Fish finder
Garmin Striker 4 Fish Finder with GPS
The default budget fish finder for a reason: CHIRP sonar, built-in GPS for marking spots, and a price that won't sting. Ideal for inshore and small boats.
Galveston, Texas fishing
Galveston's bays and passes are a Gulf Coast classic for speckled trout and redfish. Tides here are smaller than either coast, so even modest movement concentrates bait in the passes and along the jetties — and that's where the fish stack up.
Galveston at a glance
- Target species
- speckled trout, redfish, flounder, black drum
- NOAA tide station
- #8771450
- Position
- 29.31°, -94.79°
Fishing the tide here
Light Gulf tides mean wind often moves more water than the moon does. A falling tide draining the back bays through the passes is prime time for trout and reds.
Chart map
Toggle Esri Ocean ↔ official NOAA ENC chart · OpenSeaMap seamarks overlay · reference only, not for navigation.
Gear for Galveston
Tackle and electronics that suit this fishery. See our full gear guides for the detail.
Fish finder
Humminbird HELIX 5 CHIRP GPS G3
A step up with a bigger, sharper display and Humminbird's excellent mapping. A great all-rounder for anglers who've outgrown an entry unit.
Reel
Penn Battle III Spinning Reel
A near-bulletproof saltwater spinning reel: full metal body, sealed drag, and the workhorse choice for stripers, reds and inshore species.
Tides and conditions are from NOAA public data and may lag real time. Always check the official NOAA marine forecast and your state's regulations before going out.