Fished middle Galveston Bay with Denise and her son Jay. Water started off dirty with strong outgoing tide but settled and cleaned up pretty quick after we got tight on anchor. They stayed busy catching nice keeper black drum and fat speckled trout. Finished up their limit at around 0930 then went looking for a wayward bull red but no luck. Ended up a great day with 2 gallon bags of fresh Galveston Bay seafood to enjoy!

Spring is here and so are the huge black drum and sheepshead. The weather has been really nice and calm winds most days. This has allowed us to get out and have enjoyable trips on Galveston Bay. We are catching lits of huge black drum, sheepshead and some oversized redfish. Up close to the rocks we are catching some pompano and an occasional trout. That fishing will get better in the next few weeks.

Fishing Galveston bay at spring Break is a great way to spend a day outdoors. These trips are family friendly and really laid back. This time of year we really target fish that are readily available, eager to eat, pull hard and taste great. Often called bay snapper, the sheephead is a great fighter, always hungry and the expression when kids see their ugly mug is great. A bonus to these fish is that you can take them to several restaurants on the island or on Bolivar peninsula and have it cooked for you! The other fish that get the nod this time of year is the black drum. 49-50 lb fish are common. It’s a great way for kids and adults get to experience pulling a Volkswagen off the bottom without going offshore. Most of these are over the 30” max legal length so a quick pic and back in the water. As a bonus we usually catch bull reds too. If the drum is the Volkswagen of the sea, the bullred is the Ferrari with reel screaming runs, they will test your skills. Book now before the best days are gone!