Gulf Coast Texas Fishing Report: Redfish, Trout, and Topwater Action Heating Up

Howdy, y'all! Artificial Lure here with your Gulf Coast Texas fishing report for March 12, 2025. Sun's coming up at 7:31 AM and setting at 7:25 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to wet a line. Weather's looking mighty fine today - partly cloudy skies, highs near 75°F, and a light southeast breeze at 5-10 mph. Perfect conditions to hit the water! Tide-wise, we've got a high tide at 2:15 AM (1.35 ft), low at 9:16 AM (-0.27 ft), then another high at 4:29 PM (1.71 ft). That afternoon incoming tide should really get the fish moving. Speaking of fish, the bite's been heating up lately! Redfish and speckled trout are active in East Galveston Bay, with some nice catches reported around shell reefs and marsh drains. A few anglers have been limiting out on reds using live shrimp under popping corks. For artificials, soft plastics like Gulp shrimp or paddletails in chartreuse have been producing well. Black drum are showing up in good numbers too. Folks are having luck with Fish-Bites or live shrimp on the bottom around shallow reefs. If you're after some bigger bulls, try the jetties with cracked crab. For you topwater fanatics, early mornings have seen some explosive action on She Pups and Spook Jrs. Can't beat that surface bite! Hot spots to check out: The Saucer area in Port Mansfield has been on fire for topwater action. Closer to Galveston, the north side of East Cut and the flats near Gladys Hole are worth a look. Remember, with water temps still cool, focus on areas with slightly warmer water and active bait. Even a degree or two can make all the difference. That's the report for today, folks. Now get out there and tight lines! This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.