• Winter Fishing in the Gulf of Mexico: Trout, Redfish, and Black Drum Bites

  • Feb 15 2025
  • Durée: 3 min
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Winter Fishing in the Gulf of Mexico: Trout, Redfish, and Black Drum Bites

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  • Hey there, fellow anglers, it's your buddy Artificial Lure here, and I'm excited to share today's fishing report for the Gulf of Mexico, particularly around Texas.

    First off, let's talk about the conditions. As of today, February 15th, 2025, the tide times for the Houston area are looking pretty favorable. We've got a low tide at 12:28 PM with a height of 0.01 feet, and a high tide at 5:57 AM with a height of 0.83 feet, followed by another high tide at 6:55 PM with a height of 0.73 feet. Sunrise is at 6:58 AM, and sunset is at 6:09 PM, giving us a good window for both morning and afternoon fishing trips.

    The weather is still quite chilly, with water temperatures in the upper 50s, which is typical for this time of year. Light north winds are making it a pleasant day to be out on the water.

    Now, let's dive into the fish activity. Recently, anglers have been catching a variety of species, including speckled trout, redfish, and black drum. The annual black drum run is in full swing, and these fish are being caught at places like the Galveston jetties, Seawolf Park, and the Texas City Dike. Bull redfish are also making appearances in these same spots, particularly with live halved crab as bait.

    For speckled trout, the action has been good in deeper waters around South Padre and Port Isabel. Despite the cold weather, trout are still present, and using lures like Mansfield Knockers, Ball Tails, and twitch baits has been effective. About 80% of the fish caught in Port Mansfield were on Mansfield Knockers.

    When targeting redfish, consider using Flats Buggs, especially those with double bunny tails for calm conditions and curl tails for windier days. These lures are effective for sight casting to redfish on shallow flats. For trout, tan, olive, and black crab patterns, Seaducers, and Clousers in sizes 4, 2, and 1 are good choices.

    If you're looking for some hot spots, East Matagorda Bay is a great place to check out this month. Wading works best, especially on the south shoreline and in the coves when the weather is fairly warm and tides are high. Lower tides and colder water favor the other side of the bay. Muddy flats and patch reefs close to the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) produce some big fish during the cold snaps.

    Another spot worth mentioning is Port Mansfield, where redfish are still present, albeit fewer in number. Here, about 80% of the fish caught were on Mansfield Knockers, with the remaining 20% on Ball Tails and twitch baits.

    So, grab your gear, pick your favorite lures, and head out to these hot spots. The fish are biting, and with the right conditions and tackle, you're bound to have a successful day on the water. Tight lines, everyone
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