Galveston fishing report 2-17-15

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The cold front that was expected did not hesitate making its way through our area Tuesday, and with it, expect fishing to be in the doldrums for a day or two.
Now that we are past my magical cut off point of Valentine’s Day, we should be in the clear as far as any fish-killing freezes are concerned. For well over 40 years, I have kept logs on fishing weather, especially major events, and since 1975, we have not had a major freeze hit the Galveston Bay Complex after mid-February.

There have been times when the thermometer fell below freezing, but it was for a short duration and was followed by a quick warm up. On at least two occasions, we had a light freeze in late March in Galveston but nothing the fish could not handle.

This is the time of year when we begin to switch our concerns from freezes to wind. While March is noted nationally for its wind, the windiest month along the upper Texas Coast is actually April.

Before the frontal system hit, there was some good fishing all around Galveston. The big Mardi Gras weekend offered favorable fishing conditions, and anglers that took advantage of those conditions found action all around our area including the offshore waters.

Sheepshead, black drum, Gulf trout, whiting and stingrays made up most of the action for anglers fishing the jetties and beachfront. Speckled trout were found around reefs and shorelines along West Bay including Upper and mid-West Bays. 

Wade fishermen focusing on the incoming tides did well in shallow areas from Jamaica Beach to Sportsman Road.

Richard Belleau’s report from the 61st Street Fishing Pier echoed the reports of others fishing the beachfront with catches of whiting, stingray and sheepshead.