement might sound a bit confusing.  Howev...

We know everyone is ready to get down to the Texas Coast and catch some fish!  We are running a Fishing & Lodging Special the entire month of May.  Come stay at Bay’s Landing our waterfront lodge located on Oyster Creek just over the San Luis Pass Bridge from Galveston in beautiful Freeport Texas.  With an outside bar grill tv … The post Fishing &...