Gulf Coast Texas Fishing Report: Reds, Trout, and Tide Times for January 18th

# Gulf Coast Texas Fishing Report: January 18th

Well, folks, it's Artificial Lure here with your Sunday morning fishing update from the Texas Gulf Coast, and let me tell you—conditions are looking prime out there.

Water temperatures are holding steady in the low 60s across our bays and nearshore waters, which means the fish are active and feeding. According to the latest reports from our Gulf Coast guides, redfish are absolutely biting right now. Anglers are connecting with plenty of reds in the surf, jetties, and bay-side canals. Speckled trout numbers are solid too, though not quite as hot as the reds—but don't sleep on them, especially around the old piers on the west side of Galveston Bay where they're stacking up.

For your tide times today, here's what you need to know: Over in Texas City, we've got a low tide at 9:54 AM, then a high tide at 6:33 PM. Down at Port Bolivar, expect that low at 4:43 AM with highs at 9:19 AM and 2:02 PM. These tides are your friend—focus your efforts during those tide changes, especially on the outgoing water.

When it comes to what's working, keep it simple. Finger mullet and mud minnows are crushing it right now—cast 'em in shallow to mid-depth structure and let the current work for you. If you're throwing artificials, that football jig is money in muddy water, and don't overlook a good spinnerbait either. For the trout, underspin baits with small minnow profiles are delivering solid results.

Here's where I'd be fishing: Head to Bolivar if you can make the run—night fishing at the jetties is producing bull redfish, and daytime offers solid sheepshead action around heavy structure. If Galveston Bay is your play, focus those old piers on the west side for trout, and watch for birds working the water—when you see 'em diving, the bull reds are underneath feeding.

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