• Texas Gulf Coast Fishing Forecast: Mild Weather, Mixed Bag of Catches, and Conservation Reminders

  • Nov 1 2024
  • Length: 3 mins
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Texas Gulf Coast Fishing Forecast: Mild Weather, Mixed Bag of Catches, and Conservation Reminders

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  • As of November 1, 2024, the fishing scene along the Texas Gulf Coast is looking promising, despite the transitioning weather patterns.

    ### Weather and Tides
    The weather is mild, with water temperatures ranging from 77 to 84 degrees Fahrenheit in different areas of the Gulf Coast. Expect partly cloudy skies with a gentle breeze, ideal for a day on the water. Sunrise was at around 7:30 AM, and sunset will be around 6:00 PM. Tides are moderate, with mid-tide periods offering the best fishing conditions, especially around the shallow rock shorelines and shell flats.

    ### Fish Activity
    Yesterday saw a mixed bag of catches across various locations. In Galveston Bay, speckled trout and redfish were active, particularly around the West shoreline and near the Kemah channel. Birds working over schools of trout in the open bay from the HL & P spillway to the mouth of the Trinity River were a common sight. Redfish were tight to the shoreline, feeding heavily on shrimp in shallow water, while trout were schooling up on shell flats.

    In Port Aransas, redfish were on fire at the tip of the north and south jetties, taking shrimp and cut mullet or menhaden. Trout were also good, caught with croaker, piggy perch, or shrimp free-lined along rocks. Silver spoons produced good results for redfish at both jetties.

    ### Best Lures and Bait
    For redfish, artificial shrimp rigged weedless and crank baits have been effective. Topwaters and floating Corkys or Texas Customs Double D's are also working well, especially in the early morning. For trout, WAC assassins in the Texas roach color rigged with a ⅛ ounce jig head, and small dark crabs like black, dark olive, and purple, have been producing continuous bites. Imitation shrimp lures under popping corks with 12-18 inch leaders are also recommended.

    ### Hot Spots
    - **Galveston Bay**: The West shoreline and areas near the Kemah channel are producing fair numbers of speckled trout and redfish.
    - **Port Aransas**: The tip of the north and south jetties are hot spots for redfish and trout.
    - **Spoil Island along the channel**: This area is good for speckled trout, redfish, sheepshead, and black drum.

    ### Conservation Note
    Remember to limit your catch, especially larger trout, as new regulations require the release of trout over 20 inches to 27.999 inches. Large female trout should be gently released to help in the recovery from the 2021 freeze.

    With the right lures and bait, and by targeting the right spots, you should have a productive day on the water. Enjoy your fishing trip
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