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  • Gulfcast Fishing Report: Trout, Reds, and Drums Biting Hot on the Texas Coast

    Gulfcast Fishing Report: Trout, Reds, and Drums Biting Hot on the Texas Coast
    May 18 2025
    Howdy there, fishin' folks! Artificial Lure here with your Gulf Coast Texas fishin' report for this fine Sunday morning, May 18, 2025.

    Let me tell ya, the action's been hotter than a jalapeno on a Texas summer day! Water's a bit stirred up from those fronts we had last week, but the fish don't seem to mind none. We're seein' water temps around 70-76 degrees, which is just perfect for what's bitin' right now.

    The trout bite has been on fire, especially in East Galveston Bay where they're hittin' hard on shell structure in 2 to 4 feet of water. Keep your eyes peeled for bait flippin' on the surface - that's your dinner bell right there! If you don't see activity, best move on after a few casts.

    For tackle, go light with your jig heads - 1/16 to 1/4 ounce dependin' on wind and current. Tails without paddles are performin' best, with Wac Assassin's in Purple Haze bringin' in consistent action. But I'll tell ya what's really been the ticket - them Fish Smack Poppin' corks with a 1-to-2-foot leader above an artificial shrimp. Give it a hard pop, wait 5 to 8 seconds, and hang on!

    Early birds and sunset chasers, don't forget your topwater baits. The walkin' baits are crushin' it during those magic hours. And if you like throwin' your line in the surf, grab them artificials and get to wadin' - the trout are practically jumpin' into folks' coolers!

    Over Texas City way, the Galveston jetties are good for sheepshead along the rocks with live shrimp. The beachfront surf is startin' to produce them speckled trout, and oversized black drum are still being caught at the jetties and Texas City Dike on live halved crab.

    Hot spots? Y'all gotta try the surf right now - it's been on fire the last few days. For wade fishin' with artificials, hit the Texas City levee or anywhere along the dike from start to finish. Portal Connor area continues to shine for trout, and those back lakes are comin' alive with the higher tides we're seein'.

    Redfish and black drum are showin' up nice in Galveston, Trinity, and East Bay. Most folks are usin' live shrimp fished on or near bottom over shell or hard bottom. If you're after them massive bull reds or big ugly drum, switch to crab.

    The flounder action's been good in the bayous and guts on the Southshore West Bay while wadin' with Gulps - best action's early mornin' as those flatties pull up shallow overnight.

    So grab your gear and get out there, folks! The spring bite is just gettin' warmed up, and there's plenty of fish to go around. This is Artificial Lure signin' off - tight lines and God bless Texas!
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  • Texas Gulf Coast Fishing Report: Trout, Reds, and More on the Bite

    Texas Gulf Coast Fishing Report: Trout, Reds, and More on the Bite
    May 17 2025
    Howdy there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Saturday morning fishing report for May 17th, 2025. Let's get right to what's biting around our beautiful Texas Gulf Coast.

    Weather's looking decent today after those fronts we had this past week. Water's a bit stirred up, but the fish sure don't mind! Temperatures are sitting at a comfortable 76 degrees, which has got the fish mighty active. We've got light winds this morning, perfect for hitting the water early.

    The trout bite has been absolutely on fire lately! East Galveston Bay is producing consistent trout action, especially around shell structure in 2 to 4 feet of water. Keep your eyes peeled for bait flipping on the surface - that's your sign the fish are nearby. If you don't see bait activity, best to move on after a few casts.

    For tackle, I'm recommending lighter jig heads (1/16 to 1/4 oz) depending on wind and current. Those Wac Assassin's in Purple Haze without paddles have been performing mighty fine. Fish Smack Popping corks with a 1-2 foot leader above an artificial shrimp have been our top performers, getting about 70% of our bites. Give it a hard pop, wait 5-8 seconds, and hang on!

    The topwater bite has also been excellent during early mornings and late afternoons. If you enjoy throwing walking baits, now's your perfect time to get out there.

    For you surf anglers, the trout bite in the surf has been absolutely smoking the last few days. If you like wading with artificials, get out there and make it happen!

    Down south at Port Mansfield, redfish are holding nicely in those back bays and flats with scattered grass. Mansfield Knockers have been producing consistently for those reds.

    Hot spots to try this weekend: The Galveston jetties are good for sheepshead along the rocks with live shrimp. The beachfront surf is showing the first catches of speckled trout. Texas City Dike has been productive from beginning to end - you can catch speckled trout, redfish, and black drum, with occasional sand trout, gafftop and big croakers mixed in.

    Live shrimp and finger mullet have been the best baits, but if you're aiming for those massive black drum or bull redfish, try using crab. The sheepsheads are showing up around structures too.

    For you fellas heading to South Padre and Port Isabel, the trout are hitting good on those gas well flats. Live shrimp under a popping cork is your ticket there.

    Spring is here, folks, and fishing will only get better as the water warms up. So grab your family and friends, beat the crowds, and get out on the water. Until next time, this is Artificial Lure saying tight lines and God bless Texas!
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  • Gulf Coast Texas Fishing Report: Redfish, Trout, and More on a Sunny Friday

    Gulf Coast Texas Fishing Report: Redfish, Trout, and More on a Sunny Friday
    May 16 2025
    Howdy there, fishin' folks! Artificial Lure here with your Gulf Coast Texas fishin' report for this sunny Friday morning, May 16, 2025.

    Let me tell ya, we're looking at a mighty fine day on the water with temperatures hovering around 76-80 degrees along most of our coastline. The water's been a bit stirred up from those fronts that passed through earlier this week, but don't you worry - the fish don't seem to mind one bit.

    Down Port Mansfield way, the redfish have been holding steady in those back bays and flats with scattered grass. Lots of bait flooding into the little drains too. If you're after those reds, tie on a Mansfield Knocker for the shallow flats. Trout fishing's been fair in deeper water along grass lines - Ball Tails and Junior Wigalo's have been producing nicely there.

    Over at South Padre and Port Isabel, they're reporting good action with trout on the gas well flats. Live shrimp under a popping cork is the ticket there. Redfish are a bit spotty along the Eastside shoreline, but cut mullet and ballyhoo will get their attention. The south jetties are holding some bull reds and sheepshead, while the end of Brownsville Channel's giving up mangrove snapper, trout and black drum.

    Up at Texas City, the Galveston jetties are producing fine catches of sheepshead on live shrimp worked along the rocks. First speckled trout of the season are showing up in the beachfront surf too. Oversized black drum are still hitting on halved crab at both the Galveston jetties and Texas City Dike.

    For you wade fishermen, that Texas City levee has been mighty productive from beginning to end. Specks, reds, and black drum, with some sand trout and gafftop mixed in. Live shrimp and finger mullet are your best bets there.

    Hot spots this week? I'd put my money on Allen's Bite and Super Flat where the big tides are bringing in fresh recruits from the Gulf. Shadrock Cove and Corpus Christi Bay are firing up nicely too, especially near those incoming channels. For flounder enthusiasts, check out those bayous and guts on the South Shore of West Bay - the flatties have been pulling up shallow in the early mornings.

    Remember, them big tides are pouring in all along the coast right now, so pay attention to those channels bringing in fresh Gulf water. That's where you'll find the action.

    Y'all stay safe out there and tight lines to ya! This is Artificial Lure signing off until next time!
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  • Gulf Coast Fishing Report - Trout, Reds, and More Biting on the Texas Coast

    Gulf Coast Fishing Report - Trout, Reds, and More Biting on the Texas Coast
    May 14 2025
    Howdy there, anglers! This is Artificial Lure coming at y'all with your Gulf Coast fishing report for this beautiful Wednesday morning, May 14th, 2025.

    The weather's shaping up nicely today with temperatures hanging around the high 70s. We're seeing some intermittent rain in the forecast with light winds out of the south and southeast. Perfect conditions to get out on the water if you ask me!

    Water temperatures are holding steady in the mid-70s throughout most of the Gulf Coast region. The tides are running pretty typical for mid-May, with a moderate morning falling tide that should give way to a nice incoming tide by early afternoon.

    The fishing action has been heating up with the warmer temps! Trout fishing remains fair to good, especially along grass lines in deeper water. Folks are having success using live shrimp under popping corks on the gas well flats. If you're an artificial bait enthusiast like myself, try working those Junior Wigalos and Ball Tails along the deeper grass lines for some solid strikes.

    Redfish have been holding steady in the back bays and flats with scattered grass. They're particularly active around drains and in shallow marsh areas. Cut mullet and ballyhoo have been effective natural baits, but if you want to go artificial, Mansfield Knockers have been producing in the shallow flats. Some anglers are also having luck with weightless Deadly Dudley Rat Tails.

    Down South Padre way, they're reporting good action on mangrove snapper, black drum, and some bull redfish around the jetties and at the end of Brownsville Channel. Sheepshead are also present in decent numbers.

    For you shark enthusiasts, some big blacktips have been showing up, particularly off Corpus Christi. They've been so hungry they're even stealing folks' tunas!

    Hot spots to check out this week include Moses Lake and Dickinson Bayou for scattered trout and reds using shrimp. Port Mansfield's back bays and flats are producing, and the gas well flats near South Padre and Port Isabel are lighting up with trout action.

    Remember, with all this fresh bait flooding the back bays and little drains, the predators ain't far behind. Be patient, work your lures slow, and pay attention to those major and minor feeding times.

    Y'all stay safe out there, mind the zebra mussel regulations if you're jumping between freshwater and saltwater, and don't forget to snap a picture of any lunker bass over 8 pounds for the ShareLunker program!

    Tight lines and bent rods to all of you! This is Artificial Lure signing off until next time.
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  • Texas Gulf Coast Fishing Report: Trout, Reds, and More Biting in May 2025

    Texas Gulf Coast Fishing Report: Trout, Reds, and More Biting in May 2025
    May 12 2025
    Howdy, folks, this is Artificial Lure with your Texas Gulf Coast fishing report for May 12, 2025. If you’re itching to wet a line, let’s break down what’s biting, the tides, and where the fish are chewing, all served up with some local flavor.

    First off, the weather’s been typical for May—expect partly cloudy skies with a chance of scattered showers, especially late afternoons. Winds have been steady, but not strong enough to blow out the flats, especially if you stick to wind-protected shorelines and back lakes. For sunrise, you’ll want to be on the water by 6:25 AM, and sunset will roll in around 8:10 PM, giving you plenty of time to find your spot and settle in.

    Tides have been swinging between two and four feet, with the biggest push expected as we head toward the end of the week. Those bigger tides are bringing in fresh water, which means more bait and, you guessed it, more fish moving onto the flats and into the marsh. For tidal action, keep an eye on the daily forecast—those incoming and outgoing tides are your best friends for speckled trout and redfish right now.

    Fish activity is hot across the board. Speckled trout are stacked up on the flats, especially in 2 to 3 feet of water over scattered shell. Topwater action has been steady at first light, and as the sun climbs, switch to soft plastics or live shrimp under a popping cork for best results. Redfish—both in and above the slot—are prowling the marsh edges and along the levee. Black drum are chewing on crab, and the occasional bull red is showing up, too. Don’t be surprised to find a few flounder hunkered down in the grass lines, especially during higher tides.

    As for lures, the Wac Attack straight tails, Deadly Dudley Rat Tails, and imitation shrimp on a popping cork setup have been the ticket this week. Live shrimp and finger mullet are the go-to baits if you prefer live baits over artificials. For big black drum and bull reds, break out the blue crab—those big boys can’t resist it.

    Hot spots you’ll want to check out include East Galveston Bay, especially around Rollover Moon and wind-protected shorelines. The Houston area back lakes and Texas City dike have also been producing solid numbers of trout and reds, with the occasional sheepshead and sand trout in the mix. For flounder, focus on the grass lines and guts along the Southshore of West Bay, especially early in the morning.

    Bottom line: The bite is on, the weather’s cooperating, and the fish are hungry. Grab your gear, hit the water, and let’s see what you can catch. This is Artificial Lure—tight lines and good luck out there! [1][2][3]
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  • Texas Gulf Coast Fishing Report: Trout, Reds, and More Biting Across the Bays

    Texas Gulf Coast Fishing Report: Trout, Reds, and More Biting Across the Bays
    May 11 2025
    Good morning from the Texas Gulf Coast This is Artificial Lure bringing you your May 11th fishing report straight from the salty heart of Texas.

    We started the day with a sunrise right around 6 30 AM and you can expect the sunset to be a little after 8 PM. Tides are still running a bit higher than usual with big pushes coming in from the gulf which is really starting to wake up those spring and early summer patterns. Winds are moderate and mostly out of the south and southeast keeping the surf choppy in the afternoons but manageable early and late in the day. There’s a slight chance of rain, but it hasn’t put a damper on the bite so far.

    The talk on the dock this week has been about the steady action across the bays and nearshore waters. In Galveston Bay, things have been a bit churned up but the better catches for speckled trout and redfish are coming out of Moses Lake and Dickinson Bayou. Folks fishing live and dead shrimp are pulling in scattered but quality stringers, with the occasional slot red mixed in. If you’re out early, topwaters are getting some explosive action right around sunrise especially on wind-blown points.

    East Matagorda Bay is seeing some trophy-sized specks lately. Anglers working the reefs and shell banks with Bass Assassins, soft plastics, and live shrimp under popping corks are connecting with big trout. Early morning is best, and as the sun gets higher, shifting to deeper edges is the move.

    Further south, places like Port Mansfield and South Padre are holding good numbers of redfish in the back bays and skinny water flats. Look for grass edges and little drains where bait has been stacked up thick. Trout action has stayed fair to good on the gas well flats—again, live shrimp under popping corks is the go-to setup. In the deeper grass lines, scented soft plastics like Ball Tails and Junior Wigalos have been getting solid bites. There are steady reports of mangrove snapper, black drum, and the occasional bull red in the mix, especially down near the Brownsville Channel and the South Jetties.

    Flounder activity is picking up in the guts and bayous, especially on the south shore of West Bay. Waders tossing Gulp baits in the early morning are pulling up some nice flatfish.

    Best lures right now are topwater plugs at first light, especially Mirror Softs and Texas Custom Corkies, with soft plastics like Little Johns and Bass Assassins a solid bet once the sun is up. Live shrimp under popping corks is a consistent producer everywhere, and for bait fishermen, cut mullet or ballyhoo is working for redfish on the shorelines.

    Today’s hot spots include Moses Lake and Dickinson Bayou in Galveston Bay, the shallow flats around Port O’Connor, and the gas well flats near South Padre. Early morning and late afternoon continue to be the prime windows, with fish most active during the incoming tide.

    Stay safe, keep those lines tight, and remember—every cast might be the one. This is Artificial Lure, signing off until next time. Good luck on the water
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  • Texas Gulf Coast Fishing Report 05/10/2025: Redfish, Trout, and More in the Lone Star State

    Texas Gulf Coast Fishing Report 05/10/2025: Redfish, Trout, and More in the Lone Star State
    May 10 2025
    Howdy there, folks! Artificial Lure here with your Saturday morning fishing report for May 10th, 2025. Let's dive right into what's happenin' on our beautiful Texas Gulf Coast.

    Weather's giving us a bit of a mixed bag today with intermittent rain in the forecast and those light south-southeasterly winds we've been dealing with. Water temps are sitting pretty at about 76-77 degrees, which has the fish active and hungry.

    The good news is fishing remains steady despite some wind challenges. If you're heading out to Port Mansfield, you'll find the redfish holding nicely in those back bays and flats with scattered grass. There's plenty of bait flooding the back bays and little drains. For those reds, I'd recommend trying Mansfield Knockers in the shallow flats - they've been producing consistently.

    Trout fishing has been fair to good, particularly in deeper water along grass lines. Ball Tails and Junior Wigalo's have been your best bet for those specks. There's still some freshwater in the system from recent rains, but it should clear up soon.

    Down at South Padre and Port Isabel, the trout are hitting good on those gas well flats. Live shrimp under a popping cork is the ticket there. Redfish are a bit spotty along the Eastside shoreline, but cut mullet and ballyhoo will get their attention. If you're headed to the south jetties, expect some nice bull reds and sheepshead.

    For those willing to venture to the end of Brownsville Channel, you'll be rewarded with mangrove snapper, trout, and black drum. That area's been hot lately.

    Crappie anglers are finding success in 4-6 feet of water using minnows and jigs. And if you're targeting white bass, they're moving upriver with some good action.

    For you saltwater enthusiasts, the king mackerel bite has been steady offshore. Commercial landings show they're at about 59% of quota in the Southern zone for hook and line, which means there's still plenty to catch for us recreational folks.

    Hot spots this weekend: I'd put my money on the gas well flats near South Padre for consistent trout action, and those back bays around Port Mansfield for redfish. If you can handle a bit more chop, the south jetties should produce some quality bull reds.

    Don't forget your rain gear today, and remember to drain your boats when moving between waters to prevent spreading those zebra mussels.

    That's all for today, folks. This is Artificial Lure signing off and wishing y'all tight lines and bent rods! See you on the water!
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  • Texas Gulf Coast Fishing Report: Trout, Reds, and Flounder Bite Strong Ahead of Weekend

    Texas Gulf Coast Fishing Report: Trout, Reds, and Flounder Bite Strong Ahead of Weekend
    May 9 2025
    Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your Friday fishing report for the Texas Gulf Coast and the Gulf of Mexico. It’s May 9th, and we’re seeing some classic spring fishing patterns play out. The sunrise came up today just after 6:30 a.m. with sunset expected around 8:05 p.m., giving us a nice long day on the water.

    We've got big spring tides pumping fresh Gulf water into the bays, carrying baitfish in by the truckload. Water clarity is looking good in most inshore spots, with just a slight chop in the morning that settles out by midday. Winds are light from the southeast, hovering around 10 knots, making for easy drifts and comfortable wading. Temperatures today are in the mid to high 70s early on, heating into the mid 80s by afternoon. Expect a bit of humidity, typical for this time of year, but nothing that’ll keep you off the water.

    Fish activity has been solid all week. In places like East Matagorda Bay, there’s been a strong bite in five feet of water over shell. The early morning topwater action has been the ticket for big speckled trout, with fish up to 5 pounds landed this week. Popping corks with live shrimp or GULP! baits are getting reliable strikes both over shell and along grassy shorelines. Soft plastics like Bass Assassins, Down South Lures, and MirrOlure Lil' Johns are also working, especially as fish drop into deeper water mid-morning.

    Redfish are still cruising the shallow flats and back lakes, especially on the higher tides. The Port O’Connor back lakes are producing good numbers of slot reds and the occasional bull, especially around the grassy edges and drains. Flounder action has picked up in the guts and bayous, particularly at first light. Anglers wading the Southshore West Bay with Gulp Swimming Mullets have been getting steady bites from flatties pushing shallow at night and feeding in the early morning.

    Recent catches have included limits of speckled trout and solid redfish, with a fair number of keeper flounder. No sign of those big spring sharks yet, but they’re not far offshore for those running out.

    Your best bait right now is live shrimp under a popping cork, but don’t sleep on topwater plugs for that sunrise trout bite. For reds and flounder, chartreuse soft plastics, GULP! shrimp, and finger mullet are top producers.

    If you’re looking for hot spots, give these a try: East Matagorda Bay around Brown Cedar Flats for trout, or the Port O’Connor back lakes for reds. On a low tide, hit the west end of East Matagorda Bay near Raymond Shoals for bigger fish. For a flounder fix, try the guts and drains on the Southshore West Bay at daylight.

    That’s your report for today. Tight lines, and I’ll see you on the water.
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