December Fishing Report: Redfish, Trout, Flounder Biting on the Texas Gulf Coast

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to Gulf Coast fishing guru, comin' at ya live from the Texas salty side on this crisp December 17th mornin'. Sun's up at 7:08 AM around Freeport and Galveston, settin' at 5:26 PM—plenty of daylight to chase 'em down. Tides4Fishing charts show a low tide hittin' Freeport at 7:07 AM at -0.3 feet, risin' to high at 4:05 PM pushin' 1.8 feet. Average solunar activity today means solid bites 'round those changes, especially the incoming flood. Weather's lookin' mild for mid-winter—cool temps in the 50s risin' to low 60s, light northerlies keepin' it calm offshore, per local surf reports. Water temps hoverin' 62-65°F, perfect for winter patterns. Fishin's been steady, folks. Recent catches from Galveston Bay and Freeport jetties report limits of **redfish** (bull reds to 30 inches), **speckled trout** stackin' up in 2-6 feet, and slot-sized **flounder** gigged or hooked on drifts. Scattered **black drum** and **sheepshead** on structure, plus **Gulf kingfish** hittin' from piers. Texas Parks & Wildlife logs show big boys like 15-pound kings and 25-inch reds comin' tight lately. Activity peaks dawn/dusk with that tide shift—trout schoolin' on shrimp flushes. Rig up with **gold spoons** or **chrome rattling mirrolures** (like the 52M) for trout and reds—twitch 'em slow over grass flats. Live **shrimp** under a popping cork or **mullet chunks** on bottom for flounder and drum. Fishin' soft plastics like Gulp! shrimp in chartreuse for the specks. Hot spots? Hit the **Freeport Jetties** for easy access trout/reds on the rip, or drift **Galveston Bay's East Cut** for flounder ambushes. Launch early, stay safe out there. Thanks for tunin' in, y'all—subscribe for daily updates! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.