Ideal Fall Fishing on the Texas Gulf Coast - Water Temps, Tides, and Hot Spots for Trout, Redfish, and Drum

If you're heading out to fish in the Gulf of Mexico along the Texas coast today, here's what you need to know: First off, the weather is looking great for fall fishing. As of October 12, 2024, the water temperatures are ranging from 83 to 90 degrees depending on the location. Expect cool mornings and mild afternoons, which is perfect for getting those fish active. Sunrise is at about 7:30 AM, and sunset will be around 6:45 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to get out on the water. Tide changes are crucial, especially with the calm winds forecasted. The incoming tide is expected to be one of the best times to fish, particularly around the jetties and in the surf. Yesterday saw some excellent fishing action across various spots. At Redfish Bay, anglers were catching limits of slot-sized trout, big bull redfish, and black drum using live shrimp, croaker, and soft plastics. The jetty at Redfish Bay was particularly productive, with flounder also visible on the low tides. In Trinity Bay, speckled trout were caught using live shrimp and soft plastic lures, while redfish and black drum were active over shallow structures. West Galveston Bay reported good catches of speckled trout, redfish, and black drum on live shrimp fished over shell. For lures, 4” Saltwater Assassin Sea Shads in Purple Chicken and Momma’s Chicken colors are working well for redfish and trout. For flounder, curlytail lures are recommended, especially when worked slowly along the bottom near deeper drains and back-lakes. If you're targeting redfish, live mullet and chunks of crab are good options. For speckled trout, live shrimp, live croaker, and soft plastics are highly effective. Black drum are biting well on live or dead shrimp and fish bites in drains and along oyster beds. Hot spots to consider include the North Jetty at Redfish Bay, where you can catch trout, bull redfish, and black drum. Another great spot is the Gas Well Flats in Trinity Bay, where redfish and black drum are active on live shrimp. The surf along the Bolivar flats is also producing limits of speckled trout, bull redfish, and black drum. Remember to always wear your life jacket and use your kill switch to ensure a safe and enjoyable fishing trip. Good luck out there This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.