Galveston is arguably the best fishing destination in Texas. With legendary fishing action from the Galveston Bay to the deep blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico, there is a wide variety of species to catch in this fishery.

Offshore fishing Galveston will produce great catches of Dorado (Dolphinfish), Kingfish, Tuna, and Billfish. With huindred of domes and platforms in the deep water, there are many places to catch the fish of a lifetime.

Bottom fishing around Galveston provides the opportunity to catch Amberjack, Grouper, Snapper, and Sharks. There are thousands of reefs close to shore, so you won’t have any problem finding a place to drop a line. Also, many different inshore species of fish such as Black Drum, Cobia, Croaker, Flounder, Redfish, Sea Trout, and Tarpon can be found around Galveston.

Galveston Fishing Prediction

Optimal fishing activity will be between 3 - 7 PM on Sunday.

Target Species of Fish

Based on historical data in Galveston, you should target one of the following top 6 species for this time of year:

Recommedations above based on 35 local reports and 6 species of fish for October in Galveston.

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Latest Galveston Fishing Reports

Galveston Fishing Report – September Spawning Red Fish
9/18/2018 9:41:25 PM - Current Water Temperatures: Eagle Point:  82.2F Galveston Jetty:  82.6F Galveston Causeway:  N/A San Luis Pass:  N/A   Red September If there is one thing certain about Texas

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Galveston Fishing Report – Summer Wrap Up and Fall Look Ahead
8/26/2018 9:01:22 PM - Water Temps Eagle Point:  86.4F Galveston Causeway:  86.4F Galveston North Jetty:  84.9F San Luis Pass:  84.3F Galveston Fishing Report   Summer Fishing in Galveston was a bi

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Galveston Fishing Report – May is Here and Fishing is Hot
5/15/2018 5:26:03 PM - Galveston Fishing Report Water Temperatures Galveston Causeway:  78.8F North Galveston Jetty:  77.7F Eagle Point:  80.1F   Wow! Wow!  May is such a great time of year to live

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Top Galveston Fishing Charters & Guides

Aqua Safari Charters
Since 1980, AQUA SAFARI CHARTERS has been specializing in deep sea fishing, bay and jetty fishing, and tuna trips providing fishing fun for families, friends, out of town guests, business clients, organizations and corporate entertainment. Let’s Go F

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Sharktooth Fishing Charters
Galveston Texas Shark Fishing, Sharktooth Fishing Charters, Bay Jetty Fishing Guide. Fish for Redfish, Trout, King mackerel, Sharks, Jacks. Lets Go Fishing today.

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Galveston Saltwater Charters
Galveston Saltwater Charters provides premiere guided fishing trips for families, groups, special events, and co

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Top Galveston Bait & Tackle Stores

Galveston Fishing Pier
We sell frozen shrimp, mullet, squid, and shad and rent fishing poles. If your wondering while the name has not changed since in opened in 1971 we are also known as the 91st pier , sometimes also as the 81st pier or even the 90st pier!

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Galveston Bait & Tackle
We know bait! Trust us to provide your bait and other fishing supplies - we have a lot of experience. Glen Goff has been running Galveston Bait and Tackle for more than nine years; George, our shrimper, has been catching our bait for 24 years; and th

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Bayou Bait & Tackle
We sell everything you need to have a successful fishing trip. Planning a family trip, or just need to get away for the weekend? Come visit us and pick up your Live Bait, Dead Bait, and any Tackle you need. We also sell drinks and snacks to take alon

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Top Galveston Marinas

Waterman Marina
Gasoline is available at our fuel station. We have live bait, ice, beer and tackle. Slips are available for lease or pull up, dock and dine. Our ramp is available with parking across the street.

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Pelican Rest Marina
Located in one of the most spectacular locations on the Texas Gulf Coast, Galveston Island’s Offatts Bayou, which has deep water and light wave action. Pelican Rest has all the amenities and services you’d expect to find in a marina resort, unquestio

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Galveston Fishing Map

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Latest Fishing Spots

Dow Reef Buoy
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Umbrella Point
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Weather Forecast

68.4°F
Celsius: 20.2°C
Condition: Partly Cloudy
Humidity: 66%%
Wind: NE 18.57 mph

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Bouy Conditions

Station 42035 - GALVESTON,TX - 22 NM East of Galveston, TX
October 21, 2018 11:50 am CDT
Location: 29.232N 94.413W
Wind Direction: ENE (60°)
Wind Speed: 23.3 knots
Wind Gust: 29.2 knots
Significant Wave Height: 7.2 ft
Dominant Wave Period: 7 sec
Average Period: 5.1 sec
Mean Wave Direction: E (86°)
Atmospheric Pressure: 30.22 in (1023.4 mb)
Air Temperature: 68.9°F (20.5°C)
Dew Point: 60.8°F (16.0°C)
Water Temperature: 78.8°F (26.0°C)

Current Moon Phase

Waxing Gibbous Moon