Fishing report Galveston,tx.

Saturday, the beach front again turned on with action. A flat surf, trout-green water and speckled trout all combined for some great fishing by waders hitting the water at daybreak. An early morning rain shower helped spark action, and the bite was on.

Fred Pearlman and his grandson Alex Cohen fished from Jamaica Beach from 6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and landed nine trout to 18 inches, three Spanish mackerel and a bunch of ladyfish, sharks and hardheads. Live shrimp fished under popping corks did the trick.

Johnny Hall fished the Bolivar Pocket early Saturday and landed a limit of slot reds and two speckled trout. Live shrimp fished under a popping cork was the bait.

The Gulf side of the South Jetty was the spot for action Friday afternoon. Steve Fleming, Pat Richards and Matt Moore landed limits of slot reds, two bull reds, lots of sharks, Spanish mackerel and hardheads. Only the slot reds were retained.

East Bay is clearing up nicely and Saturday morning, Dickey Poole and his girlfriend, Agnes Allbritan, fished several of the reefs around Hannah’s and landed 12 specks to more than 4 pounds along with undersized reds, and a jack crevalle. Most of the fish were caught while drifting over shell in 6 to 8 feet of water.

Night fishing along Offatts Bayou was productive Friday as specks were being drawn to underwater lights and lighted piers. Arlo Carpenter fished several spots along the bayou and observed a number of night fishermen both fishing from the piers and from boats. The action really turned on just after midnight.

Carpenter ended his night of fishing with six specks, a slot red and a bull red that was tagged and retained. Free-lined live shrimp was the bait.

Crabbing is improving all around the area with piers located in shallower waters producing the most crabs. Jones Lake also has been producing some nice-sized blue crabs.

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Capt. Joe Kent is a columnist for The Daily News. To get your catch in the Reel Report, call 409-683-5273 or email reel.report@galvnews.com.