Speckled Trout Crushing Topwater in Galveston
Specks blowing up on topwater lures across the west bay flats. Some of the best spring topwater action in years.
Current Conditions
- Water temp
- 72°F
- Moon
- Third Quarter
- Tide / flow
- Moderate tides, fish the drains
- Weather
- Partly cloudy, S winds 10-15 mph, 80°F
New to these readings? What do water temp, cfs, tide, and moon phase actually mean for fishing?
What's Biting
Speckled Trout
She Dogs and Spook Jrs
Redfish
Gold spoons on shell pads
Flounder
Gulp! on jig heads
What's Next
Topwater bite is as good as it gets right now. Get on the water at first light and work the windward shorelines. Reds will come alive as the sun gets high — look for them on shell.
Context
Galveston Bay trout populations have been recovering well since the 2021 freeze.
This report is synthesized by Hooked Fisherman from real-time NOAA buoy data, USGS stream gauges, and current reports across regional fishing blogs, captain updates, and angler forums. Source names are cited inline where they appear. Check local regulations before keeping fish. Never trust a single source for a trip decision.