Not many changes since my last report except there is more bait in the bay.
Fish are in transition now and the bite has been very weather dependent. The winds have more impacts on the bay conditions than anything else with gusts from the west or southwest being the worse and shutting everything down quickly, even under favorable tide conditions. A good example was this week with Wednesday having prime conditions with specks hitting on the reefs but quickly changing to tough, rough conditions toward the end of the week. Soon though, the fronts will not be disrupting weather patterns every few days. The bait is abundant throughout the bay and I will be approaching my fishing plan like it is the first of May now. Like I said in my previous report, live shrimp fished under a popping cork will be hard to beat when fishing with kids. However, the black drum are thick on the reefs and you will catch a lot of them if you use shrimp. When targeting specks, I will mainly be using Down South Lures soft plastics. For those that have taken my class, we are in the pattern for late spring.

Now is the time to book for prime weekdays from mid April through May. Also, this year’s October and November best days are already booking up. If you can plan ahead, book your fall trip for some of the action in my favorite time of year!

Weekday Specials are now being offered on a limited basis for fishing trips! Contact me for more information and availability. Also, some weekend days are open for classes from Mid April through May. Classes are the Best time you will ever invest in to improve your fishing success for the long haul! I have added some special features this year!

Get out of the house, get away from the media, and take that fishing trip you have been wanting to do and never made the time!

We are offering fishing trips daily from the Bolivar Peninsula. We offer private fishing trips with just you and your group and we can also meet and leave from a private boat stall at the marina.With the water temperature in the mid 70’s already, fishing is really be turning on. Email ([email protected]) or text (409-256-1265) for quick replies on availability and pricing.

This time of year we can run trips where the whole family can be successful with a large variety of fish. Email for questions and availability. Now is the time to book an East Bay Class with the prime fishing just around the corner.

For exact fishing locations and techniques, I am conducting one-on-one classes of the Galveston East Bay System. We will spend a half-day trip exploring that bay and the techniques and timing of fishing there. Bring your hand-held GPS and a map and note pad and I will further your knowledge of the bay and patterns for fishing in all of the seasons of the year. These classes include everything from locations to tackle and lure selection; thus have a lot of content. So, I limit them to 2 persons max at a time. Call 409-256-1265 for more information. We cover a lot of area and burn a lot of gas.

Text or call 409-256-1265 for availability of trips and to reserve your fishing adventure.You can also e-mail me [email protected] for updated fishing conditions and trip availability.

Check my website www.galvestoncoastalfishing.com for prices and more information.

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Captain Bryan Brawner

[March-31-2020]