Thursday, I pulled up the long-range forecast for the next two weeks with the idea of planning some fishing trips with friends. If the predictions hold, we are in for some cold, rainy conditions with moderate to strong winds adding to the misery.
The good news so far is that the forecasts do not include a freeze for the Galveston area. Sounds like some excellent duck hunting weather for the start of the second part of duck season later this month.
For sure, flounder are going to have to fish or cut bait (yes, pun intended) and decide if they are going to leave for the deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico or stay behind for the winter. My prediction is that the majority of the flatfish still in the bays will make the move.
Some of the best trout fishing of this fall season has been taking place and a steady north wind likely will turn that around. Consistent ambient temperatures in the upper 30s to low 50s should drive trout and other fish to their deep water refuges.
Offatts Bayou and, in particular, the famous Blue Hole are worthy to keep an eye on as the cold spell lingers. We will have more on winter fishing patterns later.
Before the arrival of this latest frontal system, the Galveston Channel was yielding some nice flounder catches with many anglers limiting out with the return of the five-fish per day bag limit.
Still, most fishermen feel that this year’s flounder run has been disappointing compared to the last several.
Marty Fluke sent in Thursday’s only fishing report stating that he, Jon Lewis and Randy Estep of Dallas had quite a trip with Capt. Michael Larue of Larue’s Guide Service. The three anglers limited out on trout to 5 pounds and added a 25-inch flounder and 27.5-inch red to the catch.
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