Flounder Gigging on Galveston Bay: Where, When & How
Master the art of flounder gigging on Galveston Bay with this guide to gear, timing, and the best shoreline spots.
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Galveston Fishing
Galveston is a historic port city with a rich fishing heritage and access to some of the most productive bay and offshore waters on the Texas coast. Galveston Bay is one of the largest estuarine systems in the Gulf, supporting thriving populations of speckled trout, redfish, flounder, sheepshead, and black drum. The North and South Jetties at the mouth of the bay are legendary fishing spots where bull redfish, tarpon, kingfish, and cobia congregate.
Offshore, the oil platforms and natural banks south of Galveston hold red snapper, grouper, amberjack, mahi mahi, and yellowfin tuna. The variety of fishing environments, from wading the shoreline flats to deep-dropping hundreds of feet offshore, gives Galveston anglers an incredible range of options. The island's Victorian architecture, seafood restaurants, and vibrant fishing community make it one of the most popular fishing destinations on the Texas Gulf Coast.
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What's Biting in Galveston?
See which species are available each month, color-coded by activity level.
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Species Glossary
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Galveston Fish Species
10+ species organized by fishing type. Click any species to learn more.
Inshore Species
Fish the bays, flats, and passes close to shore.
Nearshore Species
Target reefs, wrecks, and structure within a few miles of land.
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Fishing Charter Types in Galveston
Understanding the different charter types will help you book the perfect trip for your group.
INSHORE
Fish the bays, flats, and passes close to shore. Target redfish, speckled trout, flounder and more in calm, protected waters.
View Inshore ChartersNEARSHORE
Fish the reefs, wrecks, and structure 1-9 miles offshore. Target snapper, grouper, cobia and more over natural and artificial reefs.
View Nearshore ChartersDEEP SEA FISHING
Deep sea fishing 20+ miles out. Chase tuna, marlin, mahi mahi, wahoo and other pelagic gamefish in blue water.
View Deep Sea Fishing ChartersTROLLING
Cover water by dragging lures or bait behind a moving boat to target pelagic species.
View Trolling ChartersBOTTOM FISHING
Drop baits to the ocean floor to target snapper, grouper, and other reef dwellers.
View Bottom Fishing ChartersFLY FISHING
Sight-cast with fly rods on the flats for redfish, trout, and tarpon.
View Fly Fishing ChartersSURF FISHING
Fish from the beach or wade into the surf to target pompano, whiting, and redfish.
View Surf Fishing ChartersKAYAK FISHING
Paddle out for a more intimate fishing experience on bays and nearshore waters.
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Galveston Fishing Blog
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Galveston Fishing Reviews
Galveston Bay Redfish Were Crushing It
Fished the south shoreline of Galveston Bay and the redfish were schooled up over the shell pads. Threw soft plastics and had nonstop action for three hours. The bay system here is massive and the fish population is incredibly healthy.
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Captain Darrell
September 2025
Redfish
Flounder Bite in the Passes Was Outstanding
Fished San Luis Pass on a falling tide and the flounder were laid up thick on the sandy bottom. Caught our limit on live mullet by mid-morning. Also picked up a few nice redfish in the current. Galveston has some of the best flounder fishing in Texas.
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Captain Loretta
November 2025
Flounder
Redfish
Offshore Snapper Trip Was a Success
Ran out of Galveston to the offshore rigs and platforms and limited out on red snapper within two hours. The fish were big, healthy, and hungry. Spent the rest of the day catching lane snapper and vermilion snapper. Galveston offshore never disappoints.
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Captain Shane
June 2025
Red Snapper
Lane Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Speckled Trout Under the Birds
Found a massive flock of gulls working over Galveston Bay and ran straight to them. The speckled trout were pushing shad to the surface and we caught them on every cast with topwater plugs. Landed over 30 trout in an hour. Classic Texas bay fishing at its finest.
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Captain Penny
October 2025
Speckled Trout
Jetty Fishing Produced All Day Long
Fished the Galveston jetties from the boat and caught a huge variety of fish. Sheepshead on the rocks, speckled trout in the wash, and a big bull redfish in the channel. The jetties are one of the most productive spots on the entire Texas coast.
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Captain Mack
March 2025
Sheepshead
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Night Fishing for Trout Was Incredible
Hit the lighted piers and docks around Galveston after dark and the speckled trout were stacked under the lights. Caught them on soft plastics and live shrimp until midnight. Some of the biggest trout in Galveston Bay come out at night.
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Captain Alicia
August 2025
Speckled Trout
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