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Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier

Sea, from shore  Texas · 06:39 - 20:11

Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier is a coastal fishing spot in Texas. The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Summer Flounder, Red Drum and Spotted Seatrout.

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Good 57% The bite right now
Top bet: Summer Flounder Active through the day, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
64%
86°
Best day
Mon
60%
85°
Tue
60%
86°
Wed
60%
86°
Thu
64%
85°
Fri
60%
85°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
84°F
Air temp
86°F
Wind
11 mph
Pressure
29.93 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
14.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:54–07:54 Day 07:54–18:56 Dusk 18:56–20:56

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

Feeding times today

Waning gibbous 91% lit
Major period 02:33–04:33 Major period 14:33–16:33 Minor period 20:58–22:28 Minor period 08:39–10:09

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

12:00
86°
13:00
87°
14:00
87°
15:00
85°
16:00
86°
17:00
86°
18:00
86°
19:00
86°
20:00
86°
21:00
86°
22:00
86°
23:00
86°

Likely catch now (4 species)

Summer Flounder
Paralichthys dentatus
57%
Active through the day, peak season.
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Red Drum
Sciaenops ocellatus
40%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Spotted Seatrout
Cynoscion nebulosus
21%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
10%
Off season, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

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

Summer Flounder fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn, day 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 summer flounder, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for summer flounder at the day. Fish hard now.
Depth The water is warm. Fish often sit deeper or in shade, work the cooler spots. Look towards deeper water.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for summer flounder: Bucktail jig on the bottom.
Colour Clear water and good light: try white, silver and natural for summer flounder.

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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More waters nearby

Clear Lake Texas · 24.1 mi away Calcasieu Lake Louisiana · 98.4 mi away

Common questions

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

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

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?

Summer Flounder fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

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

Right now Summer Flounder is the most likely catch, at about 68%.