Galveston East Bay 3/12/2023
March 12, 2023 Bolivar Peninsula 1 photo

Trip Summary

We started Spring Break week on Sunday with some nice weather and the trout, reds, flounder, and black drum were actively feeding for us on artificials, as well as live shrimp, under a popping cork. Then the Front came in on Sunday evening, with the strong North winds and a large portion of water being blown out of the bay, making for some tougher than normal fishing conditions. By Monday the surface water temperature had dropped from the 70’s to the low 60’s and the visibility in the water was less than 6”, making for some tough fishing in East Galveston Bay. We have postponed a number of trips this week, due to weather conditions, as we strive to keep our anglers safe on the water but hope to get out later this week and get our clients back on some good fish. If you are looking to have a wonderful experience on the water, reach out, as the weather and fishing will only get better as we move into Spring. Until Next Time – Captain Jeff Brandon – Get the Net Guide Services, LLC – Year-Round Fishing Guide, 1183 N Stingaree Dr, Crystal Beach, Texas 77650
Jeff Brandon
Bolivar-peninsula, Texas, United States
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Captain Jeff began fishing and hunting at the age of 5. It was there he began a passion and love for sharing the outdoor experience with others. His primary waters are Galveston East Bay, docking out of Stingaree Canal, in Crystal Beach, where he has spen...

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Surface water temperature 76 degrees. Water clarity is normal for East Galveston Bay, with the further East you travel the more stirred up the water is. With the high tides and strong South/Southeast winds we battled this week we were limited to fishing close to the shoreline over scattered shell and back in the back lakes to hide from the wind the best we could. As in previous weeks, if you see active bait the fish are close by. Anchor or PowerPole down and fan cast the entire area, as this week we were able to catch multiple limits of trout from just a couple of small areas. If you get into an area and do not see bait activity, make a few casts, and move on, as our experience has been, if you find good amounts of bait the fish are close by. This week we have thrown ¼ oz jig heads with Wac Attack straight tails in Monkey Milk, Top Waters, as well as marker 54 Glide Shrimp, under a 1’ – 2’ leader and a Fish Smack Popping Cork. The popping cork/shrimp setup was the top performer for our fishing clients this week resulting in some of the most aggressive bites of the year. We also managed to catch several over the slot Redfish this week in the same areas, as well as some nice flounder. Spring is finally here, and fishing is continuing to heat up as the water warms and the fronts blowing thru become less disruptive. If you are looking to get out on the water and beat the crowds, now is the perfect time to make it happen, and as always, we will design a trip around your expectations, and guarantee you will have a great time fishing East Galveston Bay. Until Next Time – Captain Jeff Brandon – Get the Net Guide Services, LLC – Year-Round Fishing Guide, 1183 N Stingaree Dr, Crystal Beach, Texas 77650
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