(March 12, 2010) The spring season sure was slow getting started with cold fronts, wind, and cold water temperatures. Finally we have turned into the spring pattern and the fish also have turned on with the warmer water temperatures.

Reds have been biting great along most grassy shoreline areas of East Bay and the speckled trout have started biting along shoreline areas like Little Pasture, and the Refuge shoreline. On colder days, the trout bite has been later in the afternoon with some larger ones being taken by waders. Trout have also been reported to be good around the causeway bridge. The surf has also been good for whiting all along Bolivar and Galveston.

I have taken advantage of a few days when the Gulf was slick to run some state water snapper trips out of Freeport. A couple of weeks ago the water within 9 miles was too cold but has warmed up now and holding some good fish. I am also scouting some state water wrecks out of Galveston that are holding some fish now.

Check www.GalvestonGuidefishing.com for prices and more information, or call 409-256-1265. You can also E-mail for updated fishing conditions and trip availability. Trips near offshore and jetties in are available on a limited basis, also. Call or e-mail for price and availability.

Now, we have 2 good boat ramps and several bait camps open for business on the Peninsula. Stingaree Marina and Restaurant is open with a new dock and bait camp. Blue Water Bait Camp 409-684-bait (the most reliable) and Hornbeck's bait camp are open and running most days, too.