Texas Gulf Coast Flounder Fishing is in full swing. Normally the best time to catch flounder is from October – December, depending on the cold fronts. Adult flounder will migrate from the bay system into the deeper water of the gulf typically after the first cold front. This mass migration is an excellent time to catch your limit. I can tell you the area around Seawolf Park is decent for catching Flounder sometimes. Watch the weather and look for the cold fronts (like the one we just had!).
There are a few ways to catch flounder while in Galveston Bay. Live bait/dead bait with no cork and a decent lead weight. You can also use soft plastics with a darker color. Either way, flounder are predators, waiting and stalking their prey. Fishing for them can sometimes be slow, but it is well worth it.
Bay flounder are a favorite among many people due to their great taste. The daily limit for flounder is (5), as long as they are 14” or over. However, Texas Parks and Wildlife has a special regulation that from Nov 1 – Nov 30, you can only catch 2, and pole and line only. The flounder population has been on the decline for a while and in order to preserve them, these are the rules TPWD has in place.
If you are looking for licensed fishing guide this fall, give me a call and schedule a trip. Call 713-598-3413 or email me.
Capt. Bobby Elliott
