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Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier

Sea, from shore  Texas · 07:04 - 19:23

Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier is a coastal mark in Texas. The fishing here is from the shore. Most people come here for Red Drum, Spotted Seatrout and Striped Bass.

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Prime 74% The bite right now
Top bet: Red Drum Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
82%
87°
Fri
77%
86°
Sat
78%
86°
Sun
76%
85°
Mon
83%
86°
Best day

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
79°F
Air temp
86°F
Wind
13 mph
Pressure
30.02 inHg ↑ rising
Clouds
2.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:19–08:19 Dusk 18:08–20:08

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 23% lit
Major period 16:16–18:16 Major period 04:16–06:16 Minor period 11:27–12:57 Minor period 21:36–23:06

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

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Likely catch now (4 species)

Red Drum
Sciaenops ocellatus
74%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Spotted Seatrout
Cynoscion nebulosus
53%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 26 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
45%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, bright sky slows things.
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Summer Flounder
Paralichthys dentatus
36%
Average conditions right now.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Red Drum, Spotted Seatrout, Striped Bass and Summer Flounder.

Red Drum is generally most active around Sep-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a soft-plastic jig for red drum, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for red drum at dusk. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse, orange and red for red drum.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for red drum: Soft-plastic on the flats.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier is a pleasure pier in Galveston, Texas, United States. Opened in the summer of 2012, it has a roller coaster, 15 rides, carnival games and souvenir shops.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier?

Anglers here regularly land Red Drum, Spotted Seatrout, Striped Bass and Summer Flounder.

Do you need a fishing license at Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier?

Red Drum is generally most active around Sep-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier right now?

Right now Red Drum is the most likely catch, at about 62%.