Galveston fishing report

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The fishing doldrums continue with a cold biting north wind dominating the weather picture, and the low waters levels are making the situation worse.

Remember this is January and this is weather that is typical for much of the month. Improvement will come and fish will again be looking for your baits.

Justin Owens sent a note after reading Monday’s article about freshwater water fishing in Galveston County. Owens relates his experiences as a child fishing Clear Creek, and I thought some of you might enjoy reading his comments.

“I’ve lived in Galveston the past 14 years and only fish saltwater,” Owens said. “I grew up along Clear Creek in League City and have many fond memories of fishing the creek and its finger creeks.

“It was always neat to be catching bluegill and catfish, while at the same time seeing mullet hopping along the water. Catfish were always a staple at Countryside Park.

“Along the bank there you could also get bluegill and gar, and even once caught a 10-inch Pacu that was likely an aquarium fish that was released.

“The finger creeks were always good fishing, full of bluegill, pumpkinseed, sunfish and largemouth bass. Magnolia Creek was always fun to fish as a kid. Spanning miles from Clear Creek through the Countryside and Magnolia Creek neighborhoods, it was easily accessible if you didn’t mind the woods (now, I believe a paved trail runs alongside it most of its length).

“We always fished for the panfish that were in abundance until we were introduced to the largemouth bass that it held. Certainly not ‘trophy’ in size, but was a blast to catch when you were 10 years old.

Anyways, very fond memories of fishing ‘The Creek’ as a kid.”

If you have a story about freshwater fishing in Galveston County or know of public spots for such fishing, let us hear from you.