Galveston fishing report

Galveston Fishing Charter Company

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Typical January weather is upon us and while it is causing a hiccup in fishing, this gives us an opportunity to look ahead to the fishing scene for the remainder of 2015.

The first quarter of each year is the most erratic for fishing with cold fronts dropping water temperatures and emptying the back bays and marshes.

During periods of good conditions, trout fishing in upper West Bay is often quite good.  Specks will leave their refuges and often school around the Confederate Reef Triangle or between the old Intracoastal Canal and Greens Cut.

At some point from early to mid-February, the annual black drum run will begin with the peak occurring in mid to late March.  Areas where the action takes place on the “Big Uglies,” as black drum are often called, will be along the jetties, Galveston Ship Channel and Texas City Dike.

The big run as it is called is a favorite of anglers wanting to hook up with an offshore caliber fish and not have to leave Galveston Bay.

The first quarter of the year also is trophy trout time in Galveston Bay. During February and early March, huge sows will be found roaming the shallower waters of East and West bays.  Anglers experienced at locating and catching the wall hangers will be hitting the water, mostly wade fishing and in the late afternoon.

We will have more on both the black drum run and trophy trout fishing later in the season.

Not surprising, the second quarter is the year is the second most erratic time for fishing and many anglers feel that April tops the charts as the most undependable time to plan a fishing trip.

Wind is the big factor in April with subsequent months offering gradual improvement until July when stable conditions tend to start being the norm.

Friday, we will take a look at the remainder of the year.