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...

SAVVY WADE FISHING……………CLASSROOM 101 As we try to find other methods to capture those speckled trout this writer would suggest that one might try and get out of a perfectly dry boat commonly referred to as wade fishing. Many are called few are chosen to this art of catching good fish. It seems that there is some who would believe  Continue Reading

Written by Captain Greg Verm Current Water Temperatures Galveston North Jetty:  81.7F Galveston Causeway:  80.6F San Luis Pass:  81.0F Eagle Point:  80.2F The month of September has seen some great fishing here on the Upper Texas Gulf Coast.  Despite Hurricane Nicholas making landfall mid September – the weather has been very nice and water condit...

Written by Captain Greg Verm Current Water Temperatures: Galveston Jetty:  86.2F Galveston Causeway:  86.4F Eagle Point:  85.8F Freeport Jetty:  84.7F 60 mile south of Freeport:  85.8F Summer 2021 Fishing is in its final weeks and it has been a great summer fishing in both Galveston and Freeport Texas.  Our Galveston Bay Fishing Charters are catch...

Hey y’all! So this month’s blog is going to be all about Texas Gulf Coast shark fishing. Shark trips are a very popular trip for Capt. Boyd during the summer months. Not only is it prime-time season but sharks are a hard-fighting adrenaline-rush-inducing fish to catch popular with adults and kids alike! In this blog... Read more The post 2021 Texa...

Flounder Fishing – for Everyone Successful flounder fishing is not for everyone. If you simply cast out the bait and wait you may catch a flounder or two but in general you’re in for a disappointment and frustration. Successful hook and line flounder fishing rates right at the head of the class. If you can successfully catch flounder on hook  Conti...

If you’re a beginner fisherman in search of some saltwater fishing tips you’re in the right place! In today’s fishing blog we’re going to go over a few of Captain LG Boyd’s top saltwater fishing tips. With over 30+ years’ experience fishing the salty waters of the Galveston Bay Complex Capt. Boyd knows his stuff... Read more The post Saltwater fis...

Final days to. Seminar April 24 2021.....RSVP by 04-21-21.... Area to cover is Galveston Bay Complex. Location is my home at 402 14th Street San Leon Tx. 77539. Cost is $75 per student. Bring pad and pen and maps..... Weather Saturday will be cool. Dress in layers. Event outside under my beach home. Social distance and mask.. Great door prizes.  Co...

Written by Captain Greg Verm Current Water Temperatures: Eagle Point:  75.6F Galveston Causeway:  74.3F San Luis Pass:  72.9F Galveston North Jetty:  74.5F 22 NM South Galveston Offshore Buoy:  71.8F As I sit here and write another Galveston Fishing Report I think back on the past week and some of the amazing catches we have had on our recent Galv...

Written by Captain Greg Verm The FEDs added one more day from last year’s 62 day Red Snapper Season to a 63 day Red Snapper Season in 2021.  This is great news and we are now booking for Red Snapper Fishing Charters.  The 2021 Red Snapper Season CFH will open June 1 at 12:01 am and run thru August 3… The post 2021 Red Snapper Season in Texas – 63...

Written by Captain Greg Verm Water temperatures here in Galveston are rising and fishing has been extremely HOT!  Just in time for Spring Break – Our Galveston Fishing Charters have been filling up coolers with amazing fish this past week.  This time of year our two most popular fishing charters are the Galveston Jetty and Beachfront Fishing Chart...

Arctic Fishing-101 Galveston Bay Wow fishermen and ladies that enjoy this resource. We took a direct hit from our Creator Lord Jesus. Enough is enough He says………………………………. My hands and body are now free from numbness and other misfortunes. Hope all are in recovery or you’re routine. This writer decided earlier this week to seek out our bay system....

Written by Captain Greg Verm Current Water Temperatures Galveston North Jetty:  57°F Galveston Causeway Bridge: 58°F Eagle Point:  58°F Alligator Point:  58.5°F San Luis Pass:  59°F Being born on the Upper Texas Coast and spending my entire life here is something that I feel blessed to have done.  Mild temperatures for almost 12 months out of the...

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.

Adventures at Sea   Traveling is a family pastime. Nothing beats locating new sights to see and sharing the experience with loved ones. Taking the children to local towns to... The post Family Fishing Excursions first appeared on Seaplay Sportfishing.

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...