Gulf Coast Fishing Report: Trout, Reds, and More Biting in the Texas Bays

Artificial Lure here with your Gulf of Mexico, Texas fishing report for Sunday, June 15, 2025.

Sunrise this morning was at 6:20 a.m., and you can expect sunset at 8:23 p.m. Tides are friendly for inshore action, with a low tide at 6:20 a.m. and a high tide rolling in at 3:28 p.m., perfect timing for afternoon bite windows. Water temperatures across the upper and middle coast are hovering right around 80 degrees.

Weather today is mostly sunny with a few clouds—ideal for a full day on the water. Expect rising tides through the day, which are bringing up bait and activating the inshore bite according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife weekly report.

The fishing has been hot, especially in Redfish Bay and around Texas City. Anglers are reporting strong numbers of speckled trout and redfish, with some solid black drum mixed in. Gafftop, sand trout, and croaker are also showing up in good numbers. Sheepshead are sticking tight to structures and piers—wade fishing along the levee and from the dike remains a productive method. Live shrimp and finger mullet are your best bets for bait, with croaker taking the spotlight for speckled trout over shell in about 4 feet of water. If you’re throwing artificial, soft plastics in natural colors and topwater plugs early have both been getting strong hits.

Over in East Galveston Bay, clarity is still holding up nicely, and the redfish bite has been excellent. For those sticking close to the surf, Spanish mackerel and the occasional king mackerel are showing up for folks casting silver spoons and Gotcha plugs according to Captain Experiences’ recent reports. Offshore, vermillion and mangrove snappers, groupers, and blackfin tuna have been coming over the rails for those running out a bit deeper. Fresh cut bait and squid are working best for snapper and grouper.

Two of the top local hotspots this week:

- Texas City Dike: Steady action for speckled trout, solid redfish, and sheepshead near the rocks and piers—try live shrimp under a popping cork.
- Redfish Bay Flats: Drift fishing with croaker or paddle-tail plastics is still the ticket for slot reds and larger trout. Focus on the incoming tide—bait movement really triggers the bite.

If you’re looking for some variety, the Houston Ship Channel and Galveston Bay structure are holding black drum, sheepshead, and the occasional flounder. Remember to always check the latest local regulations and wear your kill switch.

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