Galveston fishing report

Galveston Fishing Charter Company

832-917-FISH(3474)

www.galvestonfishingchartercompany.com

Before almost every holiday weekend we get notes and calls from readers asking about fishing,

where to go and what is biting. This year’s Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend is no exception.

I looked at past Reel Reports for this holiday and saw varied results, all depending on the weather.

Four years ago, trout action was good in Upper West Bay around Greens Cut, and one of Galveston’s party boats made an overnight trip to the floating platforms returning with a fine catch of tuna and other fish.

Other years’ action was spotty with the weather being a big factor.

This year it appears that we should have some nice weather; however, water temperatures in both the bays and along the beachfront are colder than normal.

Thursday’s readings in both areas were in the 40s which is cold and causes fish to be sluggish and somewhat dormant.

If you are planning a trip and are interested in offshore fishing, check with both Galveston Party Boats and Williams Party Boat for their schedules this weekend.

If you are an inshore fisherman, a lot will determine whether there will be any action and much of the focus will be on water temperatures. The warming trend that is expected should increase the water temperatures, and if water levels rise over the next few days, there should be some action on reds and trout, especially sand trout around the jetties.

Deeper water likely will be the key to finding fish with the jetties being at the top of my list.

If you make it out this weekend, let us know how you fared.

Antique tackle buffs, mark your calendar for Feb. 19-22. That is the date of this year’s Houston Antique Lure and Tackle Show.

The event will be held at the Courtyard by Marriot at 12401 Katy Freeway in Houston.

For details, call 713-688-4211.