Galveston Fishing Report Monday

Monday, the surf was flat and inviting, prompting anglers to come try their luck. While tide levels were low, as expected following the cold front, a southerly breeze set in during the afternoon.
With a return of southerly winds, conditions should bounce back quickly and anglers should look for some excellent fishing from the surf when the water turns green.

The latest frontal system sent water temperatures back into the 60s. Last week, the beach water temperature was approaching the 75-degree mark, which is a benchmark for surf fishermen to hit the beach front. 

East Bay has been holding some nice trout. Before the wind kicked up last week, lots of trout were being caught from mid-bay reefs and from the north shoreline. 

Larry Peterson and his son Chris took advantage of a window of good conditions last week and limited out on trout while drifting Hannah’s Reef. Live shrimp fished under a popping cork was the bait.

Sunday Mo Barr Party of eight that included 8-year-old Eden Barr and 7-year-old Yanni Barr to a South Jetty fishing trip.

Fishing the Gulf side, the group caught five bull reds that were tagged and retained, along with gafftop and whiting. Tom Strangler of Houston caught the largest red measuring 41 inches.

Night fishing under lights continues to be productive. Shelly Moore and Frank Patterson free-lined live shrimp under overhead lights on Highland Bayou Sunday night and landed 12 specks and too many hard heads to count.

Richard Belleau reported fair fishing at the 61st Street Fishing Pier on Sunday night with anglers catching whiting, gafftop, sharks and a few bull reds.