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Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier

Sea, from shore  Texas · 06:34 - 17:31

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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Fair 32% The bite right now
Top bet: Red Drum Slow during the night, water near its preferred 19 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
78%
75°
Fri
78%
76°
Sat
80%
74°
Sun
84%
69°
Mon
79%
69°
Tue
85%
71°
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.)
65°F
Air temp
69°F
Wind
15 mph
Pressure
29.95 inHg ↑ rising
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:49–07:49 Dusk 16:16–18:16

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

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 07:27–09:27 Major period 19:27–21:27 Minor period 01:29–02:59 Minor period 13:56–15:26

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

05:00
69°
06:00
69°
07:00
68°
08:00
68°
09:00
68°
10:00
69°
11:00
69°
12:00
70°
13:00
70°
14:00
71°
15:00
72°
16:00
73°

Likely catch now (4 species)

Red Drum
Sciaenops ocellatus
32%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 19 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Spotted Seatrout
Cynoscion nebulosus
31%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 19 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
30%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 19 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Summer Flounder
Paralichthys dentatus
6%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 19 degrees, off season.
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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.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse, orange and red for red drum.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for red drum: Soft-plastic on the flats.
Timing Red drum is slow at night. The best bite comes at dawn.
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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More waters nearby

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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 35%.