Offshore Fishing in Galveston Texas
Offshore fishing in Texas waters offers a diverse range of species for anglers to target. The species you can expect to catch vary depending on how far offshore you venture:
– Red snapper
– Lane Snapper
– Mangrove Snapper
– Kingfish
– Black tip shark
– Tarpon[6]
– Cobia
– Dorado (Mahi Mahi)
– Spanish Makrel
– Tripletail
– Jack Crevalle
– Kingfish
– Red snapper
– Dorado (Mahi Mahi)
– Cobia[6][8]
– Spanish Makrel
– Tripletail
– Jack Crevalle
– Lane Snapper
– Mangrove Snapper
– Red snapper
– Amberjack
– Grouper
– Kingfish
– Swordfish
– Cobia
– Dorado (Mahi Mahi)
– Sailfish
– Tuna (including Yellowfin and Blackfin)
– Wahoo[6][4]
– Tripletail
– Lane Snapper
– Mangrove Snapper
– Vermillian Snapper
Additionally, anglers might encounter species such as:
– Mahi Mahi (found closer to shore, often in the 20-30 mile range)[8] Fishing in Galveston State Water (within 9NM) in the heat of the summer months with luck you can catch Mahi Mahi.
– Blackfin Tuna (commonly targeted, especially during peak season starting in July)[4]
Texas’s offshore waters feature numerous artificial reefs, wrecks, and oil rigs that provide excellent habitats for many of these species, particularly red snapper[8]. The variety of fish available makes Texas a prime destination for deep sea fishing enthusiasts.
Citations:
[1] https://www.jamestownfish.com/texas-saltwater-fish-species/
[2] https://captainexperiences.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-freeport-offshore-fishing
[3] https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth653494/m2/1/high_res_d/UNT-0038-0010.pdf
[4] https://fishingbooker.com/blog/texas-fishing-seasons/
[5] https://tpwd.texas.gov/publications/pwdpubs/media/pwd_lf_k0700_0692.pdf
[6] https://www.traveltexas.com/things-to-do/outdoor-adventure/offshore-fishing/
[7] https://txmarspecies.tamug.edu/fish%20names%20table.cfm
[8] https://fishingbooker.com/blog/texas-deep-sea-fishing/