Today's report from Galveston

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Gusty winds continue to plague fishermen; however, today and Saturday, there should be a window of light to moderate breezes.
Note that I mention only two days, as the weather forecast calls for another frontal system to cross the Upper Texas Coast on Sunday. Welcome to springtime in Texas.

During the window of favorable conditions, look for some outstanding catches of black drum to take place. Sheepshead action has been consistent in several areas, and that should continue.

During the last several days, most of the catches reported have come from protected areas. One spot that has been the source of several unconfirmed reports has been the upper reaches of Chocolate Bayou close to Liverpool. Red fish have been the prime catch reported, although a number of smaller-sized flounder have been finding their way to baited hooks.

The Galveston Ship Channel along Pelican Island has been the scene of spotty action this week with a few nice catches reported by the yacht basin, while others have been skunked in their efforts to find fish. Most of the anglers have been focusing on black drum; however, some good-quality sand trout have been reported coming from near the Pelican Island Bridge.

Strong winds have hampered efforts to fish the jetties; however, if the winds drop as predicted, that area should open up with action on a variety of fish. Pompano have been caught in unusually good numbers for this time of year. This delicacy for table fare is normally a warm water fish found around the jetties during the summer.

More shark reports have been received for this time of year than usual, with the surf and jetties both producing some good-sized fish, and that, too, is not normal for March.

So, what is happening? The water temperature, which has ranged from the low to mid-60s recently, certainly is not the reason. If global warming is the problem, it is not reflected in the current water readings. One theory cited by a longtime angler is that there is more food supply in the shallower waters lately and that is attracting the fish early. If you have a good idea on the reason for the early arrivals, let us hear from you.