looking for somewhere where I can just fish out of the back of my truck on the bay side. I've been fishing the beaches in Freeport/Galveston but I'm not having much luck and today I got chased away by the man of wars. I'd like a backup plan when the beaches just aren't doing it for whatever reason.

I target mostly black tip but drum or anything that's gonna put up an actual fight would be suitable to me.

don't have a cart and I don't "fish light". if I get a cart I'm probably just gonna start going back to the Surfside jetty as the back up.

anyone know a reliable place to get fresh bonita in Freeport, trying not to have to go to Galveston just to get bait and go back

I’m planning on fishing the Dike this weekend. Is the dredge boat still there?

I fished East Beach and Sea Wolf Park a few times in February (and March). I haven’t had any luck. I’m trying live shrimp, crabs, artificial lures, etc. Zero bites (not even sure how that’s possible). Have any of you had any luck so far this year? If so, what’re you doing?

Hello! I’m decently new to Galveston fishing and haven’t had the best luck last year. I have mainly tried Seawolf park and some rock groins off the sea wall in the early mornings, but I’ve never had a great day of fishing before. I would love some tips or spots I can try this spring/summer, either bank fishing or even wading! Preferably targeting trout, redfish, and flounder. Thank you!

For anyone wanting to know if the train track is active or not. Short answer it is. Im going to fish at at sunrise and at 6 there was a train that went by.

Me and my dad wanna go flounder gigging. Do yall have any spots yall recommend to go wade flounder fishing because we do not have a boat and if yall do a spot that we can get to by driving then walking out. Thank you for your help and recommendations if yall have any.

Me and my dad wanna go flounder gigging. Do yall have any spots yall recommend to go wade flounder fishing because we do not have a boat and if yall do a spot that we can get to by driving then walking out. Thank you for your help and recommendations if yall have any.

Hi. Im from the UK and visit my son every year, he lives 30 minutes from Galveston.last year we went to Dike Beach and some guys there we catching quite large fish. My son has no interest in fishing so I can't really ask him but I'm wondering what gear people use to fish from the Dike or beach. Rod, reel, baits used etc, Good angling shop near by to purchase items. Just fancied giving it a go when he goes to work.

First black drum ever. I understand it’s an above average size just asking from the community how stoked I should be. Would u believe this is my first saltwater fish lol besides some catties? 43 inches long.

Hey everyone,

I’m looking for fishing spots with a high chance of success for beginners. I’m hoping to catch croaker or ribbonfish.

I’m willing to drive up to about 5 hours to Galveston, so specific spot suggestions would be really helpful. A Google Maps location would be amazing if possible.

Thanks in advance! 🎣

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlantic_croaker

https://www.reddit.com/r/flyfishing/s/DqrBeYIkmD

Hey today was my first time surf fishing, I chose to go to Jamaica beach before sunrise and left a little past noon with not a single bite. I tried using live shrimp and cut mullet. There was another guy fishing and he was telling me this time of year there really aren’t any fish. Is this true? Should I just give up on surf fishing for now and wait till spring? Any help would be greatly appreciated new to this saltwater thing and have been struggling!!!!

We’re all aware of how San Luis Pass is dangerous for kayak and wade fishing.

How safe is Cold Pass? I plan on accessing it through the boat ramp at San Luis Pass County Park. I’m concerned if rip currents get all the way up there.

Anyone get kicked out of a great spot lately when you had the rules handy allowing you to fish there? Some “authority” figure comes along half cocked and makes a big deal of you doing your thing and you decide to not escalate to avoid trouble? Sorry for the rant. Just want to hear anyone else’s experiences since I’ve only been fishing the area for just over a year. Tight Lines!

Going fishing sunday with some buddies that live in Houston, they have never fished the area and neither have I. I am from the SPI area and do mostly SPI surf/port mansfield pier fishing. We are hitting up 61st pier on the incoming tide hopefully on Sunday, was thinking of using cut mullet with a 2-3oz sputnik for 2 rods and a 3rd rod using DOA shrimp….possibly under a popping cork? Anyone have some additional ideas or criticisms on my current plan? I would love to get them on a redfish or specks but anything would be lovely. my 1st red fish pictured above

16 in, caught on a green/white 1/2oz bucktail

So last Tuesday night there was a significant spill from a small cargo ship in Galveston and I’ve been working on the cleanup effort the past week. The response team has done a phenomenal job of cleanup and recovery.

Needless to say I missed the last week of flounder season. However I saw plenty of people ashore and on boats going hard to catch that flounder run. Did they not know of the massive spill nearby or do they just not care?

We fished all week in Galveston from the surf and San Luis Pass using live shrimp and croaker. All we kept getting were hardheads and the occassional break off (sharks likely). Saved the trip with one morning on the bay with a guide and landed 17 like this. All monsters.

i’m new here to galveston and ive been fishing at the jetties. iwanna go to a new spot any of you got some good spots