The wind just doesn’t seem to want to give up. 15 to 20 knots has been the standard most days. Most of the open bay water has been way off-color but you can find fishable water along the south shorelines and in the lakes.

The trout action in the bays has been good along the south shorelines from Greens to Panther. Drifting the shell in San Antonio and Espiritu Santo Bays has produced some good boxes of trout. Live shrimp under a rattle cork has been the best choice for drift fishermen.

Reds are showing along protected bay shorelines. They are in the back lakes as well. Live shrimp under a rattle cork and soft plastics have been the main choices. I even got a report of some hot red action on dead bait in the surf this weekend.

The jetties have been up and down. The water has been pretty much off-color for most days We’ve caught nice reds, drum, pompano and sheepshead along with whiting and various snapper. A straight 18 knot southeast wind makes it difficult to find a sheltered spot. Live shrimp has worked well. Croakers are now available but of course they are small right now.

In the photo above, Lannie Lesher, Houston, Willard Ulbricht, Edna, Rob Barrett, Houston and John Blair, Bella Vista, AR., enjoyed a good day at the jetties following their 50th High School reunion.

Capt. Bob Hill
Port O’Connor Charters
(281) 984-0015
www.fishportoconnor.com