Galveston fishing report

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Tuesday, the threat of rain kept anglers from venturing very far; however, there were some good reports from the surf and Seawolf Park.

Tyler Dexter had a good morning fishing the rock groins along the seawall where he landed two specks, four sheepshead and a Spanish mackerel. Dexter was fishing near the Pleasure Pier using live shrimp for bait.

Farther down the beach at 8 Mile Road, Earl Plumb and Betty Turner fished the surf and caught seven sharks to more than 3 feet in length and a bull red. The anglers from Spring used Spanish sardines and cut whiting for bait.

Fishing the shoreline of Pelican Island out from Seawolf Park, Maurice Higgins and Tony Day caught seven specks, four puppy drum and two Spanish mackerel. Live shrimp fished under popping corks did the trick.

Many of you have fished Fleenor’s Flats during the years. The popular red fish hole is located just off the far east end of Galveston Island and was named after Leonard Fleenor.

He would bring large numbers of reds to the cleaning tables of the old jetty bait camps that would raise eyebrows and curiosity as to where he consistently caught the fish.

Fleenor passed away last Sunday at the age of 90. Long before his death, his namesake fishing spot became recognized on fishing and nautical maps.

The 13th annual Kid’s Fishing Derby, sponsored by the Texas City Host Lions Club, takes place Oct. 11 at La Marque Highland Bayou Park. This is a free event for kids 4 to 14 who are registered for the tournament.

Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. with fishing underway at 8 a.m. Trophy categories include Longest Fish, Shortest Fish, Most Fish Caught, Most Unusual Fish and Best Looking Fish.

To register, send an email to lionsclubtc@yahoo.com, attention David Shinn. The only information needed is the child’s name, city, phone number and age.