Galveston Fishing

The frontal system that passed through Saturday shut down already-slow action on the fishing scene.
Badly needed rain accompanied the system and will give fishing a boost in the coming days.

Once the frontal winds die down, look for some excellent fishing to follow. Beginning early this week, probably as early as Tuesday, the beach front should turn on with action. Light winds are predicted for mid-week and, with the heavy rains diluting the salinity levels in the bays, we should see trout begin to move.

Cooler temperatures this week should start dropping the water readings and that, in itself, could be a big boost to fishing.

It is too early to think about our fall fishing patterns getting underway; however, we are headed in that direction. The bull red run should pick up momentum this week and, if the surf clears up quickly, a variety of offshore fish, including tarpon, could be making a run into the shallower waters in search of food.

With the lack of fishing reports Saturday, I want to share a note from Ken Clark of Ennis who plans to spend a few days here early next month and wants to fish the jetties.

Clark plans to bring his 19-foot bass boat to fish the jetties and is interested in what might be biting, which jetty is best to fish and the best baits.

During early October, reds are almost a sure bet around the jetties and both sets of rocks offer potentially good fishing. My favorite areas during early October are the Gulf side of the South Jetty and the channel side of the North Jetty, especially in the vicinity of the Boat Cut.