FishCondishMatagorda, TX Fishing Report & Live Conditions
Matagorda, TX fishing report
Matagorda fishes differently than most Texas coast, and knowing the calendar matters. Redfish and speckled trout anchor the bay and surf year-round, but the mix shifts with water temperature. Cooler months push black drum into the surf troughs and channel edges, while warmer months bring flounder staging near jetty bases and pass mouths. Spanish mackerel and jack crevalle run the surf hard in late spring and summer, and kingfish show up in the suds when clean green water pushes in. Bluefish make seasonal passes through the surf, blitzing baitfish near the jetties in fall. Weakfish are present but less predictable, typically showing during mild transitional weather.
Work the Colorado River mouth area when tidal flow is moving, as current concentrates baitfish and predators stage tight to structure. On the jetties, fish the shadow lines and current seams with live shrimp, cut mullet, or soft plastics worked slowly near the bottom for flounder and drum. In the surf, target the second or third bar where wave action cuts defined troughs, especially during an incoming tide with light southeast wind pushing warm, slightly stained water. When water temps drop below 60 degrees, slow your presentation dramatically and go heavier on natural bait. Clear water calls for natural colors; stained water rewards chartreuse and loud rattles.
Matagorda, TX tide times
The closest NOAA tide station to Matagorda, TX is East Matagorda (station 8773146), about 3.5 miles away. The mean tide range at this station is 0.5 ft. Predictions below are referenced to MLLW in local time.
| Date | Tides |
|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 1 | ▼ Low 1:54 AM 0 ft▲ High 10:32 AM 0.2 ft▼ Low 1:39 PM 0.2 ft▲ High 5:42 PM 0.3 ft |
| Sun, Aug 2 | ▼ Low 2:15 AM 0.1 ft▲ High 9:16 AM 0.2 ft▼ Low 2:32 PM 0.2 ft▲ High 7:20 PM 0.2 ft |
| Mon, Aug 3 | ▼ Low 2:24 AM 0.2 ft▲ High 8:15 AM 0.3 ft▼ Low 3:26 PM 0.1 ft▲ High 10:24 PM 0.3 ft |
| Tue, Aug 4 | ▼ Low 12:54 AM 0.3 ft▲ High 7:53 AM 0.3 ft▼ Low 4:26 PM 0.1 ft |
| Wed, Aug 5 | ▲ High 7:42 AM 0.4 ft▼ Low 5:31 PM 0.1 ft |
| Thu, Aug 6 | ▲ High 7:42 AM 0.5 ft▼ Low 6:36 PM 0 ft |
| Fri, Aug 7 | ▲ High 8:13 AM 0.5 ft▼ Low 7:40 PM 0 ft |
| Sat, Aug 8 | ▲ High 9:11 AM 0.6 ft▼ Low 8:46 PM 0 ft |
| Sun, Aug 9 | ▲ High 10:19 AM 0.6 ft▼ Low 9:52 PM 0 ft |
| Mon, Aug 10 | ▲ High 11:56 AM 0.6 ft▼ Low 10:56 PM 0 ft |
Tide predictions from NOAA CO-OPS, regenerated daily. For the live water level, wind, and today's fishing score, open the Matagorda, TX dashboard.
What's biting near Matagorda, TX
The species most likely to be feeding the surf, jetties, and bay: striped bass, fluke (summer flounder), bluefish, black sea bass, tautog, weakfish, and kingfish. FishCondish grades every hour of the day for Matagorda, TX and gives each species its own bite forecast, so you can see which window is worth fishing before you load the truck.
Matagorda, TX fishing FAQ
What fish can you catch at Matagorda, TX?
The species bite forecast for Matagorda, TX covers what's likely feeding there, including striped bass, fluke (summer flounder), bluefish, black sea bass, tautog, weakfish, and kingfish — and updates with the live conditions.
What's the best time of day to fish Matagorda, TX?
Dawn and dusk are usually the strongest windows at Matagorda, TX, especially when they line up with moving water around a tide change. FishCondish grades every hour of the day so you can pick the best one.
When is the best season to fish Matagorda, TX?
Spring and fall typically bring the most active fishing along the surf, jetties, and bay as fish migrate and feed heavily, with summer steady for warm-water species. It varies year to year, so check the live score before you head out.
How do I know if it's a good day to fish Matagorda, TX?
FishCondish combines wind, tide movement, water temperature, pressure trend, and moon phase into a single 1–10 fishing score for Matagorda, TX, updated in real time — a quick go/no-go read before you make the trip.
Fishing tips for Matagorda, TX
New to these waters? Start with these beginner-friendly guides: