fishing report galveston

While a few fish are being caught, overall, fishing has been quite slow. The main culprit has been the southwest wind.

For several days, that cursed wind has muddied up the bays and surf. That alone would slow action, but another problem with persistent southwest winds is that they are hot, dry cross winds and interfere with the normal ebb and flow of tides.

The good news is that the weather folks are forecasting a return of the southeast wind — the most favorable for fishing — on Friday. With the lighter velocities and double tide changes each day, the bays and beach front should clear-up quickly.

Watch for some outstanding catches to be reported once that change takes place.

Most of the bait camps reported poor results from the few anglers fishing; however, Aunt Margie’s did have a good catch to report. Deeadra Moby landed a 23-inch speckled trout early Wednesday fishing Offatts Bayou using live shrimp for bait.

While anglers using hook and line are finding slow action, flounder gigging has been good. Capt. Josh Arscott, Non-Typical Outfitters, has been limiting out his guests on nice quality flounder this week.

It is approaching the time for the fifth annual West Bay Slam Fishing Tournament and Benefit. The event, sponsored by the West End Anglers Fishing Club, will be from 6 a.m. until 5 p.m. July 6 at Sea Isle.

The entry fee is $80 per angler, with a maximum of four adults per boat. Kids 12 and younger enter for $10, and each receives a participation trophy.

For information, call Coe Parker, 713-594-4252, or visit www.fishwestend.com.